Just a few minutes from The National Trust Anglo-Saxon ship, Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite offers an ideal base for your next holiday in the Suffolk Coast AONB. The small site offers serviced grass pitches with optional electric for both tents and tourers. Both family and dog friendly, kids can play in the onsite park, with a field for dog walks and games. Within 20 minutes of the nearest beach and Ipswich, there is plenty to explore nearby too!
Why choose Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite
Just a five minute walk to National Trust Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon royal bural site
Small friendly site on a farm with fire pits, a play park and a field for games and dog walks!
Set in the Suffolk Coast AONB, 15 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes to Ipswich
About the site
Set on a working farm, guests can enjoy the clucking of chickens and the background buzz of a real farm going about its business. Named after the famous Anglo-Saxon estate, a short walk will take you to the National Trust site which is home to a royal burial site, precious artefacts and a historical ship. The site is home to 20 serviced 10m x 12m grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric. All allow tents and tourers and RVs with up to six guests. Located just off a B road, guests can enjoy easy access to many of Suffolk's most popular destinations. It's ten minutes in the car from Rendlesham Forest, great for walking your pup or 20 minutes from Orford and 25 minutes from Framlingham. Evenings can also be best spent cooking up a BBQ, as long as it is raised from the ground. There is also a selection of fire pits available to hire with wood for sale. Dogs are welcome, with up to two allowed per pitch.
Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite is open from 01/04 to 31/10 in 2025 and from 01/04 to 30/10 in 2026. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.
"Perfectly located, this small campsite is on the doorstep of so many wonderful Suffolk attractions"
Meg P
"The layout of the site is excellent, with sheltered spaces lined by hedging to give privacy"
Julie M
"A really lovely little site. Super clean, quiet and really well equipped"
Alison D
"Honestly couldn't find a single fault with this site"
Neil W
There are 20 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options









20 x Serviced Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Pitches set on grass and sand with water and drainage hook ups and optional 16 amp electric. Suitable for tents, roof tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs. Pitches are 10m x 12m.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite
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Site rules
What time is check-in/out at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
Check-in is from noon-10pm and you must vacate your pitch by noon on day of departure.
Is Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite dog friendly?
Up to two well behaved dogs per pitch are welcome on your stay, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite and are not a breed or crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 - a designated dog walk onsite is ideal for exercising your pooch off-lead and there are plenty of pet friendly walking routes at Rendlesham Forest, just ten minutes away by car.
Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?
Yes, open fires are permitted, but only in raised fire pits. BBQs must also be raised off the ground.
Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Sorry, the site does not accept group bookings of more than five pitches unless by prior arrangement.
Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, the site operates a quiet policy between 11pm and 7am.
Pitches
Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes! You can bring one of each, for free. Just make sure they're added to your booking.
Can I park near my pitch at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
Yes, you are welcome to park alongside your pitch for convenience.
What amp is the electric hook up at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
The pitches have an optional 16 amp electric hook up.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
Yes, WiFi is available onsite to help you stay connected throughout your stay.
Does Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite have a shop onsite?
Sorry, there is no shop onsite, but there is a Morrison's within a five minute drive from the site.
What's nearby
What attractions are nearby Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
The Suffolk Coast AONB is just a stone's throw from the site. Take in the breathtaking scenery from Southwold's famed pier or stroll by the seaside at Aldeburgh.
The River Deben is located just a ten minute drive away, and provides an idyllic setting for fishing. You'll also reach Rendlesham Forest within ten minutes, complete with play areas for the kids, a bike park and UFO trail.
What are the nearest public transport links to Sutton Hoo Holidays Campsite?
Melton train station is a two minute drive from the site, while the Post Office bus stop is a ten minute drive away.
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