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
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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
OfferElectric grass tent pitch
Adults only 
4 people maximum 
9.5/10
38 reviews 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 9.5/10
187 reviews 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 9.6/10
517 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% 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.
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Nice people that run the site really accommodating
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Pitch size and facilities really good
Disliked Too close to a main road, unfortunately we live in a quiet village and not used to being next to a busy A road, my fault should have researched the site on Google earth.
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Quiet site, well managed, good sized pitch, toilets clean and adequate for…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Quiet site, well managed, good sized pitch, toilets clean and adequate for your needs.
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Lovely site, shame about the pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely adults only site. Our second time at this site. We would stay again, just not on that pitch!
Disliked The pitch - number 20. This pitch is directly alongside the path from the camping field and an adjacent caravanning and camper field. It is the route to the toilets and washing up area. It is also the route to the dog walk. It was like Piccadilly Circus! There was no privacy, if we sat in the caravan or ate in there, people walking along the path gawped in. It was like being in a goldfish bowl! Yes we could have asked to move but for a two night stay we decided to put up with it rather than pack everything up, and be off site for as long as possible. Unfortunately what was meant to be a much needed rest with peace and privacy didn't turn out that way. Site owners: some fencing or screening should be erected at the edge of that pitch to give future users some privacy.
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We liked the peace and quiet, a little privacy from the hedges…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We liked the peace and quiet, a little privacy from the hedges around the pitches, and best of all each hedge had a multitude of different types, to serve all sorts of creatures,like mice, and many different birds. The wardens were kind and helpful, I’m sure we will go again sometime.
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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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Extremely loud road noise ruins it.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Staff were great. There was a mix up when we arrived where we were told to pitch and someone was already there. Staff sorted this within 30 minutes.
Disliked Unfortunately we disliked everything else. We had requested a secluded quiet pitch and were given a pitch next to a main A road, which was extremely noisy day and night. Meaning we got little to no sleep. We were in the part of the park where there was no shrubbery between pitches, basically in the middle of a field which meant there was no privacy between pitches. We did ask to move but were told all the pitches were full. My main annoyance is that this is advertised as a peaceful and remote location when it's anything but. Finally unless you were the only one showering the water pressure is terrible, you barely get a tiny trickle. Shame because I'm sure if you got one of the good pitches your experience would be perfect. Won't be back.
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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.
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.