Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre

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Corner plot
Corner plot
Large tents welcome
Views from the site
View of the orchard from the site
Barbecue ready
View from the site
Pitch with electric hook-up
Meeting the ponies
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Large tents welcome
Views from the site
View of the orchard from the site

  • On a working equestrian centre 15 minutes' drive from Bury St Edmunds
  • Lessons and rides for ages five and up, including for beginners
  • Modern heated shower room, toilets and launderette
Horsey guests, non-horsey guests, non-horsey guests hoping to be transformed into horsey guests… all sorts of visitors are welcome to stay at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre, a friendly site within a riding centre 20 minutes’ walk from the village of Ixworth and 20 minutes’ drive from Bury St Edmunds. Experienced riders champing at the bit to set off into the Suffolk countryside can sign up for various hacks here, and lessons can be arranged as well – both adults and kids aged five and above. Book your riding activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Actually (whisper it…) not all that fussed by all the equestrian activity? It’s possible you may be converted – but even if you’re not, this is a splendid spot for a Suffolk break. The riding centre is set well back from the road and the site has just a handful of pitches – they’re next to an orchard and surrounded by horses grazing in the fields, so you should be in for a peaceful stay. With all this countryside roaming to be done (on horseback, on foot or on two wheels as you wish) it’s entirely possible you’ll end up a bit mucky at some stage. That situation doesn’t have to last long, as the site has two showers and washing-up facilities for guests.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 3
Camper sites 3
Open now
Opens April 12
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Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Apr 12 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite is ideal for equestrian enthusiasts, offering lovely views of horses in surrounding fields. Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff & clean, though basic, facilities. WiFi is available. Access track can be tricky after rain, but the tranquil setting is a major draw. Many want to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The site was small but the view of the horses was lovely…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The site was small but the view of the horses was lovely
The facilities were basic but clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful. Great free WiFi. Lovely helpful owners.…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Janice C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very peaceful. Great free WiFi. Lovely helpful owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little find.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mandy L.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We booked 20 min before we arrived due to bad traffic and not making it to our destination. What a find.. not big or fancy but we loved it. Pitched next to a little foal and mum. Very quiet and idilic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent small site with beautiful sunsets and wildlife.

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Paul W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We liked that everyone was very friendly and gave us a tour of the site and explained how things work. A very peaceful and quiet site. There are at least 5 good pubs within walking distance.

Disliked I didn't like the step coming out of the shower room

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, inexpensive site having all essentials for a bike packer

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Matt T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Presence of horses
Level suitable ground
Clean effective shower
Friendly staff

Disliked Rough entrance route for bike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great peaceful site, very relaxing. Loved our stay.

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Ros G.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Lovely place to watch a sunset, no light pollution, so great for enjoying the night sky.Sharon and her team were very friendly and helpful. Great showers and clean toilets. Well kept level pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and level electric pitches

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely, quiet location
Friendly helpful hosts
Children loved seeing the horses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautifully peaceful site. Toilets and showers might be basic and a…

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John M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked A beautifully peaceful site. Toilets and showers might be basic and a little old fashioned but are spotlessly clean. Being surrounded by horses in the paddocks around the camp site adds the calm ambience of the site and aids the unwinding process. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, adventure bikers and couples wanting to “get away from it all”.

Disliked WiFi kept dropping out and was super slow. OK for checking email but not really up to surfing the web and definitely no streaming possible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

OK if on a budget

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly and convenient for us. Quiet and rural.

Disliked Basic. Toilets not great. Walk through field or wet ditches to toilet. Dreadful lane to get to the pitch. No wifi code.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: The site is basic and it is a little walk to the toilets.
The wi-fi code is available in the office and displayed on the campsite.#
The weather had been poor, hence the mud.
Most people enjoy the rural nature of this site.

Overall good stay

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Paul A.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Peace and quite

Disliked No chemical toilet waste

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre

Ixworth Road

Bardwell

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP31 1AU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.31533°N
0.84329°E

Route directions

Turn off the A1088 at the signpost for Bardwell; once you've made this turn the site is the second drive on the left: the long drive between leylandii hedges. Look out for a brown sign at the end of the drive with a caravan, tent and horse on.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.3 mi Village Hall
1.4 mi Village Hall
1.6 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
4.7 mi Thurston Rail Station
6.1 mi Elmswell Rail Station
7 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
Airport
29.3 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

Bardwell’s a good place to set out for a stroll or a cycle ride in the Stanton Rides, which has three circular trails running through the splendid Suffolk scenery (totalling 28 miles if you do the lot). For dog walks, head to nearby Knettishall Heath. If you’ve still got leg power left, there are more walks to be had in Thetford Forest Park (20 minutes’ drive), as well as Go Ape. If not, perhaps it’s time for a gentler day out at Bressingham (25 minutes), where you can hitch a ride on the steam railway, take a slow-paced gallop on traditional fairground rides and explore Walmington-on-Sea memorabilia at the official Dad’s Army Appreciation Society collection. Leave the country views behind for a bit and head over to Bury St Edmunds (15 minutes) for a day of bimbling around the historic town, taking in the cathedral and abbey gardens, or meandering around the market (if you’re in town on a Wednesday or Saturday). It could well be thirsty work, so perhaps it’d also be wise to plan a stop at the Greene King brewery for a tour or a pint at the beer café.

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 10.2 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi

Banham Zoo 11.8 mi

Grimes Graves 13.8 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 20.3 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 7.5 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.2 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 14.4 mi

Melford Hall 16.9 mi

Oxburgh Hall 21.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 1.3 mi

Ixworth Thorpe 1.5 mi

Fakenham Magna 3 mi

EUSTON PARK 4 mi

Hepworth 4.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre? Bardwell’s a good place to set out for a stroll or a cycle ride in the Stanton Rides, which has three circular trails running through the splendid Suffolk scenery (totalling 28 miles … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre? From $25.53 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.