Swattesfield Camp

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Aerial view of the site and surrounding farmland

Looking out over the pond from the glade camping field on the jetty

Toilet block, wash up area in front and campsite kitchen to the right

Inside the onsite shop - soft drinks, alcohol, ice lollies and camping essentials in stock

Outside view of the on site shop and reception area. calor gas and campingaz sold on site also.

View over the main campsite field with facilities block in the background

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Leafy family-friendly Suffolk site next to the Thornham Walks estate
Direct access to dog-friendly walks; Norwich 55 minutes’ drive
Shared kitchen and camping shop; 11th-century pub half an hour’s walk

Tucked into seven verdant acres of North Suffolk countryside and farmland, Swattesfield Camp maintains an intimate, peaceful vibe as the number of its (unmarked) grass pitches are limited – and yes, you can set up wherever you like, be it in the woods, in the glade, by the hedgerows or by the pond. If you’re looking to explore the Waveney Valley and the historic market town of Diss (20 minutes’ drive) from a thoroughly rural base, then this is the spot for you. Open fires are allowed in the site’s own firepits and the pizza oven is free for all to fire up. Otherwise, make good use of the shared kitchen, equipped with gas stoves, utensils, crockery and cutlery. There’s a large double sink outside the shower block – which has separate facilities for men and women – for pot washing too. And if you need to freeze ice packs, the team can sort this for you. If you hit a rainy day, handy amenities for kids include table football, a chalk board and board games. Left something vital behind? Never fear, the small but well-stocked on-site camping supplies shop has essentials from pegs to sleeping bags or tents. Anything you need in the groceries line, you can pick up from the village store in Gislingham, less than five minutes’ drive away. And by the way, the site is half an hour’s walk from a famed pub so old it’s mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Oct 5 2026

Campsite types & availability

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Class B motorhome or RV or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Class B motorhome, RV, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Cooking equipment

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)		price varies
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Net of hardwood logs (max unlimited)		£8 (£8) per item
Net of kindling (max unlimited)		£4 (£4) per item
Net of softwood logs (max unlimited)		£6 (£6) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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View of the electric hook up points on the right of the picture and the main camping field

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

6 people maximum

One Roof tent or Class B motorhome or RV or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Class B motorhome, RV, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 10 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Cooking equipment

Picnic table

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)		price varies
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Firepit (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Net of hardwood logs (max unlimited)		£8 (£8) per item
Net of kindling (max unlimited)		£4 (£4) per item
Net of softwood logs (max unlimited)		£6 (£6) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite provides a tranquil getaway with ample pitches in wooded or sunny areas. Guests rave about the friendly owners and clean facilities. Enjoy beautiful walks nearby and an on-site shop. Many wish to return for the relaxed vibe and thoughtful amenities. Initial Wi-Fi problems are fixed.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 7/21/2026

Extra facilities include a free to use kitchen

Cook your own meals here in the provided kitchen area

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will return.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Craig G. 7 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful and direct access to the fields/ walks. Owner/s excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site run by lovely people with surprise extra facilities

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Paul D. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked I loved this campsite, which came with all the usual facilities of showers toilets and sinks but with unexpected extras. I was pleasantly surprised to find a free to use kitchen with a lounge area. Multiple gas jobs and a wood fired pizza oven as well as a selection of fire pits and luggage trolleys.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice and spacious pitches. A…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Jul 2026 Dylan A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Really nice and spacious pitches. A close walk to the nearest village. Clean facilities and neat and tidy side.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite with lots of…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 tara O. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite with lots of shade!

