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Rendlesham Campsite (formerly Tangham Campsite)
Butley
Rendlesham Forest
Suffolk (Browse area)
IP12 3NF
Tel: 07415 712212
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Pitches: 80
Open: 01/04/2026 to 02/01/2027
01/04/2027 to 02/01/2028
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 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Thelazza |
6 reviews from this member |
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 We visited this site for 4 nights over the 'Royal Wedding' weekend at the end of April. The site appeared to be full but due to the spacious pitches it didn't feel cramped; the pitch sizes are good and the large open central area was well used by many for football / cricket / kites etc.
Despite the site being busy we didn't have to queue for showers or washing up. The toilets and showers were kept acceptably clean despite the dust blowing across the site in the high winds and dry conditions we experienced. Showers were pleasantly hot and ok value at 50p for a good 5 minutes.
The children's playground is small and quite basic; much better kids play areas at the Rendlesham Forest Centre next door which is a short walk away.
The site shop seemed to have most basics. Make sure that you have everything you need before it closes as the nearest alternatives are probably all a 10-15 minute drive away. The nearest I found was a small corner shop in Melton which appears to be open until 10pm most days and sells basic foods and alcohol / tobacco. There is also a fish and chip shop in Melton from which we had a good meal.
Local attractions such as Aldeburgh, Thorpeness (take out a boat on the 'Mere'), and Orford are all a shortish drive away.
The site was very quiet at night but with quite a loud dawn chorus from the local wildlife. Pitches on the outer 'circle' back directly onto the forest allowing direct access for walking and exploring.
We very much enjoyed our stay at this pleasant site and intend to return again later in the summer. 
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Frinny |
2 reviews from this member |
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We arrived quite late on the Royal wedding weekend at this site and were placed on the inner circle at an allotted pitch. The spacing between each tent was sufficient but as nobody faced anyone else I did not feel the site was as friendly as others we have visited.
The site is in the middle of nowhere so provisions do need to be taken with you! The facilities were poor and in desperate need of an update. They were cleaned but as they are needing to be modernised they appeared dirty. A man in his car hooting his horn drives around the site every morning selling newspapers at about 9am - fine unless you want a lie in.
The neighbouring forest is fantastic for bike rides and with several large wood framed children's play areas. For a weekend this was a lovely site but we wont be returning in a hurry.
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| Date of Visit: April 2011 |
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| Reviewer: Poo_tent |
5 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at this site for 2 nights over a bank holiday weekend. The site itself wasn't bad. Unfortunately we got a pitch right next door to the play area, which was ok for our kids, but for us a little annoying after a little while.
The pitch itself was sandy which got into absolutely everything. The toilets were clean but dated and in need of modernising. There was a camp shop which supplied the basics but if you needed anything else local shops were a fair drive away.
No evening entertainment on site or nearby. There are walks through the forest where you can see Deer etc. At night all you can here is the constant noise of birds.
We had originally planned to stay for 4 nights but due to personal reasons we had to leave earlier than planned as our minds were on other things.
All that said we would come back here again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Tordie |
3 reviews from this member |
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We love this campsite. Having been let down by the Jolly Sailor site in Orford, this site offered us 3 very good size pitches at short notice. It's sandy so the pegs go in easily but just beware of the ants.
Being a forest site means plenty of great walks right on your doorstep but pubs/restaurants are a drive away. We overcame this one night by ringing the local curry house who delivered a wonderful take away right to our tent! - look our for the menus in the freezer hut.
The shop sells the basics, opening hours are a bit restrictive (9-5) but the staff (who are very helpful and friendly and live on site) have to have a life too.
It's a real family site but will also suit young couples and the more mature because it's such a beautiful location and everyone respected the no noise after dark rule. The showers are perfectly adequate as are the washing facilities (clothes and pots).
We ended up at this site by mistake but would recommend it to anyone and can't wait to visit it again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ksparky |
9 reviews from this member |
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This is a nice Forest Campsite set in the heart of Rendlesham Forest.
Pitches are a good size and fairly level. Most pitches have electric Hook-up. There is a shop for basics, Calor Gas and Camping Gaz, I don't know when the shop closes but we arrived just after 6 on friday and it was still open then.
There is a daily newspaper delivery.
Toilets and shower blocks were clean when we used them, there is a 50p charge for the showers. We found it best to hit the showers either very early or very late to avoid queues.
