Ling's Meadow is a small, rural hideaway set on a family farm in Suffolk. Explore six large tent pitches, a magical StarDome and two pre-pitched, unfurnished bell tents, all hidden within a 4 acre meadow alive with butterflies, bees and birds. Relax around the campfire, try some slow outdoor cooking, build a den, hunt for bugs, or explore the wild flower meadows around the farm.

Runner up of Best Campsite East of England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Tranquil camping and glamping hideaway, with a stunning wildflower meadow

Working family farm, with plenty of wildlife and friendly onsite alpacas

Excellent facilities including a pizza oven and BBQs with open space for kids to play!

About Ling's Meadow

In this rural gem you have the choice of bringing your own tent to set up in the grass, or hiring one of three glamping options. The camping meadow is left as wild as possible so you really feel like you are a part of your environment. Each of the five pitches is surrounded by tall grass in the height of summer so you have your own private space in the meadow, with a fire pit for campfires provided. As there are just a limited number of campers on site, the atmosphere is peaceful and friendly, with communal areas for when you want to get together but also enough space to find your own escape. For a taste of wild glamping you could book one of the two pre-pitched bell tents. These include an empty 5.5m bell tent with coir matting floor. Bring all of your own camping kit and beds. Outside the tent you have a canvas tarp cooking shelter and outdoor cooking kit including a kindling rocket stove, Kelly Kettle and cast iron Dutch oven and frying pan. The StarDome is a mix of a dome and yurt with a set of curved wooden arches that form a perfect hemisphere covered in canvas. It sleeps five in furnished comfort and there's a cosy stove here too to keep you warm. The StarDome is fully furnished and linen is provided (please bring towels). All of the cooking and dining kit that you need is included, along with a cool box, water carrier, one pot wood fired rocket stove, kelly kettle and cast iron pots and pans. StarDome has its own fire pit with a hanging grill and outdoor, undercover seating. The meadow is surrounded by fields set aside for nectar flowers and plants that feed the farmland birds. Walks lead directly from the campsite into the surrounding fields where you can see deer, owls, hare and kestrels. This is a place where you can feel confident that you are enjoying your stay whilst looking after the environment.

Ling's Meadow is open from 24/05 to 28/09.

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Facilities and amenities

All site facilities are designed to have as little impact on the meadow as possible. There are two large, luxury composting loos, one shower heated by solar power and a wood fired rocket stove.

The camp kitchen has a washing up area, a pizza oven, BBQs, and lots of cooking and dining equipment to share. You'll also love the large canvas tent with tables and benches for get-togethers in the communal area.

There are fire pits and picnic benches for each pitch and free bikes available for guests so you can get out and explore.

There is a well stocked farm shop and cafe just a few hundred yards down the road and also pubs within walking distance of the campsite. Food parcels can be ordered that put together the best local produce from within a few miles of the meadow.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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A note from the site themselves...

Happiness for me is wandering along the farm paths on a June evening. If I am lucky I will see the barn owl hunting and hares chasing each other. I will hear roe deer calling to each other and pheasants letting everyone know that they are going up to roost in the trees.

My husband and I wanted to share this joy so Lings Meadow campsite was born. Ten years on we have an eco campsite that we are exremely proud of. It sits within a farm that is now exclusively growing crops for wildlife and herbal leys for grass fed lamb. Our passion is to promote wildlife and plant diversity in our surrounding countryside, and to share this journey with our guests.


Map and address

Park address

Ling's Meadow,

Stanton Road Farm, North Common, Hepworth, Diss, Suffolk, IP22 2PR

Coordinates

52.3405, 0.8911 | TL 96 75

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Ling's Meadow is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 9 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

6 x Grass Meadow Pitches

Max 6 people

Large 12m circular pitches cut into the meadow grass without electric. Each pitch is around 10m away from its neighbour and connected to the communal area by winding cut paths. Fire pits and picnic benches are provided on each pitch.


Ling's Meadow reviews

4.98 /5

10 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.98
Location
4.9
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
5
Cleanliness
5

"The whole place was done beautifully"

Lorna I - Sep 2023

"A gorgeous rural tranquil site, very well equipped and a really peaceful place to stay"

Dom W - Aug 2023


Cycle touring around Norfolk and I found this gem

Nicholas D

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Small Tent - Grass Meadow PitchesSep 2024

This is a wonderful get back to nature site. Eco conscious. Great set up with a large communal teepee style tent. Quiet pitches set far apart and a lovely field kitchen set up. Lovely idea about the showers. Light a fire and boil your shower water through an in house design, which means you appreciate it more. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Top, top campsite

Jon S

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Medium Tent - Grass Meadow PitchesAug 2024

Lings Meadow was excellent. The pitches were well defined and spread out really thoughtfully across the site. There was plenty of space and everyone was so friendly. The amenities were fantastic, well thought out and all eco friendly. Plus, having a fire pit on our pitch with a cooking stand over the pit was a great way to enjoy cooking in the evening. We are definitely coming back, and recommending to others!

Best campsite in Suffolk

Philip B

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Medium Tent - Grass Meadow PitchesAug 2024

Beautiful remote location with pristine facilities - toilet felt like stepping into a hotel bathroom. Kitchen had ample supplies. Will definitely be back.

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FAQ

Camping check-in is from 2pm-10pm and between 3pm-10pm if glamping - you must vacate your pitch or glamping accommodation by 11am on day of departure.

Yep, fire pits are provided on every pitch here and all glamping accommodation includes their own fire pit along with hanging grill - there is also a communal fire pit onsite. Eco-friendly matches and fire lighters are provided and charcoal, wood and kindling are available to purchase.

The site is unable to accept dogs due to being a working farm with livestock.


Bikes are free to borrow during your stay and there are cycle maps available on site, a great way to explore the area. There are walking routes around the farm, too, and along a green lane to nearby pubs, shops and playgrounds.

You can lie amongst the meadow grass and relax or have a go at den building, making mud pies in the mud kitchen or climbing on the logs and stepping stones. There are also bug hunting kits, outdoor games and paths to run around on the meadow which will be ideal for families.

Guests are welcome to visit the sheep and alpacas..

If you're keen to get out and see more, the meadow is a 20 minute drive from Thetford Forest and its activities centre, and the historic market towns of Bury St Edmunds and Thetford. Cambridge and Norwich are 40 minutes away. The nearest beach is the glorious Southwold at just over an hour away.

Other great spots to explore include:

  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens
  • Diss Mere - for fishing
  • Shorelands Wildlife Gardens
  • Redgrave and Lopham Fens
The listing for Ling's Meadow was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 7:02 AM

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