Brockford Sidings Campsite

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  • Quiet rural campsite on the track of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
  • In central Suffolk, half an hour's drive from Bury St Edmunds
  • Simple campsite in the grounds of a farm; half a mile from the A140
Take the little ones to stomp through the Suffolk countryside or find a peaceful plot for a catch-up with friends at Brockford Sidings Campsite, a quiet rural site on the trackbed of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. Although no trains have passed this way since the 1950s, it's still possible to see what the line known affectionately as the 'Middy' was like if you walk five minutes over the road to well-preserved Brockford station, where there's a volunteer-run museum and part of the track is still open to visitors. This low-key campsite is set on a large arable farm in central Suffolk in a convenient location half a mile from the A140 and the small village of Wetheringsett. The larger town of Stowmarket and the A14 dual carriageway are a 15-minute drive away to the west, meaning almost all of East Anglia is within easy reach. This is a dog-friendly site that's very close to a good number of cosy country pubs. The nearest are about a mile away, but the site owners recommend bringing a bicycle for the full Suffolk pub crawl experience.

Campground type

Tent sites 18
Camper sites 18
RV sites 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 186 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, peaceful campground has roomy, level spots and clean, modern facilities. Guests love the friendly owners, unique train-themed lodging and reception, and quiet, rural setting. It's great for families and dog owners, with good play areas and a dog field. Nearby: a pub and steam railway. Suggestions: communal freezer, more signage.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The kids and pet facilities were fantastic!

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Luke S.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Clean accommodation, picturesque scenery, wonderfully friendly hosts.

Disliked We only stayed one night 😁 should've stayed longer!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed in The railway wagon cabin pod, we loved our stay…

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Kelvin L.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked We stayed in The railway wagon cabin pod, we loved our stay here, it is really lovely and the children really enjoyed themselves. Big spaces for the kids to run around and play football. We will definitely be back.

We don’t have a dog but if you do, they have a lovely dog play park.

The only thing I would say or suggest is it would be nice if there was a play frame for kids by the railway wagon cabin pod side . There is a play frame where u pitch your tents but its out of sight by the cabin pods, so would be lovely if there was a play frame there too.

I will definitely be coming back as it really is a lovely camping ground for family and friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite

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zsolt b.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Very tidy campsite, the shower/toilet block was very clean. Easy to check in/chek out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite, we liked the little play parks and the goals for…

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Anonymous

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Peaceful campsite, we liked the little play parks and the goals for football. Showers were close by and clean. The Middy bar is open on Fridays and a short walk away, the children enjoyed seeing the steam trains at the mid suffolk light railway.

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Very nice site and kept well. Good facilities, not to busy, good…

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Barry s.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very nice site and kept well. Good facilities, not to busy, good WiFi.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Mark R.

Railway Carriage 2 bedroom camping pod (eight person)

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely great site and very peaceful, Loved reception 👍…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Lovely great site and very peaceful,
Loved reception 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family friendly site

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laurie a.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Old train carriage with toilets and shower. Pick your own place to pitch up. Lots of freedom and space. Good climbing frame. Al well looked after.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Over all clean and very friendly people…

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Mark R.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Over all clean and very friendly people

Disliked WiFi very spasmodic

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic site with a friendly owner and lots of space to enjoy.

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Sarah J.

Powered grass campsite

Liked A lovely clean site, with generous pitches. Showers and toilets are well stocked and very clean.
We loved the midi bar on Friday night and enjoyed a lovely pint of shandy in a buzzing atmosphere. This was just a short walk from the campsite.
Would also recommend the cedar pantry farm shop and café for delicious food and drinks. The owners are very friendly and welcoming to very hot sweaty customers! 🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Brockford Sidings Campsite

Knaves Green

Wetheringsett

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 5NN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.25053°N
1.11321°E

Route directions

Please approach via Park Green or Wetheringsett. Entry turn from Brockford Green not advised due to sharp left-hand turn into site.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Station Road West
8.5 mi Bus Station
11.2 mi Jacobs Close
Rail
6.4 mi Stowmarket Rail Station
7.2 mi Needham Market Rail Station
8.5 mi Diss Rail Station
Ferry
21.4 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
21.4 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
21.6 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
Airport
29.8 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 taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm Park (30 minutes' drive), or venture in the other direction towards Framlingham Castle (30 minutes) for family-friendly adventures on a medieval theme. If you liked that, then Henry II's unusual polygonal tower at Orford Castle (50 minutes) should be right up your street too. While here, make time to take in Orford village's pretty traditional cottages and welcoming pubs, or follow the sound of the waves and explore the wild wetlands of Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (50 minutes). More coastal capers await at spectacular spots such as Aldeburgh (55 minutes), Thorpeness (an hour) and Southwold (an hour), all of which are located within the gorgeous Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Birdlife abounds in this biodiversity haven – your hosts particularly recommend grabbing a pair of binoculars and heading to the well-camouflaged hides at RSPB Minsmere (an hour) and Walberswick (an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 22.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 22.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 23.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwold The Denes 24.4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 24.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 9.5 mi

Framlingham Castle 10 mi

Christchurch Mansion 13.4 mi

Banham Zoo 14 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 14.5 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 14.5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 16.6 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 16.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 19.5 mi

Thorington Hall 20.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Debenham 3.3 mi

Occold 3.5 mi

Eye 5.1 mi

HELMINGHAM HALL 6.3 mi

Little Green - Botesdale 6.4 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brockford Sidings Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brockford Sidings Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brockford Sidings Campsite? After taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brockford Sidings Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brockford Sidings Campsite? From $33.82 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.