Kings Forest Caravan Park

From £27 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.7 286 reviews
Campsite (added by visitor 20 Sep 2018)

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Campsite (added by visitor 20 sep 2018)
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Red sky at night.. (added by visitor 05 jul 2021)
Sunset view, 10amp electric hook-up and privacy curtain, bring everything else for your stay. (added by manager 03 jun 2023)
Grass pitch overlooking the horses (added by manager 25 apr 2015)

  • Quiet adults-only caravan park in a Suffolk forest location
  • A 10-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds and an hour from the coast
  • Next door to forest, West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon village
This peaceful adults-only site has direct access to acres of green space, including Kings Forest and West Stow Country Park. With walks along the river Lark also on offer close by, there's little wonder that Kings Forest Caravan Park is held in such high regard among caravanners, who appreciate the peace and quiet of the place and the dog-friendly site rules. Part of a working farm called Wideham Farm, Kings Forest Caravan Park has smart stable facilities for visiting horses. The adjacent forest and the surrounding Suffolk countryside make excellent turf for hacking across too. They’re just as good for walking and pedalling, and with direct access to the forest, woodland wanderings and wildlife encounters are close to hand; look out for fallow deer, wild foxgloves and kestrels swooping overhead. Plus, the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes is just a five-minute drive away for conservation fans. This is a prime position to relax in too: peace and quiet are highly prized out here, and the proprietors ask everyone to kindly keep it down after 10pm… the horses need their beauty sleep…

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only breathable groundsheets are allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 27 Nov 2023 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 286 reviews View breakdown

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Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

97%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site for all .. 🚶 🐕‍🦺

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
jane K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Fantastic facilities.. excellent site with a lovely Forest on your door step, perfect for 🐕‍🦺 walks 😁

Disliked: Nothing not to like

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Pam M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Quiet location Good facilities on site Close to lovely walks and West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bike packing tour

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tracy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The freedom and relaxed feel of the sight.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly service on arrival. Clean facilities to have a shower with a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Friendly service on arrival. Clean facilities to have a shower with a hairdryer. This is our 3rd time staying here and we will continue to choose this site on our next visit to the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, clean facilities, nice staff, would stay again

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anoushka B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: I stayed in a pod. Would recommend- cleaning, warm, sufficient space Team were really helpful and friendly when I had a couple of issues that needed sorting Clean showers. Whole washing area had nice decking and we're tidy and comfortable Proximity to the forest for long walks

Disliked: My pitch was right by the road. Got a bit noisy. But nothing unbearable!

Recommend to friends Visit again

So peaceful..

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Maggie M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet Friendly, helpful warden

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay, like a sanctuary from daily life.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jo C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Beautiful site. Well kept, the grass pitches where big with plenty of room between us and our neighbours. The site is so peaceful, right next to the beautiful Kings Forest, our pups enjoyed walks through the forest every day. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets sitting outside our campervan. The staff were so helpful, and friendly, always around if you needed anything. The toilet block and showers were lovely and clean, I loved the colours in the showers with the quirky curtains! This sote is only 20 minutes from our home, but it felt like a we were miles from all the stresses of daily life. It was a very well needed break, in a perfect setting, I cant wait to return amd will be making sure my Mum comes along in her campervan too 😊

Disliked: Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Devrim H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: Great chilled campsite. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Peaceful, quiet and some great walks in the forest on site and a stones throw from the country park

Disliked: No motorhome drive on grey water point so will have to be double handed with a waste water carrier or similar. Campsite probably not suited for young children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site is quiet and tidy. Close to activities and yet…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kim H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and sand pitch

Liked: The site is quiet and tidy. Close to activities and yet off the beaten track. love that it's on the doorstep to the forest and very dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful forest location, perfect for early morning walks…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Sunset View camping pod

Liked: Beautiful forest location, perfect for early morning walks

Disliked: Camping pods are basically glorified garden sheds

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I am very sorry to read that you did not enjoy your stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park in our Sunset View Pod. I just wanted to point out that the pictures show what you are booking for your stay so I am sorry that you were disappointed with your choice. We have holiday homes and lodges available on site, I hope that you might consider them if you were to return to enjoy our unique location. Best wishes Jane

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Kings Forest Caravan Park

Wideham Farm

Icklingham Road

West Stow

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

England

IP28 6HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.31246°N
0.63985°W

Route directions

Kings Forest Caravan Park is located opposite the Anglo Saxon Centre on Icklingham Road, West Stow.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Bus Station
8.2 mi Village Hall
Rail
5.1 mi Bury St Edmunds Rail Station
6.8 mi Kennett Rail Station
8.4 mi Thurston Rail Station
Airport
21 mi Cambridge Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake and along the River Lark. As an added bonus, there’s a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village where you can see how life was way back in the Dark Ages. The ancient market town of Bury St Edmunds is 10 minutes’ drive away if you’re minded to continue the historical theme: medieval Moyse’s Hall is home to a fab museum, while Ickworth House, built in neoclassical style for the earls of Bristol, is a splendid country house. After that, head on to the half-timbered, brightly hued cottages of Lavenham, half an hour away. There’s wildlife aplenty around here too, and trails to spot it at Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve (15 minutes): blue tits and woodpeckers are often seen in the woods, while on the heath, lizards, adders and stone curlews flit around the remains of World War II defences. More exotic residents can be met at Banham Zoo (40 minutes), from Bactrian camels to silvery marmosets and gelada baboons, and seals can sometimes be spotted from the cliffs and beach at Felixstowe, an hour away. Even without glimpses of its whiskered marine mammals, the seaside town makes a top day trip, with beach walks, harbour cruises and tours of 18th-century Landguard Fort finished off with fish and chips.

Must see

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Grimes Graves 12 mi

Newmarket Racecourses 12.3 mi

The National Stud 13.7 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.7 mi

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 5.9 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 6.3 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 14.6 mi

Lavenham Guildhall 15.6 mi

Melford Hall 16.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

West Stow 0.9 mi

CULFORD PARK 2.1 mi

Tuddenham St Mary 3.2 mi

Shelterhouse Corner 3.7 mi

Herringswell - Kentford Heath - Green Lane - Herringswell 5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Suffolk?

  • Does Kings Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Forest Caravan Park? A walk away, West Stow Country Park is a top spot for Suffolk strolls and rides, with a pair of hides for birdwatching and whole platoons of wildlife gathering on the lake … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kings Forest Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Kings Forest Caravan Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.