The Flying Horse

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The Flying Horse pub
New
Level grass pitches
Partially shaded camping field
Picnic tables and swings

  • 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
If you’re looking for somewhere central and child-friendly to camp in Ipswich, then you’re in luck with The Flying Horse pub. On a safe, secure field with CCTV monitors everywhere, the simple grass pitches behind the pub come with free parking and a free taxi service into town when you spend £40 on food and alcohol. Alternatively, there’s a bus stop less than five minutes’ walk away. The site provides baby-changing facilities and pub toilets (one with disabled access), which close overnight, but no showers. There’s a free soft play area inside the pub, which opens every morning for toddlers aged under four, and a playground outside for all kids – in both cases they must be supervised by an adult at all times. There’s freshly made-to-order food and hot drinks available from 9am at Cavallo Volante Café inside the pub, which itself opens at 11am for alcohol, soft drinks, snacks and a full menu served until 8pm – takeaways are available, and there’s nearly always family-friendly entertainment in the evening too. A large beer garden stands at the back of the property, and you can exercise your well-behaved dogs in the adjacent field (please pick up after them). One point to note: please only consume alcohol bought in the pub when on site. Any breach of this will result in immediate eviction of you/your group and camping equipment. No refunds will be provided.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • The pub and pub facilities are closed on Mondays, portable toilets will be provided.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Open from Sat, 28 Mar 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Flying Horse

4 Waterford Road

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP1 5NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.07571°N
1.11988°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 km Cardinal Park
9 km Motel
9.2 km White Horse
Rail
3.2 km Westerfield Rail Station
3.3 km Ipswich Rail Station
5.1 km Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station
Ferry
16.9 km Harwich International Ferry Terminal
17 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
17 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Ipswich: five minutes’ drive - Whitehouse Park: five minutes - Mini Monsters Ipswich (soft play): 10 minutes - Omniplex Cinema Ipswich: 10 minutes - Ipswich Regent Theatre: 10 minutes - Sailmakers Shopping Centre: 10 minutes - Ipswich Waterfront (restaurants and bars): 15 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 19.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 20.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 20.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 27.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 28.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Christchurch Mansion 3.4 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 15.1 km

Framlingham Castle 22.5 km

firstsite 25.5 km

Colchester Castle Museum 25.5 km

National Trust

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 14.7 km

Sutton Hoo 15.1 km

Thorington Hall 16.8 km

Lavenham Guildhall 22.4 km

Bourne Mill 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTRY PARK 2.6 km

CHRISTCHURCH MANSION 2.9 km

A Walk Around Ipswich 3 km

Ipswich - Bramford - Needham Market - Stowmarket 3.5 km

OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH 3.7 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 Flying Horse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Flying Horse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Flying Horse? Local attractions and activities include: - Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Ipswich: five minutes’ drive - Whitehouse Park: five minutes - Mini Monsters Ipswich (soft play): 10 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Flying Horse?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Flying Horse? From $38.97 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.