The Hollies
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- Kessingland site directly on the Suffolk coast
- Three different pitching up areas over 28 acres
- Two new amenities blocks, including disabled and family rooms
Site type
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
Dogs
- 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).
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of The Beeston Group group.
Pitch types & availability
3

Powered concrete and grass caravan site
6 people maximum
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16 (£16)
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Seaside unpowered grass tent site
10 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19 (£19)
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
Brilliant clifftop campsite, direct beach access. Staff, facilities, and spacious pitches are top-notch. Food and local shops are handy. Mostly quiet, but some noise from campers. Steep beach steps are a heads-up. Great stay, many want to come back!
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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Location remote and wild but close…
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked Location remote and wild but close to major supermarkets and shops. The sea side area is amazing with stairs going down and a long pleasant walk to the sea. Enough and well maintained toilets and showers, food drinks on site, friendly staff.
Disliked No dislikes. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay
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Great location, beach was beautiful, the…
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked Great location, beach was beautiful, the amenities were great! We lived it so much we booked again for the following weekend!
Disliked Nothing!
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Lovely campsite with great facilities, spacious pitches
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked We stayed as a group of 4 adults and 2 children, using two tents, and really enjoyed our stay.
The pitches were a great size, and you could choose where you wanted to pitch up. The campsite was much larger than we are used to, with numerous fields dedicated to caravans and campervans, as well as two separate fields for tents. Check-in was easy, and there is a coded barrier when entering the site. All the relevant access details were sent directly from the campsite before our arrival, which made everything very straightforward.
There were plenty of facilities available on site, including a fish and chip van, a coffee van and somewhere to get breakfast. There was also a freezer where you could freeze your cool boxes, as well as a 24-hour laundrette. The toilet and shower facilities were cleaned regularly, with two family rooms in each toilet/shower block. The family showers allowed you to adjust the temperature, while the main showers operated with push-and-hold buttons. The main showers also had an attached changing area with a bench, which was useful for keeping your belongings dry while showering.
There were mops and squeegees available so you could clean up after yourself, although unfortunately not everyone did. This isn’t the site’s fault, though — we should all take responsibility for leaving shared facilities as we would expect to find them. There were also washing-up facilities and taps providing fresh drinking water.
For children, there was a play park and a sports field, which gave them plenty to do. The campsite is situated on a cliff top with direct access to the beach, which is around 50 steps down from the site.
One thing to be aware of is that the campsite does accommodate large groups. If you’re looking for somewhere particularly quiet or peaceful, this is worth considering. During our stay, we had a very large group of 50+ people around us. They spread out into the surrounding space and played volleyball and other games around our tent. We certainly wouldn’t begrudge them enjoying themselves, but it did become a little frustrating when the ball repeatedly hit our tent and cars — particularly when this started happening at around 7am! Again, though, this isn’t really the campsite’s fault.
The location is very convenient. Just a couple of minutes up the road there is an Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, The Range and various fast-food options, including Pizza Hut, Subway, Greggs and McDonald’s.
We also travelled around 15 minutes to Southwold beach, which was lovely, and around 15 minutes in the other direction to Lowestoft beach. Both had very different vibes but were equally enjoyable.
There is lots to do in the surrounding area, with plenty of attractions, beaches and days out within a short drive.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The campsite had spacious pitches, good facilities, easy access to the beach and a great location for exploring the surrounding area.
Disliked This is purely down to personal preference, but we tend to prefer smaller campsites that don’t allow large groups, as large groups can become a little overwhelming for one of our children who has sensory issues. However, this is very much a personal preference and not a criticism of the site. Other than that, we had no real issues during our stay and found it to be a lovely campsite.
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Great site
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Great price for 2 noghts. Good size pitches. Helpful friendly staff. Very clean site. Toilet block kept very clean
Disliked Nothing
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All if I could have stayed longer I would. Teen boys had a blast
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Theirs wasn't much I could complain about, I'm a first time camper and took 2 teen boys , struggling with the tent , not blow up either lol family nextdoor came to the rescue as the inside bits were floating,all good fun and part of the adventure. Totally out of my comfort zone, and I was in the hallway bit , exposed to grass and due , but didn't care . It was great fun , friendly people, and felt very safe and that I could go to the beach and not worry about our stuff . Although don't leave food out or the only thing stealing stuff is the seagulls .
Warden on site showed me where I could pitch as I had no clue , and staff were very helpful
Disliked Toilets wernt as clean as I'd have liked but I used it and was hot water and tbh for the price I was well impressed if that makes sense . Could have been more info on arrival , ie maybe menus with prices for the trucks on site and times .
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A great place to stay
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Location, facilities and staff.
Disliked Nothing
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Everyone was so friendly very accommodating…
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked Everyone was so friendly very accommodating
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Amazing campsite so close to the…
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked Amazing campsite so close to the beach! Me and three mates and our kids spent 3 nights and it was great, had a coffee van, ice cream van, fish and chips. Loads of toilets and showers. Very spacious area, nobody near us until the Friday! Highly recommend
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Never again!
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Friendly initial welcome. Easy to find. Near a lot of shops. Plenty of toilets and showers. Nice view of the sea if you can walk that far. Electric hook ups. Chip van although expensive. Burger van but never actually saw it open?!
Disliked The first pitch allocated to us was like a trailer park. Lots of residents were making the place look messy but not helped by awful stones which need replacing, weeds, dead grass, cigarette buts and rubbish around pitch. There was no way we could have got our awning up. I was so disappointed and upset. It needed a really good clean up. The view was of the next door's washing on an airer within their fenced area and to the other side the waste master. We felt like we were intruding. I complained and was eventually greeted by a warden with a list of available pitches. He asked if I was okay. I said no and his reply was, "oh okay". We chose a grass pitch next to a family who stayed up late talking loudly, a tent playing loud music, a Greek family and a Nigerian? Family both of who made a lot of noise until very late. Where were the wardens then?! Football was played on the grass next to our van despite their being a designated pitch across the road. The toilets and showers ask you to mop after use but we're never actually clean..one disabled toilet was missing emergency cords. Both disabled toilets/showers were heavily rusted, mouldy (with black mould) and in need of an update and intensive clean.
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The closeness to the beach The friendly…
Seaside unpowered grass tent site
Liked The closeness to the beach
The friendly staff
The clean showers
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access 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
Baby-changing facilities 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 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer 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
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
The Hollies
London Road
Kessingland
Lowestoft
Suffolk
England
NR33 7PQ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.43139°N
1.72108°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 4.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southwold The Pier | 11.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Southwold The Denes | 12.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gorleston Beach | 15.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 10.5 km
Fritton Lake Country World 13.3 km
Pleasure Beach 18.2 km
Framlingham Castle 34.5 km
BeWILDerwood 35.9 km
National Trust
Elizabethan House Museum 19.3 km
Horsey Windpump 35.6 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 39.8 km
Sutton Hoo 45.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 4.3 km
Carlton Colville 4.6 km
BELLE VUE PARK 6.7 km
North Cove 7 km
Gunton 8.5 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 Hollies have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Hollies dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Hollies? The Hollies is in a spiffing location to get to the best of Suffolk, Norfolk, the countryside and the Broads for a bit of whatever you fancy in boating, fishing, hiking, rainy … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Hollies?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Hollies? From $36.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

