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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

From GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults

8 people maximum No dogs allowed
Multiple Tent or Camper trailer allowed per site

Site size

Max 8m width × 6m depth

Calculated area: 48m²

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, Camper trailer

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by site/unit
Firepit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Bundle of kindling (max unlimited) GBP 2.50 (GBP 2.50) per item
Firelighter (max unlimited) GBP 2.50 (GBP 2.50) per item
Log basket (max unlimited) GBP 7.50 (GBP 7.50) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability
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Based on 1 night, 2 adults

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Orchard Wild Camping

View prices & book 9.6 54 reviews
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Visitor image of their pitch with the perfect amount of shade
Visitor image of their fantastic pitch
Out in nature
Nothing but nature
Secluded areas
Grass pitches
Lots of greenery
Lots of room to spread out
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Visitor image of their fantastic pitch
Out in nature
Nothing but nature

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect peaceful site, loads of space around each pitch, shower always hot…

Overall 10/10

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Garga C.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Perfect peaceful site, loads of space around each pitch, shower always hot even early in the morning. I'll be back!

Beautiful spacious campsite, had a little tucked away corner all to myself.…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Beautiful spacious campsite, had a little tucked away corner all to myself. I was made very welcome by Simon the host. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Many thanks! Giles

Good weather, very nice site owner, great site. Perfect as always.

Overall 10/10

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Andrew W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked The peace and quiet and cleanliness of the campsite. We have been a few times now and will be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Really nice pitches. BBQ, fire pit, toilets and that's all we really…

Overall 10/10

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David W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Really nice pitches. BBQ, fire pit, toilets and that's all we really needed. The owner was very nice and really helpful.

Even though there had been torrential rain for many days preceding our trip, the ground was perfect and didn't affect our stay at all.

Nice neat little site. Very friendly and helpful. Very close to the…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Nice neat little site. Very friendly and helpful. Very close to the A12 so ideal for a stopover.

Back to basics camping with private pitches and a warm welcome

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked I wish more sites were like this! Orchard setting with mown out paths and pitches was great, gives the pitches a lot of privacy and space and a sense of adventure. Facilities are obviously basic as expected for a 'wild' site, it isn't for everyone but the toilets were clean and the shower was warm and having no WiFi or phone reception was great!! Simon was really friendly and relaxed. Also a bonus of apples straight from the tree!

Disliked Road noise, though we knew to expect this from the location and other reviews. Earplugs helped at night!

The campsite is a well carved out space with lots of blackberry…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked The campsite is a well carved out space with lots of blackberry bushes and apple trees making each pitch rather private, we were given the most tucked away spot in the site which gave the children the chance to roam a little without worry.
The shower was perfect.
Toilets were kept very clean and stocked up.
I thought I’d be worried that the children would get bored without a play area. But with the setting as it is, the fruit picking, and the few activities we brought with us there was very little boredom.

A great wild site and very well looked after by Simon.

Disliked Nothing.

Lovely site with friendly owner and private pitches

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Chloe B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Loved the individual firepits on each pitch - perfect to sit around stargazing in the evening

The site is exactly how it is described, fantastic wild camping sites…

Overall 10/10

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Aaron B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked The site is exactly how it is described, fantastic wild camping sites with private pitches.

Recommend this to anyone looking to get back to the basics whilst enjoying a fantastic fire.

Lovely campsite, friendly owner, lots of apples and blackberries.…

Overall 10/10

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Simon K.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (wild)

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly owner, lots of apples and blackberries.

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 15.8 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 17 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 30.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 31.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Felixstowe North 32.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Wild Camping? From $61.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.