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Kings Forest Caravan Park
Wideham Farm
Icklingham Road
West Stow
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk (Browse area)
IP28 6HE
Tel: 01284 729657 or 07704 337352
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Pitches: 40 EHU Pitches & 10 non electric
Open: 28/03/2024 to 30/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 30/10/2025
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 Small Campervans |
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 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Adults Only |
 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 |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <10 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 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: August 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Explore with Dora |
16 reviews from this member |
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 We don't actually live that far from this site, but just fancied a 1 night away and what a perfect choice this was.
The site is easy to find, has easy access even for the largest units and the pitches are all level. The site has only been open 2 years but there is already landscaping going in and there are a couple of seating areas.
The new facilities block is of a good standard and is kept spotlessly clean, helped no doubt by the fact that it is an adult only site so no children to mess things up!
There are no hardstanding pitches but the ground looks as if it drains well and I think this adds to the informal feel. There is direct access to the forest, West Stow Anglo Saxon village is directly opposite, Fullers Mill gardens are a short walk away and Suffolk Wildlife Trusts Lackford Lakes are also close by, so there is no shortage of things to do. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2018 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sonia1307 |
1 review from this member |
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We booked here for 3 weeks and before we arrived were wondering if we had done the right thing as maybe we should have booked a week and moved on to somewhere new, but both glad we didn’t. We were met with a warm welcome from Jane (no hassle for payment, she said pitch up and I’ll catch up with you later), which was really nice.
The grass was very dry as the weather had been really hot which subsequently attracted a lot of ants (not down to owners) but was easily solved with some ant blocks. The site is so peaceful and relaxing, with direct walks into the forest and the country park opposite.
This is truly the only time I’ve been away and fully relaxed. The owners, Jane and Leigh, go above and beyond - during the very hot weather Leigh brought frozen water bottles around for everyone; also on our last week our electricity blew, we were using another hookup lead with plugs but it was difficult without the fridge.
I did asked Leigh if he had a bucket we could borrow to stand some milk in and he asked what the issue was so told him, without any hesitation he said I’ll go get my tools and have a look and got our electric working which I was very grateful for.
The shower blocks are very clean and tidy with plenty of room, the only downside to this, which is only my personal preference, is the unisex toilets as if I’m booking and see unisex I will always pass on by but I must of missed that part however I’m glad I missed it as even though it was a issue for me the camp site is beautiful.
I think the other minor issue, as this is a very new campsite, is the pitches aren’t marked out - You pick your pitch which is really nice, but it’s very unclear where you should go. You would hope people have common sense but we had 2 people pitch up either side and virtually on top of us whereas other pitches had more room than needed. We went out and came back to someone pitched sideways, in between us and our neighbour. I have no idea how they managed it to be fair and they hooked up 2 boxes down.
Thankfully they was only there for 2 nights and they didn’t snore. I think maybe a simple solution would be to paint the fence post or something to separate each pitch. Other than that, what a fantastic place
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Benzene |
2 reviews from this member |
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What a great place and adults only too! We stayed here for 3 nights in the heatwave. The owners brought us a bottle of iced water to keep us cool as we were pitching the tent and it was much appreciated, We had a slight issue with ants but this was solved by a bottle of ant powder from the owners.
It's a very laid back site and no one hassles you to pay. It's got 3 unisex loos and a disabled loo plus separate shower rooms for male and female. 3 showers for the women and 2 for the men plus sinks with hot water and soap. It's all very clean and nicely decorated. There is also one sink for pot washing.
The ground was very hard so we bent a few tent pegs trying to get them into the ground, but I imagine that under normal conditions (ie no heatwave) it is somewhat easier.
The site is opposite the entrance to West Stow country park (and the Anglo Saxon village) so there's a cafe there and lovely walks through woods and round a lake with lots of seats. The King's forest is next to the campsite and we went there at dusk on 2 nights and wandered round the forest in the relative cool of the day, spotting deer etc.
