Swattesfield Camp

The main field over looking the facilities block and camping kitchen (added by manager 23 Apr 2018)

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  • 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 8
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 4

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Swattesfield Camp

Gislingham Road

Thornham Magna

Eye

Suffolk

England

IP23 8HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

Coach
8.4 km Bus Station
12.5 km Jacobs Close
12.6 km Jacobs Close
Rail
8.9 km Diss Rail Station
12.5 km Elmswell Rail Station
13.4 km Stowmarket Rail Station
Ferry
41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.3 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
41.5 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
Airport
43.3 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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  • 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?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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