Beach camping in Rendlesham Forest

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Rendlesham Forest puts you close to the Suffolk coast, with over 130 beach-focused camping options that let you swap woodland trails for sandy strolls in minutes. You’ll find campsites tucked behind dunes or just a quick drive from sea cliffs, many offering campfires, showers, and pet-friendly pitches. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £105. Swim, fish, or take on the coastal paths—locals swear the hiking here is worth the early start. For campsites with a loyal following, try Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), Hickling Campsite (30 reviews), or Fire and Feast Suffolk (19 reviews). Rubbish points and basic facilities are standard, but many sites lean simple—bring a torch and don’t expect a shop on every corner. If the idea of a cool dip after a forest hike sounds good, this patch of the UK keeps it straightforward and close to the coast.

99% (145) 124 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Rendlesham Forest

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
Norfolk, England · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
The Old Vicarage Campsite

2. The Old Vicarage Campsite

99%
(71)
Norwich, England · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Hickling Campsite

3. Hickling Campsite

99%
(118)
Hickling, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Firs Glamping

4. Firs Glamping

Southwold, England · 5 units
Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Fire and Feast Suffolk

5. Fire and Feast Suffolk

100%
(34)
Cratfield, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Millview Meadow Glamping

6. Millview Meadow Glamping

100%
(26)
Great Yarmouth, England · 3 units
Modern pods with historic views, plus access to the best of the Broads and Norfolk's east coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

7. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
Brightlingsea Road, England · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Toad Hall Lodges

8. Toad Hall Lodges

100%
(2)
Wangford, England · 5 units
Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Hill Farm Suffolk

9. Hill Farm Suffolk

100%
(1)
Stoke Ash, England · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£104
 / night

Rendlesham Forest puts you close to the Suffolk coast, with over 130 beach-focused camping options that let you swap woodland trails for sandy strolls in minutes. You’ll find campsites tucked behind dunes or just a quick drive from sea cliffs, many offering campfires, showers, and pet-friendly pitches. Prices start at just £12 a night, with the average hovering around £105. Swim, fish, or take on the coastal paths—locals swear the hiking here is worth the early start. For campsites with a loyal following, try Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), Hickling Campsite (30 reviews), or Fire and Feast Suffolk (19 reviews). Rubbish points and basic facilities are standard, but many sites lean simple—bring a torch and don’t expect a shop on every corner. If the idea of a cool dip after a forest hike sounds good, this patch of the UK keeps it straightforward and close to the coast.

99% (145) 124 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Rendlesham Forest

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

1. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
Norfolk, England · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
The Old Vicarage Campsite

2. The Old Vicarage Campsite

99%
(71)
Norwich, England · 20 units · Tents, Glamping
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Hickling Campsite

3. Hickling Campsite

99%
(118)
Hickling, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Firs Glamping

4. Firs Glamping

Southwold, England · 5 units
Our small site of 5 spacious bell tents is the perfect spot for a romantic couples retreat, or a relaxed family holiday in this unspoilt village, just 4 miles from the coastal town of Southwold. Nestled between the stunning nature spots of Dunwich, RSPB Minsmere and the Norfolk Broads, you couldn’t be better placed to explore the peaceful Suffolk countryside. Just throw open the doors of your bell tent to enjoy a beautiful view of the rolling fields, right from the comfort of your luxurious double bed and goose down duvet.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£95
 / night
Fire and Feast Suffolk

5. Fire and Feast Suffolk

100%
(34)
Cratfield, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Millview Meadow Glamping

6. Millview Meadow Glamping

100%
(26)
Great Yarmouth, England · 3 units
Modern pods with historic views, plus access to the best of the Broads and Norfolk's east coast
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£170
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

7. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
Brightlingsea Road, England · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Toad Hall Lodges

8. Toad Hall Lodges

100%
(2)
Wangford, England · 5 units
Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Hill Farm Suffolk

9. Hill Farm Suffolk

100%
(1)
Stoke Ash, England · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£104
 / night

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