Swattesfield Camp
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 Apr to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
Fab site on the edge of some lovely walks. Book a stay!
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
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.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice little campsite everything you need…
Powered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked Nice little campsite everything you need owner very nice
Disliked nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Swattesfield Camp
Gislingham Road
Thornham Magna
Eye
Suffolk
England
IP23 8HH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.30423°N
1.06023°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold The Denes | 42.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 42.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 43.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 43.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 44.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Swattesfield Camp? From $69.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
