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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 381 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown

98%

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98%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site let down slightly by the facilities.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Sally L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: A great site for access to Sutton Hoo, obviously! Pitches are really big and are fully serviced. It was busy but not noisy and very restful.

Disliked: The facilities are fairly basic. 2 loos and 2 showers for the ladies. A rather grim bucket half full of murky brown water and a mop that had seen better days was left for you to clean your shower out but it didn’t look as though anyone had felt it would have left the shower cleaner.
There was wi fi in theory but certainly on pitch 8 it was easier to use 4G.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Good quality pitches.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Penny D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Water available at each pitch, shrubs planted either side for added privacy. Little play area in the middle for children.

Disliked: Showers were ok. Not the most well maintained looking

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely return.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Carole G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: The pitches were great with shrubs dividing. Quite private but we had enjoyable contact with other campers. Facilities were clean and suitable.

Disliked: Nothing. We booked an extra night's stay.

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Superb stay and will book it again next year.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Ken P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: All pitches are level grass. EHU, water & grey waste available at pitch. They are separated by bushes for privacy.
Very clean toilets & showers & chemical waste disposal available.
Huge dog walking field & slackline for children.

Disliked: WiFi was very weak.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great amenities and very very clean!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sam S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: Everything about the campsite is lovely, the shower block is the cleanest I've ever seen on a campsite, the pitches are very spacious and nicely separated from each other, there's a park in the middle of the site which my boy was very happy with, you can hire a firepit with logs to use which we didn't make use of this time but definitely will next time we go. This is by far one of my favourite sites I've ever stayed at.

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Execellent stay - making plans to return

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Joanne R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: This is my 3rd time to Sutton Hoo site. It is super clean, super rural and quiet and a great base to explore Suffolk in all directions.
A sunny place to stay, owners always helpful if you need them but not intrusive.

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Excellent site. Very quiet and lovely staff. The lady welcomed us.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Stephen I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: Fantastic little site. Very peaceful.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

ever enjoyable stay, would return any time.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: divided with hedges and very large pitch.
Clean toilet block.
Dog walking field.

Disliked: nothing

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The site was well maintained. The shower/toilet block was modern and clean.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
keith h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

FHU grass and sand campsite

Liked: The site was well maintained. The shower/toilet block was modern and clean. There were two showers for men and two for ladies which was more than adequate as site only half full. It is within easy walking distance of Sutton Hoo which was where we wanted to go. The owners were available to talk to, with the number on the board, as I had a query when I arrived. Names and pitch numbers were also marked on a board for easy identification.

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All you could want for in a site despite traffic noise.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Just about everything! Spacious, flat pitch with hedges to the side and trees behind; free Wi-Fi; clean and pleasant loos and showers; use of fridge and freezer; easy booking in system; friendly, helpful but unobtrusive owners; dog-walking field; central point for exploring; May blossom...

Disliked: Road noise...couldn't imagine why there was such traffic!!! It didn't spoil the holiday, but it was a shame.

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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°W

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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 $29.23 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.