Swattesfield Camp

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View over the main campsite field with facilities block in the background
View over the main campsite field with facilities block in the background
The main field overlooks the facilities and camping kitchen
Sunrise over the site
View into the main campsite field from the access on to thornham walks
Two electric hook up points on the main field
Bike hire
Two electric hook up points on the main field
View of the electric hook up points on the right of the picture and the main camping field
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The main field overlooks the facilities and camping kitchen
Sunrise over the site
View into the main campsite field from the access on to thornham walks

  • Leafy family-friendly Suffolk site next to the Thornham Walks estate
  • Direct access to dog-friendly walks; Norwich 55 minutes’ drive
  • Shared kitchen and camping shop; 11th-century pub half an hour’s walk
Tucked into seven verdant acres of North Suffolk countryside and farmland, Swattesfield Camp maintains an intimate, peaceful vibe as the number of its (unmarked) grass pitches are limited – and yes, you can set up wherever you like, be it in the woods, in the glade, by the hedgerows or by the pond. If you’re looking to explore the Waveney Valley and the historic market town of Diss (20 minutes’ drive) from a thoroughly rural base, then this is the spot for you. Open fires are allowed in the site’s own firepits and the pizza oven is free for all to fire up. Otherwise, make good use of the shared kitchen, equipped with gas stoves, utensils, crockery and cutlery. There’s a large double sink outside the shower block – which has separate facilities for men and women – for pot washing too. And if you need to freeze ice packs, the team can sort this for you. If you hit a rainy day, handy amenities for kids include table football, a chalk board and board games. Left something vital behind? Never fear, the small but well-stocked on-site camping supplies shop has essentials from pegs to sleeping bags or tents. Anything you need in the groceries line, you can pick up from the village store in Gislingham, less than five minutes’ drive away. And by the way, the site is half an hour’s walk from a famed pub so old it’s mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

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Lovely friendly site, our hosts could…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely friendly site, our hosts could not have been more welcoming. We were lucky enough to stay in our self contained Motor Home but chose to use the onsite Shower and toilet facilities. These were great and kept very clean but as no external doors or heating may be a bit chilly on the off season period. We recommend the local walks, very reasonable cost of firewood. Will be back 😎

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Beautiful site with fantastic facilities and…

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Andrew S.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site with fantastic facilities and a friendly host. I genuinely want to bring my extended family back as there is a great mix of accommodation and some lovely shared communal areas (cooking and relaxation).

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Loved it. Lovely owner. Quiet location.…

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Steve H.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved it. Lovely owner. Quiet location. Facilities great. Will go again. Thanks.

Disliked Nothing.

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Excellent service and facilities

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Madaline M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Kind and friendly hosts, lots of space, clean facilities, lovely hot water and water pressure. The grounds were well kept and the walls in the local area where amazing, a map was given on arrival with all the information we could have needed. I will be coming back again if I need to stay in the area.

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Wide open spaces surrounded by countryside.…

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Shaun E.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Wide open spaces surrounded by countryside. You can walk for hours. Our dog lived it. Wildlife everywhere. Good facilities for a bargain price. We liked it sp much we have added an extra night to our trip so that we can return.

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Simply perfect..

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vicky h.

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Liked Simply perfect.... Beautiful , peacefull, brilliant campsite. Everything you need for a chilled break.. Thankyou for looking after us..

Disliked Nothing..

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Immaculate area with everything you need.…

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Leeza C.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Immaculate area with everything you need. Perfect location for Thornham walks. I will definitely be returning soon and will recommend this campsite to my friends. Very friendly and helpful.

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Fab site on the edge of some lovely walks. Book a stay!

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Lindsey E.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fab site, we have just returned from an Easter weekend break. From arrival to departure everything was brilliant, well organised and lots of lovely touches to make sure you felt welcomed. Love the flexibility on situating your van or tent and the fire pit we rented was great. Will defo return soon. Thank you

Disliked Nothing to dislike! Some might complain about the train noise but it really don’t bother us.

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Nice little campsite everything you need…

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Mike T.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice little campsite everything you need owner very nice

Disliked nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so so much to everyone that leaves reviews. So glad you enjoyed our Campsite. Apologies for the Wi-Fi, we have got Wi-Fi but changed providers as of the beginning of April, unfortunately we didn’t realise that the WiFi was hidden. I’m not tech savvy! However, it is now sorted and people can actually view it and connect to it! Thanks again, and hopefully see you again sometime!!

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swattesfield Camp

Gislingham Road

Thornham Magna

Eye

Suffolk

England

IP23 8HH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.30423°N
1.06023°E

Route directions

Satnav co-ordinates 52.304, 1.0606 What3words///blushes.analogy.waggled

Nearest transport

Coach
8.4 km Bus Station
12.5 km Jacobs Close
12.6 km Jacobs Close
Rail
8.9 km Diss Rail Station
12.5 km Elmswell Rail Station
13.4 km Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry
41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.5 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
Airport
43.3 km Norwich International 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

Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, follow the sculpture trail and have a restorative pot of tea in the café. Historic Diss (20 minutes) is home to a lively Friday market held since the 13th century, waterside strolls around the Mere lake and a handsome blend of medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture in its regenerated Heritage Triangle. If you get the urge to explore further afield, the prestigious colleges and excellent art museums of Cambridge are an hour and 10 minutes by car; Norwich, with its mighty castle and cathedral, is 55 minutes’ drive, and the timeless Suffolk Heritage Coast towns of Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, with their shingle beaches and arty shops, are all about an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 42.1 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 42.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Felixstowe North 43.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 43.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 44.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 8.9 km

Banham Zoo 15.9 km

Framlingham Castle 21.5 km

Christchurch Mansion 28.1 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 29 km

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 24.5 km

Lavenham Guildhall 28.2 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 29 km

Sutton Hoo 30.2 km

Melford Hall 33.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Little Green - Botesdale 3.3 km

Eye 6.7 km

Occold 8 km

Lopham Fen 9.1 km

Hepworth 10.4 km

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 23 July 2026 – Thursday 23 July 2026)

    Beccles, England 36.6 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 Swattesfield Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swattesfield Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swattesfield Camp? Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swattesfield Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Swattesfield Camp? From €23.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.