Polstead Country Park
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- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English

Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
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Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass tent campsite
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 40m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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Spent a couple of nights here the site is clean, tidy the…
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Liked: Spent a couple of nights here the site is clean, tidy the shower toilets are top notch. The pitches are spaced out so you have plenty of personal space and is peaceful the staff are friendly and greet you on arrival and point you in the right direction, and it’s not that far away from the local village hadLeigh, we will definitely be back this year we had a great stay.
Disliked: Not one thing !!
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From the manager: Thank you so much Dave for taking time to leave such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Liked: shower unit
Disliked: weather
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Good site for overnight stay en route elsewhere.
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Liked: Small intimate campsite - good size pitches with shrubs and mature hedges. Three or four separate areas giving good feeling of privacy. Good clean spacious toilet/shower blocks.
Disliked: Road noise from the A road at night (appreciate can’t be helped).
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review and for returning to Polstead. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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Liked: everything
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Quiet, clean, easy to reach, people who worked there very polite and…
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Liked: Quiet, clean, easy to reach, people who worked there very polite and helpful. Pitch good 👍
Disliked: Nothing!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
A favourite with us
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Liked: This has long been a favourite site (back to when it was operated by the Camping and Caravan Club). Adults only, well-screened pitches, facilities in good order ... walks in various directions, five pubs within a stride, good eateries too. We were welcomed cheerily and made to feel at home. Peaceful stay, we'll be back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Roy for taking time to leave a review and for returning to Polstead. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
The peace and quiet and surrounding areas to walk.…
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Liked: The peace and quiet and surrounding areas to walk.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Gill for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
I would give this site 7/10
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Liked: Friendly service and staff
Disliked: Very noisy position close to a busy road with traffic throughout the night. Shower room floor allows water to spread into the dressing area making it difficult to get dry.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. Your feedback will be passed on to the owners.
Great site, we will return.
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Liked: Well kept pitches and facilities with good local walks and pubs. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.
Disliked: A bit of road noise but that didn’t detract from the lovely scenery.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Peter for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Fantastic site. Friendly,Helpful staff.
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Liked: Everything.
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Features
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Polstead Country Park
Holt Road
Bower House Tye
Polstead
Suffolk
England
CO6 5BZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brightlingsea | 15.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dovercourt | 17.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Felixstowe South | 19.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 19.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 9.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 9.3 mi
firstsite 9.4 mi
Colchester Zoo 11.5 mi
Christchurch Mansion 11.5 mi
National Trust
Thorington Hall 3.4 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 7 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 7.2 mi
Melford Hall 8.4 mi
Bourne Mill 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groton Wood - Edwardstone - Boxford - Wicker Street Green 1.8 mi
Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 2.5 mi
Kersey - Lindsey - Castle - Chapel - Priory - Kersey 2.5 mi
Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 2.5 mi
A Wander around Hadleigh 2.6 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.
Offers
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Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Polstead Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Polstead Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Polstead Country Park? Pretty Suffolk villages to explore include Kersey (five minutes’ drive) with its half-timbered houses and thatched cottages, while Lavenham (20 minutes) has a stunning guildhall and fine 14th-century church. For a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From $32.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.