Set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside with easy access to the coast, The Croft Campsite is a small family run campsite located halfway between Framlingham and Halesworth. Welcoming tents and tourers on grass pitches, along with a cosy pod and canvas tent for glampers, it is the ideal location for a family holiday with friendly owners. Enjoy good facilities, a playground, a play barn and an indoor area with picnic tables for communal dining!

Why choose The Croft Campsite

Runner up of Best Campsite East of England in our 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Great facilities including an indoor and outdoor play area, games and a sheltered dining area

Family friendly and pet friendly with large pitches, well maintained facilities and helpful owners

Situated near Framlingham and its castle, 25 minutes from Dunwich Beach, Walberswick and Southwold

About the site

Expect a warm and friendly welcome at this family-run site. Set amongst scenic countryside, the site is well located with easy access to the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, with Southwold, Dunwich Beach and Thorpeness within a 30 minute drive. The 45 grass pitches are flat and spacious, with areas separated by hedgerow plants and trees. Each of the grass pitches measures a spacious 11m x 11m, allowing up to six guests in tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. There are also 14 pitches with a 6 amp hook up and two electric vehicle chargers. If glamping is more your style, the site offers two options. The camping pod sleeps up to five, kitted with a double, single, small double sofa bed and a chest of drawers. The pre-erected Canvas Caban tent accommodates up to four with two separate bedroom compartments, each featuring a double mattress on a low wooden base. The glamping units are set on private pitches with an outside scout-style tent complete with a camper's kitchen, cooker, equipment and a table and chairs. Please note that the glamping units do not include bedding, and shared bathroom facilities are nearby. A designated field has space for children to play football, fly kites and run around. There is also a well equipped play area with a swing, an adventure trail and a wooden tractor. If the weather turns, a big barn houses table football and table tennis tables with Duplo and Brio for the younger ones. Friday BBQ night has proven to be very popular. For this, you need to prebook, but definitely worth it! You can also pick up croissants and pain au chocolat every morning, with cooked breakfast rolls on a Sunday. Four-legged friends can also join you for your stay with 'Percy's Paddock', an enclosed area where they can be let off the lead. Up to two are allowed per pitch and in the glamping units. To complete your camping experience, fire pits are available for rent, and wood is available for purchase. BBQs are also welcome, and there are blocks to borrow as you will need to ensure they do not scorch the grass.

The Croft Campsite is open from 27/03 to 27/09. Pitches from £29/night for 2 people.

"Our favourite site"

Roz T

"We picked the perfect campsite"

Aaron C

"Excellent facilities"

Charmaine S

"The location was great with lots of things to do in the surrounding areas"

Billy P

"The Friday BBQ is a MUST"

Tracey C

"Friendly and welcoming hosts"

Graham C

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What facilities are at The Croft Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Communal BBQ

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Freezer

(In communal area)

Fridge

Games room

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Peaceful

Wash up area

Guests have access to a toilet and shower block with underfloor heating. An accessible bathroom is also available with a baby changing mat, as well as two family rooms behind the barn.

The washing up area has large sinks with a drainer on each side, and there is a coin-operated washing machine and dryer. Two EV chargers are provided.

There is a reception (open 24 hours) with WiFi, phone charging, and leaflets about the area. A selection of items can be purchased here, including batteries, torches, toothbrushes and more. Fire pits can be rented, and marshmallows are also stocked.

The barn is equipped with two table tennis tables, table football, a Brio train set, Duplo and pedal go-karts. Outside, there is a wooden trail, a wooden tractor, a swing and a traverse wall. There is also a large recreational field. The Cart Lodge is set up with communal fridges/freezers and picnic tables. Dogs also have access to an enclosed paddock for them to explore off-lead.

On Fridays, enjoy the site's BBQ and croissants or pain au chocolat every morning or a cooked breakfast roll for a small fee on Sundays.

For picking up essentials, Co-op Food is a five minute drive away. The Kings Head and The Royal Oak can also be reached within a five minute drive for food and drink.

