Shottisham Campsite is situated in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, just ten minutes from the beach at Shingle Street. There are 50 spacious grass camping and touring pitches, 30 with electric, spread between five picturesque small fields. Enjoy meeting the animals in the onsite smallholding and even sample homegrown and homemade food at the onsite cafe!
Why you'll love it at Shottisham Campsite
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Situated in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, 10 minutes from the beach
Onsite small holding and cafe where you can meet the animals, enjoy fresh produce and homemade food!
Peaceful site with well maintained facilities, great walking routes and a charming pub nearby
About the site
Located just ten minutes from the stunning coast and five minutes from Sutton Hoo, this family friendly site is in a prime spot for exploring all that Suffolk has to offer. The campsite is also committed to sustainable, low-impact living to protect the surrounding environment.
Guests can pitch up on one of the site's 50 spacious pitches, 30 with electric hook-up. The pitches are spread between five small fields and broken up by native trees and bushes, each welcoming tents, campervans, motorhomes, caravans and RVs.
This charming campsite is part of a working smallholding with rare breed goats, pigs, alpacas and chickens - and you're welcome to help as the animals are fed on Saturday evenings. Depending on the time of year, you may be lucky enough to meet baby alpacas, goats, chicks, piglets and more.
Campfires are permitted in fire pits (which the site hires out), and you can buy firewood (or you can bring your own).
Dogs on secure leads are welcome, and there is direct access from the campsite to walking trails through acres of beautiful countryside.
"Everything you need for camping as well as stunning surroundings for beautiful walks"
Sherri C
"So quiet too! Slept so well and only woken by the dawn chorus, what a way to wake up"
Sharon C
"Certainly worth the 5-star ratings: the location is perfect"
James T
Shottisham Campsite is open from 01/04 to 30/10.
Facilities and amenities
Accessible facilities
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Café / restaurant / takeaway
Drinking water
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Shop
Showers
Toilets
WiFi
Electric hookups
Kids playground
Near beach
Near pub
Peaceful
W.C. disposal
There are three small toilet/shower blocks powered by solar energy with hot water, dishwashing areas, a septic emptying point, waste and recycling bins and a fridge-freezer. The older green toilet block has two toilets, washing basins and a shower each for men and for women. The new toilet blocks have unisex facilities along with a disabled-access/family toilet and basins.
The site also sells its own home-reared, rare-breed sausages and bacon, as well as eggs, honey and jams, all from their smallholding.
In addition, the Blue Rabbit Cafe is open on site (April-October - Weekends, Bank Holidays and Thurs/Fri in school holidays 8.30am-1.30pm) selling homemade breakfasts, brunches and cakes, with Pete's Pizzas available most Fridays too.
Five minutes away you can find the Morrisons Daily shop for the essentials, The Sorrel Horse is also just next door offering a great range of pub food.
A note from the site themselves...
We manage the campsite and smallholding in accordance with the principles of sustainability and looking after the land. We manage the site organically so we don't use pesticides or chemical fertiliser.
We encourage everyone to recycle as much as they can. We also look to conserve water so will see we collect and reuse rain water for the animals and smallholding. Myself and the team look forward to welcome you to our eco site soon, Claire
Map and address
Park address
Shottisham Campsite,
St Margarets House, Hollesley Road, Shottisham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3HD
Grass pitches for tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes without electric. Spread between five small fields and broken up by mature native trees and bushes, the pitches are level and on free-draining ground. Pets welcome.
15 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 10 people
Grass pitches for tents, roof tents and tourers with 10 amp electric. Spread between five small fields and broken up by mature native trees and bushes, the pitches are level and on free-draining ground. Pets welcome.
Single Axle Caravan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025
This camp site is very well run. Clean and tidy. Good hot showers. Lots of local foot paths. Very close to the local pub.
Site's response
HI,
it was lovely to meet you both. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again
take care
Claire
Lovely peaceful campsite
Recommends site
Nicholas F
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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025
Lovely campsite in a very peaceful setting and very attentive host. The loos and showers are plentiful and spotlessly clean.
Our only comment would be that we went in April when it was a bit fresh outside, so heating in the loos would be a real plus, as would hand driers.
Site's response
I am so pleased you had a lovely time at the campsite and thank you so much for your comment.
I completely understand about heating and hand dryers. Unfortunately, we only have 2-phase electricity which means we can't really add any more electrical items until I can get some more solar panels installed - something I am working on. I will get a paper towel dispenser and experiment with that with regards to hand drying.
Hope to see you again, take care - Claire.
Dad and daughter stay
Recommends site
Mark P
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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesApr 2025
Lovely site. Claire was very accommodating and responsive to questions pre-trip.
Nice relaxing site. Great for Sutton Hoo and castles in the area. Clean and very functional.
Lovely job!
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Terms
New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.
FAQ
What time is check-in and check out at Shottisham Campsite?
If camping, check-in is between noon and 8pm, if any later, please let the site know. Check out is then by noon.
Is Shottisham Campsite dog-friendly?
Yes, if staying on any of the grass pitches, up to ten dogs are welcome but they must be kept on the lead at all times. Sorry, dogs are not allowed in the bell tent.
Does Shottisham Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?
Both BBQs and campfires in fire pits are welcome, just please ensure they are raised from the ground and ashes or embers are placed in the metal bins provided. Fire pits can also be hired from the site.
Does Shottisham Campsite allow group bookings?
Group bookings of two or more pitches are allowed but someone must be nominated as the group leader and they must provide all the details of the group and booking.
Does Shottisham Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes, both awnings and gazebos are welcome on the grass pitches, just select these options when booking. Pup tents are not permitted.
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Things to do on site and in the Woodbridge area
Located behind the 19th century schoolhouse on the edge of the village of Shottisham, the campsite is two minute walk from a community-owned 14th-century thatched pub. It's a great place to relax and refresh on your way to giving the kids some fun in the village play area.
Sutton Hoo is just five minutes from the site, a famous Anglo-Saxon royal burial site. The National Trust location has exhibitions telling you all about the archaeological investigations and the fascinating artefacts that were found.
If you're looking for a day at the seaside you will be spoilt for choice. The closest beach to the site is Shingle Street, a stunning hidden location, perfect for days of relaxing. Other popular locations in the area include Bawdsey Quay (15 min), Aldeburgh Beach and Sizewell Beach, both 35 minutes away.
Nearby attractions include:
Rendlesham Forest (15 minutes)
Aldeburgh (30 minutes)
Felixstowe Pier (35 minutes)
Southwold Pier (45 minutes)
Ipswich Waterfront (45 minutes)
The listing for Shottisham Campsite was last updated on May 6th, 2025 at 3:27 PM