Orchard Wild Camping
View prices & book- Back-to-basics wild camping in scenic Suffolk countryside
- A 20-minute drive from Southwold and 35 minutes from Ipswich
- Africa Alive, Oasis Camel Park and Sutton Hoo within a 25-minute drive
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Minimum spacing of 15 metres between pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 01 May to
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Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Nice neat little site. Very friendly and helpful. Very close to the…
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Liked: Nice neat little site. Very friendly and helpful. Very close to the A12 so ideal for a stopover.
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Back to basics camping with private pitches and a warm welcome
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Liked: I wish more sites were like this! Orchard setting with mown out paths and pitches was great, gives the pitches a lot of privacy and space and a sense of adventure. Facilities are obviously basic as expected for a 'wild' site, it isn't for everyone but the toilets were clean and the shower was warm and having no WiFi or phone reception was great!! Simon was really friendly and relaxed. Also a bonus of apples straight from the tree!
Disliked: Road noise, though we knew to expect this from the location and other reviews. Earplugs helped at night!
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The campsite is a well carved out space with lots of blackberry…
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Liked: The campsite is a well carved out space with lots of blackberry bushes and apple trees making each pitch rather private, we were given the most tucked away spot in the site which gave the children the chance to roam a little without worry. The shower was perfect. Toilets were kept very clean and stocked up. I thought I’d be worried that the children would get bored without a play area. But with the setting as it is, the fruit picking, and the few activities we brought with us there was very little boredom. A great wild site and very well looked after by Simon.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Lovely site with friendly owner and private pitches
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Liked: Loved the individual firepits on each pitch - perfect to sit around stargazing in the evening
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The site is exactly how it is described, fantastic wild camping sites…
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Liked: The site is exactly how it is described, fantastic wild camping sites with private pitches. Recommend this to anyone looking to get back to the basics whilst enjoying a fantastic fire.
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Lovely campsite, friendly owner, lots of apples and blackberries.…
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Liked: Lovely campsite, friendly owner, lots of apples and blackberries.
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Simon was so friendly and helpful. The whole site was clean, excellently…
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Liked: Simon was so friendly and helpful. The whole site was clean, excellently planned. lovely clean loo and hot shower. Beautiful surroundings and private sites. We will be back. Thanks so much Simon.
Disliked: Nothing
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Camping in the wilderness is always a 5 star experience. The site…
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Liked: Camping in the wilderness is always a 5 star experience. The site is well kept, inclusive and yet private, and overseen by the wonderful Simon. Local villages are Dark Skies so there is no light pollution, and there are many of activities and day trips in the local area. Always we'll be back every summer.
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Great site in a good position
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Liked: Nice private off grid pitches, simple facilities (toilet, shower). Helpful, friendly owner.
Disliked: N/A
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Overall cleanlyness of the site was excellent, well laid out pitches, inlcuding…
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Liked: Overall cleanlyness of the site was excellent, well laid out pitches, inlcuding firepits BBQ's and seating for the larger pitches, we had a large pitch that was completly enclosed and a short walk to the central basic facilities that covered all your needs, excellent location for exploring the Suffolk Area, Our kids loved the endless blackberrys around our pitch! early August trip
Disliked: The road noise, but we expected this as it is located on the A12
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Features
No 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 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 allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker 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
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Orchard Wild Camping
A12
Kelsale-cum-Carlton
Saxmundham
Suffolk
England
IP17 2QZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23855°N
1.48748°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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Southwold The Denes | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Southwold The Pier | 17 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 30.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Felixstowe North | 32.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Framlingham Castle 9.8 km
Orford Castle 16.4 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.6 km
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 19 km
Christchurch Mansion 29.9 km
National Trust
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 16.7 km
Sutton Hoo 19.1 km
Elizabethan House Museum 43.8 km
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 44.6 km
Thorington Hall 47.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 6.4 km
GLEMHAM HALL 7.4 km
SNAPE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/01/2007 8.1 km
HEVENINGHAM HALL 8.2 km
MINSMERE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 11/01/2006) 8.3 km
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday, 28 September 2024 – Saturday, 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 8.3 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 Orchard Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Orchard Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Orchard Wild Camping? To make beach days part of your stay, it’s just 15 minutes' drive from the site to the seafront stretch of Aldeburgh, 20 minutes to Southwold and a little under 40 to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Orchard Wild Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Orchard Wild Camping? From R688.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.