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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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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 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: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Fcmalone72@hotm |
1 review from this member |
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 We have just had a great weekend at this campsite. We were nearly put off as it has advertised a club house but this is just a small room with a very old pool table, not a great big club house with lots of drunk people. The camp fires are great but a bit pricey if there is not a group of you £15 per night but good quality wood. The field is great and I loved it that all the other campers all got together for a good game of rounders. It is just a short 10min walk into town and it has a nice pub that we watched the footy at. There are only two showers but we did not have to wait to long to use them and the owner is in the process of getting 6 more built. Over all we had a great time kids loved the wooded area and the little park to play in and we felt very relaxed as the campsite was very safe. We would give this a 8/10. Very good value for money £8 per night per tent.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Angryfish |
5 reviews from this member |
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We gave this site 7/10 as a score. If the toilet /shower block had been better it would have easily been a 9/10. You have 5 porta-loos and two shower rooms with a toilet which was not quite enough and porta-loos are so small.
The actual site is quite small but nicely laid out and easy to find a quiet corner. Next time we will come with a group and split the fire costs. Great for kids but not very small ones as there is a river close by and a couple of ponds on site. Glow sticks were handed out to the kids every night and they all got on really well.
Dogs are welcome if under control and they also allow commercial vehicles. The walk across the fields to the town centre is about 7 minutes and everything you could want is there including a hardware shop, takeaways a co-op and pub.
Will definitely be going back later in the season.
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| Reviewer: C King |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
We visited the site with our family, despite the previous comments and found the site to be well managed, with very friendly on site management. The two showers do have a toilet in each room, but we found this most convenient with the children and there were other toilets to use if these ones were occupied. They were regularly cleaned and well stocked with toilet paper. There were camp fires but we had no problems with these and would have had one ourselves if we were staying longer. There were no roudy groups during our stay and we enjoyed ourselves and would recommend it to any family.
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| Reviewer: JessicaTX |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
This is a small and cozy campsite. We will definitely be returning There are few rules and that's great. Essentially, the campers are expected to go by the campers code and that is to have a great time while you're there but to show regard for other campers. There is no strict grid policy for pitches and the flexibility made it even more enjoyable. I loved the idea of being able to have an old fashioned log campfire. We had one and it was great. We would have had more but the weather didn't allow...
Often times on some sites I have felt 2nd class as it is obvious that they cater for caravans and only put up with tent campers because of regulations... not here... no, no, they were very good. I found it reassuring that those in tents were treated the same as those in caravans.
The facilities are small but adequate. The small hospitality block was sometimes stretched beyond it's capability and often quite muddy but that didn't stop us from having a great time - even in the rain.
In the summer the ponds dry up so as a bonus you don't have to worry about mosquitos!
One Tip: The closer you are to to front of the campsite the quieter. Large parties and groups are usually booked for the bottom areas of the campsite.
How to make it better: I wouldn't change anything except that I think the owners should look into building a larger hospitality block in the near future as it is very popular.
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| Reviewer: Markj1 |
1 review from this member |
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August 2005
A very relaxing setting, made even more relaxing by Alan the site owner and his family.
Sites are large and far enough apart to give you a sense of being on your own. The site is spacious and caters for larger groups and these were kept away from us in a secluded area of the site. The toilet and shower block were adequate for our needs and had the benefit of power showers which meant an adequate supply of hot water.
The village itself is great and caters for all day to day needs and has a CO-OP and various take aways.
We had enough to do around the area and to name a few, visited the nearby Easton farm park, a maize maze at Southwold and the local coastline.
We also visited Walberswick and for a small cost bought a few crab lines, nets and some bacon and went crab fishing. It was amazing how much fun we had and we returned another two times
We had a great time at the site and will definitely return in the future.
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| Reviewer: Stardust72 |
2 reviews from this member |
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July 2005
We spent best part of a week at this site, there maybe only two showers but they are cleaned daily. There is always hot water to shower or washup. This site has a friendly and cheerful atmosphere on the whole. Its great for people who like real camping and enjoy a good get together around a real fire. At night it can feel wonderfully atmospheric and almost medieval. It's a great site for families and has a small park. The site owners are very nice and down to earth.
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| Reviewer: Alpy |
1 review from this member |
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July 2005
Lovely field with unfortunate combination of toilet and shower which get very mucky at weekends. Site has 3 portaloos as well. Site popular with large noisy groups at weekends with campfires roaring - reminded us on a medievel scene! Site very cheap but would benefit from a good toilet block with separate showers. Campfire costs £15.
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| Reviewer: Glen Foster |
9 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
We visited this site with 6 friends and their children aged 1 - 9 years old. Always hot water in the showers(2 only), the owners was very friendly and accomadating.