There is also a disabled shower and Loo.
Hot water & Washing-up sinks are available
There is a laundry room but we didn't use this.
We went for the weekend Friday and Saturday night, 3 Adults and one 16 year old who was charged as a child and this cost us £50 (High season)for an extra £1 a day you can hire a wooden picnic bench.
This is a great site for families, several walks (including the UFO trail) and bike trails. The forest centre next door has a bike park for older kids, there is also an adventure play area.
As I say a great site for families, not so great if you want peace and quiet, early nights and late mornings.
The staff we met were very friendly and helpful.
We had a lovely weekend and will definitely return.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cal72 |
9 reviews from this member |
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This was my first camping trip in over 20 years -i went with my two boys (8&3) and stayed in a trailer tent with a friend and her two boys (9&7). The pitch was large with plenty of room for two cars. The site was level and dry. We backed onto the forest which was a great play ground for the four boys.
The facilities were basic but long hot showers (lasted long enough for both boys to share) so didn't mind the 50p charge. Had to queue for 7pm shower but only for 5 mins. Facilities cleaned daily. Plenty of loo roll / handwash / paper towels.
Friendly staff. Some queues for pot washing but only a couple of minutes. The site was full and there was some noise caused by the outdoor Shakespeare theatre in the adjoining forest clearing but nothing too bad.
The forest centre next door has great adventure play for older children (5+) and lots of great walks. There is a adventure play on site for the under-8yr olds. On-site shop stocks most basics plus everyday items. Free freezer for ice blocks.
Lots of electric hook ups. Laundry room on site (but we didn't use this so can't comment - always looked well used & tidy). Quiet in the evenings and until about 8am. I will be happy to return and have now bought a family tent!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Hrvey08 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Our family of four (2 adults and two girls aged 9yrs and 6 yrs) have just returned from this quiet, peaceful family friendly site in the middle of Rendlesham Forest.
The site itself is surrounded by the forest with good sized pitches with a central area for ball games etc which was ideal for families of all ages.
It has a small basic shop and free freezer units to be used for ice packs.
The staff we encountered on arrival were always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
We had a 6 berth tent to pitch - the ground was soft and kind of sandy so easy to put our tent up but be aware the sandy earth you pitch on gets everywhere ! so take a dustpan and broom.
The showers had good water pressure and were nice and warm. (50p for 5 mins shower)
The toilet block (which is a portable cabin) as a whole was clean and tidy but unfortunately we feel it is in desperate need of a refurbishment as very dated - the ladies needs to be larger especially at the sink area.
There was no coin slot hairdryer available also which was disappointing.
Good sized washing up area - no problems.
Despite disappointing toilet / shower block we would return as kids loved the freedom in the woods and made lots of friends but hope this site gets a toilet / shower refurbishment soon !
All in all a fantastic country break for us townies !
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| Date of Visit: September 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Jbrooks |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have been to this site many times in the past but never again until things change. In more than 10 years of camping we have never been to such a noisy site this time round. The toilet and showers are showing their age now and that would not matter if they were kept clean.
This site has a lovely location and ideal for children
Such a shame.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Lauram |
9 reviews from this member |
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Stayed on this site in a pitch with hook up for 2 nights in June 2010. Site set in an idyllic location, ideal for cycling and walking in the forest. Woken in the night by the sound of nightingales singing for hours!
Fantastic site for children with communal game of rounders ongoing for much of our visit.
Shower block fairly basic but sufficient for a short visit.
Only problem with our pitch was we found we were ontop of an ants nest and we were infested! Not ideal however we would certainly visit again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Barnybug |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed for 2 nights over a weekend in September. The site was busy and close to full both nights.
The pitch was somewhat narrow to fit a car alongside tent, but had plenty of depth and backed onto the forest.
The showers and toilets were spotless, and despite other reviews reports - 50p/5m shower seemed plenty of time and often left you standing with extra time waiting for it to turn off. They were nice and warm too.
The local area was lovely with good food to be had in Aldeburgh (fish'n'chips) and Orford at the Orford-Butley Oysterage.
Noise from kids particularly on Friday was loud past 10pm and a bit disruptive to a nice evening, but this seemed largely due to a group booking / parents letting their kids run riot.
Overall, I'd recommend the site, particularly during quieter periods.
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