Wantisden Park

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Field in the sunset
Field in the sunset
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  • Glamping site on an estate in the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths area
  • A 15-minute drive from both the sea and Sutton Hoo archaeological site
  • Small shop and seating area on site
Coast or country? Deciding between the two for a hol is quite often a quandary, but with Wantisden Park both types of lovely landscapes are within easy reach. Set on a private estate, this East Anglian glamping site in the lush Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 15-minute drive from the sea. It overlooks ancient oak woodland and lakes home to countless plants and wildlife – including wild deer – so it’s a top base for holidaymakers keen on roaming the countryside. As well as wandering around the estate, guests at this site might like to partake in walks through the surrounding forestry. Plenty of pretty villages are also nearby: Orford, famed for its smokehouse, Norman castle and quay overlooking the banks of the River Ore (with boat rides available), is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, with their sweeping sandy beaches 25 and 30 minutes respectively. On site, there is a small shop where you can pick up essentials, complete with a seating area with wifi. This park’s amenities also include a refurbished shower block with changing rooms and laundry facilities.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 13 February
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note the pitches are now adults-only, but there will be a small number of children from booking made before the change was decided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 13 Feb 2025 to

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0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 342 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Ace spot for a chill, adults-only escape in lovely bushland. Impeccable, modern facilities (showers/toilets spotless & roomy). Big, well-spaced sites. Great local walks & easy to explore. Staff are legends, and the little cafe's a ripper.

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Gary P.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Lush with ferns and beautiful trees, absolutely no traffic noise, flat pitch and plenty of space

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Would stay again

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Stephen W.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Quiet and secluded. Lovely walks right at your doorstep. Good amenities and location.

Disliked Some people were letting their dogs run around without leashes and it was frightening our rescue dog. Also the track leading to the site is jagged unlevel gravel that I swore I was going to lose a tyre to. No Wi-Fi in tent pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite and excellent value.

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Pat B.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Great location, pristine ablutions, peaceful and fab for walks and cycling.

Disliked Slow service in cafe.

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Cafe on site - open at weekends

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Spacious pitches.

Disliked Facilities could do with a deep clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful quiet woodland site- loved our…

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Sue W.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Wonderful quiet woodland site- loved our stay!

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1st night of a week long…

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Adrian W.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked 1st night of a week long campervan trip. We had a none electric pitch which was on a field / wooded area towards the bottom left of the site. Managed to find a decent flat spot and it was a peaceful night. Good facilities, seemed very clean and other accomodation was available to be booked.

Disliked Not a massive negative, but the road to the site is extremely bumpy. Check in was also relatively early if you are enjoying a day out. Some pitches are on a slope (im assuming they are electric) which could be challenging for some.

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2nd time lovely peaceful park plenty…

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lee d.

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked 2nd time lovely peaceful park plenty of space good pitches

Disliked Last time there site was spotless this time not so attention to detail

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A lovely quiet location with nice clean basic facilities.

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Matt B.

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked The facilities here were very good and very clean.
Nice quiet location.

Disliked The drive up to the site was a bit rough and we were a bit concerned what we were going to find.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site quite, facilities excellent and friendly staff.

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Kevin M.

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Open space and the quiet of the site.
Great toilet facilities always clean.
The area has lots to offer walking , cycling and local points of interest.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A super campsite not too far from home, close to Orford

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Peace and quiet and proximity to Orford.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wantisden Park

40 Fenn Row

Wantisden

Butley

Suffolk

England

IP12 3PJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.1121°N
1.43761°E

Route directions

What3words: river.shredder.neat.

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Hand in Hand
16.2 km Bus Shelter
16.9 km The Drift
Rail
5.1 km Wickham Market Rail Station
6.9 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
8.6 km Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
14 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
20.5 km Shotley Point Marina 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

One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century cemeteries. One was home to a ship burial where a multitude of Anglo-Saxon artefacts were uncovered, many of which were sent over to the British Museum in London due to their top cultural significance. Learn about the discovery, then potter over to the riverside setting of Snape Maltings (15 minutes) for more history in a village that's home to industrial buildings dating back to the Victorian era as well as modern galleries and boutiques. Woodbridge, a market town 20 minutes away, is also an excellent choice if you fancy shopping for souvenirs. For town times by the sea, Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is a pretty place set by a shingle beach on the North Sea; set off on a wander here towards the Martello Tower, built as a defence against Napoleon, then head over to the hamlet of Thorpeness (30 minutes from the site and a couple of miles from Aldeburgh) for a bit of boating on the mere.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 17.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 18.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 23.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwold The Denes 28.3 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 29.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Orford Castle 6.8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.1 km

Framlingham Castle 13.8 km

Christchurch Mansion 19.8 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.1 km

Sutton Hoo 7.1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 33.3 km

Thorington Hall 37.7 km

Lavenham Guildhall 43.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 4.2 km

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 4.2 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 4.9 km

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 5.5 km

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 6.2 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 Wantisden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wantisden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wantisden Park? One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wantisden Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wantisden Park? From $51.92 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.