Alton Water Glamping, Camping and Caravanning
Bookings now open for 2024!
Packed full of incredible outdoor activities, Alton Water is one of the best places for camping in Suffolk. Wake up to the spectacular view of the sun over the reservoir and spend the weekend in the great outdoors with your family!
Bell tents
New to summer 2023, our brand-new bell tents are a great way to experience our campsite in style!
Choose from our 5m or 6m bell tent, suitable for 2 people or 4 people respectively. Both tents come equipped with beds, mattresses, mattress covers, a mini fridge, cutlery and crockery, camping chairs, blankets, a barbecue, and more. Please bring your own bedding/sleeping bags and pillows with you, as these are not provided.
Our 5m bell tent for two people is £220 for two nights, and £75 for each additional night.
The 6m bell tent for four people is £240 for two nights, and is also £75 for each additional night.
For more information and to book, please contact a member of our team on 01473 328268.
About the park
Alton Water is the largest water park in Suffolk with over 400 acres of beautiful countryside. With miles of tracks and trails, you can spend hours cycling or walking around the water.
Our campsite sits within the boundaries of the park, a stone’s throw away from our recently refurbished tea room. Also a very short walk away is the Watersports Centre and Cycle Hire.
The site is a level, grassy area with 88 pitches served by electric hook-ups (fee applies) and two brand new furnished bell tents. The toilet/shower block has a male and a female section, with 5 showers per section. Additionally, there is a covered area for dish washing and a waste facility at the rear.
Our tea rooms serve hot & cold refreshments, snacks and meals throughout the day if you fancy a break from the camping stove! A large patio area lets you sit and enjoy the Suffolk sunshine. Within easy reach (and sight) of the campsite and tea room is the children’s play area and sandpit, so the little ones can burn off some of their energy while you relax!
Contact us at: altonwatercampingenquiries@anglianwater.co.uk or 01473 328268
Facilities | Opening & Check-in Times | Prices | How to get here
Facilities
There are a total of 88 caravan and camping pitches with electric hook-ups available and two brand new furnished bell tents. Plus there's a 'Suffolk Barn' style facility block with showers, toilets and wash facilities for campers.
Opening and check-in times
We open on March 28th 2024 and the season runs until 31st October 2024.
Check In times are from 2pm - 8pm on day of arrival with a check out time of 12pm on departure day.
Prices
The maximum unit size is 8x5m (total pitch space is around 10x10m).
Bookings are required to cover a minimum of 2 nights.
includes up to: 2 Adults, 3 children, 2 small pets, 1 vehicle
* Units exceeding 8 x 5 meters, will require an additional pitch booking.
** Late departures are available up until 4pm subject to availability. Enquire at reception on arrival.
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How to get here
Our address is:
Alton Water , Holbrook Road, Stutton, IP9 2RY
By car
The access road leads off Holbrook Road (B1080). The tea room and visitor centre is off the first right and the campsite is the first left (slightly further up the road). The watersports centre and cycle hire is just around the corner to the right. Once you have turned into the campsite, park on the new arrivals bay on your left and report to the reception hut.
By Train
The nearest station is Ipswich Manningtree. The 92 bus picks up from outside the station and drops off at Alton Water Holbrook Road (20 mins). The campsite is 0.3 miles away from the bus stop (around 6 minutes walking).
What to do at Alton Water
Things to do in the area
Within 15 minutes’ walk
The King’s Head at Stutton and the Compasses and Bull in Holbrook are great places to have a bite to eat or a drink. Towards the Western end of the park is the White Horse, which is conveniently on the main park trail and is great for a refreshments pitstop.
Further afield
If you have a car (or are willing to undertake long walks), you can visit popular spots such as Pin Mill on the River Orwell, where the Butt & Oyster gastro pub is perched on the water’s edge. You can also find water’s edge drinking and dining at Shotley Gate on the River Stour, where you can visit the Bristol Arms and the Ship Wreck which both offer great views of the estuary.
Ipswich is only a short bus/car journey away (8 miles) and is packed with the usual city-based attractions and shopping opportunities. Alternatively, you can visit Manningtree (5 miles).
For food shopping, Holbrook Co-op is only 5 minutes away by car and Stutton has a very nice community shop run by volunteers offering a wide range of local produce.
Our water parks not only bring vital water resources for the region, but they also provide a fantastic day out for all the family.
Whether you're looking for an action-packed day on the water, a spot of fishing to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, or simply want to enjoy a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings, look no further than our fabulous water parks.