When can I check in and check out of Arthur's Retreat?

Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Arthur's Retreat?

From £10 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Arthur's Retreat

View prices & book Last booked 3 days ago 9.4 60 reviews

Peaceful, lakeside motorhome and caravan park at Hepworth in Suffolk
Thetford Forest Park 20 minutes’ drive; Bury St Edmunds 25 minutes
Hardstanding pitches with lake views; play area; dog walks from site

Arthur’s Retreat touring site is on the outskirts of Hepworth village, right on the border between the lovely counties of Suffolk and Norfolk in fen country. It’s just off the A143, so base yourself here to explore locally or stop over for a night or two on your journey to Felixstowe (an hour’s drive). A small cluster of hardstanding pitches is set in a peaceful lakeside field; each has its own picnic bench for enjoying the views, and there are additional bench seats overlooking the water. You can rent firepits to keep warm and cosy, get a barbecue going and enjoy watching the stars on cloudless nights. Kids will have a ball running around in the play area, and there are several footpaths leading into the Suffolk countryside (handy for exercising any dogs). There are drinking-water taps on every pitch, and electric hook-ups are available for an additional fee.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units heavier than 4000 kilograms are not allowed.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

7 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)

7 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Picnic table
Pull-out / Slider
Use of a motorhome service point
Water hook-up
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £5 (£5) per night
Electric hook-up (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max) £5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £10 (£10) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Fabulous motorhome/campervan/caravan stop!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Deborah H. Apr 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic little site for motorhomes, campervans or caravans. No toilet or shower but not needed when you have your own! Clean and quiet with lovely views. Bins and chemical waste point available. Pitch sizes excellent each with electric hook up and water tap. Also provided a picnic bench with each pitch. Lovely owner Hollie made contact to let us know if we needed anything we just had to let her know.Will definitely be returning and would definitely recommend. Well worth the £10 to camp plus £5 for electric hook up. Fast wifi a nice touch. Well done Hollie and family, you've smashed it 👏

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and well managed

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

paul G. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very nice quiet location with great views. Recommended if you want no frills and can manage without toilet and shower facilities.
I would definitely come back here 👍👍👍

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

A small quiet campsite with plenty of room on each pitch. Lovely…

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
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gillian e. Apr 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: A small quiet campsite with plenty of room on each pitch. Lovely walks without having to get in the car.

Very friendly and helpful couple and little Arthur obviousy loves the campsite too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent siteand level pitches didn't have to use levelling devices.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

John D. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: This is a great campsite, with peaceful views of the countryside where there are lots of birds and wildlife and places for walking, and also a great place for visiting the area, Hollie and Rob, are lovely people and very friendly and helpful, it's now on my list of places to stay in the future...👍

Disliked: None.

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From the manager: Hello John,

Thank you for you lovely review.

It was lovely to have you at the site.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Margaret B. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: From the moment of arriving everything was excellent. Yes it’s a new venture for Holly but so friendly and helpful. Even telling about the northern lights and sending me photo.
Yes it’s extras but it’s in their plans….Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Great walks to Hepworth thru the lanes…coffee morning thurs in the hall.
Bury close by. So worth visiting please try it you won’t be disappointed

Disliked: Coming home!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Margaret!

It was lovely to meet both of you.

Hopefully we can welcome you again in the future!

A genuinely cheap nights stay. Basic site but lovely family running it.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Seb w. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: A genuinely cheap nights stay. Basic site but lovely family running it. Small park for the kids. Will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!

Lovely little retreat 😁

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jennifer E. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Small quiet site. Nice and relaxing. Great walks with the dog. Little play area for kids. Handy picnic table to use right outside our pitch. Friendly owners. Will definitely return.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review with images too!!

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Lovely little site. Perfect to get away the weekend.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Sandra C. Mar 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely little site.
Perfect to get away the weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be booking this site again

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jacqueline M. Feb 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice quiet site. Lovely pond and a picnic table supplied for every pitch. Little playground for kiddies and on a quiet lane. Will be beautiful in summer. Unfortunately for us the weather was bad so ground was very wet but couldn't be helped. Owner very nice and helpful.

Disliked: Grass area very lumpy could do with flattening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Gemma B. Feb 2025

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Nice big gravel spaces
Beautiful senary,
Quiet
Fantastic customer service!
Great price
Only a few spaces so not too crowded
Has a play area for little ones

We Will come back!

Supermarkets not to far drive,
Close by Banham Zoo, which we went to - would recommend

Disliked: Not disliked...... but could possibly improve?

We went in winter
(February) it rained! and getting to the bin area and the water tap was very muddy as all grass area,
If there were slabs or gravel it would make it easier and not so slippy,
Obviously can't help the weather

Wifi not brilliant at times (could of been the weather as had heavy wind and rain.

Only suggestions, we had an amazing few days stay!
Thank you :)

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From the manager: Hello,

Thank you soo much for the lovely review.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

Today we had some grids and stone delivered which we are going to install in the next couple of days. Focused around the bins / elsan point. The weather has unfortunately made it abit muddy where it's a high traffic area. Fingers crossed the rain goes and the sun comes out soon!

The wifi does sometimes dip when the weather isnt great. Sorry!

Thank you again!

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

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

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Arthur's Retreat

Clay Lane

Hepworth

Wattisfield

Suffolk

England

IP22 2QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.3308°N
0.92277°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.9 mi Jacobs Close

4.5 mi Village Hall

Rail

6.4 mi Elmswell Rail Station

7.4 mi Thurston Rail Station

8.5 mi Harling Road Rail Station

Ferry

29.9 mi Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing

30 mi Harwich International Ferry Terminal

Airport

27.8 mi Norwich International 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Wyken Vineyards: 10 minutes’ drive - Langham Hall Walled Garden: 10 minutes - Redgrave and Lopham Fen: 15 minutes - Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld: 20 minutes - Thetford Forest Park: 20 minutes - West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park: 25 minutes - Bury St Edmunds: 25 minutes - Norwich: an hour.

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 6.7 mi

Banham Zoo 9 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 13.5 mi

Grimes Graves 15 mi

Framlingham Castle 19.4 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 10.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 13.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 16.2 mi

Melford Hall 19.2 mi

Oxburgh Hall 22.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hepworth 1.3 mi

Market Weston 2.4 mi

Blo-Norton 3.6 mi

Ixworth - Great Livermere - Troston - Ixworth 4.4 mi

Knettishall Country Park 4.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 29 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Units heavier than 4000 kilograms are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Arthur's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Arthur's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Arthur's Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Wyken Vineyards: 10 minutes’ drive - Langham Hall Walled Garden: 10 minutes - Redgrave and Lopham Fen: 15 minutes - Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld: 20 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Arthur's Retreat?

Camping and touring

Arrive: Anytime – Anytime

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Arthur's Retreat? From £10 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.