Eastern England is a truly beautiful area, a magical place of gentle cycling paths, smooth waterways and whimsical windmills. If you’re planning to head to the picturesque area, you’ll want to make sure you pick out one of the best motorhome sites in Eastern England to stay at – that’s where this guide comes in.
In our Top 100 Sites Guide, we’ve picked out the very best motorhome sites in the UK, so you can tour with confidence. It’s unsurprising to see that such a beautiful part of the country is well-represented, with 12 entries.
Noel Coward have described it as “very flat”, but he didn’t know what he was missing – wonderful resorts along the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts, exquisite fishing lakes in the Fens, marvellous walking in the Wolds, and the watery wonder that is the Broads.
In this guide, we’re taking a look at Eastern England’s standout motorhome parks, to help you choose the ideal site to stay at. You can also check out our best motorhome sites in the Heart of England guide to see our pick of the campsites in that region too.
This year, 13 sites from Eastern England made it into our guide – here, we talk you through them.
The best motorhome parks in Eastern England are:
Fields End Water Caravan Park
Acorn Wood
Brookside Country Park
Colchester Country Park
Delph Bank Touring Park
Grooby’s Pit
Long Acres Touring Park
Mill Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
The Old Brick Kilns
Pinecones Caravan and Camping
Polstead Country Park
Run Cottage
Two Mills Touring Park
The best motorhome site in Eastern England is:
Fields End Water Caravan Park
Benwick Road, Doddington, Cambridgeshire PE15 0TY, fieldsendwater.co.uk
- Tel: 01354 740 199
- Open: 1 March – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 80
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £25
Best motorhome site in Eastern England
The new Regional Winner for Eastern England is an adults-only site that ensures visitors can explore the delights of Cambridgeshire from a peaceful base.
It’s an ideal spot for anglers to head to, with no less than three well-stocked lakes on offer, providing a combined 70 swims. This includes The Pit, a 2.5-acre lake stocked with carp, perch, tench, roach and crucian, and Waterside, which can only be used by those who pitch up around it, with picturesque views of the water on offer. The last lake is The Pool, where guests can fish for carp, barbel, tench and crucian.
For day trips, visitors will be able to explore Peterborough, Duxford Imperial War Museum, Ely and RSPB Nene Washes. Doddington is a 1.5-mile walk away, where two pubs and a fish-and-chip shop can be found.
Shower and toilet blocks, a laundrette, a shop and a café are among the facilities on offer, while dog owners will have a variety of routes to choose from when they want to exercise their four-legged friends, with walks around the fishing lakes, a three-acre wood and a fenced-off lead area to choose from. As well as this, there are a variety of public footpaths that lead from the site to the Fens.
You said…
- An excellent, clean and friendly site. And the fishing? Well, I didn’t see my husband for hours each day…
- The lakeside pitches are wonderful – it’s lovely to wake up by the water.
- The facilities and site layout are very well thought through and the organisation by staff is excellent.
Acorn Wood
Darby Road, Burton-upon-Stather, North Lincolnshire DN15 9EB, acorn-wood.co.uk
- Tel: 07816 874 205
- Open All year
- Touring pitches: 11
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £25
This peaceful site is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting in north Lincolnshire. Hardstanding and grass pitches are available, both of which come with 10A electric hook-up. Other facilities include a toilet and shower block. The site also offers a fishing lake, well stocked with a variety of species including rudd, tench, carp and bream (a licence is required). Guests can soak up the surroundings by sitting back and relaxing in the log cabin that overlooks the lake.
The site is near the village of Burton-upon-Stather, with a number of walks and nature reserves to explore nearby.
You said…
- A gorgeous, quiet site with a relaxing area by the fishing lake. It’s well-maintained, too.
- A little piece of heaven.
Brookside Country Park
Stather Road, Burton-upon-Stather DN15 9DH, brooksidecountrypark.com
- Tel: 01724 721 369
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 37
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29
This relaxing adults-only park is only 150 yards from the River Trent, with laurel hedging and shrubs giving the spacious, fully serviced pitches privacy. Amenities include a heated
facilities building, a four-acre dog-walk, a launderette and a library, while free Wi-Fi is provided. There are privately owned statics onsite, too.
