Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Rushbanks Campsite is a family friendly campsite located in Suffolk's spectacular Dedham Vale AONB, on the banks of the River Stour. The site is close to the charming village of Nayland and is only a short drive away from historic Colchester. Canoe hire is available on site so you can paddle to the pub nearby.
Family-friendly site located close to Nayland village on a river bank
Lots to do including kayaking, canoeing and hiking, great base for exploring Suffolk
Great facilities including children's playground and free boat launch into the River Stour!
About Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
Operated by brothers Gareth and James Bates as a family business, Rushbanks Campsite first opened in the 1960s and has been in the Bates family for three generations. It's set in the heart of the beautiful Dedham Vale AONB. This is the region immortalised by the famous paintings of John Constable, now known as Constable Country. It's also close to the charming Suffolk village of Nayland, characterised by its picturesque 15th century buildings. This family friendly site is the only official site on the banks of the River Stour and is perfect for boaters and canoeists. You're free to pitch where you like, so find your favourite spot and set-up near your group or family. Bell tents are also available to hire, complete with a double bed memory foam mattress for ultimate comfort. Rushbanks welcomes families who want to enjoy themselves, but is equally well suited to nature lovers, those who want to explore the great outdoors, and those who just want to relax and wind down around a campfire. Family and friend groups for get togethers, birthdays, stag and hen dos are welcome here. Dogs are not allowed on the campsite.
Facilities on site include toilets, portable toilets, portable hot showers, outdoor sink for washing dishes, fresh water taps, chemical disposal point and recycling. There's a children's swing and play area, plus free boat launch into the River Stour. Fire pits are permitted, with fire pits for hire and logs for sale.
There are two local pubs, The Anchor Inn which is a five minute drive or half hour walk away, but do note they close Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) and Tuesdays or head to The Hare and Hounds, a 10 minute drive.
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 112 accommodation options on-site
110 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 7 people
Grass pitches without electric. Pitches are not allocated so you can choose where you'd like to pitch. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.
4.46 /5
86%
Recommend
Lovely site, great location
Recommends site
Sarah L
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We stayed at Rushbanks for 2 nights in our campervan (2 adults and 2 children). Check in is very easy and being able to choose your pitch on arrival is ideal. Strict rules about space between pitches means you have plenty of space, making it a very comfortable stay. There are ample, clean facilities and plenty to do at the site. Will definitely visit again.
Weekend away
Recommends site
Daniel D
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Lovely setting and very friendly staff. It was however, very noisy and I think I'd look for a more family friendly site in future.
Great place, great staff, get back to nature
Recommends site
Tristan R
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Great stay at Rushbanks, The site is lovely and very picturesque. We travelled with a young baby and wanted to rent a canoe. When the baby didn't like his life jacket, we asked for a refund as we couldn't go and the team immediately refunded. Very welcoming and great for families, definitely recommend.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
Call 07469 219981 to book.
Unfortunately Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site 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.
Things to do on site and in the Colchester area
The river is wide and deep, with a mile and a half of unobstructed water. There are several landing stages, and launching over the bank is easy. Downstream there are two-step weir portages leading to the famed Anchor Inn Pub at Nayland, and upstream two more portages can be navigated to reach the village of Bures St Mary.
Canoe hire is available on-site daily. Due to the limited availability of canoes, pre-booking is strongly recommended. Canoe hire is from 10am-6pm and includes children's buoyancy aids (if required). The famous paddle to the pub takes around 1.5 hours.
A public footpath also crosses the farm, with several walking trails to choose from, including a 1 hour cross-country walk to the pub.
Other nearby activities:
- Tours of Dedham Vale Vineyard
- Gainsborough House
- Arger Fen and Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve
- Jump Street Trampoline Centre
- Colchester Castle
- Colchester Zoo
- Lavenham medieval village
Interested in staying at Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
Call 07469 219981 to book.
Unfortunately Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site 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.
4.46 /5
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