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I cant believe that there isnt a recent review on this campsite. It did put me off a bit but then thought, oh well its only a 2 1/2 hr journey if I don't like it. The reception area is a bit like a caravan graveyard, but it is a big spacious area and is kept tidy. There are a lot of things going on like boat hire, bike hire and gas supply. Reception was friendly and was led by owner on pushbike who also helped me unhitch and position folding camper as 'woman camping on own' Plots are well spaced with quite a few areas divided by hedges and trees. Facilities are clean and adequate. Could do with another shower or two. This didn't matter at beginning of week but towards end as it go busier, there were queues. It is on a busy main road which is noisy but it is just so accessible. Right next to a lovely common, brilliant for walking dogs, also golf course and of course river. Bungay is lovely, with some brillian real ale pubs, including Green Dragon, which brews own ale. Good eating places as well, and Bigod's castle.
Downside, of which only one, travellers on site. Very noisy and nosy but luckily only there for 2 of the days that I was there and then moved on.
Just back from a 4 night stay at Outney meadow caravan park. At first it seemed a well laid out site with gravel roads to all areas with hedgrows and small trees. Bungay is a short walk to find all the usual shops.
Most pitch areas had access to EHU and 1 water tap at the end of the field. You will need a water filter jug at this site as the water leaves a thick scum in your cup. This site pack you in so tight, we felt quite claustrophobic. No 6m fire rule here more like 6' or less.
The toilets are too few with only 4 toilets, 4 urinals and 3 showers split into two blocks in the mens and about the same in the ladies. Plenty of loo rolls with soap always in the 3 sinks, hot water was never a problem but with so few outlets that's no suprise.
The rubbish collection area is slap bang in the middle of the site including the waste/soil water disposal area, by the 4th day all the bins were full so everyone just dropped their rubbish bags in front of them.
As far as places for the kids to play, by the time they fill the place with tents and caravans the only place they have is in and around their tents or the river. Because you were packed in like sardines the noise levels were amplified and at night some people were playing loud music well into the next day, but the owners did put a stop to it after the 3rd night.
This site is also quite close to a busy main road. The site is listed as having 45 pitches but it felt like a lot more.
I agree that the entrance appears somewhat industrial, but it did not impact on our enjoyment of the site at all.
Pitching area is large, well mown and level. There are a lot more than the 45 pitches listed, but being divided into different areas with leylandii hedging, it feels much smaller. The hedging also provides good shelter. Some pitches near the road might suffer from traffic noise.
There is a wc only facility just inside the entrance. The main facilities are pretty central and therefore convenient. These facilities are a little aging but well maintained, although only two showers (free) each in both ladies and gents side is not enough for the morning rush. There is also a laundry (wash £2. 50) and washing up facility (hot water 20p).
Directly from the site you can launch canoes onto the River Waveney. You can bring your own or hire theirs. Cycle hire is also available on site.
Very dog / family friendly with pleasant walks or off road cycle rides on Outney Common right next to the site.
Just a small update to laineywells’ review of July 2010; this part of Suffolk is now in the 21st century with cash points everywhere and 24 hour supermarkets in Beccles.
But if you enjoy real ale and are looking for a unique riverside pub from a different era, go to the Locks Inn, Geldeston. If you do fancy the Locks Inn, use post code NR34 0HS (otherwise you will find yourself the other side of the river!) to Station Road Geldeston, then down an unmade track for approx 800m.
To sum up: We found Outney Meadow to be a very pleasant, quiet, and family friendly site with good canoeing opportunity.
I won’t go over old ground in relation to the location / entrance / site in general except to agree that it was well-maintained and the toilet/shower facilities are dated but clean. There was always hot water and loo paper.
Site owners were very helpful and friendly and always gave the impression that nothing was too much trouble. We took our kayaks and they ensured we were as close to the river as we wanted to be.
