Orchard Wild Camping

View prices & book 9.7 56 reviews
Visitor image of their pitch with the perfect amount of shade
Visitor image of their pitch with the perfect amount of shade
Visitor image of their fantastic pitch
By day...
Exterior
By night...
Out in nature
Nothing but nature
Secluded areas
1/47
Visitor image of their fantastic pitch
By day...
Exterior

  • Back-to-basics wild camping in scenic Suffolk countryside
  • A 20-minute drive from Southwold and 35 minutes from Ipswich
  • Africa Alive, Oasis Camel Park and Sutton Hoo within a 25-minute drive
Looking for a back to basics getaway without all the unnecessary extras? Keep it simple at Orchard Wild Camping, a particularly well-named family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from the small Suffolk town of Saxmundham and around 15 minutes from Aldeburgh and Southwold. The clue is in the name here: this is proudly wild camping where everything's off grid and as nature intended, giving guests lots of space and scope for no-frills stays. There’s a bowser full of water for cooking and washing (drinking water must be bought, but the first bottle will be provided), and a firepit is at each pitch for toasty times and chatty evenings. There is a shower but it's worth noting that it's solar powered and therefore at the mercy of the elements (on some days it may only be for the brave…) Nature-filled hols can extend beyond the limits of the site if so desired: it's about five minutes from here to the edge of Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape, putting guests in a prime location for lengthy coastal walks, quiet cycles down country lanes and wildlife spotting. The site is also 20 minutes from RSPB Minsmere (which falls within the National Landscape) for an afternoon of birdwatching; more animals can be spotted at Africa Alive, 25 minutes from base, and the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary about half an hour away. Getting out and about should be easy as the site is handily located just off the A12.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

No availability here for your search criteria

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 56 Pitchup.com customers

  • 80%
    10
  • 12%
    9
  • 5%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 1%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 5
Wild camping

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, private pitches in nature. Friendly owner, peaceful vibe. Clean loos & popular solar shower. A12 noise minor issue for most. Back-to-basics wild camping bliss.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 08/09/2026

Filter by topic

Reviews page 1 of 6
Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to camp. Friendly host.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Layout, hospitality, facilities, host

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simon was lovely made us feel…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 No rating
Value for money
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Simon was lovely made us feel very welcome.
Had a lovely time will be happy to go again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Viel Liebe zum Detail…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 No rating
Value for money
 No rating
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 No rating
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Christian S. 1 review

Orchid bell tent

Liked Viel Liebe zum Detail

Disliked Leider hört man etwas die Strasse nebenan

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another fabulously relaxing weekend at Orchard…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Another fabulously relaxing weekend at Orchard Wild Camping :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best wild camping we've been to…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Best wild camping we've been to so far. Simon is the real deal and the pitch size you get is hard to find. As close as you can get to nature. Highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

For some proper off grid camping I can highly recommend it.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Chris M. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Well maintained pitches, loads of space for kids to play, quiet (nearby A12 really didn’t cause any problems). Host Simon is a pleasure and couldn’t do enough for us while we were there. The outdoor shower was a surprising hit too, a new experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

I had an absolutely wonderful stay…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
 CreativeRadiators D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this campsite, making it the perfect place to relax and disconnect from the busy pace of everyday life. Surrounded by nature, The host truly made the experience exceptional, welcoming, friendly, and always available to help, ensuring that every detail of the stay was enjoyable. The hospitality added a personal touch that made the whole trip

Recommend to friends Visit again

Laid back, no frills camping, secluded private pitches.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Private pitches, fire pit, 5 minutes walk from Pub.

Disliked Noise from road, did die down by late evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We camp here a few times a year and absolutely love our second home 😊

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 No rating
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Kelly R. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Perfect secluded, very spacious pitches with just enough wild for us 😊

Disliked Nothing at all 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Private camping spot, delivered what it…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Private camping spot, delivered what it promised.

Disliked Would be better if slightly more away from the main road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Orchard Wild Camping

A12

Kelsale-cum-Carlton

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 2QZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.23855°N
1.48748°E

Route directions

Travelling along the A12 towards Lowestoft, pass Saxmundham on the right hand side, pass a turning for Rendham on the left and look out for a white sign with red writing saying 'concealed entrance'. Slow down and show caution as this is the entrance to the campsite from a busy main road.

