Apple Tree Farm Camping

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Access to the site
Access to the site
Traditional shepherds hut for the perfect romantic getaway
Woodpeckers
Entrance gate to the camping field
Access to site from the main road
Outside table and chairs plus firepit
Feeding time
Alpacas in neighbouring field
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Traditional shepherds hut for the perfect romantic getaway
Woodpeckers
Entrance gate to the camping field

  • Shepherd's hut on a farm five minutes' drive from Bury St Edmunds
  • An hour's drive to the Suffolk coast; 15 minutes to Lavenham
  • Space for your own tent to sleep children; farm produce sold on site
The peaceful atmosphere of the countryside or the convenience of a town location? Or… both at the same time? The shepherd's hut at Apple Tree Farm Camping is one of those wonderful places that manages to tick both boxes – it’s just next door to Nowton Park Country Park, in the Suffolk countryside, and yet it's only a five-minute drive from the centre of Bury St Edmunds. That handy location means you'll easily be able to pop out for supermarket supplies, meals out, takeaways and the like, while still spending your nights in a laidback rural setting (with easy access from the main road, just to give it that extra layer of convenience). Despite being so close to town, this is a proper countryside setting, on a farm with all sorts of animals, including alpacas, sheep, chickens and miniature horses. As there are farm animals in the adjacent fields, dogs are only permitted if they're very well behaved. The shepherd's hut has its own toilet and shower, and sleeps two people, with extra space outside to set up a tent for the kids to sleep in. A secure parking space is also adjacent, so your car can be kept close at hand. You’re welcome to bring along a barbecue for your outdoor meals; there are various bits of farm produce for sale, including fresh eggs, honey, venison and other seasonal offerings.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens May 10
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, May 10 to

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Reviews

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

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Owner was really kind and showed…

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Andrew W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Owner was really kind and showed my daughter and our friends children the animals and gave opportunity for feeding and collecting eggs. If you want to camp as close to bury st Edmunds as possible in a no fuss situation this is ideal.

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Lovely friendly owners Close to Bury…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely friendly owners
Close to Bury St Edmunds
Clean toilets
Good bus route nearby and a nice pitch

Disliked No shower or sink but there was a tap and toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with with clean toilets and lovely friendly staff.

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Noah F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very lovely staff, very nice conditions. Very nice toilets

Disliked N/A

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice site with lots of space between pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place on farm. Lot of…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice place on farm. Lot of animals, calm area. Mr. farmer was very kind, we discussed history and he helped us with our way to Bury st. Edmunds. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely hosts and nice level pitches.

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Lorraine T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent hosts, very friendly and accommodating and provided very useful information about the local area, easy to find location, nice level dry field, wonderful country park just over the road, bonus alpacas!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Apple Tree Farm Camping

Low Green

Nowton

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP29 5ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.2186°N
0.74007°E

Nearest transport

Bus
2.4 mi Bus Station
6.7 mi Village Hall
6.7 mi Village Hall
Rail
2.7 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
3.6 mi Thurston Rail Station
7.4 mi Elmswell Rail Station
Ferry
28.8 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
29.1 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
29.1 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
Airport
24.1 mi Cambridge Airport

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

Your first outing may well be just next door to Nowton Park Country Park, where you can stretch your legs in 200 acres of lovely landscapes, including ponds and arboretums, play football or take the kids to the play area and maze. There’s a fair amount of wildlife to see around the park too, although avid birdwatchers will probably want to take off to RSPB Minsmere (an hour's drive away) at some point. If birding isn't your thing, there are plenty of other excellent options for days out on the Suffolk coast – the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold are both a little over an hour's drive away. For riverside views instead, try Dedham Vale National Landscape (40 minutes). Closer to home, Bury St Edmunds (five minutes’ drive/45 minutes’ walk) has a lovely historic town centre with a cathedral, a twice-weekly market and tours of the Greene King brewery. Other towns worth visiting nearby include Lavenham (15 minutes), Newmarket (25 minutes) and Ipswich (half an hour).

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 3.6 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 15.2 mi

The National Stud 16.7 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 17.6 mi

Grimes Graves 18.6 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 1.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 3.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 8 mi

Melford Hall 9.5 mi

Thorington Hall 18.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ABBEY GARDENS AND PRECINCTS 1.9 mi

Bury St Edmunds - St Edmund Way - Nowton - Sicklesmere 2.1 mi

Bradfield St George 2.6 mi

Thurston - Great Barton - Pakenham - Little Haugh - Thurston 3.6 mi

ICKWORTH HOUSE 3.7 mi

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 Apple Tree Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Apple Tree Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Apple Tree Farm Camping? Your first outing may well be just next door to Nowton Park Country Park, where you can stretch your legs in 200 acres of lovely landscapes, including ponds and arboretums, play football … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Apple Tree Farm Camping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Apple Tree Farm Camping? From $283.65 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.