Thurstons Farm

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Pathway to pitches (added by manager 24 Nov 2022)
Footpath edging the camping field (added by manager 24 nov 2022)
Large pitch for camping (added by manager 09 jun 2016)
Wilderness clearing with parking and footpath access (added by manager 09 jun 2016)

  • Wild camping pitches in peaceful woodland near Saxmundham, Suffolk
  • A 15-minute drive to Snape Maltings, and 25 minutes to Southwold
  • Wildlife on site, easy access from the A12, close to shops and pubs
Thurstons Farm has just a handful of pitches in a self-seeded wilderness area – all ready and waiting for you to wild camp under the stars at a peaceful place to enjoy the Suffolk countryside. And all the pitches are totally separate, so there’ll be no bother with noisy neighbours on this site. The camping meadow is separate to the main grounds of the farmhouse, so you can roam around within the self-sown woodland and surrounding ponds in complete privacy. And yes – this really, absolutely is wild camping – so you won’t find any showers, there’s no running water and only a compost toilet on site. But don’t forget that the owners are just across the road, so if there is any problem, they will be able to help (sssh, they’ve got a wifi connection if you need to get hold of folks, and they’ll always top up water bottles for you too). The grounds of Thurstons Farm are a hidden woodland playground, surrounded by rural landscapes and rare wildlife like great-crested newts and barn owls – go quietly and you might just get to spot them. It’s also extremely handy: even though the site in the middle of the countryside, the local village is a short walk away, it’s easy to find from the A12 road, and you can stock up in nearest shops and supermarkets in Saxmundham (10 minutes’ drive), where there are pubs and restaurants too. There’s plenty of safe storage space for bikes if you’re bringing the wheels, and you can soon be on coastal cycling paths, forest tracks or quiet country lanes.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • There is no water point or flushing facilities in the camping field. Access to these are across the road at the main house. However, there is a compost toilet within the camping field.

Languages spoken

English

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Nice site but needs some TLC to justify the price

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Iona B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Secluded spot, lots of wildlife around.

Disliked: As the most expensive wild camping site in the area, we were disappointed. On the site itself it had everything as advertised but everything needed some TLC. Footpaths between the carpark and site needed the brambles cutting back, no sawdust in the composting loo (so won’t compost properly and smelt), toilet was full of cobwebs with Ivy growing into it. It says that you can get water and electricity at the main house, but we never saw anyone, so had no idea where it was. Shame really as it’s a nice place to pitch a tent.

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Features

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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Thurstons Farm

Rendham

Saxmundham

Suffolk

England

IP17 2AR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.24396°N
1.45343°W

Route directions

Although the campsite is noted as Rendham it is not located within the village. Drive along the A12 and take the turning towards Peasenhall signposted 4 miles. Stay on this road for approximately 1.9 miles. The campsite is on your left, the main farmhouse on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 mi Broad Street
12.9 mi School Lane
14.7 mi Chaucer Street
Rail
2.5 mi Saxmundham Rail Station
3.6 mi Darsham Rail Station
6.8 mi Wickham Market Rail Station
Ferry
10.4 mi Walberswick Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
17.7 mi Bawdsey Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Saxmundham: 10 minutes’ drive - Framlingham Castle (Tudor exhibitions): 15 minutes - Leiston Abbey: 15 minutes - Snape Maltings (shops and places to eat): 15 minutes - Camel Park Oasis: 20 minutes - National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach (rare bird habitat): 20 minutes - RSPB Minsmere (nature reserve): 25 minutes - Orford Ness National Nature Reserve: 25 minutes - Southwold: 25 minutes - Orford Castle (12th-century stronghold): 25 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Southwold The Denes 10.9 mi Sea N/A N/A N/A N/A
Southwold The Pier 11.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 19.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 19.9 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Felixstowe North 20 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Framlingham Castle 4.8 mi

Orford Castle 10.9 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 mi

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds 11.5 mi

Christchurch Mansion 17.8 mi

National Trust

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 11.1 mi

Sutton Hoo 11.5 mi

Flatford: Bridge Cottage 27 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 27.4 mi

Thorington Hall 28.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GLEMHAM HALL 4.4 mi

HEVENINGHAM HALL 4.5 mi

Framlingham - Saxtead - Saxtead Green - Apsey Green - Framlingham 4.9 mi

Framlingham - Brandeston - Kettleburgh - Lampardbrook - Framlingham 4.9 mi

Leiston - Eastbridge - Middleton - Theberton - Leiston 5.5 mi

Local events

  • Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)

    Aldeburgh, Suffolk 5.8 mi

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 9.3 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.

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