We really enjoyed having a bonfire each night, which is rare on most sites. If you visit the site over a weekend then I recommend the George P.H. On Sunday they play bingo and you can get a take away curry for £2 or play bingo and get a bowl of food for a£1! Good choice of food in the week also.
This is a basic site but I would really recommebd it.
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| Reviewer: Rwoolley1 |
2 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
We visited this site when we went to the UKCS Alien Encounter meet. The owner and his family were very helpful and friendly. The facilities were clean and in good condition. I would recommend this site to anyone. There are shops near by in the village and plenty of places to eat out. The campsite is very relaxing.
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| Reviewer: Ratty |
332 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
Visited this site as part of the UKCampsite.co.uk Alien Encounters Meet.
Firstly I would say that the road leading up to the site is rather narrow but don't let that put you off, also when approaching the site, if you're in a long caravan, you will need to swing out and then in as the entrance is a fairly sharp u-turn, however we were in a 21-foot caravan and managaed it no problem.
We were greeted by a cheerful and helpful site owner who gave us a tour of the site, location of showers, water points etc.
The site is on a slope but has been terraced in many places to offer flat pitches. The site has a couple of lakes and some woodland at the bottom end of the site where I noticed a couple of tents pitched, offering extra seclusion.
The site only has two showers and three toilets but on a normal weekend would be sufficient to meet the needs.
The showers are power showers so always hot and you can control the temp and the direction. The showers are in the cubicles with the toilets so nice and spacious especially if you have littluns with you that cannot shower on their own.
There is a games room on site with pool table, darts and a TV.
The village of Wickam Market is about one mile away, a nice stroll or cycle ride. In the village is a Co-op store open 7 days a week offering all the grocery items that you need. There is a chip shop, curry house and Chinese restaurant. There was only one pub that I noticed, I didn't venture in it but it looked nice from the outside.
If youy are after a bigger shop then Tesco is about 7 miles down the road toward Ipswisch, with Ipswich being about 10 miles away for all your other shopping.
The site is close to lots of places of interest including the infamous Rendlesham Forest (where the aliens landed!) , Sutton Hoo, Orford Castle, Ipswich plus so much more.
The site is close to the main A12 meaning access is easy but you do get a constant hum from the road when on the site, however after 10 minutes we did not even notice this and it blended into the background with the birds tweeting.
Overall a lovely site in a great location , we will be back and one to recommend in the area.
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| Reviewer: Fuffy |
21 reviews from this member |
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May 2005
We visited here as part of a UKCS Meet and had a fantastic time! The site is very clean, with plenty of space and a relaxed feel to it. Facilities are basic but very clean and the owners are the friendliest most helpful site owners i have ever known! Will definately return.
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| Reviewer: Kenton |
7 reviews from this member |
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April 2005
Visited site on the UKCS Alien Encounter Meet. Everything I expected and wanted was there. Alan the site owner is so laid back he is practically horizontal! Facilities were as clean as you can expect on a campsite which had experienced some rain. The cleaning of the facilities was also carried out on a regular basis.
When not being used for an organised meet, I can imagine that this is a beautiful and peaceful retreat. Given the way my family and I were treated, we are likely to return here at some point in the future.
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| Reviewer: Claire |
5 reviews from this member |
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April 2005
I have just hosted the Alien meet here for UKCS and I would 150% recommend this site to anyone. The site owners are fantastic, the site is fab, loo and showers kept clean to say there is only two and there was more than 150 of us (dont worry porta loos were fetched in to cover the demand on loos). Excellent dishwashing area even a fridge frezer for you to use. Chidrens play area, loads of space to walk the dog. I could go on and one but I think you get the picture, give it a try you won't be disappointed.
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| Reviewer: Gailro |
1 review from this member |
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May 2004
My partner and I visited this site several times last year and will definately be returning again this year. It is a gorgeous site, very relaxing and lots of space per pitch. The local village is a very short walk away through lovely country lanes adn it has everything you could need. The showers and toilets are always clean and tidy and the owners are really friendly. We can't wait until our camping seasons starts again so we can return for many more lazy weekends.
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| Reviewer: Mattquin123 |
1 review from this member |
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August 2004
I visited just over the bank holiday weekend in august. Being the third time I have used the site in as many months. The owner made us feel very welcome. There was a group of us staying at the bottom in the secluded area, we arranged a campfire for the weekend with wood etc provided by the owner. Well worth the minimal cost I will say. Its the only way to camp.
Since the last reviewer wrote the site now has two showers and toilets with two portloos ( with sinks). The site is sloped and provides a large open area ideal for caravans and campervans. Tents have the full range over the site. This is not a regimented site as many are, it is pleasant, laid back( such as no great need to vacate at midday) easy to get to, the village has all you want within a walk. I will definatly be going back frequently. Many thanks Alan for a great weekend. Rob
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