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Wantisden Park

From £25 For 2 nights, 2 adults Last booked one day ago 9.8 377 reviews

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Wood fired hot tub in bluebell pod (added by manager 08 aug 2022)

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Glamping site on an estate in the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths area
A 15-minute drive from both the sea and Sutton Hoo archaeological site
Café with views over ancient woodland and lakes, plus a small shop

Coast or country? Deciding between the two for a hol is quite often a quandary, but with Wantisden Park both types of lovely landscapes are within easy reach. Set on a private estate, this East Anglian glamping site in the lush Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 15-minute drive from the sea. It overlooks ancient oak woodland and lakes home to countless plants and wildlife – including wild deer – so it’s a top base for holidaymakers keen on roaming the countryside. As well as wandering around the estate, guests at this site might like to partake in walks through the surrounding forestry. Plenty of pretty villages are also nearby: Orford, famed for its smokehouse, Norman castle and quay overlooking the banks of the River Ore (with boat rides available), is 15 minutes’ drive away, and the seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, with their sweeping sandy beaches 25 and 30 minutes respectively. If you’re not grabbing a takeaway from one of the fish ‘n’ chip shops at these spots, retreat to the site for lunch at the Oaks Café or pick up essentials at the small shop to whip up a quick meal. This park’s amenities also include a refurbished shower block with family changing rooms, free wifi and laundry facilities.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Please note the pitches are now adults-only, but there will be a small number of children from booking made before the change was decided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 13 Feb 2024 to Fri, 3 Jan 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Really well tended site, clean facilities and friendly welcome

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Customer service	10
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Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: We booked an electric pitch but on arrival opted for the absolute seclusion of the non-electric area for the night - it was beautiful and we had it all to ourselves. In the morning we enjoyed a lovely walk around the ponds.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site with lovely local walks in the forest and around the…

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Peaceful site with lovely local walks in the forest and around the site. Showers/toilets are clean and warm. Staff were very friendly. On site cafe open on weekends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Again, cannot review due to response from owners

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

David P. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Views, Countryside, Rendlesham Forest Location

Disliked: Very difficult to answer honestly but fairly, due to a minor incident,( I think), But Won't be coming back, and cannot recommend site to others.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities, peaceful site

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

Anonymous Apr 2024

Wooden Tent camping pod

Liked: Very clean and lovely well maintained grounds

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic location in a very rural area. This campsite is easy to…

Overall	10/10
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Sarah S. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (adults only)

Liked: Idyllic location in a very rural area. This campsite is easy to find, it has very clean kitchen and bathroom facilities. I really appreciate how campers space, quiet and privacy is prioritised by the owners and it is not over full.

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

Sylvia C. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: SO good will came back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quite secluded site 10 out of 10

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

Phil S. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Secluded site, very quite, massive pitches, modern and clean wash rooms, cafe on site open at weekends, couple of nice walks from the site and the local pub is friendly and welcoming, we were greeted with a smile when we arrived and waved off when we left, we will come back here 10 out of 10 for us…..

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with very clean facilities, staff and coffee shop !

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

Kerry S. Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Great campsite will definitely be going back unfortunately my trip was cut short 😕

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, with clean facilities, and friendly staff.

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

James P. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (adults only)

Liked: The whole site in general, is very tidy, very clean showers and toilets. Nice size pitches, stayed on the non electric field. And friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
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Anonymous Apr 2024

Electric grass pitch (adults only, sloping)

Liked: Site was clean facilities were good surroundings excellent & Liam was very helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

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

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

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Wantisden Park

40 Fenn Row

Wantisden

Butley

Suffolk

England

IP12 3PJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.1121°N
1.43761°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10 mi Hand in Hand

10.1 mi Bus Shelter

10.5 mi The Drift

Rail

3.2 mi Wickham Market Rail Station

4.3 mi Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station

5.3 mi Woodbridge Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing

8.7 mi Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing

12.7 mi 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

One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century cemeteries. One was home to a ship burial where a multitude of Anglo-Saxon artefacts were uncovered, many of which were sent over to the British Museum in London due to their top cultural significance. Learn about the discovery, then potter over to the riverside setting of Snape Maltings (15 minutes) for more history in a village that's home to industrial buildings dating back to the Victorian era as well as modern galleries and boutiques. Woodbridge, a market town 20 minutes away, is also an excellent choice if you fancy shopping for souvenirs. For town times by the sea, Aldeburgh (25 minutes) is a pretty place set by a shingle beach on the North Sea; set off on a wander here towards the Martello Tower, built as a defence against Napoleon, then head over to the hamlet of Thorpeness (30 minutes from the site and a couple of miles from Aldeburgh) for a bit of boating on the mere.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Felixstowe North	11.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Felixstowe South	11.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dovercourt	14.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	17.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	18.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Orford Castle 4.2 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 4.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 4.4 mi

Framlingham Castle 8.6 mi

Christchurch Mansion 12.3 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 4.4 mi

Sutton Hoo 4.4 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 20.7 mi

Thorington Hall 23.4 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 27.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPSEY ASHE PARK 2.6 mi

Boyton - Hollesley Bay - River Ore - Butley River - Boyton 2.6 mi

Sutton Common - Woodbridge Airbase - Sutton Common 3 mi

HAVERGATE ISLAND & BOYTON MARSHES (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM ??/??/2006) 3.4 mi

Sutton Hoo - Methersgate Hall - Sutton Common - Sutton Hoo 3.9 mi

Local events

Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 4.3 mi
Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, Suffolk 17.6 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.

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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
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.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

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.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
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.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £150.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Please note the pitches are now adults-only, but there will be a small number of children from booking made before the change was decided.

Payment terms

Does Wantisden Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wantisden Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wantisden Park? One of the most sought-after sightseeing options in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths area is the Sutton Hoo archaeological site near Woodbridge (15 minutes’ drive) with its two 6th- and early 7th-century … Read more