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The Orchard Camp Site
Spring Lane
Wickham Market
Suffolk (Browse area)
IP13 0SJ
Tel: 07818 034729
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Pitches: 11 acres plus 20 electric pitches
Open: 03/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
25/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports On Site |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: January 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tiffanyjade |
1 review from this member |
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 We stayed here for two nights in January (yes January!) and we loved it!
We had the whole place to ourselves except for one other caravan. Where else can you go for 12 quid a night, have electrical hook up, great views to wake up to, hot showers, clean loos, a washing up area, a microwave and fridge, and real camp fires (additional charge for wood for fire but well worth it, our barrow load lasted all weekend)! everyone should try camping in january, just take thermals! We had a great time and will be back soon!
There are pubs nearby ish but its not worth the hassle when you have somewhere like this to stay. Just light the fire and pop open a bottle or two and enjoy! 
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| Date of Visit: November 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Detectorlady |
2 reviews from this member |
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Had a 2 nights enjoyable stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice pub in village. However most of the site was tapped off as it was too boggy to use, the electric kept going off and I feel as they are open all year, it would be nice to have some kind of heating in the shower blocks.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lyn, rick + bailey |
1 review from this member |
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Me and my husband stayed here for a week and were joined by the rest of his family the following weekend. We all had a really good time. Most relaxed and friendly site we have been to. Toilet facilities good, no kids with us this time so cannot comment on the play area but all the other kids on the campsite seemed to be having lots of fun. Village only a short walk away with a pub. Weekends great for kids and adults (loved the glow sticks). No curfew, fires allowed and good company what more can you ask for. All of us are looking forward to returning next year and bringing the kids with us. Thanks to all who work at the campsite for making us feel very welcome
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Caster |
7 reviews from this member |
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We spent a nice weekend here at the beginning of September. This is a really good site with laid back owners who seem to fall over backwards to please. The main field is a little uneven and sloping, apart from the very top of the meadow but we didn't find it a problem. There are also pitches in the woods for the wild campers although we were told that this area floods when it rains. The site allow campfires in front of your tent and sell wood by the wheelbarrow full. The toilet/shower block was clean and functional but I can imagine queue's at busy times. There is also a play area for children and an undercover games area. Wickham Market is a small picturesque village with the usual shopping needs, there is a large Co-op store with a cash machine next door and a pub with various other shops around the village green.
In all, a site to be recommended
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sally Garrett |
12 reviews from this member |
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Fantastic value for money and perfect for families! The site is on a slope so come prepared with levelers! There are limited electric pitches and 1 waste disposal point and 1 water point. You have the availability of fire wood for building you own fires! Twice a week glow sticks are thrown far and wide in the dark and the staff all delight in telling the whole site before this occurs. Well worth watching the results (it had us in fits of laughter). Yes there are improvements being made (but unlike most sites they charge a fair price considering what you get and they are updating very fast). The showers are good and I look forward to them being tiled! Be warned the floor does get wet so take a bag and elevate everything onto the hooks and stool provided. If they get mucky all you do is mention it and they are their mopping in a flash (due to being nearby and willing!). Only 2 sinks so you can have to wait to wash up. There is a microwave, fridge and freezer although we didn't use them (we did chuckle at the warnings on them!), there is 1 washing machine and no drier (sadly it rained when we were there so we noticed the lack of drier. I think I'd be delighted if next year they'd got one (even a pay one! there is no local laundry so be warned). The play area is small - so what!, there's woodland, a field, a river and natures own climbing frames (trees) everywhere so the kids have a fantastic time. There is a pub 5 Min's away (we didn't go to as told children unwelcome after 7.30 but we walked 15 Min's to the 3 tuns on paths and were delighted! Great food and drink. Willing staff and lovely open restaurant. Very welcoming to children! 5 Min's walk you have a well stocked co-op, post office restaurants and a great hard wear store (with all the nicknack's you forget to take and a huge range of gifts! A fish and chip shop (slightly out of the ark but good for emergencies if they mention microwaving something refuse it!). There is a cash point (not one that charges!). A great little center! There are a lot of places to visit for all tastes or you can enjoy some fishing on the bank of the river! In short we will go back - highly recommended. Staff are willing and approachable so never be afraid to ask (some campers hoard loo paper which all you ever have to do it ask for!) Only improvements - tiling the wash areas (being done this year I believe), a drier (please)???, and a sign indicating to small boys that the drain at the back of the loo is a drain! Best thing is no specified leaving time or arrival time!
