Brockford Sidings Campsite

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Visitor image of the spacious pitches
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Grass pitch with electric hook up
Carriage 2
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Grass pitch with electric hook up
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  • Quiet rural campsite on the track of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
  • In central Suffolk, half an hour's drive from Bury St Edmunds
  • Simple campsite in the grounds of a farm; half a mile from the A140
Take the little ones to stomp through the Suffolk countryside or find a peaceful plot for a catch-up with friends at Brockford Sidings Campsite, a quiet rural site on the trackbed of the old Mid-Suffolk Light Railway. Although no trains have passed this way since the 1950s, it's still possible to see what the line known affectionately as the 'Middy' was like if you walk five minutes over the road to well-preserved Brockford station, where there's a volunteer-run museum and part of the track is still open to visitors. This low-key campsite is set on a large arable farm in central Suffolk in a convenient location half a mile from the A140 and the small village of Wetheringsett. The larger town of Stowmarket and the A14 dual carriageway are a 15-minute drive away to the west, meaning almost all of East Anglia is within easy reach. This is a dog-friendly site that's very close to a good number of cosy country pubs. The nearest are about a mile away, but the site owners recommend bringing a bicycle for the full Suffolk pub crawl experience.

Site type

Tent pitches 18
Touring caravan pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 8 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 208 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A neat, peaceful campsite with ample, flat spots. Toilets and showers get a thumbs up for being clean and having hot water. The railway theme, welcoming owner, and nearby attractions like the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Middy Bar are big pluses. Most people love it, though a few reckon more loos/showers at busy times and better signs would be great.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would use again but would want a different bed.

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8 out of 10
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Jason D.

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Lovely site, nice accommodation, kids loved the bunk beds, very accessible for looking around Suffolk.

Disliked Gold out bed in accommodation was very uncomfortable as the mattress needs replacing and a slat was broken 🙁

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place for railway-themed stay

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Anonymous

Railway Wagon camping pod (four person)

Liked Great value, clean, well-kept & cosy. Toilet/shower block for the wagons also really clean & new. Good spacing between wagons and open views across the field so you never feel jammed in

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with clean facilities, well…

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Laura B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet site with clean facilities, well marked pitches and easy access to local towns and villages. Chose a short walk across to The Cedars farm shop which was well worth a visit - lovely lunch and lots of delicious local produce.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, quiet site,

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clean toilet block, nice and near.

Disliked My pitch which was booked and paid for, but when I arrived there wasn't a pitch for me so had to squeeze in and share a pitch. Will be asking for a refund! No staff on site so anyone can just turn up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size pitches. Facilities on site are…

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Jade W.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good size pitches.
Facilities on site are good and clean.

Disliked No on site presence which resulted in other people having late night music past 1PM.
Advert promotes quiet site but it is far from that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location but lack of facilites

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location was very close to family so it was great. The dog park was fab! A great way to tire out our cocker spaniels. Middy bar was fab, but be aware it is not onsite (5/10 mins walk).

Disliked Not very clear where we could set up our tent. Surprised to find that there was only four toilets and showers across the whole campsite!! Asked for hand soap to be provided, as there wasn’t any in the toilets, this didn’t happen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The place is really clean and…

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Elise P.

Carriage Two 2 bedroom camping pod (eight person)

Liked The place is really clean and tidy. Very close to the dog field which is easily bookable. Friendly people. Close to lots of great places to eat and nearby Debenham has some nice shops.
The carriage itself is very well put together and the beds are really comfy!

Disliked Coming home.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super little find. Nice location.

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Paula M.

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Super quiet

Disliked Toilets could be cleaned more often

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site. Generous size pitches…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked Great camp site. Generous size pitches and not too busy which was nice surprise for an August weekend. Dog agility area was enjoyed by our dog. Our daughter loved the light railway, which was only a short walk away (limited open times so worth checking before hand if you plan to visit).
Have found some campsite owners at other places to be a bit overbearing, but we were left alone to enjoy our weekend, which we appreciated.
Wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small well maintained site with clearly…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Small well maintained site with clearly marked pitches.
Friendly owner

Disliked Only 2 toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Brockford Sidings Campsite

Knaves Green

Wetheringsett

Stowmarket

Suffolk

England

IP14 5NN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.25053°N
1.11321°E

Route directions

Please approach via Park Green or Wetheringsett. Entry turn from Brockford Green not advised due to sharp left-hand turn into site.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 km Station Road West
13.7 km Bus Station
18 km Jacobs Close
Rail
10.3 km Stowmarket Rail Station
11.6 km Needham Market Rail Station
13.7 km Diss Rail Station
Ferry
34.5 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
34.5 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing
34.7 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
Airport
48 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

After taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm Park (30 minutes' drive), or venture in the other direction towards Framlingham Castle (30 minutes) for family-friendly adventures on a medieval theme. If you liked that, then Henry II's unusual polygonal tower at Orford Castle (50 minutes) should be right up your street too. While here, make time to take in Orford village's pretty traditional cottages and welcoming pubs, or follow the sound of the waves and explore the wild wetlands of Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (50 minutes). More coastal capers await at spectacular spots such as Aldeburgh (55 minutes), Thorpeness (an hour) and Southwold (an hour), all of which are located within the gorgeous Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Birdlife abounds in this biodiversity haven – your hosts particularly recommend grabbing a pair of binoculars and heading to the well-camouflaged hides at RSPB Minsmere (an hour) and Walberswick (an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 36.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 36.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 37.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southwold The Denes 39.2 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 40 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 15.3 km

Framlingham Castle 16.2 km

Christchurch Mansion 21.5 km

Banham Zoo 22.6 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 23.3 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 23.3 km

Lavenham Guildhall 26.7 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 27.1 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 31.3 km

Thorington Hall 32.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Debenham 5.3 km

Occold 5.7 km

Eye 8.2 km

HELMINGHAM HALL 10.1 km

Little Green - Botesdale 10.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brockford Sidings Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brockford Sidings Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brockford Sidings Campsite? After taking the kids to learn about old-fashioned travel at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (five minutes' walk), take them off for animal encounters, agricultural insights and pony rides at Easton Farm … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brockford Sidings Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brockford Sidings Campsite? From R596,69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.