Wheathill Campsite

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View over the lake from the pod
Glamping pod
Visitor image of the beautiful view from their pitch.
View of the lake from electric hook-up area

  • Suffolk farm campsite with smashing wheat-field views
  • A 20-minute drive to Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, and 30 to Ipswich
  • Peaceful pitches with a fishing lake on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Looking to catch some carp on your stint in Suffolk? Situated on a quiet corner of a farm near Ipswich, Wheathill Campsite has a small fishing lake – a fab introduction to fishing for kids as there are lots of carp – right next to its camping pitches. This peaceful field is sheltered by trees and hedging, and there are wonderful views over the valley and wheat fields from the hillside. The shower facilities are spacious and clean, with wheelchair accessibility and a baby-changing mat, and there’s drinking water on site, but otherwise you’re pretty much left to your own devices. Even if you’re not an avid angler, there’s still plenty to do. Get the walking boots on and explore the area's footpaths, which can be accessed from the site through the woods. Middle Wood (20 minutes’ walk) and Bonny Wood (40 minutes) are close by, with a diverse variety of natural habitats – but please remember to stick to the footpaths at all times. Another walk from the site may well lead to the pub – families, dogs and muddy boots are all welcome at the local (10 minutes’ walk), which has food vans most weekends. There’s another dog-friendly pub in the next village of Somersham (five minutes’ drive), which serves food and is open from Thursday to Sunday. If you’d rather go down the self-catering route, you can pick up supplies in Needham Market (10 minutes), a small market town with an array of handy shops – and a park where kids can feed the ducks. For fishing supplies, there's a great tackle shop 15 minutes away in Great Blakenham.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens February 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Feb 1 to

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, scenic campsite earns praise for its spotless grounds and great amenities. Guests love the relaxing vibe, beautiful views, and ample space. Owners are often called friendly and helpful. Enjoy walks, fishing, and a nearby pub. A few noted shower temp fluctuations and uneven spots.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing site excellent hosts.

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Dave W.

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked This was a great site beautiful location and run by a absolutely wonderful couple, Mike and Sarah were great. And they have a great campsite.

Disliked Not a lot to dislike apart from having to return home

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: 😁 Thankyou
Glad you enjoyed the site and we look forward to welcoming you back.

really friendly staff & clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked had a lovely weekend away- bonfire packages were really sweet and kept us warm :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peaceful setting around the lake…

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Caryn M.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The peaceful setting around the lake was very relaxing. Facilities were perfectly clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your review and recommendation

Lovely little spot in the countryside,…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely little spot in the countryside, facilities are exactly what you need. Nice country pub 10 minutes walk away. Woukd go back again if I find myself in the are.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small size, fire pit packs, clean…

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Joanne H.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Small size, fire pit packs, clean facilities, beautiful location and walks, friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing

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Will deffo return and send friends

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Edoardo P.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely campsite it has everything you would need and Sarah was welcoming and helpful

Disliked Nothing

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Brilliant site with clean facilities

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches
Owners are lovely and very helpful
Clean facilities
Woodland walk which leads to a mud kitchen for little ones or leads to public footpath.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your kind review, great to hear you enjoyed your stay.

Good site

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitches are good , nice and peaceful, fishing lake , nice atmosphere around the site nice pub locally with a walk through the fields

Disliked Shame the local pub didn't do food , couldn't find a local shop to get provisions

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful pitches, fishing lake and local walks.
We’re sorry you couldn’t find a shop – we do have details of the nearest one on our information board, and we’ll make sure that’s clearer for future guests. We’re also disappointed to hear you didn’t find the cleanliness up to our usual standards, as this is something we take great pride in. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Fantastic place to stay very clean…

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David K.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic place to stay very clean and tidy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your review

Lovely small campsite, compact and relaxed…

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David B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely small campsite, compact and relaxed with good facilities onsite, nice friendly pub short walk away - Sarah the manager was really friendly and helpful - massive help when our car battery died and managed to get up and running

Disliked Disliked nothing - for the price very reasonable and good value for money

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review and fab photos. Glad we got your battery started so you could get home. We do our best to help out where we can :)


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 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 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 Remote location

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 Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Wheathill Campsite

Ipswich road

Willisham

Ipswich

Suffolk

England

IP8 4SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.10697°N
1.0272°E

Nearest transport

Bus
5.8 mi Station Road West
6.4 mi Cardinal Park
7.2 mi Motel
Rail
3.4 mi Needham Market Rail Station
5.8 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
6.2 mi Westerfield Rail Station
Ferry
14.6 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

If you’ve got kids in tow, treat them to encounters with ridiculously cute goats and sheep at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm (15 minutes’ drive) and if the weather’s good, there are lots of spots for picnics there too. Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park (20 minutes) is another sure-fire hit with the kids, with anteater handling and donkey-grooming sessions, while you can all try the inflatable obstacle course at Alton Water Sports Centre (half an hour), or maybe have a go at dinghy sailing. Keen to get some more casting practice in? Suffolk Water Park (10 minutes) has a large fishing lake and a bait shop, plus a waterfront café, a nine-hole golf course and putting green for any none-fishers among you. For a big night out, hit Ipswich Waterfront (half an hour) with its riverside bars and bistros, and then catch a concert or an art exhibition at St Peter's by the Waterfront (20 minutes), in a former church.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dovercourt 16.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 17 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe North 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 20.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Brightlingsea 20.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Colchester Castle Museum 15.9 mi

firstsite 15.9 mi

National Trust

Thorington Hall 9.7 mi

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Flatford: Bridge Cottage 10.3 mi

Melford Hall 13.1 mi

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Cycle routes

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

Other

SHRUBLAND HALL 3.8 mi

WOLVES & RAMSEY WOODS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/04/2002) 4 mi

CHANTRY PARK 5.4 mi

A Wander around Hadleigh 5.6 mi

Hadleigh (Toppesfield Bridge) - Holbecks - Hadleigh Heath - Kersey Vale - River Brett - Toppesfield Bridge 5.6 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 Wheathill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wheathill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheathill Campsite? If you’ve got kids in tow, treat them to encounters with ridiculously cute goats and sheep at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm (15 minutes’ drive) and if the weather’s good, there are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheathill Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheathill Campsite? From $40.43 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.