When can I check in and check out of The Tedding?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Tedding?

From $42.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Tedding

From £25 For 1 night, 2 adults

Kentwell Hall's moat and bridge (added by manager 24 Aug 2023)

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View to the east across the tedding (added by manager 24 aug 2023)

The tedding facing south towards the church and long melford (added by manager 14 aug 2023)

Pitching field facing west (added by manager 14 aug 2023)

Peaceful four-acre field just outside the village of Long Melford
A 10-minute drive to Lavenham; 50 minutes to Cambridge
In the grounds of historic Kentwell Hall, with shop on site

The journey into The Tedding is rather a fabulous one – you’ll pass through the historic Suffolk village of Long Melford, home to England’s longest stretch of 16th-century houses, go over the Roman bridge, pass the village green and arrive at the gates to Kentwell Avenue, a reportedly haunted avenue of lime trees that stretches for three quarters of a mile down to Tudor Kentwell Hall. It's down here at Kentwell Hall that you’ll arrive at your destination – The Tedding is a four-acre field within the grounds of this historic park, which served as an army camp in both world wars (you may well spot the graffiti of World War II soldiers on the gateposts if you know where to look). These days, this is a particularly peaceful spot, surrounded by trees and rural views and with plenty of wildlife to look out for (raptors overhead and muntjac or moles at ground level). The camping field has been left vehicle free, so it’s nicely safe and quiet for all guests. Gates are locked at night for added security. There’s no electricity here, and no public lighting, so it’s a good idea to bring a torch along to help you find your way around after dark. Toilets, a chemical disposal point and water supply are provided, and there’s a unisex disabled toilet about 300 metres away (alongside the estate shop, which is usually open until 5pm). Back in the village centre (a mile and a half away) there are a couple of restaurants and supermarkets, with a tearoom at the foot of Kentwell Avenue as well.

Site type

Opens July 5

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including access to Kentwell Hall & Gardens are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
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.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, Jul 5 to Sat, Sep 21 2024

Pitch types & availability

Primitive grass tent campsite

8 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)

8 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 10.0m width x 12.0m depth (32.8ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 120.0m² (1291.7ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

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.

Picnic table

Extras

Dog (2 max)

£5 (£5) per night

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

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

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

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

The Tedding

Kentwell Hall

Long Melford

Sudbury

Suffolk

England

CO10 9BA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.09405°N
0.72046°W

Nearest transport

Coach

17.1 km Bus Station

21.6 km Station Road West

23.8 km Village Hall

Rail

6.5 km Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station

14.1 km Bures Rail Station

17.8 km Bury St Edmunds Rail Station

Ferry

38.3 km Brightlingsea Ferry Landing

38.5 km Point Clear Ferry Landing

40.1 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

38.9 km London Stansted Airport

39.6 km Cambridge Airport

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

This part of Suffolk is packed with pretty villages and towns to visit – starting, of course, with Long Melford, which is home to Melford Hall as well as your own Kentwell Hall. The half-timbered houses of Lavenham (10 minutes’ drive) are worth checking out too, as is the attractive town of Sudbury (10 minutes). The countryside is equally gorgeous around here – this is ‘Constable country’, after all, and full of the landscapes that inspired the famous artist. The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the place to soak some of this up, and particularly the area around Flatford Mill (40 minutes). Hilly Ridge Alpacas (half an hour) and Boydells Dairy Farm (35 minutes) are the places to take the kids if they’re more into cute animals than scenic walks. For more of an urban day out, head to Bury St Edmunds (half an hour) to see the cathedral and abbey ruins or catch the park & ride bus for a wander around Cambridge (50 minutes) to see its famed colleges and have a go at punting along the river.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Brightlingsea	37.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Mersea	38.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Dovercourt	42.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Jaywick	44.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Clacton Beach Martello Tower	45.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 14.9 km

East Anglian Railway Museum 19 km

Colchester Castle Museum 25.8 km

firstsite 26 km

Colchester Zoo 26.8 km

National Trust

Melford Hall 1.4 km

Lavenham Guildhall 5.5 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 14.9 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 16.3 km

Thorington Hall 19.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

KENTWELL HALL 0.3 km

TRINITY HOSPITAL 0.9 km

Long Melford - Stour Valley Way - Glemsford - Long Melford 1.3 km

MELFORD HALL 1.4 km

Glemsford - Cavendish - Pentlow - Foxearth - Glemsford 3.5 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

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

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.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including access to Kentwell Hall & Gardens are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

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

Occupancy

Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

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.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

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.
Quiet hours must be respected between midnight and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Reception

There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

General

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 7 p.m..

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or Lurchers.

Payment terms

Does The Tedding have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Tedding dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Tedding? This part of Suffolk is packed with pretty villages and towns to visit – starting, of course, with Long Melford, which is home to Melford Hall as well as your own Kentwell … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Tedding?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 3 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Tedding? From $42.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.