Ultimate Guide to Camping & Glamping on The Suffolk Coast

Set across more than 20 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside near Cretingham, Woodbridge, Wildlands caters for every type of outdoor stay — from back-to-nature camping to luxurious glamping. The nearly-wild campsite offers just 11 pitches (4 electric, 7 non-electric) for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes, keeping things deliberately peaceful; facilities include an off-grid hot shower, mains toilet, washing-up area, drinking water and picnic benches, with fire pits and BBQs welcome as long as they're raised off the ground.

For those after more comfort, six beautifully appointed log cabins — Aspen, Willow, Ash, Oak, Maple and Hazel — sleep between two and six guests and most come with a private hot tub, while the extraordinary underground retreat known as The Nest offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience: a romantically earth-sheltered hideaway with underfloor heating, a king-size bed, fully fitted kitchen, fire pit and sweeping meadow views.

Dogs are welcome across all accommodation types, and the whole site has been designed with nature firmly in mind, making it a perfect base for exploring the Suffolk countryside.

https://www.wildlands.co.uk/

If you love good food, woodfires and getting away from it all, the Fire and Feast Suffolk Campsite is the place for you! With big Suffolk skies above and a backdrop of birdsong and meadow flowers rustling in the breeze, the car-free, family farm is just the place for a long lazy weekend or a family holiday making memories around the campfire. 

The Meadow has 8 pitches for for tents, each equipped with a Roadii firebowl, grill and tripod and picnic bench. If you prefer to travel light, then opt for one of the pre-pitched tents which sleep 4 and come equipped with all you need for a camping break.

All campers are invited to use the herb garden and enjoy on site dining in the Fire & Feast tipi!

https://www.fireandfeastsuffolk.co.uk/

Along with a collection of luxury static caravans, Beach View Holiday Park has 50 pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans. 

For hassle-free camping, book one of the 'Snugg-Pods', ideal for couples and families, sleeping up to 4, the pods come equipped with a mini fridge and electric hook up. 

The site's facilities include electric hook ups, heated toilet and shower block, disabled facilities with wet-room shower and toilets, laundry room, baby change and WIFI.

http://www.beachviewholidaypark.co.uk/camping-suffolk-coast/

Taking glamping to a whole new level! Blyth Rise Stays is a 10 acre, adult-only getaway. Guaranteed to relax and rejuvenate, there are six Lake Lodges and six Woodland Iglu huts, surrounded by trees, shrubs, flora, and landscaped waters. 

An escape from everyday life, nowhere is more conducive to your relaxation than in one of the two on-site Iglu saunas. Each sauna accommodates up to six people and has its own separate changing area.

You can also book a massage or treatment to enjoy from your lodge of igluhut or partake in a yoga class, which happen weekly on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. 

https://www.blythrisestays.co.uk/

Experience life down on the farm with a stay at Easton Farm Park Campsite. The campsite is situated right next to the farm park and offers showers, toilets and wash areas.

The "Home Field" offers a spacious, peaceful haven with both electric and non-electric pitches to suit every camper, caravaner, campervaner or motor-homer! There's also 3 comfortable, yet quirky cow shaped glamping pods!

For a single standard entrance fee campers can also get to enjoy the farm park for every day of their stay; with adventure play areas, various activity days and of course the animals - perfect for young children.

https://www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/campsite

Nestled in the rolling Suffolk countryside near Wangford and just a short drive from Southwold, glamping at Hill Farm Retreat offers a cosy, boutique escape in beautifully designed “mega-pods.” Each pod comes with a private garden, sheltered veranda, furnishings and—best of all—its own bubbling hot tub under a pergola, providing the perfect spot for unwinding in style 

These compact homes-from-home include a king-size bedroom, open-plan kitchenette and lounge, smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers and efficient mood lighting—the ideal balance of rustic charm and modern comforts. Whether you're soaking in the tub on a chilly evening or enjoying the communal barbecue, pizza oven and firepit, every moment is one of relaxation.

From your lodge you can enjoy scenic walks through nearby Reydon Woods or explore Hen Reedbeds, then hit the coast for beaches at Southwold, Walberswick, Dunwich or Covehithe—the ultimate blend of glamping and coastal adventure.

https://www.hillfarmretreat.com/

Nestled on a hill within an agricultural farm near Willisham, Ipswich, Wheathill Camping is a small, family-run site with a warm and personal feel. The campsite offers nine lakeside pitches — a mix of hardstanding electric, grass electric, and grass non-electric — all with access to a well-stocked quarter-acre carp lake holding fish up to 15lb, which is free for guests to fish.

