Bell tents in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

The Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB offers exactly what it says on the tin: sweeping coastline and secluded heaths, just waiting to be explored. Nature trails and rural camps abound for ramblers and riders, while thrill seekers can get their kicks wild swimming in the region’s rivers or surfing on the North Sea. Winter visitors may prefer to get their coats, but can still enjoy strolls on now-deserted beaches, pub lunches next to roaring fires, and cosy stays in caravans or glamping pods.

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Top-rated campgrounds

The Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB offers exactly what it says on the tin: sweeping coastline and secluded heaths, just waiting to be explored. Nature trails and rural camps abound for ramblers and riders, while thrill seekers can get their kicks wild swimming in the region’s rivers or surfing on the North Sea. Winter visitors may prefer to get their coats, but can still enjoy strolls on now-deserted beaches, pub lunches next to roaring fires, and cosy stays in caravans or glamping pods.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

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47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Woodbridge, England

We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE

2. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

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72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

3. Constable Park

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17 units · Tents, Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options

4. Firs Glamping

5 units · Glamping · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia

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.

5. Hillside Farm Camping

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12 units · Tents, Glamping · Market Weston, England

Camping with campfires on the Norfolk-Suffolk border

6. Canal Camping

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39 units · Tents, Glamping · North Walsham, Norfolk, East Anglia

Paddle the waterways, read among the reeds and bask beneath the big, blue skies of the Norfolk Broads at this family-friendly, tent-only campsite

7. Driftways Glamping and Camping

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14 units · Tents, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding

8. Keepers Meadow

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3 units · Glamping · Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia

Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast

9. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

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5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, England

Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park

10. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

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2 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens

11. Readers Field Glamping

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4 units · Glamping · England

This is unlike a traditional campsite. With just four well-spaced bell tents spread across our field, you'll enjoy a real sense of space, peace, and privacy. Each tent is thoughtfully furnished with a double bed, soft bedding, towels, and two extra airbeds, giving you comfort and space to unwind. You'll also have your own gas cooker and fire-pit/BBQ, so you can cook and relax outdoors at your own pace. Looking for a beautiful countryside escape with friends or family? Readers Field is available for exclusive hire, giving you full private access to all four bell tents and the entire site. It’s ideal for small gatherings, family getaways, or simply switching off in nature—with no one else around. Just one hour from London, 30 minutes from Cambridge and only 25 minutes from Stansted Airport, Readers Field Glamping offers a relaxed, off-grid break in the heart of the north Essex countryside. Set in a spacious six-acre field in the village of Great Sampford, our small, independent site is all about slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasures of outdoor living. To make your stay as effortless as possible, we provide a cool box with two ice packs, a gas cooker, a water carrier with a tap, cutlery, picnic-style crockery, chopping boards, knives, bottle opener, pots/pans, kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, and even marshmallows to roast under the starlit sky. The fire pit doubles as a BBQ. You'll have access to our cosy cabin, which includes a hot shower, flushable toilet, small fridge/freezer and a place to charge your phone. The cabin also has a selection of board games for you to enjoy during those relaxed evenings. With long views, big skies, and a slower pace of life, it's the perfect chance to unplug and reconnect with nature. A short stroll across the field leads to a friendly local pub serving delicious food. The area is perfect for cycling, with quiet country roads and beautiful countryside ideal for exploring on foot. Our family has lived here for 40 years and created Readers Field Glamping as a place to share what we love most: campfires, starry nights, fresh air, and a slower way of living. Whether you're here for a short break or an exclusive group stay, we’d love to welcome you.

12. Oak Lodge Glamping

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18 units · Glamping · Northwold, England

10 acres of blissful bell tent and gypsy caravan glamping near Thetford Forest in Norfolk

13. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

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13 units · Glamping · Lakenheath, England

