8 Nearly Wild Campgrounds in Polstead, England
8 bookable campgrounds within 15 miles of Polstead
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- On the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale
- Excellent for boaters and canoeists: canoe hire and launching stations
- Very quiet site with friendly family atmosphere
The Tedding
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Peaceful four-acre field just outside the village of Long Melford
- A 10-minute drive to Lavenham; 50 minutes to Cambridge
- In the grounds of historic Kentwell Hall, with shop on site
Nether Hall Farm
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Peaceful camping with views of the river Stour in coastal Suffolk
- Alton Water Sports Centre and Suffolk Ski Centre 15 minutes’ drive
- Small, off-grid site with direct access to Harkstead river beach
Barn Owl Campsite
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England- Peaceful country park with a friendly atmosphere and green views
- A 20-min stroll to Rattlesden; cycle and walking routes from the site
- Lavenham, Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford within a 25-minute drive
Waldegrave Farm
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a farm near the village of Hartest
- Bury St Edmunds and Ickworth House within 15 minutes' drive
- Back to basics pitches; hire fat-tyre electric bicycles from the farm
Trinity Park Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Scenic, back to basics site on the outskirts of Ipswich
- A 15-minute drive to the Suffolk coast; 20 minutes to Sutton Hoo
- A 10-minute drive from the town centre for shops; dog-friendly
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Shellsville
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England- Quiet adults-only site near the Suffolk village of Little Whelnetham
- Bury St Edmunds 10 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Ickworth
- Picnic tables and campfire areas on site; great farm shop a mile away
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead, Essex, England- Family-run Essex site on the banks of a 68-acre lake
- Playground and picnic areas on site, plus waterside café
- Five minutes' drive from the village and pubs of Halstead
Ragmarsh Farm Pop-up Campsite
Bradfield, Essex, England- Laidback pop-up site on a coastal Essex farm
- Five minutes' drive from Mistley and 15 minutes from Harwich
- Direct beach access; a few minutes' walk from the Essex Way
The Cross Keys
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Large meadow attached to a pub a 15-minute walk from Henley, Suffolk
- Ipswich 10 minutes’ drive; Felixstowe half an hour
- Food made with locally sourced ingredients; live music and classes
Weylands Farm
Thorington Street, Suffolk, England- Peaceful site on a working family farm for a back-to-basics break
- In the protected Dedham Vale area, a 25-minute drive from Colchester
- A 10-minute drive from Dedham for rowing a boat on the River Stour
Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Working farm with llamas and cattle, 15 minutes from Sudbury
- Wild camping among spectacular scenery
- Five minutes' walk from a nature reserve
Woodhouse Farm
Colchester, Essex, England- Rural camping on a working cattle and arable farm in Essex
- Five minutes' drive to the edge of Dedham Vale; Colchester 10 minutes
- On the Essex Way walking route; animal visits with the farmer
Wallow Barn Wild Camping
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Tranquil, wild camping meadow in rural Suffolk with beautiful views
- Well located for the cute villages of Lavenham, Kersey, and Hadleigh
- Spacious grass pitches surrounded by wildlife, close to pubs and shops
The Six Bells
Sudbury, Suffolk, England- Back-to-basics site behind a country pub three miles from Lavenham
- Canoeing, falconry and National Trust estates within a half-hour drive
- Daily changing menu of seasonal local dishes in the pub
Teybrook Orchard
Colchester, Essex, England- Glamping site on a farm in Essex, an hour on the train from London
- Luxury accommodation between an orchard and 20 acres of woodland
- Five miles to Colchester and Colchester Zoo
Creeting Caravans
Ipswich, Suffolk, England- Friendly adults-only and family-run park with scenic countryside views
- A 15-min train ride from Ipswich and 35 mins' drive to Suffolk coast
- Strolls straight from the site, including Needham Market in 30 minutes
Boxted Hall
Boxted, Suffolk, England- Outdoor stays in the grounds of a Grade II-listed country house
- A 20-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds, Clare and Long Melford
- Private 250-acre estate with river fishing and direct footpath access
Feather Down Country Retreats (Layer Marney Tower)
Colchester, Essex, EnglandGrundisburgh Wild Camping
Culpho, Suffolk, England- Wild camping at a secluded Suffolk grassland site
- A 10-minute drive from Ipswich and Woodbridge; 15 from Sutton Hoo
- Dog-friendly site five minutes' drive from village shop and pub
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