- Camping with Wildlife watching
Wildlife-watching campsites in Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB
98% (480) • 170 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
Plum Camping at White House Farm
2. Plum Camping at White House Farm
96%
(161)
Rackheath, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
3. 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
Sunnyside Campsite
4. Sunnyside Campsite
Halesworth, England · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
5. 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
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
6. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
Sudbury, England · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
7. 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
Arthur's Retreat Suffolk
8. Arthur's Retreat Suffolk
100%
(6)
Diss, England · 5 units
A year-round lakeside site for motorhomes and caravans in Suffolk
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
£18
/ night
Brightwell Country Park
9. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
Woodbridge, England · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
10. 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
Hickling Campsite
11. 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
Fire and Feast Suffolk
12. 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
Ling's Meadow
13. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
Hepworth, England · 10 units
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
14. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
Pulham Market, England · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
15. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
Lakenheath, England · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
16. 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
Serenity Lakes
17. Serenity Lakes
100%
(5)
Duxford, England · 3 units
Cosy shepherd's huts with hot tubs, set alongside a tranquil fishing lake.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£126
/ night
Constable Park
18. Constable Park
100%
(20)
Brantham, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£50
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
19. 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
Keepers Meadow
20. 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
98% (480) • 170 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
Plum Camping at White House Farm
2. Plum Camping at White House Farm
96%
(161)
Rackheath, England · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£14
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
3. 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
Sunnyside Campsite
4. Sunnyside Campsite
Halesworth, England · 1 unit
Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£70
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
5. 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
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
6. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
Sudbury, England · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£27
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
7. 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
Arthur's Retreat Suffolk
8. Arthur's Retreat Suffolk
100%
(6)
Diss, England · 5 units
A year-round lakeside site for motorhomes and caravans in Suffolk
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
£18
/ night
Brightwell Country Park
9. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
Woodbridge, England · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£115
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
10. 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
Hickling Campsite
11. 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
Fire and Feast Suffolk
12. 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
Ling's Meadow
13. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
Hepworth, England · 10 units
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£17
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
14. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
Pulham Market, England · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
15. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
Lakenheath, England · 13 units
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£150
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
16. 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
Serenity Lakes
17. Serenity Lakes
100%
(5)
Duxford, England · 3 units
Cosy shepherd's huts with hot tubs, set alongside a tranquil fishing lake.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£126
/ night
Constable Park
18. Constable Park
100%
(20)
Brantham, England · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£50
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
19. 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
Keepers Meadow
20. 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
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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Ben
September 2025
With kids
The shepherd hut was clean and very comfortable. The location was peaceful and we had some amazing sunsets and rises.
The wood fired hot tub was great as was the wood fire BBQ which was super easy to use and made the food taste great.
We had a fantastic 2 nights and 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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Q
September 2025
6 m travel trailer
With pets
Great spot! The field was clean, the views were awesome, and the host was friendly. I’d come back!
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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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Paul
September 2025
Tent
Plenty of space where you’re pretty much left to your own devices. Portaloo in close proximity which was immaculate. You can pick your own pitch either in the wood, the field or next to the lake. We absolutely loved it. A great place to sit round the fire pit, listen to music, sink a beer and reminisce the good times. I found it the perfect place to decompress and forget the outside world! Took paddle boards and a kayak for a day down at Paper Mill Lock and it was perfect. Well worth a visit. £5 for all day parking, tea room and ice cream stall. The place was buzzing!! Tim’s land was the perfect base camp. Bravo Tim!!
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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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Wildlife-watching campsites 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.