Wantisden Park

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  • Glamping site on an estate in the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths area
  • A 15-minute drive from both the sea and Sutton Hoo archaeological site
  • Small shop and seating area on site
Coast or country? Deciding between the two for a hol is quite often a quandary, but with Wantisden Park both types of lovely landscapes are within easy reach. Set on a private estate, this East Anglian glamping site in the lush Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 15-minute drive from the sea. It overlooks ancient oak woodland and lakes home to countless plants and wildlife – including wild deer – so it’s a top base for holidaymakers keen on roaming the countryside. As well as wandering around the estate, guests at this site might like to partake in walks through the surrounding forestry. Plenty of pretty villages are also nearby: Orford, famed for its smokehouse, Norman castle and quay overlooking the banks of the River Ore (with boat rides available), is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, with their sweeping sandy beaches 25 and 30 minutes respectively. On site, there is a small shop where you can pick up essentials, complete with a seating area with wifi. This park’s amenities also include a refurbished shower block with changing rooms and laundry facilities.

Site type

Tent sites 10
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Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

Open from Tue, 1 Sept to

Open from Sun, 27 Dec 2026 to

Open from Sat, 13 Feb to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil rural spot, surrounded by woods with great walks. Clean, modern facilities. Spacious pitches, friendly hosts. Weekend cafe a bonus. Some pitches slope, Wi-Fi can be patchy.

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Spacious and quiet pitches in a…

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 Jenny C. 4 reviews

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Spacious and quiet pitches in a beautiful setting. Utility shed with microwave and fridge etc, clean and modern showers and toilets.

Disliked Nothing

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Really lovely big tent pitch…

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Charlotte P. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Really lovely big tent pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to relax or use as a base to explore the Suffolk coast

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Our favourite spot to stay in Suffolk
So peaceful and quiet and the facilities are 👌 especially the breakfast rolls from the cafe in the mornings

Disliked Nothing to not like

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Excellent facilities, very well designed toilet…

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Gillian B. 1 review

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Excellent facilities, very well designed toilet and shower block. The cafe was a weekend bonus and so useful to have use of a washing machine and microwave. Waymarked walks and local guides were a bonus.
Many thanks to Kate, Ross and staff, all very nice people.

Disliked Nothing really other than the long dusty track to the entrance but that was the fault of the extreme weather !

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Quiet and relaxing campsite. The host…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Quiet and relaxing campsite. The host was very friendly and welcoming. Pitches a good size and no trouble having a small tent next to our campervan. A utility cabin with fridge, freezer, microwave and washing machine, plus sinks for washing up. Toilets and showers very modern and super clean. Site central to lits of nice villages and Sutton Hoo.

Disliked Didn't really dislike anything but it would have been nice if the cafe or shop were open. Maybe it just opens at the weekend🤔 Also there was no where within walking distance to go to for dinner ( local pub is closed at the moment ) so one had to be self sufficient, which wasnt a problem for the 2 days we were there but if staying longer a shop or cafe would have been good. Having said that if you are looking for peace and quiet, it is the perfect place.

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Spacious plots, peaceful, modern and clean WC & Shower block, local walks from site, popular cafe on w/e mornings, friendly staff.

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Ross - the owner. The best.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (adults only)

Liked Ross - the owner. The best.

Disliked Nothing.

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11out of 10 very very clean it has everything you need

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 Robert C. 2 reviews

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Nice and peaceful the couple taking care of the place are doing a wonderful job nice and friendly very helpful the weekend cafe beacon sausage and egg spot on and the coffee best around I highly recommend this site will be going back

Disliked Can't think of any

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Anonymous

Bluebell camping pod

Liked Such a comfortable, easy, clean and quiet place to stay. Super relaxing and close to nature. We had a lovely time and definitely want to come back. Thanks so much, Ross!

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Overall very nice and quiet site ,we will book again

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 Michael W. 1 review

Powered grass site (adults only, sloping)

Liked Nice Clean site Excellent facilities

Disliked Unable to pick up TV signal

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Features

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wantisden Park

40 Fenn Row

Wantisden

Butley

Suffolk

England

IP12 3PJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.1121°N
1.43761°E

Route directions

What3words: river.shredder.neat.

Nearest transport

Coach
16.1 km Hand in Hand
16.2 km Bus Shelter
16.9 km The Drift
Rail
5.1 km Wickham Market Rail Station
6.9 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
8.6 km Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
14 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
20.5 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

One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century cemeteries. One was home to a ship burial where a multitude of Anglo-Saxon artefacts were uncovered, many of which were sent over to the British Museum in London due to their top cultural significance. Learn about the discovery, then potter over to the riverside setting of Snape Maltings (15 minutes) for more history in a village that's home to industrial buildings dating back to the Victorian era as well as modern galleries and boutiques. Woodbridge, a market town 20 minutes away, is also an excellent choice if you fancy shopping for souvenirs. For town times by the sea, Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is a pretty place set by a shingle beach on the North Sea; set off on a wander here towards the Martello Tower, built as a defence against Napoleon, then head over to the hamlet of Thorpeness (30 minutes from the site and a couple of miles from Aldeburgh) for a bit of boating on the mere.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 17.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 18.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 23.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwold The Denes 28.3 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 29.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Orford Castle 6.8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.1 km

Framlingham Castle 13.8 km

Christchurch Mansion 19.8 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7.1 km

Sutton Hoo 7.1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 33.3 km

Thorington Hall 37.7 km

Lavenham Guildhall 43.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 4.2 km

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 4.2 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 4.9 km

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 5.5 km

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 6.2 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 Wantisden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wantisden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wantisden Park? One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wantisden Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wantisden Park? From $57.53 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.