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

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 10
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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • 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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Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 318 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Well equipped peaceful site.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Toilets and showers were excellent and clean.
A Utility room offered use of fridge and freezer, microwave and washing machine.
Sockets for charging mobile phones.
Very peaceful site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely getaway with all the facilities

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Nice quiet site, but it was early week, mid June. Good, rural location for getting about in the day. Clean shower/toilet block and washing up facilities. I stayed 2 nights in the non electric field in my van and picked the site as I could see it had shade on the photos. Nice woody area with plenty of options for getting under the trees. A great place to enjoy nature and get away from it all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site...will definitely revisit.

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Ian M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Such a peaceful site, the camping grounds in amongst the ancient trees were lovely, the only noise birdsong.
All the facilities, showers, toilets and the general grounds were spotlessly clean and tidy.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Good walks nearby...Suffolk Coastal Path and Sandlings Trail into Rendlesham Woods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site - we’ll be back.

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Phil M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Incredibly peaceful - nothing but the sound of nature.

Great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic restful ten day break👍

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Andy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked: The peace and tranquility.
The size of the pitches.
Spotless showers and toilets.
Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet campsite with friendly staff…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Quiet campsite with friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, quiet campground; professional host; stunning walks

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Stela B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked: We had an amazing time camping at Wantisden Park! The site was clean, peaceful, and well-kept and equipped, with clean bathrooms. The host were super friendly and always ready to assist.
The surroundings are absolutely stunning, with scenic walks along a beautiful river path, through lush greenery, and trees filled with signing birds. You don't need to drive to nearby cities- there's so much natural beauty to explore right here!
We're definitely returning. Highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend for a relaxing break.

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Katherine G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked: We loved how peaceful it was. The whole place had a calm, relaxing vibe. Everything spotlessly clean and grounds well maintained.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

very good facilities very quiet and peaceful not having kids around is enjoyable…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: very good facilities
very quiet and peaceful
not having kids around is enjoyable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great base for exploring Suffolk by bike. We also enjoyed an evening…

Overall 10/10

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Jeremy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Great base for exploring Suffolk by bike. We also enjoyed an evening walk to Friday Street, seeing lots of deer up close on the way.

Pitches are large, needed levelling blocks but knew this in advance. Very clean shower block. Would be useful to have a seat, bench or shelf for belongings.

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°W

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wantisden Park? From $52.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.