Kings Forest Caravan Park

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Campsite
Campsite
The 4 new lodges backing on to the caravan park
Our sunset pod is just waiting for you to watch the stars after the beautiful wideham sunsets
Sunset view pod
Reception
Welcome to kings forest adults-only caravan park at wideham farm
The pea pod
Double doors for a room with a view. privacy curtain for the evenings.
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The 4 new lodges backing on to the caravan park
Our sunset pod is just waiting for you to watch the stars after the beautiful wideham sunsets
Sunset view pod

  • Quiet adults-only caravan park in a Suffolk forest location
  • A 10-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds and an hour from the coast
  • Next door to forest, West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon village
This peaceful adults-only site has direct access to acres of green space, including Kings Forest and West Stow Country Park. With walks along the river Lark also on offer close by, there's little wonder that Kings Forest Caravan Park is held in such high regard among caravanners, who appreciate the peace and quiet of the place and the dog-friendly site rules. Part of a working farm called Wideham Farm, Kings Forest Caravan Park has smart stable facilities for visiting horses. The adjacent forest and the surrounding Suffolk countryside make excellent turf for hacking across too. They’re just as good for walking and pedalling, and with direct access to the forest, woodland wanderings and wildlife encounters are close to hand; look out for fallow deer, wild foxgloves and kestrels swooping overhead. Plus, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes is just a five-minute drive away for conservation fans. This is a prime position to relax in too: peace and quiet are highly prized out here, and the proprietors ask everyone to kindly keep it down after 10pm… the horses need their beauty sleep…

Site type

Tent pitches 56
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 13
Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Open now
Opens 30 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 30 Jan to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulForest

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Kings Forest is a top-notch, adults-only campsite, lauded for its tranquil vibe, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests rave about the generous pitches, immaculate ablutions, and direct forest access, perfect for dog walkers. Staff are always friendly. Minor points include sandy ground, few nearby shops, and hit-or-miss Wi-Fi, but it's a superb, relaxing getaway many want to revisit.

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Facilities were clean and well maintained. Pitches were generous. Site was very…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities were clean and well maintained. Pitches were generous. Site was very peaceful. Owners were very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean, including toilets and showers Brilliant pitched areas

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Manson S.

Pea camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked We are a returning couple with our cavapoo Teddy ,we absolutely love this site
It's very clean, peaceful and left to do what you want to do ,bbqs ,marshmallows on the firepit ,electric hookup great surroundings for dog walks in the forest
The owners are fantastic and don't stop running around all day and early evening making sure toilets and showers etc are spotlessly clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Something rather magical about the place - great energy.

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Garry H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great pitches; good size - can choose your own. The owners Jane and Lee were very accomodating, approachable and helpful - nothing is a problem attitude.
The site is surrounded by nature - the forest right there on the doorstep .... just beautiful and something rather magical about the place - great energy.
All facilities were always immaculately clean.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well kept and maintained. Great for walks as next to the…

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Graham B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very well kept and maintained. Great for walks as next to the forest,

Disliked Wifi poor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean site and lovely and quiet, the owners are lovely and…

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jean h.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean site and lovely and quiet, the owners are lovely and keep an eye on things

Disliked No wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and excellent site

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Paula B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Site was beautifully kept, facilities were excellent. Wonderful walks all around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent się,definitely go back there.

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Adam T.

Sunset View camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Clean,nice service,quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere. Friendliness of staff. Location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere. Friendliness of staff. Location

Disliked Sandy Ground

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Friendly and relaxed welcome…

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Alan F.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly and relaxed welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Set fairly close to Bury St Edmund, and directly opposite a reconstructed…

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Alexander K.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Set fairly close to Bury St Edmund, and directly opposite a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village, this is an excellent relaxed site. Flat and wide open there are no set-up problems. The owner is very pleasant. Very clean, well maintained I would recommend this site to my friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kings Forest Caravan Park

Wideham Farm

Icklingham Road

West Stow

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP28 6HE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.31246°N
0.63985°E

Route directions

Kings Forest Caravan Park is located opposite the Anglo Saxon Centre on Icklingham Road, West Stow.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Bus Station
9.3 km Bus Station
13.2 km Village Hall
Rail
8.2 km Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
10.9 km Kennett Rail Station
13.5 km Thurston Rail Station
Airport
33.8 km 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

A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake and along the River Lark. As an added bonus, there’s a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village where you can see how life was way back in the Dark Ages. The ancient market town of Bury St Edmunds is 10 minutes’ drive away if you’re minded to continue the historical theme: medieval Moyse’s Hall is home to a fab museum, while Ickworth House, built in neoclassical style for the earls of Bristol, is a splendid country house. After that, head on to the half-timbered, brightly hued cottages of Lavenham, half an hour away. There’s wildlife aplenty around here too, and trails to spot it at Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve (15 minutes): blue tits and woodpeckers are often seen in the woods, while on the heath, lizards, adders and stone curlews flit around the remains of World War II defences. More exotic residents can be met at Banham Zoo (40 minutes), from Bactrian camels to silvery marmosets and gelada baboons, and seals can sometimes be spotted from the cliffs and beach at Felixstowe, an hour away. Even without glimpses of its whiskered marine mammals, the seaside town makes a top day trip, with beach walks, harbour cruises and tours of 18th-century Landguard Fort finished off with fish and chips.

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.1 km

Grimes Graves 19.3 km

Newmarket Racecourses 19.7 km

The National Stud 22.1 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 23.7 km

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 9.5 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 10.1 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 23.5 km

Lavenham Guildhall 25 km

Melford Hall 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Stow 1.4 km

CULFORD PARK 3.3 km

Tuddenham St Mary 5.2 km

Shelterhouse Corner 5.9 km

Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 8 km

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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kings Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Forest Caravan Park? A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Forest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park? From R716,76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.