Recommend to friends Visit again

It’s a great place to stay.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Robin B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked It’s a great place to stay. Loads of great places to pitch your tent and get to choose where you want to go as well. Owners are really nice and knowledgeable about all the area around. Had a great stay

Disliked Nothing I can really think of to be honest

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was the perfect one night…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Rasa D. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked It was the perfect one night family camping adventure 🥰
We loved how spacious the pitches are and that we could pick our best spot.
The sinks throughout the field were really convenient.
Quiet place, surrounded by fields and woods.
Friendly, accommodating hosts - 10 ⭐️
Convenient mini shop, sinks to wash dishes, kitchen, great showers & toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will stay again.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location	No rating
Value for money	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Barbara W. 5 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Lovely people, that have thought of everything you might want on a stay.
Beautiful walks straight from campsite.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite. Little gem. Definitely will be returning

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		2

Jun 2026 Karen D. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Open pitch to catch all day sun. Lovely walks around property and Thornham Estate.
Friendly, helpful owner
Well equipped communal area.
Relaxed feeling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great mid-Suffolk campsite, perfect touring base

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2026 Dale B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent campsite. Lovely facilities including clean showerblock, cooking area, fire pits. Nice and spread out with pitches in the trees. Small camp shop. Fridge and gas hobs if you needed them. Warm welcome from host. Kids loved the secret slide, tyre swing, football table, pond dipping (and car free site so we could let them roam a bit!) mostly couples and families so now rowdy neighbours or gangs of feral kids - all quiet after dark. Walks from the door.

Disliked Nothing- we will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

FAB FAB FAB 👌 brilliant site,…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Jun 2026 robert h. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked FAB FAB FAB 👌 brilliant site, lovely owners, nothing was too much bother for Jessica, even helped when my dog got a tic. Lovely cool fresh water, clean toilets & showers. Plenty of great walks for dogs & families. Bikes for hire. Amazing park/cafe & playing area just 15/20 minutes walk away thru Lovely woods. Will definitely be booking to come here again 🎖✨️✨️✨️

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swattesfield Camp

Gislingham Road

Thornham Magna

Eye

Suffolk

England

IP23 8HH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.30423°N
1.06023°E

Route directions

Satnav co-ordinates 52.304, 1.0606 What3words///blushes.analogy.waggled

Nearest transport

Bus

5.2 mi Bus Station

7.8 mi Jacobs Close

Rail

5.5 mi Diss Rail Station

7.8 mi Elmswell Rail Station

8.3 mi Stowmarket Rail Station

Ferry

25.7 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

25.8 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing

Airport

26.9 mi Norwich International 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

Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, follow the sculpture trail and have a restorative pot of tea in the café. Historic Diss (20 minutes) is home to a lively Friday market held since the 13th century, waterside strolls around the Mere lake and a handsome blend of medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture in its regenerated Heritage Triangle. If you get the urge to explore further afield, the prestigious colleges and excellent art museums of Cambridge are an hour and 10 minutes by car; Norwich, with its mighty castle and cathedral, is 55 minutes’ drive, and the timeless Suffolk Heritage Coast towns of Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, with their shingle beaches and arty shops, are all about an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	26.1 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	26.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Felixstowe North	26.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	27 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dovercourt	27.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 5.5 mi

Banham Zoo 9.9 mi

Framlingham Castle 13.3 mi

Christchurch Mansion 17.5 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 18 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 15.2 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 17.5 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 18 mi

Sutton Hoo 18.8 mi

Melford Hall 21 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Little Green - Botesdale 2.1 mi

Eye 4.2 mi

Occold 5 mi

Lopham Fen 5.7 mi

Hepworth 6.5 mi

Local events

Latitude Festival (Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Thursday, July 23, 2026)
Beccles, England 22.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Swattesfield Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Swattesfield Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Swattesfield Camp? Swattesfield Camp has direct access to dog-friendly Thornham Walks estate and its 12 miles of waymarked paths (ask the site owners for the map); you can stroll through ancient parkland and woodland, … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Swattesfield Camp?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Swattesfield Camp? From $26.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Beautiful site run by lovely people with surprise extra facilities

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Really nice and spacious pitches. A…

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Lovely quiet campsite with lots of…

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It’s a great place to stay.…

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It was the perfect one night…

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Will stay again.

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Great campsite. Little gem. Definitely will be returning

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Great mid-Suffolk campsite, perfect touring base

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FAB FAB FAB 👌 brilliant site,…

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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