The campsite has paddocks wih horses in and it was interesting (as non horsey people) to watch them. We will definitely be going back.
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| Date of Visit: April 2018 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Nectaryweasel |
5 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site enhanced by a very warm welcome from the hosts.
It's situated set away from what is already a quiet road and not too close to any large town - noise is miminal. There are no nearby street lights to spoil the view of the night sky.
It’s like a clearing in the forest and there are paths which go off into a forest denser than any I have seen since I visited the New Forest. It’s an adults only site with level pitches and is designated a “quiet site” so, with no disrespect to my parent friends, there are no screaming kids playing football against my tent/van.
The sanitary block is spotless and I’m finding it hard to find anything to criticise. Toilet paper is provided and although there are no basins in the toilets themselves, dispensers with antiseptic hand wash are installed. The showers are large with ample hooks for towels/clothes etc.
There is a chemical toilet disposal point.
Mine was a pitch with electricity and behind it was a field where horses played and beyond that, a field in which a herd of deer were feeding. To remind me that this was the twenty first century, occasionally military aircraft passed over on their way to or from the military bases in two nearby towns/villages.
Across the road and only five minutes walk away is West Stow Anglo Saxon village, well worth the visit. If you can go there when the re-enactors are in residence it adds immensely to the experience.
The nearby towns are easy driving distance but not so close as to pose a threat to the peace and quiet.
An excellent site.
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| Date of Visit: October 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: David1952 |
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The owners are both very welcoming and friendly. The location is beautiful and so peaceful.
The showers and toilets are spotlessly clean. I would definitely recommend this site to anyone wanting peace and quiet.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Jane and Leigh.
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Waspypc |
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Wow! We've just returned from a weekend at Kings Forest Caravan Park. We had a fabulous stay. We had a lovely informal welcome from Jane who had loads of information for us about the forest and places to visit.
There's loads of space and we were able to pick out own pitch. They have a new shower block that was always clean and loads of hot water.
Both daytime and at night it was wonderfully peaceful and I saw a Barn Owl flying around. We are already planning our next stay!
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Charchar |
1 review from this member |
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Lovely little campsite. Excellent facilities - toilets, showers and washing up area clean and tidy.
The location next to the forest was ideal. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. Will be visiting again
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| Date of Visit: June 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Alexballance |
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What a wonderful, quiet site, with direct walking access to the forest. Lots of space.
Showers were clean, hot, with good flow.
Owners very friendly and full of information, but unobtrusive.
Most of the other visitors had dogs, all very well behaved and kept on leads.
Opposite West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, near Bury St Edmunds, Ickworth House (NT), A14.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Silamen |
2 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at King Forest Caravan Park as we needed to be in the Kings Forest to research an area for a sled dog event. We had 6 dogs with us and this can be difficult to accommodate, but there where no issues here, the dogs are always on lead on site, but with a 100metre walk to the Forest, we where quickly out and about in the forest, and with no charge for the dogs an absolute bonus.
This is an adult site and the Wash/toilet facilities where always clean and warm, and always had hot water.
If you have dogs and/horses this is an ideal location with very easy access to the Kings Forest and also with marked horse trails from the site.
Bury St Edmunds was only a short drive away and in the Ram Meadow car park there are 5 Motorhome only parking spaces and then its a 5 min walk into a lovely market town.
We will definitely be visiting again and spend more time in the area.
Great site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Alan Howarth |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is a great campsite. Very easy going staff, plenty of room, lots going on, great views and lots of good forest walks from the site. New toilet block, good access and in a beautiful area. Working horse training and riding facilities on site. No shop on site though. I think you can bring your own horse if you want to but best check first! We are going there again this August. Can't say fairer than that! Note this is an ADULTS ONLY site as they don't want children upsetting their horses. When we were there they were training a horse so fair enough. So very peaceful too then.
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