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cazpooley |
1 review from this member |
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This is the best place that we have ever camped. Found a nice site in the trees. Showers and Toilets always clean and with plenty of loo roll. It had a freezer that you can put your ice blocks in.Not that we ever used them but there was also, microwave, fridge and kettle, they all had great little quotes on them due to some of our ridiculous health and safety rules. Wickham Market is lovely and has all the amenities that you could ask for. First time to Suffolk really loved it, can't wait to go back again, in fact I was wondering has anybody lived in a tent? Beats coming home to the t.v and computer. Highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tracyjk |
1 review from this member |
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This was our first time camping and choose this site as it seemed to be easy going, allowed barbecues, campfires and no curfew.
When we arrived the staff were helpful and friendly, We were told that the pitch we choose was opposite a group of 3 girls but we thought this would be fine. Little did we know that 5 young men would join them later to have a party that continued until 2am. The next morning another couple that were camping next to the girls complained and left the site. The staff spoke to us to make sure we were ok with the situation and assured us that they would deal with it.
We had a lovely few days Wickham Market has a nice fish & chip shop only a short walk across a field and down a small footpath (beware stinging nettles). We also tried the Indian Restaurant which was very nice. The co-op was handy as well.
On our last night the group of girls had another very noisy party. But this time it went on until 5am, Which we were not pleased about. The owner did not charge us for our last night as we complained about the party.
The campsite was very nice great value for money and had excellent facilities, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, kitchen area, and the showers & toilets were very clean.
We would go back to this site as we hope that the party until 5am was a one off.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Barry + Jo |
2 reviews from this member |
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This was our first time camping (2 adults 3 kids 1 dog) and we could not have chosen a better site. Very welcoming and we were not made to feel at all inexperienced! The site accommodated all sizes of tents. It was clean and provided all that could be needed (fridge/freezer/washing machine/microwave/washing up facilities and obviously showers and toilets!) It was lovely to see all the camp fires around the site at night (barrow loads of wood provided at a reasonable cost.) The pricing system is simple and straightforward with no supplements for children and dogs. This camp site had a wonderful feel to it and we most certainly would not hesitate to return. Obviously with this being our first camping holiday we have nothing to compare this to but we will certainly be comparing other sites to this one!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nhamilton |
1 review from this member |
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Our second stay at this campsite and we had an enjoyable long weekend. One of the few campsites that allow log fires - a definite highlight.
New facilities are a great improvement on the old toilet/shower block but can get a bit muddy if it's been raining. Nonetheless, the guys running the site are quick to replenish loo roll/mop up if you mention it.
Staff are generally very friendly and will try to resolve any problems quickly. When we stayed (group of 3 families), the ground was a bit wet/muddy after a week of rain so we couldn't park the cars next to the tents and instead had to park up top of the field and then use a wheelbarrow to transport all our stuff.
Campsite was quiet on Friday morning but rapidly filled up by the evening and was full all weekend. The site accommodates both large groups and families. Unfortunately this meant that we were kept awake till 5am by a large group of very drunk young men shouting & swearing the first night. The next night by midnight when it looked like things were going the same way, we spoke to the site attendant and he quickly dealt with the noise. So no curfews, but if you have young children or want to get some sleep ask for a family site away from the groups.
Overall:
+ campfires, campfires and campfires!
+ friendly, helpful staff
+ good facilities
- can get muddy
- can be very noisy with large groups
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Paulvicky |
1 review from this member |
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What a fantastic site - My family and I turned up after 9pm on Friday night and felt very welcome. Staff offered to help with our tents and campfire and could not have done more for us.
The site has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere and we did not have to nag at the kids to keep it down as you do on so many sites.
The owners made a point of coming and speaking to us and making sure everything was ok. This is not a silent after 9pm camp site, which we loved as our lot are a little rowdy, but this would not be the place for people who want to be tucked in bed at 9pm with their cocoa! It was not so noisy that you couldn't sleep however.
The facilities were great. The site was busy so they were well used and not once was there a major problem with queues or mess.
This is the friendliest and most relaxed site we have ever stayed at - such a shame that it's all booked til september. I would go every weekend if I could.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kenton |
7 reviews from this member |
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I have previously reviewed this site and been back several times. As an update, the new shower and toilet facilities are good and with a few more minor tweaks will be excellent.
Basically, they can get a bit mucky in the showers when busy and the site is wet from rain, my suggestion would be to leave a mop available for the campers. I wouldn't mind and I know the cleaners can't be in there 24/7. The doors to each cubicle are also a little stiff and hard to lock as there is no handle on the inside. Finally, the actual shower temperature is quite hot, ok for me but a little too much for my son.
These minor items will not stop me going again to enjoy Alan's relaxed manner and welcoming way of doing business. Mr H is after all a bit of a legend!
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Ruthpotts |
1 review from this member |
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We spent a surprise weekend with friends down here, despite the long drive from Newcastle it was a pleasure to arrive and we found it to be one of the most comfortable campsites we had visited in a long time. Our son loved the glow sticks, the adults were happy with good company from fellow campers on a rally I believe, so all in all a good few days.
