Wantisden Park

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  • Glamping site on an estate in the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths area
  • A 15-minute drive from both the sea and Sutton Hoo archaeological site
  • Small shop and seating area on site
Coast or country? Deciding between the two for a hol is quite often a quandary, but with Wantisden Park both types of lovely landscapes are within easy reach. Set on a private estate, this East Anglian glamping site in the lush Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 15-minute drive from the sea. It overlooks ancient oak woodland and lakes home to countless plants and wildlife – including wild deer – so it’s a top base for holidaymakers keen on roaming the countryside. As well as wandering around the estate, guests at this site might like to partake in walks through the surrounding forestry. Plenty of pretty villages are also nearby: Orford, famed for its smokehouse, Norman castle and quay overlooking the banks of the River Ore (with boat rides available), is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, with their sweeping sandy beaches 25 and 30 minutes respectively. On site, there is a small shop where you can pick up essentials, complete with a seating area with wifi. This park’s amenities also include a refurbished shower block with changing rooms and laundry facilities.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open now
Opens 1 September
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • 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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Sept to

Open from Sun, 27 Dec 2026 to

Open from Sat, 13 Feb to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Loved by couples for its tranquil, wooded setting. Spacious sites, spotless facilities, and super friendly hosts. Great for walks/cycling. Weekend cafe’s a hit! Some pitches are sloped, but most guests rave and plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The quite The oak tree The walks…

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 Chris C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (adults only)

Liked The quite
The oak tree
The walks

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous spot, well maintained, well equipped,…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked Fabulous spot, well maintained, well equipped, friendly site. Well organised and well situated for lovely dog walks right from the site. Thanks for a great stay.

Disliked It’s not really a dislike as it wasn’t a problem but more of a ‘note’ that the ‘sloping’ pitch really was sloping! Manageable, but don’t forget your levelling blocks!

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Great value, great service by the on site team, love it

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Chris C. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked We like this site so much, we keep coming back.
Medium sized with large pitch’s some so private, you don’t see the tents.
Shower block very clean and warm

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this easy to reach site

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A simple camping weekend retreat with little to take

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Chris C. 3 reviews

Wooden Tent camping pod

Liked Loved it
Had more than we expected.
The loos & showers are exceptional.

Disliked Nothing

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The location is quiet and peaceful,…

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 Steve W. 8 reviews

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked The location is quiet and peaceful, excellent cycling and great facilities, the hosts are very friendly and helpful! Site is kept in excellent condition this is my third stay here this year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, great people well worth a visit.

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 sharron p. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked Beautiful site, this was our 5th time at wantisden..greeted on arrival, lovely welcoming. Grounds are great for exploring, surroundings forests great for dog walking.
Utility cabin on site, very handy if you need a few things in the fridge, microwave etc.
Lovely cafe open at weekends, great food and lovely staff.
Will be back next year.

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Beautiful place

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 Jennifer-Eva P. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (adults only)

Liked Quiet, so so clean, friendly, great spot, very pretty and massive pitches. We had such a relaxing few days, Ross and Catherine’s place is fantastic and they are so friendly and welcoming, we had a choice of pitch including a sunny or shady spot. Just such a pretty area to walk and explore.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Will definitely be back .

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 Sally A. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked Absolutely love this site. Showers & toilets are great and super clean. Pitches are nice and big ….we were on a slope but used ramps for levelling no problem. Beautiful forest walks literally on the doorstep.
We took trip out to Orford Quey which was lovely and obviously Aldeburgh for fish & chips 😊.
Managers were very friendly and helpful. Perfect.

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Just perfect

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 hayley b. 1 review

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked Beautiful area. So quiet and amazing wildlife. Never been to a campsite that has a fridge and washing machine available. And a microwave!!!!!

Disliked Nothing it was perfect

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Excellent facilities. Owls. Great landscape.…

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Aleksandr K. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (adults only)

Liked Excellent facilities.
Owls.
Great landscape.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Local produce 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

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wantisden Park

40 Fenn Row

Wantisden

Butley

Suffolk

England

IP12 3PJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,1121°N
1,43761°E

Route directions

What3words: river.shredder.neat.

Nearest transport

Coach
16,1 km Hand in Hand
16,2 km Bus Shelter
16,9 km The Drift
Rail
5,1 km Wickham Market Rail Station
6,9 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
8,6 km Woodbridge Rail Station
Ferry
13,9 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
14 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
20,5 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

One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century cemeteries. One was home to a ship burial where a multitude of Anglo-Saxon artefacts were uncovered, many of which were sent over to the British Museum in London due to their top cultural significance. Learn about the discovery, then potter over to the riverside setting of Snape Maltings (15 minutes) for more history in a village that's home to industrial buildings dating back to the Victorian era as well as modern galleries and boutiques. Woodbridge, a market town 20 minutes away, is also an excellent choice if you fancy shopping for souvenirs. For town times by the sea, Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is a pretty place set by a shingle beach on the North Sea; set off on a wander here towards the Martello Tower, built as a defence against Napoleon, then head over to the hamlet of Thorpeness (30 minutes from the site and a couple of miles from Aldeburgh) for a bit of boating on the mere.

Food and drink

  • The Oyster Inn 1,5 km
  • The Tavern 2,6 km
  • Green Man Inn 3,5 km
  • The Froize Inn 3,5 km
  • The Duck 5,1 km
  • The Ship Inn 5,5 km
  • White Lion Inn 5,6 km
  • The Unruly Pig 5,6 km
  • The Ufford Crown 6,3 km
  • The Greyhound Inn 6,6 km

Groceries

  • Costcutter Supermarket 2,5 km
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 6,7 km
  • East of England CO-OP Supermarket 8,3 km
  • Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Off-licence 8,6 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 9,4 km

Public transport

  • Bentwaters Coach Stop 2,2 km
  • Friday Street 2,3 km
  • Doctors Surgery 2,3 km
  • Spratts Street 2,4 km
  • Fountain Road 2,4 km
  • Magnolia Drive 2,4 km
  • Tower Field Road 2,4 km
  • Sycamore Drive 2,4 km
  • Spring Close 2,5 km
  • Abbey Road 2,5 km

What’s nearby

  • Woodbridge Golf Club - Forest Course Golf course 5,5 km
  • The Village Shop General shop 5,6 km
  • Woodbridge Golf Club - Heath Course Golf course 5,7 km
  • Ufford Park Golf Course 6,3 km
  • St Audrys Golf Club Golf course 6,7 km
  • Tide Mill Yacht Harbour Marina 8,2 km
  • Marsh Farm Fishing 9,9 km

Local services

  • Acer Road Pharmacy 2,3 km
  • Rendlesham Park Surgery Doctors 2,3 km
  • Wickham Market Medical Centre Doctors 6,7 km
  • Harmony Clinic 6,7 km
  • Wickham Market Pharmacy 6,9 km
  • Peninsula Practice Doctors 6,9 km
  • Gulf Fuel station 7,8 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 8,3 km
  • Little St John's Street Surgery Doctors 8,4 km
  • Woodbridge Pharmacy 8,5 km

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Must see

Orford Castle 6,8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7,1 km

Framlingham Castle 13,8 km

Christchurch Mansion 19,8 km

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 7,1 km

Sutton Hoo 7,1 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 33,3 km

Thorington Hall 37,7 km

Lavenham Guildhall 43,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 4,2 km

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 4,2 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 4,9 km

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 5,5 km

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 6,2 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 Wantisden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wantisden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wantisden Park? One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wantisden Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wantisden Park? From R584,24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.