Campgrounds for backpackers in Polstead, England
4 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Polstead
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Colchester Country Park
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-maintained park within walking distance of ancient Colchester
- Easy access to London, East Anglia, Suffolk and Essex
- Three facility blocks: never queue for the toilet or shower
Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
Rockinghams Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Simple and secluded site on a working farm close to the A12
- A 20-minute drive from Colchester or Mersea Island
- Fishing lake on farm; firewood and charcoal for sale
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The Flying Horse
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Quiet camping field with kids’ attractions behind an Ipswich pub
- Whitehouse Park five minutes’ drive; cinema and theatre 10 minutes
- Playground and indoor soft play area; café and pub serve food all day
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Relaxed, friendly and simple site in the Dedham Vale
- Launch straight onto the river Stour; canoe hire on site
- Paddle directly to the pub; family-run site since the 1950s
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Wild Camping at Lawrences Farm
Halstead, Essex, England- Off-grid site on a small family farm at Castle Hedingham in Essex
- Colne Valley Railway five minutes’ drive; Lavenham 25 minutes
- Dog-friendly with access to footpaths; pub and shop 15 minutes’ walk
Weylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Working farm with llamas and cattle, 15 minutes from Sudbury
- Wild camping among spectacular scenery
- Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve
Woodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
- Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
- On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer
Dedham Lodge
Colchester, Essex, England- Well-equipped caravan with private garden and barbecue
- Constable Country: five minutes' drive to Dedham, 20 to Flatford Mill
- Free-range eggs and local produce available; horses and dogs on site
Suffolk Camping Pods
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Cosy unfurnished camping pods close to the village of Lavenham
- Own private washroom in each pod
- Two-minute drive to the local village
The Six Bells
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Back-to-basics site behind a country pub three miles from Lavenham
- Canoeing, falconry and National Trust estates within a half-hour drive
- Daily changing menu of seasonal local dishes in the pub
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
The Hare and Hounds
Colchester, Essex, England- Family-centric camping paddock at a country pub near Colchester, Essex
- Five minutes’ drive to Colchester Zoo; 20 minutes to West Mersea beach
- Bar and restaurant adjoining the site; shops 10 minutes’ drive
Braggons Farm
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England- Spacious grass pitches on a working farm in Suffolk
- A mile and a half from Glemsford; Bury St Edmunds 20 minutes' drive
- Surrounded by scenic country walks and car-free footpaths
Creeting Caravans
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Friendly adults-only and family-run park with scenic countryside views
- A 15-min train ride from Ipswich and 35 mins' drive to Suffolk coast
- Strolls straight from the site, including Needham Market in 30 minutes
Woodland Weekends
Stansfield, Suffolk, England- Secluded 'nearly wild' woodland camping on a Suffolk working farm
- A 10-minute drive to Clare; 20 to Lavenham or Bury St Edmunds
- Campfires permitted; walk to local pub in 45 minutes