Facilities are kept to a high standard, with hot showers, flush toilets, a covered washing-up area and direct access to woodland footpaths, while fire pits are permitted on site. For those wanting a more comfortable stay, two glamping options overlook the lake: The Hive, a beautifully crafted shepherd's hut with a large outdoor deck, and The Nest cabin, tucked in a secluded corner of the site with its own decking and a cosy log burner — both welcoming dogs.

With stunning sunsets, minimal light pollution perfect for stargazing, and two pubs within walking distance, Wheathill punches well above its size for a peaceful Suffolk countryside escape.

https://www.wheathillcamping.com/

Nestled in a private estate, Wantisden Park glamping site near Woodbridge overlooks ancient woodland and water - perfect for nature lovers and those wishing to explore on foot or bike.

The luxury pods are beautifully furnished with their own beds, fully equipped kitchen, shower and toilets. There are also pitches with electric hook up for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Facilities include a newly refurbished shower block, cafe serving breakfast and lunch, small shop and laundry room.

http://www.wantisden.co.uk/wantisdenpark

An adults-only site, Brick Kiln Farm is a peaceful campsite surrounded by countryside in Campsea Ashe near Woodbridge.

The one-acre campsite offers pitches for tents, VWs, campervans, caravans and motorhomes (although without electric hook up).  Each pitch has a fire pit with wood available on site to purchase. 

The converted stable block offers a dry place where you can sit and relax on wet/cold days, plus there's a kitchen area with a fridge, microwave and washing up area – with washing up liquid and tea towels. Shower and toilet facilities also include plugs and hairdryers!

https://www.brickkilnfarmsuffolk.co.uk/

Run Cottage is a secluded, caravan touring park, just a few miles outside of the riverside town of Woodbridge. A peaceful site, it is adult only (although dogs are welcome) so you can completely get away from it all.

There are 14 hard-standing pitches and 10 amp hook up pitches. Facilities include a modern shower block, washing up station and dog exercise area. You're also just a short walk away from the village shop and pub, and a glorious shingle beach. 

www.runcottage.co.uk

Cliff House Holiday Park is a 5-star holiday just a short drive from RSPB Minsmere, Dunwich beach and the towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh. The 30-acre site accommodates camping and touring caravans and also has lodges and self-catering holiday cottages. You needn't leave the site if you don't fancy it as there is a restaurant, The 12 Lost Churches, on-site with cafe and full-menu during the evening. 

Facilities also include a shop, children's playground, family game room with TV and pool table, shower blocks with hot showers and underfloor heating, washing up facilities and a launderette. 

www.cliffhouseholidays.co.uk

With spacious pitches, family friendly facilities including family bathrooms, a laundry room, a well-stocked shop, on-site cafe, and children's play area, Haw Wood Farm in Darsham has also won many awards for Conservation; making it one of the greenest places to stay in the UK!

It's great for families, with large bathrooms, baby change units and toddler steps provided, there is also a bathroom with disabled access and fittings making it accessible to all. In addition to the tent pitches, there is a motorhome service point, laundry room, a well-stocked shop and a cafe serving breakfasts, hot drinks, lunches and occasional evening meals. 

www.hawwoodfarm.co.uk

Wake up to panoramic views of the Suffolk countryside, at Mill Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park in Darsham.  There are 40 spacious grass and hard standing touring pitches, all with electric hook up available and fresh water taps close by plus seasonal pitches for touring caravans and non electric pitches suitable for tents.

The site has three heated toilet/shower blocks, two of which with disabled access toilet/shower room and a utility room for washing up. Dogs are welcome and they will love the many off road dog walking trails around the farm.

https://www.millhillfarm.net/

Situated in the Suffolk countryside near to Saxmundham, Alde Garden offers an eclectic range of quirky and unusual accommodation within the 1-acre wildlife garden of an award-winning traditional real ale pub; the Sweffling White Horse.

The accommodation on offer includes yurts, bell tent, gypsy caravan, hideout, badger cottage and tent pitches. There's a range of facilities including bikes, a communal campfire, covered field kitchen, compost-loo, off-licence service and jungle showers; a very basic wooden shower cubicle with a hook for you to hoist up your camp shower bag (provided) for a nice hot afternoon shower in the open with a wonderful view of next door’s pigs - an experience not to be missed!

www.aldegarden.co.uk

Tucked away in the hamlet of Chediston Green in rural Suffolk, Blue Sky Huts offers a beautifully considered glamping escape set across two acres of wild meadow and surrounded by farmland. The site features four chic shepherd huts — Woodpecker Knock, Partridge Call, Buzzard View, and the newest addition, Owl's Hoot — each thoughtfully designed with bespoke interiors, a king-size bed with a luxury orthopaedic mattress, all linen and bedding provided, en-suite facilities, a kitchenette, TV and Bluetooth speaker.

