Swattesfield Camp
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Add your business details- Situated beside a country estate!
- Dog and child friendly rural Location.
- Many places to eat and drink nearby!
Swattesfield Campsite is a seven acre site with plenty of space yet an intimate feel, as there are only around 20 unmarked tent and camper van pitches allowed at any one time this is a campsite that allows the freedom to camp where you'd like; in the woods, in the glade, by the hedgerows or by the pond. We do get very busy during the school holiday periods and the site is often at full capacity. If you are looking for a more peaceful stay we would highly recommend visiting during the off peak season or mid week. We only list two tent pitches on PitchUp.com, all other camping options can be booked via our website.
As well as the tent and camper van pitches we also offer Boutique Bell-Tents with all the creature comforts you'd need to have a thoroughly enjoyable stay. At five metres across these are big enough for four or five and have a full-size comfy double bed as well as two or three fold out child beds. Each bell tent has coir matting throughout with torch lanterns, a gas hob, all your cooking equipment, your very own picnic table and a fire pit.
Another option is our two fun and unique Pixie Huts; these octagonal wonders have four peak-a-boo windows, a comfy full-sized double bed and two foam fold out smaller beds for any little imps. With their own decking area and dining table over-looking the south facing skies of Suffolk you'll soak up the best of the sunny days. The huts have their own picnic tables, fire pits and all your cooking facilities including a Pizza Oven for all campers to use. Inside you will find a wardrobe for storage and bedside cabinets along with some lovely and fun finishing touches such as our newly installed log burners with fire guard. These really are the new way to camp; cosy, cutsey and a great place to wind down and relax.
Our latest edition is the converted Suffolk Hay Cart fit for two adults and two children (2 double beds - one above the other). It is another exclusive for Swattesfield and has been converted by Phil, the site owner, and a joiner for over 30 years. Inside you will find shelf storage, a table and two chairs, a toasty multi fuel burner and some pretty finishing touches. You can spread out down the steps into your own awning area located next to the cart complete with all your cooking equipment in the outside kitchen along with a fire pit, bench and a free bag of logs and kindling.
Open fires are allowed in our fire pits and use of our handmade Pizza Oven is free for all to use. Our toilet facilities are clean and there is plenty of hot water for the two showers and the large outside double sink for pot washing.
We also have a small but well stocked camping supplies shop onsite - stocked with a range of camping essentials from pegs to sleeping bags and even some cool camping gadgets likes our Kelly Kettles so don't panic if you forgot to pack the tent, we had it here all along!! You can also visit the local Gislingham village store open everyday for milk, eggs etc - it is barely a 5 minute drive away.
The site benefits from direct access to Thornham Walks and it's 12 miles of marked paths (ask us for the map). We are also within 25 minutes walking distance to The Four Horse Shoes pub (found in the doomsday book), the Forge Cafe (with play area) and the Thornham Coach House Restaurant (with fancy cream teas).
Swattesfield is in it's seventh year and has settled into a delightful countryside campsite in North Suffolk making it the ideal spot to stay and explore the Waveney valley and the local market towns of Eye and Diss (both 10 minutes by car).
Diss is also home to the newly refurbished Corn Hall with events on throughout the year, the Friday market, beautiful park and Mere and the popular auction house T.W.Gaze (the auction is on Friday morning with viewings on Thursdays).
The poet John Betjeman said of Diss:
'Yes, it will be bliss to go with you by train to Diss'
And he was right with direct mainline trains direct from London Liverpool Street to Diss station which is 6 miles from Swattesfield Campsite.
All this with an easy train ride from London Liverpool Street and only an hours drive from Cambridge, 30 minutes from Norwich and 55 minutes from Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh, Swattesfield Campsite is an ideal place to have the perfect break.
We hope to see you soon!
Swattesfield Campsite, Suffolk.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Swattesfield Camp
Gislingham Road
Thornham Magna
Eye
Suffolk
England
IP23 8HH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.30418°N
1.05988°W
Route directions
Where are we:
Swattesfield Camp is located off the A140 and only eight miles from the market town of Diss and its mainline Station. Trains depart regularly from London Liverpool Street, a 1½ hour train ride.
We can arrange for you to be collected using a local taxi.
GPS: 52°18'17.15"N, 1° 3'36.37"E
Further afield you can visit Banham Zoo, Africa Alive, Go-Ape High Wire, Bewilderwood, Southwold and the coast, Sutton Hoo, Museum of East Anglia. The cities of Norwich, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and the historic market towns of Diss and Eye!
Nearest transport
Coach8.4 km Bus Station
12.5 km Jacobs Close
12.6 km Jacobs Close
Rail8.9 km Diss Rail Station
12.5 km Elmswell Rail Station
13.4 km Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.5 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
Airport43.3 km 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
We offer a unique site that directly accesses Thornham Walks within Thornham Estate, which is an ancient parkland, woodland and farm, and provides 12 miles of waymarked footpaths.
Also to be found is the Victorian Walled Garden.
Accessible from the walks is the Forge Tearooms, open daily to offer home cooked specials, cakes and other delicious treats, while youre here the kids could burn some energy on the new play area.
Later you might want to try the Thornham Coach House - a licensed restaurant serving afternoon teas, evening meals and Sunday roasts.
For something more traditional take in the beams and character of the 11th Century pub, The Four Horseshoes which serves meals all day as well as real ales.
Fishing lakes are nearby.
Reach the coast including Southwold, Walberswick and Aldeburgh - around 50 min drive or grab some shopping at the historical city of Norwich or the nearby market town of Diss and Bury St Edmunds.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold The Denes | 42.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 42.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Felixstowe North | 43.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Felixstowe South | 43.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 44.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 8.9 km
Banham Zoo 15.9 km
Framlingham Castle 21.5 km
Christchurch Mansion 28.1 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 28.9 km
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 24.5 km
Lavenham Guildhall 28.2 km
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 29 km
Sutton Hoo 30.2 km
Melford Hall 33.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Little Green - Botesdale 3.3 km
Eye 6.7 km
Occold 8 km
Lopham Fen 9.1 km
Hepworth 10.4 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 33.6 km
- Latitude Festival (Thursday, 25 July 2024 – Thursday, 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 36.7 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Swattesfield Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Swattesfield Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Swattesfield Camp? We offer a unique site that directly accesses Thornham Walks within Thornham Estate, which is an ancient parkland, woodland and farm, and provides 12 miles of waymarked footpaths. Also to be found … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Swattesfield Camp?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.