Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

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  • On a small working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • A 10-minute walk to the famed Sutton Hoo National Trust site
  • About a 10-minute drive to Woodbridge and Rendlesham Forest
A melodic name isn’t all Sutton Hoo has going for it… this site on a small working farm among free-range chickens is also less than a 10-minute walk from Sutton Hoo. You'll have heard of that of course: the splendid Anglo-Saxon ship burial where a warrior king lay for 1,400 years, and hailed since its discovery in the 1930s as one of the finest archaeological finds anywhere in Britain. Trips down memory lane are all around the local area too, as the park's in the age-old Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Natural Beauty, and a 10-minute drive from the Woodbridge Tide Mill on the River Deben, one of the last in the world still churning up flour using time-honoured techniques. Visit to learn about the process through interactive activities then ply the streets and traditional stores of the pretty riverside market town of Woodbridge – it’s got a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer (as well as more modern amenities like a supermarket, coffee shops and clothes boutiques). Get your supplies from these local producers then tote it back to the park and cook it up on the campfire while the kids and dogs run around on the big grass field opposite. And if you're after more historical expeditions once fully fed? Orford (20 minutes’ drive) and Framlingham (25 minutes) both have castles to check out, while the coastal and woodland walks near the site are sure to have you harking back to simpler times. One tree-lined place for a wander close by is Rendlesham Forest a 10-minute drive away, which is well worth a visit for its play areas, picnic spots and bike park, as well as its orienteering trails and horse riding paths.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 337 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, neat spot near Sutton Hoo & Woodbridge. Spacious, private pitches. Facilities mostly clean & good, though a bit dated. Friendly owners, welcoming vibe. Some mention basic showers & road noise, but manager's on it.

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Absolutely fantastic site with lovely owners.…

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Jason L.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic site with lovely owners. They came around in the evening just to check that everyone is ok. Other than that little visit you are left to your own devices with a simple and relaxed self check in. The plots are a very nice size and very well maintained, the facilities are superb and clean.

Disliked One tiny detail is that the photos make the site look allot bigger than it actually is.

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A fab place to stay

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Lindsey R.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Fabulous, friendly campsite, great amenities including a family shower cubicle with bath! The fire pits that are available to hire, are a real treat and make the camping experience so much more authentic. A small site with limited pitches but plenty of space on each pitch and never feels busy even when full.

Disliked Occasional road noise from inconsiderate road users- can’t be helped by the owners.

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Clean amenities, good size pitches, very…

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Paul N.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Clean amenities, good size pitches, very tidy and relaxing site

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Friendly and relaxed campsite, great for all the family.

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gillian e.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked A wonderful campsite. The pitches are spacious and the facilities are always spotless. There are plenty of lovely walks off the site too.

Disliked Nothing

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Well set out with some hedge…

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Nick B.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Well set out with some hedge between plots. Spacious. Quiet . Well situated for things tto do. Excellent meal at The Wilforf Bridge 20 min walk away

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Brilliant site, very tidy spacious fully…

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VERA S.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Brilliant site, very tidy spacious fully serviced pitch with privacy hedges.
Showers, toilets were always cleaned early ready for the early risers.

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Good site, good facilities, level pitches.

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Geoffrey W.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Good sized pitches, good facilities, good walks from site into Sutton Hoo.
Would highly recommend.

Disliked None.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Serviced pitch

Disliked Showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect little getaway place.

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Alexandra B.

Non-electric grass touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great space and facilities. Very clean and well kept. They have. Great price for a fire pit with logs and all. Location is just less then a minute away from Sutton Hoo site. With a great little pub a short walk away.

Disliked The only downside was our pitch was on the road side. There is a small woodland path between the campsite and the main road. But not enough coverage to dampen the road noise.

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Great location, lovely small campsite, excellent…

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Sharon C.

Fully-serviced grass and sand pitch

Liked Great location, lovely small campsite, excellent for bus to Woodbridge and walk to Sutton Hoo.

Disliked Cobwebs in the showers but it is a campsite in the countryside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

Castle Farm

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,09659°N
1,348°E

Route directions

To find the site please follow the brown Sutton Hoo signs from the A12. From the B1083 turn right into the entrance to Sutton Hoo; you will see a large wooden helmet sign saying Sutton Hoo. After turning in from the B1083 take the second right turn into the farm, where there is a Welcome to Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite sign at the entrance. Then turn right and then left and the campsite is in front of you. The blackboard will list which pitch you are allocated.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Hand in Hand
12,3 km Bus Shelter
13,2 km The Drift
Rail
1,1 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
2,2 km Woodbridge Rail Station
7 km Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
12,2 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
12,3 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
16,2 km Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

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

Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire rowing, sailing and canoeing boats and explore the islands and waterways of Thorpeness (30 minutes) and its mere or switch to the artsy coastal town of Aldeburgh (25 minutes’ drive) for strolls on the North Sea sands, catching flicks at the century-old cinema and jaunts up the old Martello Tower. Another scenic seaside village is Southwold further on at 45 minutes from the park with its Victorian pier and classic white lighthouse. And if you're into twitching? The coastal birding spots of Minsmere and Dunwich are both 40 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 15,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 15,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 19,3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 28,2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 30,7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 0,7 km

Orford Castle 12,6 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12,9 km

Christchurch Mansion 13,4 km

Framlingham Castle 14 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 0,8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12,8 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27,2 km

Thorington Hall 31,4 km

Lavenham Guildhall 37,7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 0,6 km

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 1 km

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 2,9 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 4,7 km

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 5,5 km

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)

    Beccles, England 32,6 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 Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? From R494,01 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.