Heathside Holidays

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  • Well-maintained and green site five miles from the Suffolk coast
  • Lake and nature trail on site
  • On-site village shop and off-licence; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Travel five miles inland from the sunny Suffolk coastline and you’ll arrive at this little gem on the outskirts of Wenhaston. The gorgeous, well-maintained grounds at this smart site are just part of the attention to detail all around the park, which has been carefully laid out by the friendly and helpful owners. There's greenery all around here: this small and pretty site has its own nature trail and lake, and is surrounded by acres of countryside for hikes and rambles. If walking isn't your thing, hire bikes from the Southwold Bike Centre (20 minutes' drive away) to pedal around the flats of Suffolk; horse riding's pretty popular in the area too, or you could go golfing at Halesworth Golf Club five minutes' drive away. Taking things (much easier), the local pub is a 10-minute walk down the road. Heathside Caravans has a village shop and an off-licence on site for those holiday essentials, and a well-maintained shower block for guests' use. For more supplies. the village of Halesworth is under 15 minutes' drive away and Aldeburgh, Snape and Beccles are all within half an hour.

Campground type

Tent sites 17
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 35
Camper sites 17
RV sites 17
Open all year
Opens
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Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 290 Pitchup.com customers

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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

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-kept, peaceful campsite with large, clean grounds and friendly staff. It's a great base for exploring the Suffolk coast and Southwold. Families love the play areas and open spaces for kids. Glamping pods and shepherd's huts are generally comfy, though some guests noted minor issues with mattresses or Wi-Fi. Limited shower/toilet facilities at peak times are occasionally mentioned.

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Lovely little gem of a place.…

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Kim B.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely little gem of a place. We stayed in a Shepherds hut for one night and it met all our expectations and more. Clean and tidy facilities and a great location. Happy and friendly staff. Will definitely be back again soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovelyquiet campsite with friendly hosts

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Helen G.

Glamping Pod

Liked The pod had everything we needed.

Disliked Nothing

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Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Chloe D.

FHU grass campsite

Liked Loved the space of the pitches, great clean and flat ground. Toilets very clean, very well stocked shop. Amazing size land. Staff were also lovely. Cannot complain about anything.

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Nice and small campsite Small with…

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Lyndsey F.

FHU grass campsite

Liked Nice and small campsite Small with large pitch areas. Kids could play freely without the worry of cars driving In and out constantly. There was also a large field where the kids could play with a small climbing frame and swings at the end. Nice nature reserve to walk around also. Facilities was nice and clean and had a very well priced shop on site. Will definitely be back again.

Disliked Nothing it was probably one of the best sites we had been to. Only suggestion would be a family room as we had to use the disabled toilet / shower room so we could shower as a family. However we made sure we were in and out quick in case it was needed.

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Excellent site

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Anonymous

FHU grass campsite

Liked Quiet site. Friendly staff. Cleanliness

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Site was well cared for and…

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Claire G.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Site was well cared for and facilities were clean and tidy. Shop well stocked and not over priced.

Disliked One shower is nowhere near enough when the site is full, despite some accommodation having private facilities, when all the shepherd's huts and camping area is full one shower and maybe the disabled shower is not sufficient.

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Lovely site close to the coast- we will be back

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Anonymous

FHU grass campsite

Liked Love the access to lots of open areas, walks and bike routes. The onsite shop whilst small has all the essentials and the staff are lovely. Bathrooms are nice although at peak times in demand

Disliked WiFi was ineffectual but 4G allowed limited access. As a bank holiday site was busy and number of very young children meant camp site was very noisy from around 6am- this was a shame that usual etiquette for quiet before 0800 was not followed

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Spacious hut on clean and quiet…

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Spacious hut on clean and quiet site. Hut looked exactly as the pictures. Nice walks available from the doorstep.

Disliked Ideally the toilet block could have more toilets and showers

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All all of it.…

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bill p.

Glamping Pod

Liked All all of it.

Disliked not much

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From the manager: We have EV (Electric Vehicle) charging available since April 2023

Excellent site with clean, well maintained facilities and grounds

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Emma H.

Glamping Pod

Liked We have been visiting this site each year for about 10 years and always have a lovely stay. The field spaces are great for children to play and meet new friends, or for an early morning stroll to listen to the birds and go round the nature trail. We have camped in our own tent and stayed in the shepherds huts, pods and cabins over the years and all of them are clean and so well maintained all of the time. The shop is so handy and the heath another lovely place to walk. All in all a perfect place to relax and enjoy Suffolk!

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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 Local produce 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 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

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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Heathside Holidays

Blackheath Road

Wenhaston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 9EU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.31705°N
1.55214°E

Route directions

Coming from Wenhaston village turn right after the Star pub into Blackheath Road, and carry on until you come to us on the left. From A12 come into Wenhaston turn left into Blackheath Road just before the Star pub, and carry on until you come to us on the left.

Nearest transport

Bus
9.9 mi Old Market Place
10.8 mi Cork Bricks
10.8 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
2.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
3.3 mi Darsham Rail Station
5.4 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
4.9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
27 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

After all the walking, cycling, horse riding and golfing, get stuck into the area's history at the 12th-century fortress of Framlingham Castle, half an hour's drive away. Once the refuge of Mary Tudor, this fab place now has exhibitions, themed trails and an audio tour covering its centuries of history: enough to keep young Horrible Histories fans entertained too. Arty sorts will know that Suffolk is Constable country: if this is you, come armed with camera or paintbox to snap and sketch the countryside, harbour and coastal views around the area. You could also take a trip to art complex the Snape Maltings on the Alde river, for events, activities and evening entertainment in the concert hall. Seaside? But of course. Have a stroll around Southwold and its colourful beach huts, or drive half an hour north to Lowestoft for seaside amusements and Pleasurewood Hills, a nifty tucked away theme park with rollercoasters and attractions for all. Walberswick beach, around a 15-minute drive from Heathside, is a popular spot for crabbing. If you’re staying at Heathside for a while, set off early and spend the whole day on the Norfolk Broads (about an hour and 15 minutes' drive north, or drive south for around an hour and a half to the villages of Long Melford and Lavenham with their medieval timber-framed houses.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 5.3 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 5.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 13 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 13.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 19.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 10.9 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 15 mi

Orford Castle 15.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.6 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 16.1 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 15.6 mi

Sutton Hoo 17.9 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 21.2 mi

Horsey Windpump 30 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HENHAM 2.7 mi

Dunwich Forest - Newdelight Walks - Westwood Marshes 3.6 mi

DINGLE MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/06/2002) 3.7 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 4.3 mi

Spexhall 4.3 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 Heathside Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heathside Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heathside Holidays? After all the walking, cycling, horse riding and golfing, get stuck into the area's history at the 12th-century fortress of Framlingham Castle, half an hour's drive away. Once the refuge of Mary … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heathside Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Heathside Holidays? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.