Nearest transport

Coach
22.3 km Broad Street
22.4 km School Lane
24.5 km Chaucer Street
Rail
2.6 km Saxmundham Rail Station
4.6 km Darsham Rail Station
11.5 km Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
15 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
15.1 km Southwold Ferry Landing
28.3 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

To make beach days part of your stay, it’s just 15 minutes' drive from the site to the seafront stretch of Aldeburgh, 20 minutes to Southwold and a little under 40 to Lowestoft. Early birds and adrenaline junkies might want to flap along to the latter – Lowestoft is the first place in the UK to see the sun rise every morning, and it’s also home to the rides and games of Pleasurewood Hills. Meanwhile, fans of traditional British seaside towns with candy-coloured beachfronts and restored Victorian piers might wish to opt for the first two instead. There’s history hereabouts too: the spectacularly sprawling Somerleyton Hall is just outside Lowestoft (and 45 minutes from base), and jousts at Framlingham Castle, clambers around the tower keep of Orford Castle, seeing the unusual 'House in the Clouds' water tower and visits to the famed Anglo-Saxon royal burial site of Sutton Hoo are between 15 and 25 minutes away. When rural rambles, seaside strolls and historical haunts are finally exhausted, there are museums, mansions and shops to explore 35 minutes from the site in Ipswich, and even busier city days within relatively easy reach an hour away in Norwich.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Poachers Pocket Pub 1.1 km
  • Mandarin House Restaurant 2.5 km
  • Railway Tavern Pub 2.6 km
  • The Bell Hotel Pub 2.7 km
  • Queens Head Pub 2.7 km
  • Spice Zone Restaurant 2.7 km
  • King's Head Pub 3.3 km
  • Satis House Restaurant 3.4 km
  • Main's Restaurant 3.5 km
  • White Horse Pub 3.5 km

Groceries

  • Waitrose 2.7 km
  • Tesco 2.8 km
  • East of England CO-OP 7.2 km

Parks and play

  • Rookery Park 3.1 km
  • Yoxwood park 4.2 km
  • Middleton Playingfields Playground 5.2 km
  • Friston House Wood park 5.8 km
  • Haylings Meadow park 7.2 km
  • Glemham Hall park 7.5 km
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 8.8 km
  • Huntingfield (Millennium Green) park 9 km
  • Outer Bailey park 9.7 km
  • Lower Court park 9.8 km

Family days out

  • Glemham Hall Visitor attraction 7.5 km
  • Snape Maltings Visitor attraction 8.4 km
  • Framlingham Castle 9.8 km
  • Oasis Camel Park Zoo 14.4 km

Public transport

  • Dorleys Corner 0.09 km
  • Rosemary Lane 0.9 km
  • Post Office 1.2 km
  • Carlton Road 1.4 km
  • School 1.4 km
  • Wordsworth Close 2.1 km
  • The Limes 2.1 km
  • Limes 2.1 km
  • Felsham Rise 2.1 km
  • Long Avenue 2.2 km

Other nearby

  • Marsh Farm Fishing 4.8 km
  • Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club Golf course 9.6 km

Local services

  • Saxmundham Health Doctors 2.3 km
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 2.7 km
  • Saxmundham Pharmacy 2.7 km
  • Samkins Fuel station 2.7 km
  • Yoxford Branch Surgery Doctors 3.4 km
  • JET Fuel station 4.7 km
  • Stratford Service Station Shell Fuel station 6.2 km
  • Mace Cashpoint 6.2 km
  • Shotter's Fuel station 6.4 km
  • Church Garage Fuel station 6.5 km

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Must see

Framlingham Castle 9.8 km

Orford Castle 16.4 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.6 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 19 km

Christchurch Mansion 29.9 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.7 km

Sutton Hoo 19.1 km

Elizabethan House Museum 43.8 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 44.6 km

Thorington Hall 47.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 6.4 km

GLEMHAM HALL 7.4 km

SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 8.1 km

HEVENINGHAM HALL 8.2 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 8.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Orchard Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Orchard Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Orchard Wild Camping? To make beach days part of your stay, it’s just 15 minutes' drive from the site to the seafront stretch of Aldeburgh, 20 minutes to Southwold and a little under 40 to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Orchard Wild Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Wild Camping? From $56.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.