Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

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  • On a small working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • A 10-minute walk to the famed Sutton Hoo National Trust site
  • About a 10-minute drive to Woodbridge and Rendlesham Forest
A melodic name isn’t all Sutton Hoo has going for it… this site on a small working farm among free-range chickens is also less than a 10-minute walk from Sutton Hoo. You'll have heard of that of course: the splendid Anglo-Saxon ship burial where a warrior king lay for 1,400 years, and hailed since its discovery in the 1930s as one of the finest archaeological finds anywhere in Britain. Trips down memory lane are all around the local area too, as the park's in the age-old Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Natural Beauty, and a 10-minute drive from the Woodbridge Tide Mill on the River Deben, one of the last in the world still churning up flour using time-honoured techniques. Visit to learn about the process through interactive activities then ply the streets and traditional stores of the pretty riverside market town of Woodbridge – it’s got a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer (as well as more modern amenities like a supermarket, coffee shops and clothes boutiques). Get your supplies from these local producers then tote it back to the park and cook it up on the campfire while the kids and dogs run around on the big grass field opposite. And if you're after more historical expeditions once fully fed? Orford (20 minutes’ drive) and Framlingham (25 minutes) both have castles to check out, while the coastal and woodland walks near the site are sure to have you harking back to simpler times. One tree-lined place for a wander close by is Rendlesham Forest a 10-minute drive away, which is well worth a visit for its play areas, picnic spots and bike park, as well as its orienteering trails and horse riding paths.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 10
Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, level pitches, many private. Clean facilities. Close to Sutton Hoo, handy for exploring. Friendly owners. Some minor road noise.

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A great site, convenient for the Sutton Hoo and Woodbridge

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Clive W.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Good location near a bus stop. We walked back from a visit to Woodbridge. town. We got good wifi as we were near the block. Loved the individual hedged pitches.

Disliked Showers seemed a bit dated.i wasn’t tempted

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Great campsite very level pitches!

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Derek C.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked A really lovely campsite! Large spaces separated by hedging with enough room for a large tent / motor home and car.
Well maintained and clean toilets and showers. Only 2toilets and 2 showers per sex but there were plenty of opportunities to use them especially if you are early risers like us.
Easy to identify your pitch and a lovely large space with a kiddies slide in the centre but far enough away from all the pitches to keep any noise to a minimum.
The very best thing for us was that it is only a 5 minute walk to the Sutton Hoo National Trust site! It was perfect for us.

Disliked Nothing! Easy to find if you just follow the signage to Sutton Hoo and as you get near the site there are Campsite signs.

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Fantastic campsite, with a lovely quiet…

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Guy W.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Fantastic campsite, with a lovely quiet feeling. Great for a family with the playground in the middle. A brilliant range of utilities to hand with water, good toilet block and the camp fridges. Highlight was getting the extra campfire and listening to the owls hunting.

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Good site, handy for Sutton Hoo

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Kathleen L.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Loved the site, all sorts of campers, tents small vans, big vans and caravans. Big safe area in the middle for kids to play. Plenty of space. Clean toilets and showers, plenty of hot water.

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A fabulous little camp site, well run and friendly. We loved it.

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Stella M.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Hedged plots
Simple but very clean shower and toilet block
Easy to book and efficient admin
Small site
Proximity to Sutton Hoo, the forest and coast.

Disliked Occasional traffic noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site on a working farm, walking distance to Sutton Hoo

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Emma G.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Perfect location to visit Sutton Hoo and the surrounding area, local bus service too with information in the little reception area, small park area in the middle but with an addition field to the side of the site for games or dog walking. Site was clean and tidy and fellow campers really friendly.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site with friendly owners and clean facilities , walking distance to Sutton Hoo.

Disliked Traffic noise ( but the site can't help that)

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Quiet no-frills site, welcoming owners, good facilities

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Rebecca C.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked Small campsite with private pitches and a large open area, amenities were clean and only a short distance from the pitches. Good electric hook up and water. Walking distance to Sutton Hoo National Trust, short drive to nearest pub and Woodbridge for shops.

Disliked Toilet block lights very bright at night - but we were directly opposite them.

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Adorable!

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked This little campsite is so lovely! All the pitches are a good size with hedges around them. There's a play area for children in the middle where they are easily supervised. Its right next door to Sutton Hoo National Trust which is also brill.
The owner is friendly and considerate. If im back in Suffolk I'll definitely stay there again!

Disliked Only a teeny minus and easily sorted, as with most campsites, the nooks and crannies of the showers could do with a deep scrub...but the water pressure and temperature were perfect.

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a little gem

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Jason b.

Fully-serviced grass and sand site

Liked even though its near a road its very quiet, a small site ,but has everything you need. even when full its not busy. facilities are kept very clean. grass is kept short. always has a friendly feel as not overcrowded. 10 minute walk to sutton hoo which has a cafe and has nice walks. the owner is friendly and pops round every now and then.

Disliked cant think of any dislikes.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite

Castle Farm

Sutton Hoo

Woodbridge

Suffolk

England

IP12 3DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.09659°N
1.348°E

Route directions

To find the site please follow the brown Sutton Hoo signs from the A12. From the B1083 turn right into the entrance to Sutton Hoo; you will see a large wooden helmet sign saying Sutton Hoo. After turning in from the B1083 take the second right turn into the farm, where there is a Welcome to Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite sign at the entrance. Then turn right and then left and the campsite is in front of you. The blackboard will list which pitch you are allocated.

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Hand in Hand
12.3 km Bus Shelter
13.2 km The Drift
Rail
1.1 km Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station
2.2 km Woodbridge Rail Station
7 km Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
12.2 km Bawdsey Ferry Landing
12.3 km Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing
16.2 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

Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire rowing, sailing and canoeing boats and explore the islands and waterways of Thorpeness (30 minutes) and its mere or switch to the artsy coastal town of Aldeburgh (25 minutes’ drive) for strolls on the North Sea sands, catching flicks at the century-old cinema and jaunts up the old Martello Tower. Another scenic seaside village is Southwold further on at 45 minutes from the park with its Victorian pier and classic white lighthouse. And if you're into twitching? The coastal birding spots of Minsmere and Dunwich are both 40 minutes’ drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Felixstowe North 15.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Felixstowe South 15.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dovercourt 19.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walton 28.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Frinton 30.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 0.7 km

Orford Castle 12.6 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12.9 km

Christchurch Mansion 13.4 km

Framlingham Castle 14 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 0.8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 12.8 km

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27.2 km

Thorington Hall 31.4 km

Lavenham Guildhall 37.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 0.6 km

Melton - River Deben - Woodbridge - Ufford - Melton 1 km

WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY 2.9 km

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 4.7 km

Shottisham - Sutton - River Deben - Ramsholt - Shottisham 5.5 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 Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? Once you’ve had your wander in the woods, the water awaits: the River Deben is just the spot for fishing and sailing less than 10 minutes’ drive away. You can also hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? From $50.63 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.