Great for families

For little ones, there is a wooden play area, a games field, table tennis, table football, and ride-on toys in the barn. Plus family bathrooms and Friday BBQs!

There are 47 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

31 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Non electric grass pitches measuring 11m x 11m. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

14 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric grass pitches measuring 11m x 11m with a 6 amp hook up. Suitable for tents, trailer tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

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Roz T

Sep 2025

We stayed in September for the festival and some sightseeing. It was our 2nd stay at the site and everything was as lovely as we remembered. It's a well maintained site and the toilets are cleaned on a regular basis and are always clean and tidy (and there are plenty of them). Maria and Guy are always available and can't do enough for you. It's a fab location for travelling around Suffolk (lots of leaflets in the office) and there a small co-op nearby and larger shops a few miles away. It's well worth booking for the Friday evening BBQ, there plenty of choice and lots of it! It is also a great opportunity to meet the other campers. The pastries and Sunday breakfast rolls are a great addition too. We'll definitely be back!

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What a lovely review. Thank you so much. Maria and Guy

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Christopher A

Ready Tent - Canvas Caban (Dog Friendly)Aug 2025

We are new to camping but really enjoyed our stay. Campsite is really well kept, very clean. Most things you need for camping are already there which is nice, all in all good experience will go again for sure.

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We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and do hope you visit us again soon. Maria and Guy

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Aaron C

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

This was our first ever camping experience and we must say we picked the perfect campsite. From the moment we got there the staff were very helpful. The pitches are a really good size, the facilities were very good and clean. We forgot our pump for the air beds and they did all they could to help us and then the following night again they helped us when we had ran out of kindling and firefighters. We will definitely be re booking.

Site's response

We are so pleased you first camping experience was a sucess and hope that it was a first of many. Maria and Guy

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Frequently asked questions about The Croft Campsite

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at The Croft Campsite?

Check-in at The Croft Campsite is available from 1pm until 8pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due by 11am for the camping pitches and 10am for the pre-erected tents.

Is The Croft Campsite dog-friendly?

Yes, The Croft Campsite is dog-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per pitch and in the glamping units for an additional cost. Please keep them on a lead and supervised at all times. There is a dedicated enclosed paddock for them to explore off-lead.

Does The Croft Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?

Yes, The Croft Campsite allows BBQs and fire pits, provided they are raised off the ground to avoid scorching the grass. The site can provide blocks, and all firewood must be purchased from them.

Does The Croft Campsite allow groups or pitches being booked together?

The Croft Campsite does not accept bookings for 3+ pitches. Hen and stag parties are also not accepted.

Does The Croft Campsite have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, The Croft Campsite does operate a quiet policy between 10:30pm and 8am.

Pitches

Does The Croft Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, The Croft Campsite allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents free of charge on all the pitches.

Can I park next to my pitch at The Croft Campsite?

Yes, you are welcome to park one car on your pitch at The Croft Campsite.

What amp is the electric hook up at The Croft Campsite?

The electric hook ups at The Croft Campsite are 6 amp.

Are bedding and towels included at The Croft Campsite?

No, the glamping units at The Croft Campsite do not include bedding or towels. Please bring your own!

Where can I find The Croft Campsite's map?

You can find a copy of The Croft Campsite's map here.

Is electric included in the price of my booking at The Croft Campsite? Or is it an additional cost?

All of the electric pitches at The Croft Campsite have your usage included in the price of your booking.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at The Croft Campsite?

Yes, there is WiFi in the reception.

Does The Croft Campsite have a shop onsite?

No, there is not a shop at The Croft Campsite. However, reception stocks a few camping essentials, including batteries, torches, toothbrushes and more. For additional supplies, Co-op Food is a five minute drive away.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at The Croft Campsite?

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at The Croft Campsite. However, reception offers complimentary tea and coffee. There is also a BBQ on Friday nights for guests, cooked breakfast rolls on Sunday mornings and croissants or pain au chocolat daily. For dining out, The Royal Oak and The Kings Head are a five minute drive away.

