Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 105 reviews

Pitches by the water (added by manager 02 Sep 2022)

A campsite where kids and adults get back to basics outdoor fun!!

On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere

Sssh – you'll want to sit quietly and drink in the serenity of this site and its surroundings on the river in Dedham Vale. Rushbanks Farm Campsite is a peaceful little site in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and since opening in 1958 has been a firm favourite with guests in all seasons who like to combine pitching up with mucking around in boats. (Owner Gareth Bates is a member of the River Stour Trust and reckons this is the quietest and most scenic part of the river.) Watery options from Rushbanks include hiring canoes or launching your own craft from one of the stages nearby; paddling upstream along the Stour to the Anchor pub at Nayland or downstream to Bures – all before settling down to a riverside view and sizzling up dinner over the campfire… The area is also part of Constable country, the Suffolk paths and fields trodden by painter John Constable, and the whole of Dedham Vale is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A footpath crosses the farm and acres of artistically scenic walks are nearby. The well-kept facilities on site include warm showers, ladies' and gents' toilets, a water tap, chemical disposal and a washing-up area, plus a track and play area for the tiddlers. The site also welcomes well-behaved dogs (kept on leads at all times and fully cleaned up after).

Campground type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Facilities/activities including canoe hire are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Only firepits provided by the site are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Unpowered grass site

8 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: unlimited

8 people maximum

One Motorhome or Tent or Caravan or Campervan or Camper trailer allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Tent, Caravan, Campervan, Camper trailer

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 4 included, 4 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Firepit

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Campfire Bundle - 2 x bags of logs, 1 x fire pit, 2 x kindling & fire lighters, bucket & grill. (2 max)		GBP 22 (GBP 22) per item
Canoe Hire - 10am to 6pm (8 hours) - Paddle to the Pub - Day Hire Only. (4 max)		GBP 65 (GBP 65) per item
Colin the Cow Goes Camping - Children's Storybook - Discover the magic of camping at Rushbanks (max unlimited)		GBP 7.99 (GBP 7.99) per item
Colin the Cow Goes Camping - Colouring Book with Games and Puzzles (Free stickers included!) (max unlimited)		GBP 7.99 (GBP 7.99) per item
Dog (2 max)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Early check-in (1 max)		GBP 12 (GBP 12) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Gazebo (max unlimited)		GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Late check-out (1 max)		GBP 12 (GBP 12) per stay

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

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Enjoyed time on the river and going through this tunnel.

Pup tent was included in price of big tent 👌🏼

Fantastic spot with great access to the river.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The access to the river was great for kayaking. It was a lovely flat spot. Toilets were good and clean. I didn't test the showers though.

Disliked: I would have preferred allocated pitches, as we found it hard to squeeze in, only staying for one night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little remote spot with everything you need.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Matt B. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The facilities, the staff, the peace and quiet, the views, the weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Been this year and year before last. Clean site, friendly staff and everything…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Been this year and year before last. Clean site, friendly staff and everything in order. All good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Doina P. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Nice place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would like to book again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Brigita A. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Nice location. Clean, looked after. Stuff very friendly

Disliked: Could make some steps or ladder for go out from water;)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb little site great chilled out vibe really friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

debbie b. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Such a calm friendly vibe wardens went over and beyond to help nothing was too much trouble. Nice clean environment very busy when we visited but well organized. facilities in good working order we really had a nice relaxed break, my dogs were with us as were other campers the keep on a lead rule was followed by all even has an area where they can have a run off the lead which is enclosed

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing picturesque site. Beautiful & fun for all ages

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Connie G. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quick communication Friendly staff Easy to book online day before Beautiful grounds Clean facilities River Nice people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious, friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ryan L. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Quiet and well behaved campers..Huge site with plenty of space. Nice little play park area for children. Many, many canoes ton rent. Warden drives around all day and in evenings late if you need firepit or firewood. Plenty.of clean toilets and showers with warm water. The site is very wildlife friendly and wildlife conscious. Lot of playing space for children and hedges to do some exploring in

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was brilliant Park is awesome Thank you…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Paulius J. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Everything was brilliant Park is awesome Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice and quiet camping park.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Paulius J. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very nice and quiet camping park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home 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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Bures Road

Wissington

Sudbury

Suffolk

England

CO6 4NA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.96781°N
0.8381°W

Route directions

The farm is on the Suffolk side of the River Stour, between Bures and Nayland on Bures Road. From Colchester Take the A134 to Nayland. At Nayland turn left, signposted Bures and follow the road for about 2km, past a left hand lane signposted Wissington Church. There is a group of cottages on the left and shortly after a sign to the site. Turn left through a gate, adhering to the 10mph speed limit, and follow the farm track down to the waterside. From Bures Take the B1508 to Bures. In the village centre, turn right by the church into Nayland Road and continue for approximately 3km. Rushbanks Farm is on the left. After approximately 100m turn right through a gate, adhering to the 10mph speed limit, and follow the farm track down to the waterside.

Nearest transport

Coach

10 km Stanwell Street

12.5 km Valley Road

Rail

4.8 km Bures Rail Station

7.2 km Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station

8.4 km Colchester Rail Station

Ferry

22.1 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

22.3 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

28.7 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

40.7 km London Stansted Airport

45.4 km London Southend Airport

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

Water, land, town, countryside and even coast (the Essex shoreline is less than 20 miles away) are all eminently suitable options for activities and days out from Rushbanks Farm Campsite – and if you should tire of all that, Colchester is just six miles away for trips to its castle and zoo. Stay local at first with an afternoon or evening at nearby Nayland and a meal in its acclaimed Anchor Inn, followed by a roam around the lauded 15th-century buildings of its Tudor and Stuart streets. There are a couple of old churches worth wandering to in the area: the Norman church at neighbouring village Wissington/Wiston, and the village church of Nayland where a Constable painting hangs. If you've come to the area to follow Constable's trail, you'll also probably want to get to Flatford Mill and the hamlet of Flatford, depicted by Constable in his painting The Hay Wain (which was painted in London – naughty). The mill's now managed by the National Trust which has added a Constable exhibition in Bridge Cottage nearby, and exhibitions of paintings by contemporary artists in the Boat House Gallery. More history can be discovered at Lavenham, the medieval village that also styles itself 'the food capital of Suffolk', and at Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, where those interested in Tudor times can take themselves along to the acclaimed re-enactments held for three weeks a year in June and July.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brightlingsea	21.6 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Mersea	22.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Jaywick	28.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	29.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton	30 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 7.4 km

Colchester Castle Museum 9.6 km

firstsite 9.8 km

Colchester Zoo 11.6 km

Christchurch Mansion 24.3 km

National Trust

Thorington Hall 6.4 km

Bourne Mill 11.3 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 12.5 km

Melford Hall 15 km

Paycocke's 15.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Manningtree - Nayland - Wormingford - Bures: Part 2 2.5 km

Bures Hamlet - Stour Valley Way - Wiston - Bures Hamlet 4.2 km

Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 4.3 km

Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 4.3 km

TENDRING HALL PARK 4.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including canoe hire are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Additional terms

Awnings are only allowed when attached to your vehicle.

Only firepits provided by the site are allowed.

Fires must be extinguished by 11pm.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site? Water, land, town, countryside and even coast (the Essex shoreline is less than 20 miles away) are all eminently suitable options for activities and days out from Rushbanks Farm Campsite – and … Read more