Touring park · Saxmundham · Suffolk

Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site

Spacious 75-pitch touring field in parkland at Saxmundham Sports Club, half a mile from the town, with free showers and electric hook-ups for tents and vans.

Dogs welcome

Carlton Park is a touring field on the grounds of the Saxmundham Sports and Recreational Club, a 27-acre parkland site in east Suffolk. Six acres are given over to camping, with 75 widely spaced pitches for tents, trailer tents, caravans, motorhomes and campervans. It opens from late March to the end of October.

The facilities cover the basics well: free centrally heated toilets and showers, washing-up sinks, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a freezer for ice packs, water taps across the site, lighting at night, a chemical toilet emptying point and recycling. There is an adventure playground, and bowls, boules and tennis if you bring your own kit. Electric hook-up is available for tents as well as vans, and caravans can stay all season on a seasonal pitch.

Saxmundham is half a mile away along lit streets, with pubs, takeaways, shops, two supermarkets and a railway station for Ipswich and Lowestoft. Aldeburgh and Southwold are a few miles to the east, and the sea is about five miles off.

75 widely spaced parkland pitches
Free centrally heated showers
Half a mile to Saxmundham town and station
Electric hook-ups for tents and vans
Adventure playground

Open27 March 2026 to 31 October 2026

Arrive / leave– / by 12:00

DogsYes

Campfires

PoolNone

ElectricYes

Prices

A flat price per night for a tent, caravan or motorhome, depending on how many people. Low season: 1 person £16, 2 people £22, 3 or 4 people £27, 5 or more £30. High season: 1 person £20, 2 people £27, 3 or 4 people £32, 5 or more £35. Electric hook-up is extra and there are no other charges. Caravans can stay all season on a seasonal pitch for £775 plus £20 per night when used, or an all-in £1,400 paid in two instalments.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the tent or trailer tent pitch, every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

CheapestDearestClosed

October 2026

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November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027 from £22

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April 2027 from £22

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May 2027 from £22

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June 2027 from £22

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July 2027 from £22

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August 2027 from £27

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September 2027 from £27

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Seasons

Low season: 27 March 2026 to 19 July 2026
High season: 1 May 2026 to 4 May 2026, 22 May 2026 to 31 May 2026, 20 July 2026 to 6 September 2026

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
tent-pitch, tourer-pitch	low	Any	£22 pitch_night, incl. 2 people
tent-pitch, tourer-pitch	high	Any	£27 pitch_night, incl. 2 people

Extras

Electric: £5 night
Electric: £8 night

Deposit: Not stated

Source: carltonpark.info, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Tent or trailer tent pitch

Pitch

Grass
For tent, trailer-tent

Electric hook-up is an optional extra.

Caravan, motorhome or campervan pitch

Pitch

Grass
For caravan, motorhome, campervan

Electric hook-up is an optional extra.

Rules

Dogs: Yes · on leads
Dogs allowed but must be on a lead at all times.
Fires
Pool: None
Groups: By arrangement
No large parties or all-male or all-female groups unless arranged in advance.
Arrival: Arrive from early afternoon
Vehicles
Also: Caravans can stay all season on a seasonal pitch

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Showers (Free)
Laundry
Washing-up area

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up
Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Things to do

Play area
Sports field
Tennis

Around the site

Walk to a pub
Walk to a shop
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

North Entrance, Saxmundham, Saxmundham, IP17 1AT

Nearest pubThe Bell Hotel10 min walk
Nearest ferryNational trust jetty9.2 miles
Nearest stationSaxmundham0.4 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

When is Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site open?

27 March 2026 to 31 October 2026.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site?

From £22 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. A flat price per night for a tent, caravan or motorhome, depending on how many people. Low season: 1 person £16, 2 people £22, 3 or 4 people £27, 5 or more £30. High season: 1 person £20, 2 people £27, 3 or 4 people £32, 5 or more £35. Electric hook-up is extra and there are no other charges. Caravans can stay all season on a seasonal pitch for £775 plus £20 per night when used, or an all-in £1,400 paid in two instalments.

Does Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site have electric hook-ups?

Yes.

Which ferry is closest to Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site?

National trust jetty, 9.2 miles away.