- Camping with Swimming
Campsites with swimming in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB
99% (251) • 86 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(186)
Woodbridge, England · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
2. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
Southwold, England · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
3. 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
Sunnyside Campsite
4. Sunnyside Campsite
Halesworth, England · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
5. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
Finchingfield, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£40
/ night
Hillside Farm Camping
6. Hillside Farm Camping
100%
(9)
Market Weston, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping with campfires on the Norfolk-Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
7. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
Thompson, England · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
8. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
Bressingham, England · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£105
/ night
North Farm
9. North Farm
88%
(4)
North Walsham, England · 1 unit
North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view.
Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£75
/ night
Keepers Meadow
10. Keepers Meadow
100%
(14)
Norwich, England · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£115
/ night
Tin Can Camping
11. Tin Can Camping
100%
(16)
Mundham, England · 4 units
1950’s Americana tucked away in the wilds of South Norfolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£110
/ night
Toad Hall Lodges
12. 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
Firs Glamping
13. 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
99% (251) • 86 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(186)
Woodbridge, England · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£20
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
2. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
Southwold, England · 26 units · Tents, Glamping
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£18
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
3. 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
Sunnyside Campsite
4. Sunnyside Campsite
Halesworth, England · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
5. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
Finchingfield, England · 9 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£40
/ night
Hillside Farm Camping
6. Hillside Farm Camping
100%
(9)
Market Weston, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping with campfires on the Norfolk-Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£15
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
7. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
Thompson, England · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£275
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
8. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
Bressingham, England · 2 units
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£105
/ night
North Farm
9. North Farm
88%
(4)
North Walsham, England · 1 unit
North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view.
Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£75
/ night
Keepers Meadow
10. Keepers Meadow
100%
(14)
Norwich, England · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from
£115
/ night
Tin Can Camping
11. Tin Can Camping
100%
(16)
Mundham, England · 4 units
1950’s Americana tucked away in the wilds of South Norfolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£110
/ night
Toad Hall Lodges
12. 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
Firs Glamping
13. 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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sulianna Elizabeth
2 weeks ago
Tent
Exactly the experience I wanted, wild camp. We camped down the bottom in the woods end of February, a bit wet so was aloud to have a campfire off the floor. Lots of owls to be heard and woodland behind to explore all the way to Sutton hoo! Excellent quiet just what we wanted, wild camp.
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Paul
2 weeks ago
Tent
Second time staying here and will be rebooking again soon. Grass pitches are nice and level, the provided portaloo is clean and well maintained. The hosts are super friendly too. On a clear night the stars are amazing, last time I stayed we saw Mars as well as a host of other constellations. Easy for me to get too and a relaxing stay….would definitely recommend
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corinne
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Love visiting here always great for hot tenting for the winter as the ground is never bogged and have always been made welcome
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Adam
February 2026
Tent
Good time for natural woods and friendly staff
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Theo
February 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time at this site. Host is super welcoming, helpful and polite. Campsite has wild vibes but well maintained and clean. Great for hammock too!
One of my absolute favourite campsites.
Will be back again in no time.
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Pearce
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Staff are very helpful, fantastic opportunity to do some great outdoor camping.
Would highly recommend.
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Mark
December 2025
Tent
What an amazing find. I love this place. Back to basics, left me alone , the woods to myself , tranquility at its best . Met Mark who brought the wood to me in his 1930s tractor , lovely fella . Sat round my fire , cooked my food and fell asleep listening to the owls talk away .. I shall definitely be back , great value and stunning place
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Catarina
December 2025
5 m travel trailer
With kids
Plain and simple holistic experience no gimmicks or frills. The best I've been to in a while the staff are lovely the surrounding are as nature intended. I will be back for sure
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chris
November 2025
8 m travel trailer
Holistic Woods is exactly that.. the tranquility, no light pollution.. it was amazing, quiet and the first time for as long as I can remember my brain switched off from the noise of life.. can't wait to get back and chill out
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Julie
November 2025
4 m travel trailer
Amazing place .and very close to local attractions and nice walks ..very helpful friendly people ..relaxing peaceful ..loads of wildlife ..I’ll be going back would definitely recommend if you like rustic /nature..
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Martin
November 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping here in early November. It was just us, and the surroundings are really nice. You could hear the nearby road at times but otherwise it was everything you’d like from wild camping. We’ll be back.
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John
October 2025
Tent
Had very chilled 2 nights accept for the wet and windy night and was just me on site, Joe was helpful when arrived, just me and my hammock can’t wait to go back.
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Aalish
September 2025
Tent
We loved the site the toilets clean excellent showers. really nice barn for washing up and chilling in. We had our own pitch/space and was lovely and well maintained area. A nice private walk into southwold that was about 20 minutes to the pier. would recommend. When there was a little problem they didn’t hesitate to help and sorted it all out. ☺️ overall wonderful place to stay.
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
Another fab weekend, thank you all so much!
To note the maintenance of the place was even better than my last visit. And yet again I'm looking forward to my next visit 👍
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Adrian
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Absolutely wonderful campsite. Perfect for hiking the Sandlings Walk. This site is approximately 13 miles from start of walk. My son and I loved the basic nature of site just porta loos and drinking water what more do you need. Very relaxed, peaceful and a wonderful welcome. We camped in woods are were virtually alone. Will be back with family as you can have campfires as well. I would highly recommend this site as it is absolutely what camping should be about. Wish more were like this site.
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Maria G
September 2025
4 m pop-up camper
I love camping in the woods at the Holistic’s so relaxing, can’t wait to go back 🧡
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Leila
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely loved our short but sweet stay here with our toddler + dog! This was the most lo-fi camping we've done with our little one, so we were a little bit apprehensive about how it would go, but we will 100% be coming back as soon as we can! Getting a wilder experience in the knowledge that we had assistance nearby if needed was perfect + seeing my toddler in his absolute element dragging a stick through the woods in his nappy is a memory I'll keep forever! Loveliest, calmest place to wake up + wish we hadn't had to zoom back to London chaos so soon
Thanks for a wonderful stay!
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Maria G
August 2025
4 m pop-up camper
Loved every minute of my stay, very peaceful and relaxing
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Kieran
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Fantastic camp site for a bike packing stop! Joe was absolutely fantastic and we were made to feel very welcome.
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Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
Very friendly hosts, lovely camping spot and great space for campfires!
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Campsites with swimming 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.