Kings Forest Caravan Park

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The 4 new lodges backing on to the caravan park
Our sunset pod is just waiting for you to watch the stars after the beautiful wideham sunsets
Sunset view pod
Reception
Welcome to kings forest adults-only caravan park at wideham farm
The pea pod
Double doors for a room with a view. privacy curtain for the evenings.
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The 4 new lodges backing on to the caravan park
Our sunset pod is just waiting for you to watch the stars after the beautiful wideham sunsets
Sunset view pod

  • 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…

Campground type

Tent sites 56
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 13
Camper sites 56
RV sites 56
Open now
Opens January 30
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jan 30 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 336 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only, dog-friendly campsite boasts spacious, level spots next to Kings Forest. Guests rave about the spotless, modern facilities, including showers and a dog wash. Friendly owners create a peaceful vibe. Highly recommended for a tranquil escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

friendly staff. Amazing location. shower/toilets spotless.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked friendly staff. Amazing location. shower/toilets spotless. would definitely recommend staying here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, lovely walking with our…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location, lovely walking with our dog, very peaceful. good facilities all kept clean and tidy.
Also a warm welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Friendly people. Will…

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Lynn B.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site. Friendly people. Will definitely go back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

excellent site. Owners very friendly and helpful

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked This is probably the nicest site we have ever stayed at. The layout is very well thought out and all the facilities are built to a very high standard, there is even a dog shower. It is beautifully landscaped and the pitches are enormous. We chose the site for its close proximity to the forest for dog walking and mountain biking and it was perfectly placed for both those pursuits. It would also suit horse riders as there is an area to accommodate them.

Disliked The only slight niggle was there was no drop point for the grey water, only a drain for grey water in portable containers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

About the 7th visit and always top of the most local loved list

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Andrea P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location in no particular order
sunrise, sunset, tranquility, friendly new toilets and showers, wildlife, forest, dog friendly, friendly efficient check in, cost, cafe across road I. Anglo Saxon village with lakes and walks.

Disliked Groups of young men chatting etc into the early hours but I am an early riser so I’m sure that was inconvenient to them !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice lady. Location. Good facilities. Clean…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice lady.
Location.
Good facilities. Clean and well maintained.
Recommended to people I know who have horses.

Disliked Adults only sites are normally quiet.
Peaceful and just have couples who appreciate the quiet and enjoy the peace where no one bothers you and you can just chill.
Unfortunately at the weekend there was a group who turned up. Where the Adults behaved like children.
Swingball constantly banging.
There a football match.
I've NEVER Experienced this on any Adults only site before.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: HI there, thank you for taking the time to give us a review for your stay.

We are well known for being a peaceful and tranquil site with many returning guests. I was aware of the swing ball but didn't see anyone play it and was not aware of foot ball being played at anytime, it was a very busy weekend. Had I been made aware and the upset this was causing they would have been asked to immediately stop.

I can only apologise for this situation and I am sorry that you did not get to enjoy the peacefulness that Wideham offers with the caravan park.

I hope that you would give us another try sometime in the future.
Kind regards
Jane

Loved it all services on pitch…

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Trevor L.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved it all services on pitch lovely people and great walks

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing.

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Laura G.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Absolutely loved everything about this site, the location, the scenery, it has amazing woodlands with deers next door, opposite lovely walks along a lake. The camp site is exceptionally clean, the cleanest one by far I have ever been too. Pitches are evenly spread apart, always someone on hand if needed. The owners are very welcoming and other guests where a pleasure to talk too. It was also very good value for the two nights we booked.

Disliked I wish I had booked longer to stay and didn't have to return to work.

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Beautifully kept grounds, fantastic facilities…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Beautifully kept grounds, fantastic facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and tidy site in…

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Kevin W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Very clean and tidy site in a lovely location. Staff very helpful.

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31246°N
0.63985°E

Route directions

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

Nearest transport

Bus
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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park 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 $40.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.