Owl's Hoot stands out with its raw wood interior crafted from reclaimed materials, while Buzzard View adds a cosy seating nook; seasonal touches like a faux wood burner in winter and a cooling fan in summer keep guests comfortable year-round. The site is adults-only but welcomes one small to medium dog per hut, with free parking adjacent to the meadow — making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a slower pace and a genuine connection with the Suffolk countryside.

https://www.blueskyhuts.com/

Taking glamping to new levels, the luxury safari tents on offer at Boundary Farm Glamping in Kelsale near Saxmundham can accommodate the whole family and come equipped with their own shower and toilet facilities, woodburner for those chilly nights, kitchen, fire pit, BBQ and cosy bedding. 

If you really want to put your feet up, then buy the BBQ hamper and breakfast hamper to enjoy during your stay, or if you would rather head out for a meal nearby, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness are just 6 miles away and the historic town of Framlingham is 10 miles away. 

www.boundaryfarm.co.uk

Secret Meadows, which is tucked away in the pretty town of Woodbridge, is set within a 115-acre wildlife site.

There are 3 types of accommodation on offer; Luxury Lodge Tents which feature private toilet and shower, ready made beds, organic towels and flannels, fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning range and even a wood-fired hot tub!

Gypsys Rest comprising of a gypsy caravan or shepherds hut featuring private toilet and shower, kitchen, wood-burning range, oil lanterns, candle lanterns and candle chandelier plus a hammock and deck chairs. And last but not least the quirky 'Hobbit Box', complete with toilet and shower, 2 ready-made beds, fully equipped kitchen, wood-burner, organic towels and flannels and picnic table, Kadai BBQ and fire bowl.

www.secretmeadows.co.uk

Sycamore Park is a secluded and peaceful site is just a short drive from Aldeburgh and Southwold, in the village of Theberton. There are 20 pitches, separated by hedges to ensure privacy, all with 16amp electric hook up.

The charming site has all the amenities you need including a modern toilet and shower block, outdoor washing up sinks, fresh water points, rubbish collection and a chemical toilet waste disposal point. The picnic area is perfect for dining alfresco, and you should you wish to remain connected, there's also free Wi-Fi!

https://sycamorepark.co.uk/

Luxurious Bell tents, Shepherds Huts, Tentsile connect free tents and Hammock Huts are the too posh to pitch eco-friendly options on offer at Wardley Hill Campsite near the Suffolk market town of Bungay. You can also pitch your own tent and take advantage of the clean-composting toilets and hot showers. 

The site has a car-free policy, (there is a car park situated at the edge of the site) so you can leave the hustle and bustle behind you and enjoy a relaxed stay with the whole family. You can really 'get back to nature' here; the wild flowers and grass are left to grow to encourage butterflies and bees and the six-acre site has some woodland, three ponds, a stream and a spring.

www.wardleyhillcampsite.com

A unique glamping experience, spend the night in your own luxury glamping pod, floating over the water t Hippersons Boatyard in Beccles! The pod sleeps 4 and has underfloor heating and an outside floating deck where you can sit and watch the sunrise and sunset over Beccles Quay. It has a two ring hob and a microwave with a double room and bunk beds in a separate room - ideal for a couple or a family looking for an adventure! If you prefer to stay on dry land, there's also a selection of pods on the riverside. 

During your stay, you have access to a dingy for rowing and/or sailing. Day boats are also available for rental plus canoes and kayaks in the summer. The centre of the town is an 8-minute gentle stroll away where there are many restaurants, cafes and pubs sitting alongside independent retailers and of course, you are only a 20-minute drive from the beautiful Suffolk coast and all it has to offer!

https://www.hippersons.co.uk/

The Croft is a small family run campsite, welcoming tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans. 

Welcoming children and dogs, the campsite boasts high-quality bathroom and shower facilities, with underfloor heating, spacious pitches, pre-erected tents, a recreation field for football, flying kites and games and for wet weather days, a Cart Lodge with picnic tables, table tennis and ride on toys. 

The campsite hosts Friday night BBQ's and serves pain au chocolat and croissants every morning and bacon &/or sausage &/or egg rolls on a Sunday - delicious!

https://www.thecroftcampsite.com/

Taking an unconventional and environmentally conscious approach to camping and glamping, Little Lodge Glamping invites you to indulge in a one-of-a-kind retreat fashioned from reclaimed materials, ensuring a remarkable glamping adventure for those with a passion for creativity and an appreciation for the finer details.

Each accommodation is crafted from repurposed materials such as repainted railway carriages, a traditional Mongolian Yurt, and charming Romanian sleeping barrels, all offering an unforgettable experience.

You can even reserve the entire site for up to 12 guests and enjoy the serenity of a private sanctuary!

https://www.littlelodgeglamping.co.uk/