Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
Bardwell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre offers horse riding experiences right from the site, horse holidays and an ideal place to stay when visiting Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Thetford. Bring the whole family to learn how to ride with qualified instructors, take to The Stanton Rides for a challenge or just explore the Suffolk countryside and Thetford Forest.
About Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
This is a quiet site offering pleasant views across the fields, which will suit both horsey and non-horsey guests. Camping here gives you a sense of real country life. There are 25 friendly horses and ponies at the centre, two full time qualified instructors and a family of geese waiting to meet you. Bardwell Manor's flat pitches are on grass, catering to caravans, tents and motorhomes with the convenience of optional electric hook-ups. Livery is available at the centre, so you have the option of bringing your horse with you for a holiday. You're also welcome to bring dogs on leads.
Open from 1 April to 31 October
Site facilities include a shower room and toilets, plus full stables and horse riding facilities.
The village of Ixworth is just five minutes away by car, with pubs, a cafe and shops.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 6 accommodation options on-site
5 x Electric Grass Pitches
Grass pitches with EHUs for caravans, tents and motorhomes.
Non-Electric Grass Pitches
Grass pitches without EHUs for caravans, tents and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre?
Call 01359 233010 to book.
Unfortunately Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
No camp fires.
Smoking permitted in camping area only.
No running or shouting near horses.
Do not feed or touch any of the horses or ponies without permission.
Dogs to be kept on a short lead.
Take care - all fences are electrified.
All rubbish to be put in the correct bin.
Things to do on site and in the Bury St Edmunds area
The site offers excellent riding lessons, hacks and days out, so even if you've never been on horse back before you can start as a beginner and join a fun lesson. In fact anyone over the age of five can have a go at this great family activity.
Apart from local trots, hacks and lessons, there is also a network of bridleways and tracks known as The Stanton Rides which offers 18 miles of gorgeous riding in the area, making this the perfect setting for your break.
Nearby Bury St Edmunds is steeped in history and offers a soaring abbey, plus plenty of lavish stately homes to explore such as Kentwell Hall, Ickworth House and more.
Just half an hour away you'll find lovely Thetford Forest.
Other attractions in the area:
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral
- Moyse's Hall Museum
- Nowton Park
- Suffolk Regiment Museum
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Interested in staying at Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre?
Call 01359 233010 to book.
Unfortunately Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.