Kings Forest Caravan Park

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Campsite
Red sky at night
Sunset view pod
Grass pitch overlooking the horses

  • Quiet adults-only caravan park in a Suffolk forest location
  • A 10-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds and an hour from the coast
  • Next door to forest, West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon village
This peaceful adults-only site has direct access to acres of green space, including Kings Forest and West Stow Country Park. With walks along the river Lark also on offer close by, there's little wonder that Kings Forest Caravan Park is held in such high regard among caravanners, who appreciate the peace and quiet of the place and the dog-friendly site rules. Part of a working farm called Wideham Farm, Kings Forest Caravan Park has smart stable facilities for visiting horses. The adjacent forest and the surrounding Suffolk countryside make excellent turf for hacking across too. They’re just as good for walking and pedalling, and with direct access to the forest, woodland wanderings and wildlife encounters are close to hand; look out for fallow deer, wild foxgloves and kestrels swooping overhead. Plus, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes is just a five-minute drive away for conservation fans. This is a prime position to relax in too: peace and quiet are highly prized out here, and the proprietors ask everyone to kindly keep it down after 10pm… the horses need their beauty sleep…

Site type

Tent pitches 56
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 13
Touring caravan pitches 56
Motorhome pitches 56
Open now
Opens 30 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 30 Jan to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Easy to find site with good access for large motorhomes, ground looked…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Fred W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Easy to find site with good access for large motorhomes, ground looked good for wet weather but cannot confirm that for sure, good facilities in the main camping area including a warm dog wash station and new facilities being built in the non-electric field, easy access to the forest for miles of walking, had contact with 3 staff members all very polite and friendly, if you're a horse person you will love this place, we will definitely visit again.

Disliked: nothing

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Great host and welcoming show around the facilities It’s a great location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Colin S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great host and welcoming show around the facilities

It’s a great location for Bury St Edmunds and the Kings Forest

Super facilities and nice and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Joy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely area, dog walkers dream .
Site, very clean showers, toilets and washing up area.
Quite, all pitches close to water taps.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place to stay really quiet and spacious

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
dave k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Barn Owl 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked: The hot tub was a great addition. The house itself was very spacious and well set out. Central heating made the house very warm

Disliked: Could do with a lock on toilet door.

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Strongly recommended for a short break Dog lovers will love the site.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Peace, space, fantastic peaceful walks on the doorstep. Cleanliness, adult only, dog friendly. Dog paw wash station with warm water.

Disliked: Grey waste set up. Need pipe to run from grey tap to toilet set in ground. Not supplied by our hire company so ended up ferrying water in bowls. Wi-Fi non existent. Unable to tune tv in but why go away and watch tv when you can stay at home and watch it.

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Wonderful adults-only site, great facilities and gorgeous location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lauren B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful adults- only site. Amazing location, gorgeous scenery and local walking opportunities.
Facilities on site are good and kept clean and well stocked. They even have a warm water dog wash area. Pitches are very big and flat.
The welcome on arrival was superb- really friendly owner who is happy to chat but also gives you peace and quiet (the perfect amounts of each).

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We loved the peaceful setting, surrounded by woodland and nature. The staff were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kerri D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: We loved the peaceful setting, surrounded by woodland and nature.
The staff were very friendly and the site was very well maintained.
The toilets and showers were very clean.
We will definitely be returning.

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One our favorites

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
stephen b. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet idic site with plenty of cycle trails.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous break with friends or couples

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Melanie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wee Pea camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked: We come here every year and multiple times per year. Clean facilities and everything you could possibly need for a stress free camping trip. This time we stayed in a pod and loved it. Excellent walks through the forest which is on your doorstep, and over the road more walks and a cafe. Well maintained grounds and the owners are welcoming.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike here

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquility. Level pitches.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Tranquility. Level pitches.

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kings Forest Caravan Park

Wideham Farm

Icklingham Road

West Stow

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP28 6HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31246°N
0.63985°W

Route directions

Kings Forest Caravan Park is located opposite the Anglo Saxon Centre on Icklingham Road, West Stow.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Village Hall
Rail
5.1 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
6.8 mi Kennett Rail Station
8.4 mi Thurston Rail Station
Airport
21 mi Cambridge 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

A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake and along the River Lark. As an added bonus, there’s a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village where you can see how life was way back in the Dark Ages. The ancient market town of Bury St Edmunds is 10 minutes’ drive away if you’re minded to continue the historical theme: medieval Moyse’s Hall is home to a fab museum, while Ickworth House, built in neoclassical style for the earls of Bristol, is a splendid country house. After that, head on to the half-timbered, brightly hued cottages of Lavenham, half an hour away. There’s wildlife aplenty around here too, and trails to spot it at Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve (15 minutes): blue tits and woodpeckers are often seen in the woods, while on the heath, lizards, adders and stone curlews flit around the remains of World War II defences. More exotic residents can be met at Banham Zoo (40 minutes), from Bactrian camels to silvery marmosets and gelada baboons, and seals can sometimes be spotted from the cliffs and beach at Felixstowe, an hour away. Even without glimpses of its whiskered marine mammals, the seaside town makes a top day trip, with beach walks, harbour cruises and tours of 18th-century Landguard Fort finished off with fish and chips.

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Grimes Graves 12 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 12.3 mi

The National Stud 13.7 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.7 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 5.9 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 15.6 mi

Melford Hall 16.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Stow 0.9 mi

CULFORD PARK 2.1 mi

Tuddenham St Mary 3.2 mi

Shelterhouse Corner 3.7 mi

Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 5 mi

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kings Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Forest Caravan Park? A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Forest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.