Does The Croft Campsite have electric vehicle charging?

Yes, EV charging is available at The Croft Campsite.

Does The Croft Campsite have a communal fridge and freezer?

Yes, The Croft Campsite offers a communal fridge for food, and a shared freezer for ice packs.

What is phone signal like at The Croft Campsite?

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at The Croft Campsite.

Getting there

What are the nearest public transport links to The Croft Campsite?

The nearest train station to The Croft Campsite is Darsham, a 15 minute drive away. The closest bus stop is Rowe's Hill with services every three hours to Framlingham and Diss on the 482. Please check bus timetables to plan your route accordingly.

Are there any local taxi service companies to The Croft Campsite?

Local taxi companies to The Croft Campsite include Framlingham Taxis (01728 724799) and AR Cars (07554 152848).

What is the nearest bus stop to The Croft Campsite?

The closest bus stop to The Croft Campsite is Rowe's Hill, with services every three hours to Framlingham and Diss on the 482. Please check bus timetables to plan your route accordingly.

What's nearby

What are the nearest pubs to The Croft Campsite?

The nearest pubs to The Croft Campsite are The Kings Head and The Royal Oak, both within a five minute drive.

What are the nearest beaches to The Croft Campsite?

The nearest beaches to The Croft Campsite are Dunwich Beach (25 minutes), Walberswick Beach (30 minutes) and Aldeburgh Beach (30 minutes).

What is within walking distance of The Croft Campsite?

The Rowes Hill bus stop is a ten minute walk from The Croft Campsite, with services on the 482 to Diss and Framlingham.

What walking routes are close to The Croft Campsite?

Local walking routes to The Croft Campsite include Blythe Woods (20 minutes), Duncwich Heath and Beach (30 minutes) and the RSPB Minsmere (30 minutes).

A note from the site themselves...

I'm Maria, a former paediatric nurse and my husband, Guy, is a retired teacher. Our kids, Jake and Ella, have flown the nest, settling in Hull and London. Back in 2001, we moved to Alexandria, Egypt. Living there for a fantastic but unplanned 12 years! While Guy was teaching, I oversaw the building of two holiday villas and successfully rented them out.

During the summer holidays, we would explore the UK in our trusty campervan. Returning home in 2013, the idea struck, why not run a campsite? After a year of plotting, we found The Croft, securing it after some twists and turns. Fast forward, and our campsite dream is alive with its sprawling land, charming outbuildings, and spot-on location.

We have really tried to put together all the elements that were important to us when staying on a campsite, whether short or long. We both hope to welcome you soon!

The Croft Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Ubbeston area

Suffolk is a lesser-known treasure, boasting lovely beaches, picturesque rivers, villages and uncrowded roads. To top it all, the county has the lowest rainfall in the UK, which must be a plus when you are camping!

Framlingham (15 minutes) is one of the prettiest towns around, with its castle overlooking a mere (lake). The castle is great to visit for both children and adults alike, and it also has a market every Tuesday and Saturday.

Southwold (30 minutes) is a traditional seaside town with its pier and brightly coloured beach huts. The 'Under the Pier Show' is a must-visit attraction which will make you laugh out loud. Take a few pound coins with you to 'wack the banker' and enjoy the other totally wacky hand-built machines!

Cove Hythe, a 30 minute drive away, is a favourite beach and remains uncrowded. It is a ten minute walk from where you park your car.

Snape Maltings (25 minutes) is situated on the River Alde, offering walking trails and river trips. The Maltings is the home of the world famous Concert Hall, run by Aldeburgh Music. An eclectic mix of music to suit all tastes can be heard here in the spectacular building. The Maltings also has many art exhibitions, craft shops, and cafes.

Halesworth (15 minutes) is the nearest town. It's a beautiful drive from the campsite going past Heveningham Hall. Halesworth town is centred around a pedestrianised shopping area where many buildings date back to the 16th century. It has the largest Millennium Green in the UK. 44 acres of marshland and flood plain converted for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Halesworth is also on the National Cycle Route 1.

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