With the Lincolnshire Edge close by, there will be plenty of opportunities to get your steps in and enjoy picturesque walks. Burton-upon-Stather (with shop and pub) is only 800 yards away, while the Humber Bridge is 15 miles away for trips into the East Riding of Yorkshire.
You said…
- This site is a hidden gem. Both peaceful and beautiful.
- The site and its facilities are always kept clean and tidy.
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way, Colchester, Essex CO3 4AG, sellersleisure.com
- Tel: 01206 545 551
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 85
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35
Colchester Country Park is a well-maintained site that offers excellent transport links for exploring the surrounding area.
It’s ideally situated for outings into Colchester, where Firstsite Gallery and the Castle can be visited. Its proximity to the A12 makes excursions across Essex and Suffolk easier, too, including trips to one of the nearby coastal destinations, such as Walton-on-the-Naze.
Facilities include two amenity blocks, a large play area, dishwashing and laundry areas, and disabled amenities. Seasonal pitches are also available at the Park.
You said…
- Amenity blocks are cleaned and checked regularly and the grounds are immaculate.
- A friendly and very well-maintained campsite.
Delph Bank Touring Park
Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach PE12 8LL, delphbank.co.uk
- Tel: 01406 422 910
- Open: 1 February – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 49
- Pitch+2+hook-up: £31-£39
Tucked in a rural corner of Lincolnshire, Delph Bank is a peaceful park just a short walk from Fleet Hargate village. The site is exclusive to adults and set in six acres of manicured
grounds which include spacious hardstanding pitches, both standard and fully-serviced.
Along with a clean and bright amenities block which includes heated washrooms and a dishwashing area, guests can make use of the onsite shop and enclosed dog-exercise field. A pub, tea room, restaurant and farm shop are all within walking distance, while the captivating Fens, the Norfolk coast and King’s Lynn are within reach.
You said…
- Immaculately clean, fantastic private dog walk, good shop.
- Friendly owners. Excellent bus connections from the site.
Grooby’s Pit
Steeping Road, Thorpe St Peter, Skegness PE24 4QT, fishskegness.co.uk
- Tel: 07427 137 463
- Open: 15 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 17
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £27 (inc £1 of electricity, then metered)
Only seven miles away from Skegness, Grooby’s Pit is a peaceful base for exploring the county of Lincolnshire. Set in seven acres, this picturesque adults-only site is ideal for anyone who loves the idea of fishing and relaxing by two tranquil lakes, both of which are fully stocked (a licence is required). Each pitch has a view of the lakes, as well as a tap and 16A electric hook-up.
Facilities include a heated toilet and shower block, an indoor washing-up area, a launderette and a dog-exercise area. Nearby Wainfleet is only two miles away, while two pubs are within walking distance.
You said…
- Peaceful and maintained to a very high standard.
- Excellent fishing. Very friendly, welcoming owners
Long Acres Touring Park
Station Road, Old Leake, Boston PE22 9RF, long-acres.co.uk
- Tel: 01205 871 555
- Open: 1 March – 1 December
- Touring pitches: 40
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26
Long Acres Touring Park lies in north-east Boston, in three acres of fenland countryside. It’s a peaceful site, with a variety of birdlife calling the area home, including barn owls, woodpeckers and cuckoos. The adults-only site provides free Wi-Fi, a heated facilities block, an assisted toilet and shower room and a launderette. It has recently added EV charging points.
For day trips, Boston and Skegness are both within easy reach. Or, to get even closer to nature, head to RSPB Frampton Marsh or RSPB Gibraltar Point.
You said…
- A meticulously maintained site, full of wildlife. The owners can’t do enough for you.
- It’s a little oasis to chill and wind down. Perfectly placed to explore the local area too.
Mill Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Westleton Road Darsham, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3BS, millhillfarm.net
- Tel: 01728 668 555
- Open: 29 March – 2 November
- Touring pitches: 112 (inc 66 seasonal)
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £31
Found in a peaceful Suffolk setting, with views of open farmland, rural Mill Hill Farm is a haven for birds and wildlife, with visiting species including red deer, muntjac deer, stoats and tawny owls.
The site redecorates on a yearly basis, and is currently adding more hardstanding pitches. Amenities include a shop, two dog-walks around wildflower meadows, an EV charging point, toilet and shower blocks, and two fishing lakes (a licence is required). Offsite, there will be plenty to do, including trips to the Suffolk coast, RSPB Minsmere, Aldeburgh and Orford.