The pitch was flat with no surface stones/litter. The soil was rather stony which should be borne in mind if you only have standard soft steel pegs. The pitches were divided into areas which were sheltered by trees / hedging.
It’s a 5 minute walk into the village and if you need a supermarket there is a large Co-Op a 10 minute drive away. It’s a very good location for exploring Suffolk and Norfolk
We had a wonderfully relaxing time and will definitely go back!
Having read other reviews of the site we were a this apprehensive but as were wanted to explore this area booked. On arrival the comments about the approach were accurate, very untidy with old caravans lying around a caravan grave yard was a good description.
The welcome we received was very good and as we were meeting up with friends were shown our pitches, the site was well looked after, grass well kept, trees looking pruned some pitches border on the river.
The facilities were clean but were in need of updating and we felt the site was in need of more showers and toilets as the bank holiday weekend you had to wait but just copped when things were a little quieter.
You can hear noise from the main road but this didn't put us off. The is an excellent walking area just outside the site (outney meadow I think) which was great for our dog, there is also a small fishing lake there, bungay golf course is just up the road.
Overall the entrance to the site was bad, the site it self had a '70s feel to it, with the facilities that matched. A walk in to Bungay is well worth it, with decent shops and restaurants, the green dragon pub sells its own home brewed beers which were very good.
Overall a nice site but needs tiding up and the facilities need bringing up to date.
Same as the others on arrival and seeing the 'Caravan Graveyard' did wonder what was round the corner ! but what a lovely surprise, the owner cycled us to a lovely spot with adequate shade which proved to be essential as the weekend was a scorcher. We went with friends and the children in our party had just the best time ! The river kept them entertained. Seems to be some fab walks round the area and if we go back would like to explore some more
There is one thing that would make this site perfect and make it worth the slightly expensive fee, the toilets and showers are as my 13yr old expressed 'minging' . My 11yr old who is the original soap dodger actually came back dirtier after he had used them, even for him this is unusual ! I know this sounds fussy but we have camped and caravanned for years now and have paid less for the same environment but better loss etc so come on Outney knock them down and start again because we want to come back because everything else was brilliant !
What a lovely campsite, very traditional but with lots of added extras. This was our first time properly camping and it definitely gave us the bug. Outney Meadows was in a quiet, picturesque location but had plenty of room for all the campers. We were in the tent area and had room to park the car next to us and they provided picnic tables between each pitch. There was a big hedge between the tents and the river, however insect repellent would be advised if you plan on sitting out at dusk.
The facilities were clean, plenty of hot water and I didn't have to queue for a shower or toilet. Plugs were available for hairdryers, curling tongs, phone chargers or all the other gadgets some people seemed to think were part of a camping holiday!
The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area, which was also gorgeous and with plenty of things to keep us busy. But be warned the area is a bit in the sticks so don't expect to always use your chip and pin card or find a supermarket open 24hrs!
Lowestoft seaside was very clean and pretty worth a visit, but beware of restrictions taking dogs onto the sand. Kessingland was a bit further south and not the most attractive area, however it had free parking and easy access to a dog friendly beach, and very clean public toilets.
Bungay was a lovely little town and definitely worth a look. The castle is very pretty and hosts a great Shakespeare festival, enter it through Jesters Tea rooms which serves a fabulous white hot chocolate with raspberry coulis and delicious cakes. There are great delis serving local cheese, olives and lots of fresh foods. We picked up a chinese on the first night from the chinese/fish & chip shop which was reasonable and tasty, but not the menu we were used to from a big city!
The campsite also had facilities to hire canoes and go jumping in the river which was brilliant for all the children. It made an extra level to the trip as it's not a common thing to do. We were also next to a big common with a lake where the dog was free to roam and golf course (but we didn't play).
I used the Outney Meadows website to book the pitches and they were very quick to email back with confirmation. This was a fab service and they were happy to accept cash when we arrived. The journey from lincoln was fairly easy, less than 3 hours and with plenty of places to stop off on the way. Our sat nav was able to get us directly to the site and I think it would be easy to find using traditional methods too as the area was clearly signposted.
