The Roost

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Welcome to The Roost — a relaxed, small-scale campsite set within the meadows of Brook Farm, Wenhaston. Open skies, hedgerows, chickens wandering nearby, and space for families to slow down and enjoy summer as it should be. ​Operating under the UK 60-day camping rule, The Roost opens exclusively throughout July and August — creating a special, seasonal atmosphere you’ll want to return to year after year.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 23 May to

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Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Roost

Brook Farm

Wenhaston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 9HE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.31521°N
1.56784°E

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Old Market Place
18.1 km Cork Bricks
18.1 km Chaucer Street
Rail
5.5 km Halesworth Rail Station
5.6 km Darsham Rail Station
9.1 km Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
6.8 km Southwold Ferry Landing
27 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
44.1 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham Castle​: 25 minutes - Easton Farm Park: half an hour - Woodbridge (for riverside walks and the tide mill): 35 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 35 minutes - National Trust - Sutton Hoo: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 7.5 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 8.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 20.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 21 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 30.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 18.3 km

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 23.9 km

Orford Castle 24.7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24.9 km

Fritton Lake Country World 25.9 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 25 km

Sutton Hoo 29.2 km

Elizabethan House Museum 33.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 3.8 km

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 4.8 km

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 4.9 km

Southwold - Walberswick - Westwood - Southwold 7.3 km

MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 7.7 km

Local events

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

    Beccles, England 4.1 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 The Roost have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Roost dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Roost? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dunwich forest and beach: 10 minutes' drive - Walberswick beach: 10 minutes - Southwold beach and pier: 15 minutes - RSPB Minsmere: 20 minutes - Framlingham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Roost?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  13:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  15:00 –  21:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Roost? From €23.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.