Orchard Wild Camping

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  • 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.

Site type

Tent sites 8
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens April 2
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, Apr 2 to

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9.7

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Pitches are private, spacious, and well-kept with fire pits and seating. Simon, the owner, is friendly and helpful. Enjoy the peaceful, natural setting for wildlife spotting and fruit picking. Facilities are clean, offering a basic wild camping feel. Road noise from the A12 is sometimes noticeable. Access instructions could be clearer.

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Christian S. 1 review

Orchid bell tent

Liked Viel Liebe zum Detail

Disliked Leider hört man etwas die Strasse nebenan

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Another fabulously relaxing weekend at Orchard…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

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

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Best wild camping we've been to…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (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.

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

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Chris M. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (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!

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 CreativeRadiators D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (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

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Laid back, no frills camping, secluded private pitches.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

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

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

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

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Kelly R. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

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

Disliked Nothing at all 😊

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Private camping spot, delivered what it promised.

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

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Basic but marvelous!

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Nicola B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked The site is well tended and the pitches well thought out and nicely separated each with it's own firepit (with wood available on site too). Amenities are basic but clean. This is one for wild campers looking for an anxiety free pitch for a night/few days where you won't get moved on or have to pack down every morning. Also great for small groups / families who want to camp together and aren't looking for luxury loos and showers. The owner, Simon, is a gem. We loved it.

Disliked Literally the only the thing we missed is for drinking water to be on tap on site. There was some bottled water for anyone who forgot to fill their tanks/containers before arriving (like us!) but there's two supermarkets just minutes away in Saxmundham and I'm sure Simon would be able to provide more drinking water in an emergency.

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Paul E. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Lovely clean site, well maintained and proportioned. Simon the owner is a very gracious and kind gentleman. Highly recommend.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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.

Food and drink

  • Mandarin House 2.5 km
  • Spice Zone 2.7 km
  • Satis House 3.4 km
  • Main's 3.5 km
  • The Old Chequers 6.4 km
  • Leiston Tandoori Restaurant 7.1 km
  • Cinnamon 7.2 km
  • Seahawks 7.3 km
  • Yuan Feng 7.3 km
  • Sizewell Sports & Social Club 8.1 km

Parks and play

  • Middleton Playingfields 5.2 km
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 8.8 km

Public transport

  • Dorleys Corner 0.09 km
  • Dorleys Corner 0.2 km
  • Rosemary Lane 0.9 km
  • Rosemary Lane 1 km
  • Post Office 1.2 km
  • Carlton Road 1.4 km
  • School 1.4 km
  • School 1.4 km
  • Carlton Road 1.4 km
  • Wordsworth Close 2.1 km

Groceries

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

Family days out

  • Middleton Playingfields 5.2 km
  • Walpole & Cookley Playground 8.8 km

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    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 $56.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.