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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

8 people maximum 9.6/10 63 reviews No dogs allowed
Multiple Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

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

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

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

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

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2 adults

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Orchard Wild Camping

View prices & book 9.6 63 reviews
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Out in nature
Nothing but nature
Secluded areas
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Lots of greenery
Lots of room to spread out
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, back-to-basics site has private, roomy pitches with fire pits. Guests love friendly owner Simon. Facilities, like clean toilets and a hot shower, are ample for wild camping. Road noise from the A12 is minimal; many want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent for peace and getting back to nature.

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Sigrid D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked The owner is great to chat with and he had everything set up for us, including benches and table, firepit and wood. Great spot for fun and recuperation. Everything is clean and tidy. Each pitch feels secluded and quiet. The nightskies are great and plenty of opportunity to see and hear bird.

Disliked Some noise from A12, but not overly disturbing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just superb. Will be back again.

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Andrew S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Absolutely superb site. We had a large group 4 dads and 4 sons. The site was just what we needed. Plenty of space. Thank you for looking after us

Disliked Nothing

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The site is heathland dotted with…

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C M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked The site is heathland dotted with bushes so the pitches can be secluded. Many have fire pots and chairs, wood and fire lighters are available. Eco showers are excellent.

Disliked The location map on pitchup is wrong, use Googlemaps and it marks correctly the entrance point off the A12.

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Will definitely go back

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Abbie G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Such a great place, very chilled, little light pollution on camp so had a stunning starry sky that night (which was a big reason for our camping trip)
Portaloos were clean
Didn't check out the shower
No dogs, I have no problem with dogs at all, love them, but my son is terrified so it was nice to not have that worry for his first camping trip
Little hut with some bits and bobs and essentials to purchase

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent individual secluded pitches with lots of space

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camilla M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Idyllic secluded pitches in a spacious campsite. The noise of the road was to be expected being so near the A12 but convenient for getting around the local area. The portaloo/compost toilets were clean and the shower in the elements was fine and hot! Simon was there on arrival to help us find the most suitable pitch but they all looked great with various, benches, tables, hammocks, bbqs around the site. Obviously it would be easier if there was running water but there were bottles on arrival and a water container for washing up etc. We loved the blackberry and apple picking too! Thanks Simon - it’s a great plot!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very lovely back to basics campsite.…

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Richenda B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Very lovely back to basics campsite.
Simon was very friendly and helpful.
Really like the seperate areas too with seating area.

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Perfect combination of wild for us,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Perfect combination of wild for us, toilets were clean and solar shower was hot and powerful. Pitch was private and very generous in size with our own large area approx 17m x 17m for 2 tents, a pop up gazebo and car with picnic bench, 2 other benches and fire pit provided, and an abundance of apples and blackberries during our August visit. Will definitely be returning next year.

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Good location, convenient for the local…

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Paul E.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Good location, convenient for the local town. Excellent value for money with plenty of space between pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect peaceful site, loads of space…

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Garga C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful spacious campsite, had a little…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (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

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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 Car parking by site/unit 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

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.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $55.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.