Polstead Country Park
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- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Site type
Tourist board rating
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 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.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English

Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass touring pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 87% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: This has long been a favourite site (back to when it was operated by the Camping and Caravan Club). Adults only, well-screened pitches, facilities in good order ... walks in various directions, five pubs within a stride, good eateries too. We were welcomed cheerily and made to feel at home. Peaceful stay, we'll be back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Roy for taking time to leave a review and for returning to Polstead. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
The peace and quiet and surrounding areas to walk.…
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Liked: The peace and quiet and surrounding areas to walk.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Gill for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
I would give this site 7/10
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Liked: Friendly service and staff
Disliked: Very noisy position close to a busy road with traffic throughout the night. Shower room floor allows water to spread into the dressing area making it difficult to get dry.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. Your feedback will be passed on to the owners.
Great site, we will return.
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Liked: Well kept pitches and facilities with good local walks and pubs. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.
Disliked: A bit of road noise but that didn’t detract from the lovely scenery.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Peter for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Fantastic site. Friendly,Helpful staff.
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Liked: Everything.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Lovely clean and quiet site. Very friendly staff. Toilet/shower block and washing…
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Liked: Lovely clean and quiet site. Very friendly staff.
Toilet/shower block and washing up room very clean.
5 minute walk to local country pub where dogs are allowed in the garden.
Free WiFi
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From the manager: Thank you so much Adele for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Lovely location, met some lovely people while we’re there and lovely welcoming…
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Liked: Lovely location, met some lovely people while we’re there and lovely welcoming owners. We will be back!!
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Graham for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Our favourite adults only touring site
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Liked: We love the site at Polstead, have visited many times and will continue to!
Love the layout, the dividing hedges and the bird song. Lovely wardens always helpful and friendly. Facilities are spotless.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much Melanie for taking time to leave a review and some lovely pics too! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
It was a spacious grassy site. The abolutions were clean and…
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Liked: It was a spacious grassy site. The abolutions were clean and well looked after and the little problem with the water pressure was very quickly attended to.
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Nice site, well located close to all the things we wanted to visit
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Liked: Lovely private pitch with hedges all round and a nice sunny spot well happy
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Features
Adults only
Dogs 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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise 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 nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Polstead Country Park
Holt Road
Bower House Tye
Polstead
Suffolk
England
CO6 5BZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Brightlingsea | 25.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dovercourt | 28 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
West Mersea | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
Felixstowe South | 31.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jaywick | 31.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 14.7 km
Colchester Castle Museum 15 km
firstsite 15.1 km
Colchester Zoo 18.4 km
Christchurch Mansion 18.6 km
National Trust
Thorington Hall 5.5 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 11.3 km
Lavenham Guildhall 11.5 km
Melford Hall 13.5 km
Bourne Mill 16.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groton Wood - Edwardstone - Boxford - Wicker Street Green 2.9 km
Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 4 km
Kersey - Lindsey - Castle - Chapel - Priory - Kersey 4 km
Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 4 km
A Wander around Hadleigh 4.2 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.
Offers
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Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Polstead Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Polstead Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Polstead Country Park? Pretty Suffolk villages to explore include Kersey (five minutes’ drive) with its half-timbered houses and thatched cottages, while Lavenham (20 minutes) has a stunning guildhall and fine 14th-century church. For a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From R579,60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.