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

14. The Flower Belle

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1 unit · Glamping · England

Imagine having your very own private baby Lavender field on your doorstep? Well now you can with our beautiful stargazer glamping accommodation 'The Flower Belle' with wood fired hot tub. Situated on Benton End Flower farm in historic Hadleigh, The Flower Belle is a cross between a traditional belle tent and yurt, giving you the space you deserve. The interior is beautiful and most importantly comfortable with a pretty double bed, beautiful linens, soft furnishings, wood burning stove, dressing table and clothes rail. Outside are comfy seating areas, full size BBQ and tools, fire pit for your marshmallows, and a tantalising full size wood fired hot tub to soak away the evening sun! The pretty solar lights light up the outside areas at night and there is also the clean and private eco loo just behind the accommodation. Along with a lovingly converted pony trailer you step up into a full size kitchen with sink and mixer tap, double gas hob and small fridge perfect for your morning coffee and breakfasts. At the rear of the pony box is a full size hot shower too! private and yours to use during your stay. As The Flower Belle is situated on its very own field with baby lavender, you'll probably love flowers, which is good because we are an actual cut flower farm and in late August/September, the field in front of the lavender field is jam packed with dahlias and sunflowers! Whilst you are here, why not join in one of our floral workshops? Whether its a romantic break for two or two besties getting a well deserved trip away, you'll love The Flower Belle's relaxed atmosphere. Situated in the town of historic Hadleigh, Suffolk, where there is endless things to do and see. Just 1.5 hours from London, 30 mins to the beach. 5 mins to a luxury spa, restaurants, pubs and independent shops galore. We are very proud to be CERTIFIED by The Greener camping club. A compulsory membership of £12 is included in your booking rate. Important: (As part of your booking you must pay a Greener Camping Club (GCC) annual membership fee of £12 per pitch which is included in your booking cost. If your booking consists of more than one pitch please add another GCC membership as an extra to avoid a separate charge.)

15. Hengrave Meadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Secluded bell tent glamping in the Wensum Valley, less than 10 miles from Norwich

16. Moat Island Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Norwich, England

Luxury glamping with a natural swimming pond on the Haveringland Hall Estate. 10 miles north of Norwich, Norfolk, in a county peppered with National Trust estates and grand country manors, you can glamp within the moat of the old medieval hall. Today the hall is long gone, instead, there is a collection of luxury 6m Lotus Belle tents unlike anywhere else. Moat Island glamping offers the option of luxury Lotus Belle tents fully furnished with beds & wood-burning stoves or the unfurnished tent which is a blank canvas for you to take your own things and create your own magical space. They all sleep up to 5 and each tent comes with its own private fire pit area with seating, a fire bowl and cooking tripod.

17. Hill Farm Suffolk

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6 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm

Camper favorites in and near Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Willow Grove Farm Glamping

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13 units · Glamping · Lakenheath, England

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

The Flower Belle

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1 unit · Glamping · England

Imagine having your very own private baby Lavender field on your doorstep? Well now you can with our beautiful stargazer glamping accommodation 'The Flower Belle' with wood fired hot tub. Situated on Benton End Flower farm in historic Hadleigh, The Flower Belle is a cross between a traditional belle tent and yurt, giving you the space you deserve. The interior is beautiful and most importantly comfortable with a pretty double bed, beautiful linens, soft furnishings, wood burning stove, dressing table and clothes rail. Outside are comfy seating areas, full size BBQ and tools, fire pit for your marshmallows, and a tantalising full size wood fired hot tub to soak away the evening sun! The pretty solar lights light up the outside areas at night and there is also the clean and private eco loo just behind the accommodation. Along with a lovingly converted pony trailer you step up into a full size kitchen with sink and mixer tap, double gas hob and small fridge perfect for your morning coffee and breakfasts. At the rear of the pony box is a full size hot shower too! private and yours to use during your stay. As The Flower Belle is situated on its very own field with baby lavender, you'll probably love flowers, which is good because we are an actual cut flower farm and in late August/September, the field in front of the lavender field is jam packed with dahlias and sunflowers! Whilst you are here, why not join in one of our floral workshops? Whether its a romantic break for two or two besties getting a well deserved trip away, you'll love The Flower Belle's relaxed atmosphere. Situated in the town of historic Hadleigh, Suffolk, where there is endless things to do and see. Just 1.5 hours from London, 30 mins to the beach. 5 mins to a luxury spa, restaurants, pubs and independent shops galore. We are very proud to be CERTIFIED by The Greener camping club. A compulsory membership of £12 is included in your booking rate. Important: (As part of your booking you must pay a Greener Camping Club (GCC) annual membership fee of £12 per pitch which is included in your booking cost. If your booking consists of more than one pitch please add another GCC membership as an extra to avoid a separate charge.)

Hengrave Meadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Secluded bell tent glamping in the Wensum Valley, less than 10 miles from Norwich

Moat Island Glamping

1 unit · Glamping · Norwich, England

Luxury glamping with a natural swimming pond on the Haveringland Hall Estate. 10 miles north of Norwich, Norfolk, in a county peppered with National Trust estates and grand country manors, you can glamp within the moat of the old medieval hall. Today the hall is long gone, instead, there is a collection of luxury 6m Lotus Belle tents unlike anywhere else. Moat Island glamping offers the option of luxury Lotus Belle tents fully furnished with beds & wood-burning stoves or the unfurnished tent which is a blank canvas for you to take your own things and create your own magical space. They all sleep up to 5 and each tent comes with its own private fire pit area with seating, a fire bowl and cooking tripod.

