The Paddock Caravan Site

The Paddock Caravan Site is a five-pitch certificated site out on Sedge Fen, a pocket of drained fenland between Lakenheath and the Cambridgeshire border in far west Suffolk. RSPB Lakenheath Fen lies about 3 miles away and is the real reason to pitch up here: reedbeds, marsh harriers and bitterns booming across the water in spring, audible from the campsite itself. Lakenheath village and its shop, pubs and takeaways are also roughly 3 miles off, Brandon is about 7 miles, and Ely with its cathedral is under 9 miles west. Five pitches is the entire site. It has operated as a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, which caps it at 5 caravans or motorhomes and limits booking to Club members, and it offers electric hook-ups, a toilet and shower block, dogs welcome and an all-year season. Campfires are not permitted. This is flat, open, big-sky country with no bar and no playground, so it suits birdwatchers, walkers and self-contained tourers rather than families hunting entertainment. The Paddock has changed hands and its old website now carries nothing but a change of ownership notice, so ring 01353 774953 before you travel to confirm the season, the current price and whether Club membership is still required.