You said…
- Fantastic customer service.
- I love everything this site has to offer, from its pitches to the fishing lakes
The Old Brick Kilns
Little Barney Lane, Barney, Fakenham NR21 0NL, old-brick-kilns.co.uk
- Tel: 01328 878 305
- Open: 16 March – 2 January
- Touring pitches: 65
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £31
The Old Brick Kilns provides visitors with a peaceful setting for exploring the North Norfolk coastline. The site can be proud of its environmental credentials, which have seen it win David Bellamy Gold Conservation, Honey-Bee Friendly, Widflower and Hedgerow Awards.
On certain nights of the week, a bar and takeaway service will be open, providing guests with refreshments after a day’s excursion. Other facilities include a play area, a shop and washrooms, while there’s also the opportunity to enjoy some fishing.
You said…
- Brilliant location for the North Norfolk coast and the Broads.
- It is a clean and spacious site set in beautiful grounds.
Pinecones Caravan and Camping
A149 Dersingham Bypass, King’s Lynn PE31 6WL, pinecones.co.uk
- Tel: 01485 544 224
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 65
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £30
Pinecones Caravan and Camping was last year’s Regional Winner for Eastern England. The site makes sure our canine companions are made to feel welcome, with a dog brewery complementing the warm dog-wash and dog walking area that are both on offer. There are also two dog-friendly pubs within a short walk of the site.
Luxurious individual shower rooms, EV-charging points and a laundrette are provided at a site which takes its sustainable efforts seriously, with renewable sources and solar pergolas used for electricity to meet onsite demands.
A bus stop can be found nearby too, ideal for motorhomers who want a break from driving.
You said…
- A lot of thought has gone into providing a relaxing stay with excellent facilities.
- The food was amazing.
Polstead Country Park
Address Holt Road, Bower House, Tye, Colchester CO6 5BZ, sellersleisure.com
- Tel: 01787 211 969
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 60
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35
Set in the Suffolk countryside, adults-only Polstead Country Park makes an excellent base for exploring some of the highlights of the county.
Amenities include a modern toilet block with disabled facilities, a launderette, a dishwashing area, dog-walks and free Wi-Fi. A conservation area on the outskirts of the park offers a variety of walking and cycling routes to enjoy. Guests can head to the pretty village of Polstead, too – it’s only a mile from the site. Other destinations to visit include the beautiful Stour Valley, Hadleigh, Lavenham and Sudbury.
You said…
- A great site with spotless facilities and excellent hosts.
- This well-managed site has a friendly atmosphere and good local information.
Run Cottage
Alderton Road, Hollesley, Woodbridge IP12 3RQ, runcottage.co.uk
- Tel: 01394 411 309
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 45
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £33
Based near the dog-friendly town of Woodbridge, Run Cottage lies in 4.5 acres of parkland. Offering views over open farmland, it’s a relaxed setting where you could spot deer, owls, rabbits and more. Facilities include a modern toilet and shower block, Wi-Fi, an adjoining dog-exercise field and a washing-up station.
Only 600 yards from the site is a village shop, while a shingle beach is less than two miles away. Local destinations to visit include Sutton Hoo, Framlingham Castle, Aldeburgh and Dedham Vale; alternatively, you could enjoy cycling along the beautiful Suffolk coast.
You said…
- The best site we’ve stayed on in 25 years of caravanning.
- This site is stunning and kept to the highest standards.
Two Mills Touring Park
Yarmouth Road, North Walsham NR28 9NA, twomills.co.uk
- Tel: 01692 405 829
- Open: 1 March – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 81
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29.95
Whether you want to enjoy a trip to the coast or explore the Norfolk Broads, Two Mills is perfectly placed.
The eight-acre site, in a glorious countryside setting, has its own woodland walk, where the beauty of the area can be soaked up. Facilities include two heated toilet blocks, accessible facilities, a shop and an enclosed dog-exercise area. Each pitch comes with 16A hook-up, while a static caravan is being added for the new season, too.
North Walsham is just a 20-minute walk away, while the site’s location makes it the ideal base for trips to Horsey Beach, Norwich and Sheringham.
You said…
- I would recommend Two Mills to anyone after a Norfolk site.
- My favourite place to stay.
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