The pitch was ideal out of the way with no one tramping past the tent in the middle of the night or early in the morning. The showers etc were good, but prone to get a bit muddy during busy times (also bring your own loo roll as a back up! )
Didn't really get out much to see the area as we were more than happy to relax on the site!
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jeniffer |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is a friendly, relaxing site with good facilities, good prices, helpful staff and a campsite with some characther to it Not just a field but trees and a pond. The spaces between pitches is a lovely change. Brilliant for children too, as the large space in the middle meant they can play there with the other children in full view. There's lots to do locally, wine tasting for adults, easton park farm for both children and adults.
I never did find the games room though!
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lilith |
1 review from this member |
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This is a lovely campsite with friendly relaxed owners and good facilities.
Unlike a lot of campsites there is no curfew and the owners are happy to accommodate young people. We chose a pitch at the bottom of the site so that we wouldn't disturb other campers. Unfortunately thanks to some heavy rain and problems with their drainage system the area got very muddy and wet. However the owners were quick to rectify the problems with the drainage systems and were anxious to make sure that we were happy. Another major advantage of this site is that they encourage campers to have campfires. The wood is £15 a large bag or £7.50 a small bag and it is included in the bill at the end. One bag lasted us one night. The people working at the campsite even put the wood in a wheelbarrow and brought it down to us so that we didn't have to carry it!
The toilets and showers were fairly clean and the loos were always well stocked with loo roll (though no soap). Though having a washing machine was a nice touch it would have also been useful to have an area to dry clothes. The fridge was particularly handy and allowed us to store the yogurt and meat we needed to make a curry. The ping pong table was also a great deal of fun.
Given it's location I would recommend that you don't try and use public transport to reach this site. The nearest train station is called Wickham Market but is located in Campsea Ashe which is about 3 miles away. The village of Wickham market is about a 15 minute walk away from the campsite. The pub in the village (The George) is not particularly welcoming but there is another pub about 35 min walk away which is meant to be better. The fish and chip shop in Wickham Market provides good, reasonably priced food and has a restaurant area. There is also a medium sized Co-op in the village. The nearest town is Woodbridge. It is quite a pretty little place with good bookshops and plenty of delis and boutiques. The campsite is also well placed for visits to places like Ipswich, Aldeburgh and Sutton Hoo.
All in all a great campsite (especially if you like a relaxed atmosphere and don't mind a bit of noise). I would highly recommend it and look forward to my visit next year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Rboittier |
2 reviews from this member |
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I was first drawn to this site when my work colleague showed me a book: Cool Campsites. Our family usually go to a campsite that allows real fires due to our Scouting heritage! When we decided to go for a weekend break, this site was ideal being fairly close to home.
Our family of 7 arrived on site around 6.30pm on Friday and were welcomed by staff at the gate. He gave us a choice of pitches (only 2 left!) and his colleague dropped by to ask if we needed help to set up. We had plenty of room and soon had a good fire going thanks to my daughter the expert firestarter! Logs were available on site but they were rather expensive at £7.50 for a half barrow load. Due to the previous weekends weather, they were quite damp too. I since found out from a fellow camper that just up the A12N is an antiques shop that sells lumpwood for £2 a bag.
Just after dark, the now famous glow-sticks appeared and all the kids on site were soon running around glowing away with bangles and necklaces - it generated a lot of fun! We had a really pleasant night. It was spoilt by some 15-18 year olds opposite us who decided to roll around drunk, shouting at 3am. After some stern words from my OH they eventually went to bed. Luckily they cleared off the next morning. We were aware that groups are welcome and we dont have a problem with parties etc, but 3am was crossing the line. By comparison, a group of lads in their 20s/30s were on one of the woodland pitches and were good as gold: they can obviously hold their beer!
Another improvement seems to be the toilet block which was very new. Really nice showers with hot water, and clean loos. Most of the time they had toilet paper too. We had to queue for showers/washing-up sinks at peak times, but that is to be expected. The microwave came in handy and there were 2 fridge freezers available if you needed to use them. The ping-pong table was popular with the kids and there always seemed to be somone playing some kind of game in the big clearing in the middle of the site. Generally a real friendly atmosphere was felt around the place. The owner and his wife came around to say Hi on Friday night - nice chap.
We spent Saturday exploring the unspoilt Suffolk coast. Orchard Campsite is a good base for this being right on the A12. We never explored Wickham Market so cant comment on the place. The procedure is pay on exit for everything so it is done on trust - I like that and would like to think that no-one abuses the system.
Overall, a compact yet spacious site with good amenities and friendly atmosphere - and FIRES! At £8 per tent very reasonable too. Would we go back? - definitely!
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