Outney Meadows is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a relaxing break away from the rat race.
Couldn't agree more with previous reviews; the site is very pleasant and friendly as are all the staff/owners. As has been said the first impression as you arrive does have a bit of a scrap yard appearance even from the roundabout but once onto the field all that is behind you and does not detract one bit from a really peaceful relaxing site. The shower/toilet blocks are just about adequate but really do need a re-vamp to bring them to modern standards. As was said by previous reviewers The Fleece in Bungay is really good with good food at a reasonable price. The Castle is also very nice although more restaurant than pub and more expensive but the food quality is very good. Didn't think much to any of the other pubs in Bungay. The small theatre in the town is also worth a look and has some interesting shows on from time to time.There is also a golf club close by if you are a golfer.
When we drove into entrance, we thought we have made a big mistake here. Entrance was full of old caravans, looked like a scrap yard.
We were greeted by a man who told us to wait for Mary, to show us to our pitch. She asked did we want shade, we said yes, she showed us to a lovely pitch under some trees, with water tap.We had ducks coming to our van door. Rabbits were running around. The toilets and showers were spotless. We walked into Bungay, we are not walkers, but it was a lovely walk to the shop only took 8 mins from site. I must admit not many shops, but we got what we wanted.
My only gripe is 1 the entrance, 2 if the site was full there would not be enough toilets and showers there were 2 showers and 3 loos.
We have just spent a long weekend here with our car club's annual camping trip and have to say that the site met all our requirements. Yes the road is noisy, but it is the A143 and a main by-pass for Bungay, so really it can't avoid having the road noise. If you are in a tent, the noise might keep you awake, but being in a campervan once the door was closed, it was quiet. We were in the field right next to the road and it was therefore noisy but the other fields were much quieter.
There are two toilet blocks, one very old fashioned the other dated but had two showers and three toilets in the ladies. The showers seemed to run out of hot water in the morning but I had nice hot water when I had mine! Kept nice and clean. The fields are divided by hedges/conifers which we prefer. It wasn't that busy so perhaps the facilities would be stretched if there were more people staying on site.
Yes, the site is tatty when you first come into it with some old/scrapped caravans,but you don't have to sit and look at it.
Yes, there is noise from the factory but it wasn't that bad.
Bungay itself was lovely to walk round. We had a meal in the Fleece Inn on St Mary's Street and they did us proud. Served about 16 of us quickly and with nice hot food. There are some quaint little shops, a small supermarket, bakers, butchers so all the usual stuff and it is only about a 10 minute walk from the site. The River Waveney flows by the site (a good place for fishing), there is a large common to walk in, it isn't far from the coast, so all in all we thought it was very good. From Bridge Street you can walk along the river which was lovely.
The staff/owners of the site are very friendly and most helpful.
You can hire a canoe if you wish and take it on the river. It looked peaceful. Lots of wildlife around.
If we are back this way, we will stay here again.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
Watersports On Site 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
I cant believe that there isnt a recent review on this campsite. It did put me off a bit but then thought, oh well its only a 2 1/2 hr journey if I don't like it. The reception area is a bit like a caravan graveyard, but it is a big spacious area and is kept tidy. There are a lot of things going on like boat hire, bike hire and gas supply. Reception was friendly and was led by owner on pushbike who also helped me unhitch and position folding camper as 'woman camping on own' Plots are well spaced with quite a few areas divided by hedges and trees. Facilities are clean and adequate. Could do with another shower or two. This didn't matter at beginning of week but towards end as it go busier, there were queues. It is on a busy main road which is noisy but it is just so accessible. Right next to a lovely common, brilliant for walking dogs, also golf course and of course river. Bungay is lovely, with some brillian real ale pubs, including Green Dragon, which brews own ale. Good eating places as well, and Bigod's castle. 