Hill Farm Suffolk

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6 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm

Stories from the community

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Simon

September 2025

Weekend Trip to The Flower Belle

Everything about our experience was great! Jo is extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful and has created a relaxing retreat with superb facilities, location and views. The Yurt is spacious, comfortable and stocked with everything you need to relax, The horse Box that has been converted into a shower and kitchen is top notch and well stocked! The outdoor area with hot hub is bliss and we made full use of the BBQ as well. Overall a fantastic experience and we will return.

Claire

September 2025

Weekend Trip to The Flower Belle

We had a lovely stay. It was a beautiful spot and the hosts had provided many thoughtful touches. The hot tub was great. A very relaxing retreat - thank you!

The well-equipped Wild Flower Orchard Bell Tent.

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Rosemary

August 2025

With kids

4 nights at Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

My grandchildren and I have stayed at Brakehill Lodge Farm twice. It has proved to be our happy place. Peaceful, and just remote enough to escape the madding crowd. Clare is a considerate host. She loves her home and all the nature it encompasses. Try it...you will love ir too.😀

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Richard

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Constable Park

Fantastic glamping site by the river plus kayak / paddle board hire, great facilities, friendly staff & a lovely coffee shop

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tyler

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Readers Field Glamping

What a lovely place with lovely hosts! Hosts/owners were so welcoming and accommodating, couldn’t help more if they tried. Beautiful site, bathroom and tents were both immaculate. Shower was hot and powerful, there is a flush toilet and an eco toilet (the eco toilet we were pleasantly surprised by, try it out!) We came as 9 so hired two tents, both tents were beautiful, so clean inside and out, weather proof (it rained in the morning!) and the fairy lights around them looked lovely at night. The beds were very comfortable and we fell asleep in no time. We spent our evening having a bbq, playing games and letting the children run wild! (Until 10pm!) firepit was great and toasted marshmallows and enjoyed a hot chocolate. So many lovely little touches to this place and they really have gone out their way to think and provide you with everything you may need/want. For some of the group this was the first experience of glamping and it was throughly enjoyed by all. Highly recommend this site, we will be returning! Thank you very much Stephen and Lisa! :)

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tyler

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Readers Field Glamping

We hired two bell tents for our family of 9 and throughly enjoyed our night here. Immaculately clean, in the tents, bathrooms and site. They have thought of every extra little detail and provide you with everything and more you could need! Shower was hot (and powerful) they provide a flush toilet and also an eco toilet (after thinking it would be just a hole in the ground we were pleasantly surprised it looked like an actual toilet!!) we spent our evening having a BBQ, playing games, letting the children run wild and toasting marshmallows on the fire pit. The hosts were so lovely and couldn’t be more helpful if they tried. Highly recommended this site, this was some of the groups first time glamping and was very much enjoyed by all, we will definitely be returning. Thanks very much Stephen and Lisa :)

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Daniel

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oak Lodge Glamping

Peaceful site with nice trees and a lovely sunset. Animal hour was great.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Bell tents in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB guide

Where to go

Woodbridge

As the gateway town between Ipswich and the Suffolk Coast, Woodbridge’s many campsites offer a convenient base for Suffolk exploration. Besides easy access to both the coast and city, visitors can also explore nature trails along the River Deben, the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial site, and Rendlesham Forest, making this a top spot for families and independent Hipcampers.

Aldeburgh

Experience quintessential British camping at a holiday park right on the coast, with award-winning fish and chip shops and Blue Flag beaches nearby. The town roughly marks the middle of the Suffolk Coast Path, making it a great departure point for journeys north—toward RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve—or south, towards Orford Ness National Nature Reserve.

The Tendring Coast

Down at the tip of Essex’s Sunshine Coast, the Stour Estuary is a relatively recent addition to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. Coastal campsites near Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Harwich offer easy access to the AONB, plus other outdoor attractions, such as Hamford Water Reserve and Mersea Island.

Southwold

Another Hipcamper’s paradise, this charming coastal town is best-known for its secluded campsites, sandy beaches, and strong seaside heritage. Cradled by the River Blythe, North Sea, and Buss Marshes, hikers and bikers have plenty of different landscapes to explore.

Lowestoft

At the northern border of the AONB, camping near Lowestoft affords easy access to the coastal highlights of both Norfolk and Suffolk. Inland, you’ll find riverside campsites and the gateway to The Broads canal network, while caravan-friendly holiday parks dominate the rural coastline. Don’t miss the sunrise at England’s most easterly point, Lowestoft Ness.