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Thurstons Farm

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Pathway to pitches (added by manager 24 Nov 2022)

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Footpath edging the camping field (added by manager 24 nov 2022)

Large pitch for camping (added by manager 09 jun 2016)

Wilderness clearing with parking and footpath access (added by manager 09 jun 2016)

Wild camping pitches in peaceful woodland near Saxmundham, Suffolk
A 15-minute drive to Snape Maltings, and 25 minutes to Southwold
Wildlife on site, easy access from the A12, close to shops and pubs

Thurstons Farm has just a handful of pitches in a self-seeded wilderness area – all ready and waiting for you to wild camp under the stars at a peaceful place to enjoy the Suffolk countryside. And all the pitches are totally separate, so there’ll be no bother with noisy neighbours on this site. The camping meadow is separate to the main grounds of the farmhouse, so you can roam around within the self-sown woodland and surrounding ponds in complete privacy. And yes – this really, absolutely is wild camping – so you won’t find any showers, there’s no running water and only a compost toilet on site. But don’t forget that the owners are just across the road, so if there is any problem, they will be able to help (sssh, they’ve got a wifi connection if you need to get hold of folks, and they’ll always top up water bottles for you too). The grounds of Thurstons Farm are a hidden woodland playground, surrounded by rural landscapes and rare wildlife like great-crested newts and barn owls – go quietly and you might just get to spot them. It’s also extremely handy: even though the site in the middle of the countryside, the local village is a short walk away, it’s easy to find from the A12 road, and you can stock up in nearest shops and supermarkets in Saxmundham (10 minutes’ drive), where there are pubs and restaurants too. There’s plenty of safe storage space for bikes if you’re bringing the wheels, and you can soon be on coastal cycling paths, forest tracks or quiet country lanes.

Site type

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

There is no water point or flushing facilities in the camping field. Access to these are across the road at the main house. However, there is a compost toilet within the camping field.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice site but needs some TLC to justify the price

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Iona B. Jul 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Secluded spot, lots of wildlife around.

Disliked: As the most expensive wild camping site in the area, we were disappointed. On the site itself it had everything as advertised but everything needed some TLC. Footpaths between the carpark and site needed the brambles cutting back, no sawdust in the composting loo (so won’t compost properly and smelt), toilet was full of cobwebs with Ivy growing into it. It says that you can get water and electricity at the main house, but we never saw anyone, so had no idea where it was. Shame really as it’s a nice place to pitch a tent.

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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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Thurstons Farm

Rendham

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 2AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.24396°N
1.45343°W

Route directions

Although the campsite is noted as Rendham it is not located within the village. Drive along the A12 and take the turning towards Peasenhall signposted 4 miles. Stay on this road for approximately 1.9 miles. The campsite is on your left, the main farmhouse on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach

20.5 km Broad Street

20.7 km School Lane

23.7 km Chaucer Street

Rail

4.1 km Saxmundham Rail Station

5.8 km Darsham Rail Station

11 km Wickham Market Rail Station

Ferry

16.7 km Walberswick Ferry Landing

16.7 km Southwold Ferry Landing

28.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Saxmundham: 10 minutes’ drive - Framlingham Castle (Tudor exhibitions): 15 minutes - Leiston Abbey: 15 minutes - Snape Maltings (shops and places to eat): 15 minutes - Camel Park Oasis: 20 minutes - National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach (rare bird habitat): 20 minutes - RSPB Minsmere (nature reserve): 25 minutes - Orford Ness National Nature Reserve: 25 minutes - Southwold: 25 minutes - Orford Castle (12th-century stronghold): 25 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	17.5 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	18.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	31.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	32 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Felixstowe North	32.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 7.7 km

Orford Castle 17.5 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 17.8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 18.5 km

Christchurch Mansion 28.6 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 17.8 km

Sutton Hoo 18.5 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 43.4 km

Elizabethan House Museum 44.1 km

Thorington Hall 46.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GLEMHAM HALL 7.1 km

HEVENINGHAM HALL 7.2 km

Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 7.9 km

Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 8 km

Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 8.8 km

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Saturday, September 28, 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 9.4 km
Latitude Festival (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)
Beccles, England 15 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

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

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.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Additional terms

There is no water point or flushing facilities in the camping field. Access to these are across the road at the main house. However, there is a compost toilet within the camping field.

Payment terms

Does Thurstons Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Thurstons Farm dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Thurstons Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Saxmundham: 10 minutes’ drive - Framlingham Castle (Tudor exhibitions): 15 minutes - Leiston Abbey: 15 minutes - Snape Maltings (shops and places to eat): 15 minutes … Read more
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