Polstead Country Park
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- Well-maintained, landscaped adults-only park near Polstead in Suffolk
- A 20-minute drive to Lavenham, and 25 minutes to Ipswich Waterfront
- Essentials shop on site; food pub five minutes’ walk away
Site type
26
30
30Tourist board rating
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).- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 18 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.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Wood burners of any kind are not permitted.
Languages spoken
English
This site is a member of Sellers Leisure group.
Pitch types & availability
OfferNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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OfferElectric grass tent pitch
Adults only 4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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OfferElectric grass touring pitch
Adults only 6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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OfferElectric hardstanding touring pitch
Adults only 6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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9.1/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This adults-only campsite is praised for its immaculate facilities, including warm and clean showers with music. Pitches are generally spacious and private, separated by hedges. Reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful staff, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location with nearby pubs and walking routes. Some mention occasional road noise, but the overall sentiment is very positive, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A very relaxing break we will be back
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The whole site is very clean and well situated / secluded plots.
The toilets/showers excellent.
Good walks to the village nice pub.
Excellent food in the brewers arms and both pubs dog friendly.
Disliked This could do with a dog poo bin located at the reception end.
I would of liked to see some recycling bins with the general waste.
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Very peaceful and well maintained…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very peaceful and well maintained
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From the manager: Thank you so much Andrew for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Fantastic site ! Will definitely be back !…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic site ! Will definitely be back !
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From the manager: Thank you so much Teresa for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
A great site.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great layout, quiet site, clean facilities, great location, nice staff.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Paul for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Lovely clean and well kept site with great facilities
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Liked everything: friendly welcome, site very clean and tidy, pitches are lovely and well kept. Toilets, showers and washing up facilities are great, clean and modern and love the music in the loos. Second time staying here and will be back again.
Disliked Nothing to dislike about the site. Walked to the Cock Inn using the map and directions provided by the site manager (this was a selling point to the friends who came with us for their first visit and were looking forward to the lovely food we had raved about at a typical Suffolk pub) but after a lovely 35 minute woodland walk we arrived at the pub, ordered our drinks and then were told they were not serving food. Our bad as we hadn’t called ahead and hadn’t packed food as we planned to eat out. Young women behind the bar was very apologetic. We managed to get an Uber back to the site and ordered a takeaway delivery. Didn’t spoil our experience at all but will remember to call the pub before we set off next time.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Tina for taking time to leave a review and a great pic too. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in spite of the food issue at the village pub.
As above, excellent all round.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Been here several times. Lovely site , lovely Wardens. Nice facilities. Will definitely be back later.
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Really nice campsite,greeted on arrival,shown to your pitch, facilities clean and efficient.…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Really nice campsite,greeted on arrival,shown to your pitch, facilities clean and efficient. Bus stop 5 minutes walk away, opposite bus stop is a lovely pub, friendly staff quality food. A happy, friendly campsite.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Christine for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Nice site had lovely pitch…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nice site had lovely pitch
Disliked Not a dislike but main site very tight and road noise pitch44 didn’t stop me sleeping others may be bothered
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From the manager: Thank you so much Ian for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Very nice place
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Wow what a lovely little site, great location easy reach to Ipswich and Colchester. Nice local pups close by, good food good beer. Especially the White Hart in Boxford. We will definitely use again.
Disliked None to mention
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From the manager: Thank you so much Graham for taking time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Would have been good to have a water tap on the tent field.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great welcome from Anne and layout of pitches was good, with lots of privacy for vans and motor homes. Tent field was flat with good quality grass and high hedges. Beautiful countryside and lovely to hear the owls. Washing areas were immaculately clean.
Disliked Road noise was constant through the day and much of the night; we didn’t get much sleep due to this and both our neighbours said the same. Sadly, we won’t be back.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind comments about the park. And we are so sorry any road noise interfered with your stay. It's not normally constant so I wonder what's been going on in the area for that to happen?
Features
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
Polstead Country Park
Holt Road
Bower House Tye
Polstead
Suffolk
England
CO6 5BZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.0249°N
0.89554°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea | 15.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dovercourt | 17.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Mersea | 17.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Felixstowe South | 19.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jaywick | 19.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
East Anglian Railway Museum 9.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 9.3 mi
firstsite 9.4 mi
Colchester Zoo 11.5 mi
Christchurch Mansion 11.5 mi
National Trust
Thorington Hall 3.4 mi
Flatford: Bridge Cottage 7 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 7.2 mi
Melford Hall 8.4 mi
Bourne Mill 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Groton Wood - Edwardstone - Boxford - Wicker Street Green 1.8 mi
Stoke by Nayland - Withermarsh Green - Polstead - Stoke by Nayland 2.5 mi
Kersey - Lindsey - Castle - Chapel - Priory - Kersey 2.5 mi
Stoke-by-Nayland - Thorington Street and Hall - Tendring Hall Park and Farm - Temple - Stoke-by-Nayland 2.5 mi
A Wander around Hadleigh 2.6 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Polstead Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Polstead Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Polstead Country Park? Pretty Suffolk villages to explore include Kersey (five minutes’ drive) with its half-timbered houses and thatched cottages, while Lavenham (20 minutes) has a stunning guildhall and fine 14th-century church. For a bit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Polstead Country Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Polstead Country Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.