Clarks Farm Camping

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The camping meadow
Bell tent
Meadow with views of the countryside
Shade in the meadow

  • Dog-friendly meadow with country views on a family-run working farm
  • A 15-minute drive from Sudbury market town; 35 minutes to Dedham Vale
  • Camping essentials shop on site; secure dog-walking field for a fee
Making plans to get away to the countryside? The country views are splendid at Clarks Farm Camping. The well-maintained six-acre grass meadow has views over the Suffolk countryside, as well as fresh running water, toilets and showers. Eggs for breakfast? The site is set on a family-run working farm, so the family can supply you with eggs from their chickens for an additional fee. There's also a shop selling camping essentials, so have a browse to see if they have any of the little things you may have forgotten to pack. For other meals, within a 10- to 15-minute drive of the farm, there are handfuls of pubs with good food menus in the local villages, including Long Melford, Wickham St Paul, Clare and Castle Hedingham. The market town of Sudbury is also a 15-minute drive away, with good food venues, theatre shows and boat trips running along the river Stour. If you don’t go anywhere without a furry pal, good news just in – Clarks Farm is dog-friendly. For an extra fee, there is a secure, private dog-walking field at the farm. There are good country walks along the footpaths in the local area.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 3
Rent a tent 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, spacious campsite on a working farm earns praise for its rural setting, friendly hosts, and clean facilities. Guests enjoy the ample room and farm animals, though some mention potential early morning farm noise and limited restrooms during peak times.

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Amazing peaceful campsite. Stayed with two…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Amazing peaceful campsite. Stayed with two children to get them off the tech for a while! They loved the space and freedom to explore. Sadie was lovely and couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and memorable. The bell tent took the ‘stress’ out of camping having the tent and beds already set up was a godsend. My boys loved it and said it was the best campsite they’ve been to. They loved making hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows on the gas stove and then retiring to the beds in the spacious tent.
Great space for children, bring their toys and let them bug hunt. Brilliant truly peaceful campsite.

Disliked Absolutely nothing, would stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, rural site on a working farm.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked So much space, the camping field is huge. The owner was so welcoming, and so kind and generous. The toilets and showers were great.
The proximity of the River Stour was a major draw for me. It's only 10 minutes away by car to some great paddleboarding at Friar's Meadow in Sudbury. Great cycling in the area too.
I had some fresh eggs from their own hens, which were lovely.

Disliked I didn't dislike anything. It's on a working farm, and the gate gets locked at night. One night, I'd eaten out at the pub, and the gate was locked when I came back. No problem, I just left the car in the farmyard and walked in. It might be an issue if you're in a van though. Check with the owner, I'm sure she'd work something out.

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It was such a great experience,…

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Bell tent

Liked It was such a great experience, beyond what I could imagine with the hospitality for Sadie. I will definitely go again and highly recommend for a great camping relaxing experience.

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Super quiet location with stunning views…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Super quiet location with stunning views of countryside.
Owner was brilliant, excellent communication before we arrived and was meet on arrival.

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Ample space, great views on the…

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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Ample space, great views on the surroundings.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed…

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Shepherds Hut last month. The hut was really cozy and the onsite facilities were great. Sadie was a great host - super helpful and accommodating. We’ve recommended this to everyone, and we can’t wait to go back!

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Baz B. 1 review

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site to stay at and easy to visit local places of interest. Sadie was a great hostess

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Really lovely and great value campsite.

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Friendly, great for kids, peaceful, lots of wildlife, clean and comfortable tent. The bell tent did not get too hot despite the heatwave. Very spacious and safe for kids to run around. Lovely villages, nature reserves, wild swimming spot, tea rooms etc nearby. Our children loved the dogs and other animals.

Disliked Nothing

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Quiet friendly site ,owners and their…

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Liked Quiet friendly site ,owners and their doggies came over to chat nothing like cuddles from doggies ,lovely area within sight ( on a clear day ) of Kentwell Hall will be on our return list next time we are in the area

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic. Will definitely book again

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Liked Love the beautiful flat lawn and quiet location

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Holly, your welcome anytime!


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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Clarks Farm Camping

Belchamp Walter

Sudbury

Suffolk

England

CO10 7AP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.041°N
0.65359°E

Route directions

At the cream farmhouse, take the second drive and follow the signs for 'campsite'.

Nearest transport

Bus
11.4 mi Tesco Store
14.5 mi Bus Station
15 mi Stanwell Street
Rail
3.5 mi Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station
6.9 mi Bures Rail Station
9.1 mi Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station
Ferry
22.7 mi Brightlingsea Ferry Landing
22.8 mi Point Clear Ferry Landing
26.4 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Airport
19.7 mi London Stansted Airport
23.5 mi Cambridge 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gainsborough's House (birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough; museum and art gallery): 10 minutes’ drive - Melford Country Park (walks): 10 minutes - Kentwell Hall (moated Tudor house attraction with 20 acres of gardens and parkland): 20 minutes - East Anglian Railway Museum: half an hour - Dedham Vale National Landscape (walking trails and a popular vineyard): 35 minutes - Bury St Edmunds (Good food scene and attractions such as Bury St Edmunds Abbey): 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
West Mersea 22.1 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Brightlingsea 22.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Jaywick 27 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Clacton Beach Martello Tower 27.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Dovercourt 27.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

East Anglian Railway Museum 9.1 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 12.5 mi

Colchester Zoo 14.5 mi

Colchester Castle Museum 14.8 mi

firstsite 14.9 mi

National Trust

Melford Hall 4 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 7.7 mi

Paycocke's 11.8 mi

Coggeshall Grange Barn 12.2 mi

Thorington Hall 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BELCHAMP HALL 0.6 mi

The Belchamps 2 mi

Glemsford - Cavendish - Pentlow - Foxearth - Glemsford 3.2 mi

Sudbury - Valley Path - Borley - Sudbury 3.4 mi

Clare - Stour Valley Path - Stoke by Clare - Clare Camp 3.9 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 Clarks Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clarks Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clarks Farm Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Gainsborough's House (birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough; museum and art gallery): 10 minutes’ drive - Melford Country Park (walks): 10 minutes - Kentwell Hall (moated Tudor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clarks Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clarks Farm Camping? From $33.63 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.