Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

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  • On a small working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • A 10-minute walk to the famed Sutton Hoo National Trust site
  • About a 10-minute drive to Woodbridge and Rendlesham Forest
A melodic name isn’t all Sutton Hoo has going for it… this site on a small working farm among free-range chickens is also less than a 10-minute walk from Sutton Hoo. You'll have heard of that of course: the splendid Anglo-Saxon ship burial where a warrior king lay for 1,400 years, and hailed since its discovery in the 1930s as one of the finest archaeological finds anywhere in Britain. Trips down memory lane are all around the local area too, as the park's in the age-old Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Natural Beauty, and a 10-minute drive from the Woodbridge Tide Mill on the River Deben, one of the last in the world still churning up flour using time-honoured techniques. Visit to learn about the process through interactive activities then ply the streets and traditional stores of the pretty riverside market town of Woodbridge – it’s got a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer (as well as more modern amenities like a supermarket, coffee shops and clothes boutiques). Get your supplies from these local producers then tote it back to the park and cook it up on the campfire while the kids and dogs run around on the big grass field opposite. And if you're after more historical expeditions once fully fed? Orford (20 minutes’ drive) and Framlingham (25 minutes) both have castles to check out, while the coastal and woodland walks near the site are sure to have you harking back to simpler times. One tree-lined place for a wander close by is Rendlesham Forest a 10-minute drive away, which is well worth a visit for its play areas, picnic spots and bike park, as well as its orienteering trails and horse riding paths.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 10
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens April 1
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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 432 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, quiet campsite has spacious, level sites, many with hedges for privacy. Reviews consistently praise the clean, modern facilities and convenient on-site hookups. Its prime location near Sutton Hoo and Woodbridge is a big plus. Friendly owners, a family atmosphere with a central playground, and fire pit rentals are frequently mentioned. Despite occasional road noise, guests highly recommend it and often plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant, family friendly campsite

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Juli-Anne T.

Primitive grass tent, travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked Love how it is all laid out, especially with playground in middle. On a working farm site with good walking area and just really nice environment. Shower and toilet facilities always clean and well supplied.
Just such a lovely campsite, 2nd year going and loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good small site.

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Jane S.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Small site with plenty of space to play. Decent playground in the middle, and some nice walks. Sutton Hoo burial site is just down the road with loads of activites through the summer.
WiFi happily ran Netflix on a rainy evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always a great stay. We come back every year…

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Kathrine K.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Always a great stay. We come back every year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay and a great location.

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10 out of 10
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Jolyon H.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Welcoming and friendly. Facilities good. Location great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Right at the entrance to the Sutton Hoo estate. Bus stop close by,…

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Mark B.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Right at the entrance to the Sutton Hoo estate.
Bus stop close by, for easy access to Woodbridge & Melton.
Very large fully serviced pitches with EH, water & drainage.
Sandy grass, so drains well & stays mud free.
Good wifi around site.
Easy going site without lots of restrictions & extra charges.
Hot showers (push button type).
Pricacy hedges planted between pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not for us!

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked The size of the pitch and the self contained feel to the pitch with its own water and electricity.

Disliked No one about, very basic ‘ campsite’ feel. Very small. Shower block unwelcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi,
I am sorry that our campsite wasn't to your liking, most people do like the fact that it is small. I did email you to say we were away and that my daughter was in charge if you needed anything, but perhaps you missed that email. I am glad you liked the large pitches with full facilities and not sure why you found the shower block unwelcoming as you haven't stated a reason. If you do decide to visit Sutton Hoo again, I hope we get to meet so I can make you feel more welcoming. Best Wishes, Helen

Out if the way location, good setup with all pitches set around…

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Stuart H.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Out if the way location, good setup with all pitches set around the plot.
Good sports field. Nice little wooded area.
Play area for kids
Ample plots for tents, motor homes etc.

Disliked Some heavy traffic through day from main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site with level fully serviced pitches

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Lovely quiet level site with a nice dog walk- liked the fully serviced pitch and the short grass. Nice to have the pitches with a hedge between as it gives a little more privacy.

Disliked Lots of flies flying in to the caravan
-maybe the proximity to the farm field adjacent to the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was a lovely setting . The pitch we had was a…

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8 out of 10
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Jackie S.

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked This was a lovely setting . The pitch we had was a good size, level and there were lots of woodland trees behind us giving a very countryside feel. The showers were hot and had a good pressure. There was a small hut near the entrance to the site with a freezer, socket for charging mobile phones and an electric kettle - ideal if you aren't on electric hook up. There was also some information about the local area. We were roadside and there was a bit of traffic noise but nothing that disturbed our sleep.
The owners were very helpful and replied to my emails very quickly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Used to pitch tent for first time last minute booking. Arrived and…

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Anonymous

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked Used to pitch tent for first time last minute booking. Arrived and sign on board showed allocated pitch. Easy to get to site, toilets were clean and pitches good size.

Disliked Road side pitches picked up noise particularly in morning from a relatively busy road. Not a huge issue though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

Castle Farm

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.09659°N
1.348°E

Route directions

To find the site please follow the brown Sutton Hoo signs from the A12. From the B1083 turn right into the entrance to Sutton Hoo; you will see a large wooden helmet sign saying Sutton Hoo. After turning in from the B1083 take the second right turn into the farm, where there is a Welcome to Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite sign at the entrance. Then turn right and then left and the campsite is in front of you. The blackboard will list which pitch you are allocated.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.5 mi Hand in Hand
7.6 mi Bus Shelter
8.2 mi The Drift
Rail
0.7 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
1.4 mi Woodbridge Rail Station
4.3 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing
7.6 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
10.1 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

Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire rowing, sailing and canoeing boats and explore the islands and waterways of Thorpeness (30 minutes) and its mere or switch to the artsy coastal town of Aldeburgh (25 minutes’ drive) for strolls on the North Sea sands, catching flicks at the century-old cinema and jaunts up the old Martello Tower. Another scenic seaside village is Southwold further on at 45 minutes from the park with its Victorian pier and classic white lighthouse. And if you're into twitching? The coastal birding spots of Minsmere and Dunwich are both 40 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 9.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 17.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 19.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 0.4 mi

Orford Castle 7.8 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 8 mi

Christchurch Mansion 8.3 mi

Framlingham Castle 8.7 mi

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 0.5 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 8 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16.9 mi

Thorington Hall 19.5 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 23.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 0.4 mi

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 0.6 mi

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 1.8 mi

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2.9 mi

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 3.4 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 Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? From $29.19 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.