Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

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Pitches on site
Grass pitch
Plenty of space for all your kit
Peaceful pitch in non electric side of site

  • Peaceful rural site on a smallholding three miles from Halesworth
  • 25 minutes' drive from the seaside town of Southwold
  • Barbecue area, picnic tables and occasional live music on site
Pick a pitch at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning and you’ll most likely have some rather beastly neighbours… rabbits, deer and pheasants are among the wild visitors often spotted here, and you may well also hear a bit of chat from the resident barn owl. They’re attracted to this 14-acre Suffolk smallholding by the quiet country setting, the well-kept gardens and lack of noisome passing traffic. Those aspects tend to be pretty appealing to humanfolk too, as are the spacious pitches and the dark skies, which make an excellent backdrop to a fine evening round the campfire. Going with that peaceful territory is easy access to a network of quiet rural roads for leisurely walks or bike rides (you can make the 10-mile journey to Flixton or Bungay without clapping eyes on a main road) and a clutch of country pubs, including a couple in Halesworth, three miles away. Fishing folks may fancy trying their luck at the trout lake next door or taking a trip on the site’s sea fishing boat from Lowestoft, 20 miles away. Evenings on site tend to be fairly chilled affairs, as guests gather round the barbecues and picnic tables for their alfresco feasts, although occasionally there’s live music and other entertainment to get the party going.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note

Admission

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

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 5 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 17 to

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, adults-only, family-run site with spacious, level spots and a welcoming vibe. Hosts Alan and Janet are often praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, organizing events like BBQs and live music. Facilities are clean and adequate, though some note occasional issues with toilet paper or showers. The peaceful rural setting with walking trails is a big draw. A few reviews mention cash-only payments and infrequent facility cleaning.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fabulous hosts as always. Thankyou Alan…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous hosts as always. Thankyou Alan and Janet for a great time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place at a very reasonable price. Would go back again.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly owners who were quick to respond to queries. Able to play music at our leisure as were other campers.

Disliked Shower room could be a bit cleaner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Flat pitch…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Flat pitch

Disliked Cash only, embarrassing when not made clear up front.

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Peaceful site, good showers and clean…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peaceful site, good showers and clean facilities.

Disliked Balance was payable in cash, this was not explained on booking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host. Even got an evening…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly host. Even got an evening of live music

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site generous pitches really peaceful…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site generous pitches really peaceful also you can have a real fire pit. Owners are really lovely.

Disliked The showers and toilets are ok but bit very clean, didn’t look like they cleaned often. Only 1 sink for washing up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very special

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely location and site. Happy relaxed friendly atmosphere; helpful staff. And great dawn chorus!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyable stay

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Powered grass campsite

Liked Quiet location, relaxed atmosphere, friendly owners.
2 toilets and 2 showers but that was OK as it is a small site.
Bank holiday weekend concert with free BBQ was very much enjoyed.

Disliked Felt a little bit cramped in the corner area.
One of the showers is always cold, you just have to guess which one.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The people that own it are…

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Powered grass campsite

Liked The people that own it are great, so helpful. Really nice big pitches. You can hire fire pits. In a really nice area, loved it would go back. Plenty of loos.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can't wait to go back.

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked The owners are really nice and friendly,very good facilities that are clean and stocked,the site is well kept and clean and it's so nice to be in peace and quiet and able to hear the owls at night and the birdsong in the morning.

Disliked Nothing.....it was lovely.

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Features

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning

Wissett Road

Chediston

Halesworth

Suffolk

England

IP19 0AY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.35165°N
1.46347°E

Nearest transport

Bus
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Chaucer Street
7.3 mi Cork Bricks
Rail
1.8 mi Halesworth Rail Station
4.6 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
6 mi Darsham Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
9 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
14.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
23.3 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

You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, and with a drive of 10 minutes or so you can be visiting the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum, playing a round at the local golf course or meeting the residents of Oasis Camel Park. Those fond of a tipple or two may like to take a half-hour wander over to Valley Farm Vineyards, where you can take a tour and sample some of their latest vintages. Those who prefer a pint should make a beeline for the Adnams brewery in Southwold, where you’ll see the brewing process in action before honing your beer drinking skills with a tutored tasting. Southwold’s also got a fab beach and an excellent pier with some classic seaside fun to be had at the Wacky Walk of Mirrors and the Under the Pier Show. For more watery days out, head to Beccles, half an hour away by car, to hire a boat for a day of pottering around the Norfolk Broads.

Food and drink

  • Wissett Plough Pub 0.8 mi
  • You Drink Bottle Shop & Taproom Pub 1.7 mi
  • Rajputh Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • The White Hart Pub 1.7 mi
  • The White Swan Pub 1.8 mi
  • Singtong Neeyom Thai Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • The Angel Hotel Pub 1.8 mi
  • Cleone's Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • The Triple Plea Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Rumburgh Buck Pub 2.2 mi

Groceries

  • You Drink Bottle Shop & Taproom Off-licence 1.7 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1.8 mi
  • St Peter's Brewery Shop Off-licence 4.7 mi

Public transport

  • Bridge Farm 0.4 mi
  • St Margarets Church 1.5 mi
  • Chichester Road 1.5 mi
  • Park Road 1.5 mi
  • Harepark Close 1.6 mi
  • Jermyn Way 1.6 mi
  • Dukes Drive 1.7 mi
  • Wissett Road 1.7 mi
  • Market Square 1.7 mi
  • The Garages 1.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Dipping Platform Fishing 2 mi
  • Halesworth Golf Club - Valley Course Golf course 2.7 mi
  • Halesworth Golf Club - Championship Course Golf course 2.9 mi

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 1.7 mi
  • JET Fuel station 1.7 mi
  • Angel Podiatry Clinic 1.7 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Pharmacy 1.9 mi
  • Cutlers Hill Surgery Doctors 1.9 mi
  • JET Fuel station 6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? You don’t need to stray too far from Paradise Barn to find things to fill your days – as well as the trout lake next door there’s coarse fishing a mile away, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Paradise Barn Camping and Caravanning? From $33.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.