Rendlesham Camping

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  • Family-friendly woodland site 15 minutes’ drive from Woodbridge
  • Sutton Hoo 10 minutes’ drive; Ipswich 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; hiking trails starting from the site; good stargazing
If you need to immerse yourself in a woodland setting to recharge your batteries, head to Rendlesham Camping, a Forestry England site in Rendlesham Forest, part of the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape. Halfway between the market town of Woodbridge and the Suffolk coast (both about 15 minutes’ drive), the peaceful site spreads across 10 acres of woodland. Hiking and cycling trails (not to mention splendid dog walks) start right on its doorstep. The children might be happy enough to chase each other round the trees, build stick forts and look for bugs in the undergrowth; however, if they start clamouring for a proper play area, the nearest one is very close indeed, right by the site’s main car park (less than a five-minute walk). It’s a little farther away to the nearest pub (if the adults start clamouring for a pint of ale), about 2.2 miles away, in Butley (five minutes or a 45-minute walk). Daytime exploration might lead you to the Rendlesham Forest UFO Landing (five minutes), where in 1980 bright lights were linked to visitors from another planet, or to Sutton Hoo (10 minutes), an Anglo-Saxon burial site that yielded many treasures upon its discovery in the late 1930s. Being in the middle of the woods means there is very little light pollution here, so after sunset grab a blanket and a flask of your favourite hot brew, and settle down to admire the spectacular night skies.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 et 28/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • 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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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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ForestPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Rendlesham Camping: Relaxing woodland break near walking/cycling trails. Pitches are spaced well, facilities clean & staff friendly. Hot showers included. Great for stargazing, but mobile signal can be weak & loos/showers are a bit dated. Overall, a clean, quiet site with forest access.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/06/09

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Arrival date (latest first)

A great stay, level hardstanding pitches and wonderful forest walks.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Forest location and hardstanding with hook up. Closeness of gray and chemical waste disposal points. Helpful, friendly and professional reception. Competitive pricing cpmpared to other like for like locations. Hot showers included in the site fee.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's good

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 Edoardo P. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely area, nice camping site

Disliked Very sandy and dusty ( can't be helped I know )
Showers and facilities could be a bit more spacious
UFO trial could be a bit more interesting
No signal at all for anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, basic & well maintained, with accessible trails for all.

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Nathan C. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Kind and thoughtful staff, and a quiet, well kept site, with basic but well maintained and cleaned facilities. Lots of kids about for half term, but never felt overwhelming. Multiple trails just across the road for walking, cycling, and running. A great break from WiFi and phone. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, good vibes, clean washing…

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Jamie S. 2 reviews

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked Friendly staff, good vibes, clean washing facilities, noise curfew largely kept to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely family campsite

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Rebecca S. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location, friendly staff, big pitches, no problem having visitors, clean facilities, access to the forest trails.

Disliked A few more toilets and showers would have been good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location Perfect for walks and relaxing

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 Sue K. 2 reviews

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked The location
The facilities were clean and hot shower
The camp site owner was so helpful and friendly

Disliked Only niggle, there as only 3 showers so can be a little wait during times when the camp site was busy.
It didn’t affect me or my partner as we went later and earlier.

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Very helpful…

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 Lee C. 6 reviews

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked Very helpful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large flat pitch, great location with…

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 Tina M. 6 reviews

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked Large flat pitch, great location with amazing forest walks directly from the site. Second visit, will definitely go again.

Disliked Button to turn shower on is outside the cubicle which was a bit awkward and not obvious and was timed but water was warm enough so not really a big problem. Wouldn’t put me off going again.

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Perfect camp site for anyone wanting a proper outdoor experience.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked Rendlesham Camping is a lovely choice if you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway. Set within beautiful woodland, the site really delivers on atmosphere — waking up to birdsong and being surrounded by towering trees makes it feel like a true escape from everyday life.
The pitches are well spaced, and the facilities are generally clean and well maintained. It’s ideal for both families and couples, and there are plenty of scenic walking and cycling routes nearby to explore.

Disliked If there’s any downside, it’s that being in woodland can mean uneven ground and limited mobile signal, though this could also be seen as part of the charm if you want to properly switch off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Clare E. 4 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, loads of different walks to do. Friendly staff.. Added bonus there was a takeaway pizza on site, to have something different to eat..

Disliked Nothing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Rendlesham Camping

Rendlesham Forest

Butley

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3NF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,08358°N
1,4379°E

Route directions

Enter Rendlesham Forest from the B1084, following signs for Forest Parking. Continue to the end of Tangham Road and turn left, signposted Rendlesham Campsite.

Nearest transport

Coach
13,6 km Hand in Hand
13,7 km Bus Shelter
14,1 km Half Moon
Rail
7,2 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
8 km Wickham Market Rail Station
8,3 km Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry
10,8 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
11 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
17,9 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

Independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs line the streets of Woodbridge (15 minutes' drive), on the River Deben. At the riverside Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum you might see the water wheel turn, alongside other huge cogs and mechanisms. The mill still produces flour, which is sold in several local shops. Squeezed between the River Alde and the North Sea, National Trust - Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (15 minutes) is a protected coastal area of shingle with a strong military heritage. Used to research and test elements of nuclear weapons, the area also includes two former airfields that now house deer and assorted birdlife. Neptune Marina, on the redeveloped waterfront in Ipswich (35 minutes) is lined with restaurants and cocktail bars. A sightseeing trip on the River Orwell might take you under the mighty Orwell Bridge and past the heathlands of Pin Mill, or all the way to the busy port of Felixstowe.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 14,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 15,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 20,6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 28,6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Southwold The Denes 30,9 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Orford Castle 6,5 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 6,8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6,8 km

Framlingham Castle 16,7 km

Christchurch Mansion 19,1 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 6,7 km

Sutton Hoo 6,9 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 31,8 km

Thorington Hall 36,6 km

Bourne Mill 42,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 2,2 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 2,5 km

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 3,9 km

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 5,1 km

Shingle Street - Bawdsey Quay - Shingle Street 5,4 km

Local events

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

    Beccles, England 31,3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rendlesham Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rendlesham Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rendlesham Camping? Independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs line the streets of Woodbridge (15 minutes' drive), on the River Deben. At the riverside Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum you might see the water wheel … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rendlesham Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rendlesham Camping? From R620,56 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.