Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Our site features spacious grass pitches, charming bell tent hire, and a variety of outdoor activities to make your stay memorable. Why Choose Us?

Rushbanks Farm Caravan & Campsite 🏕 Canoe / Paddleboard hire 🛶 & Camp fires 🔥 on the River Stour, AONB in the Dedham Vale, on the Suffolk | Essex border #ecofriendlycamping 🌿 Nestled in the heart of the Dedham Vale countryside, Rushbanks Farm offers an idyllic escape for nature lovers 🌿, adventure seekers, and those looking to unwind in a serene environment. What We Offer:

🏕Beautiful Bell Tents:

Photos from Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site's post 21/08/2026

📸 WE WANT TO SEE YOUR RUSHBANKS PHOTOS! 🌿

We love seeing Rushbanks through your eyes — the river, campfires, wildlife, paddleboards, kids having fun, sunsets and all those little camping moments.

We haven’t had as many photos emailed to us this year, so come on campers… we need more! 😁

📱 Tag us in your holiday photos on social media
📧 Or email your favourites to [email protected]

The summer holidays are nearly over, but there’s still time to make a few more

Rushbanks memories — so get snapping! 📸



Photos:
The Hardacre family | Annie Brundrit | Outdawsy | Shinead Fox

18/08/2026

🦦🌙 When the paddleboarders pack up and the fishing rods go away… the otters come out to play! 💚

And this time, we spotted two cheeky baby otters enjoying our very own sunset corner after dark. 🦦🦦✨

A little torch-lit glimpse of the wild visitors who call the River Stour home. 🌿

There’s always something happening at Rushbanks! 💚

🏕️ Book your riverside escape:
https://rushbankscampsite.co.uk/book

13/08/2026

🌘✨ A little bit of magic at Sunset Corner last night…

Our campers gathered together at the end of the day to enjoy the eclipse — paddleboarders coming off the river, people relaxing with a drink, and everyone looking up and waiting for the moment. 🌙

And being Wednesday, we also had our pop-up catering, which made for a lovely busy evening and a brilliant atmosphere around the campsite. 🍕🔥

We might not have captured the eclipse itself, but we definitely captured the feeling of the evening. 🥰🌿

Just another one of those special nights by the River Stour. 💫

📅 Book your escape:
https://rushbankscampsite.co.uk/book

Photos from Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site's post 10/08/2026

🍕🍸 THIS WEDNESDAY AT RUSHBANKS FARM! 🍸🍕

If you’re camping with us THIS WEEK, don’t miss this one! 🙌

📅 WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
🍕 Pizza by Dominic Carter
🍸 Bar Rumba

🍕 DOMINIC CARTER Pizzas (pre-order recommended)
Proper, freshly made pizza — the perfect riverside supper! 🍕🔥
📱 Order via WhatsApp before 3pm: 07584 293863
💷 Payment on collection

🍸 BAR RUMBA
And then there’s Bar Rumba — bringing the holiday vibes to Rushbanks! 🌴🍹
Specialising in fabulous cocktails, so whether you fancy a cocktail, cold beer, wine, fizz, spirits or something soft, they’ve got you covered. 🍸🍺🍷🥂

🍕🍹 FOOD & DRINK SERVED APPROX. 5PM–9PM

📲 Want to see what other pop-up catering dates we have for the rest of the season?
👉 Check out the full calendar here:
https://linktr.ee/rushbankscampsite

09/08/2026

🎬 Off-grid camping… with a cinema?! 😂

No electric. No Wi-Fi. No problem.

Just a white campervan, a projector, Monsters Inc. and some very inventive campers! 👻🍿

This is how we do movie night at Rushbanks. ❤️🏕️

🌿 Riverside • Off-grid • Suffolk/Essex border

📅 Book your escape:
https://rushbankscampsite.co.uk/book

05/08/2026

🛶 THE INFAMOUS RUSHBANKS PADDLE TO THE PUB! 🍻🌿

One of the best things about staying at Rushbanks? You can paddle downstream to The Anchor, Nayland for lunch or dinner! 🍽️ - It’s a beautiful paddle of around 1¼ hours, winding through the gorgeous Dedham Vale and Constable Country. 🌿

🛶 Bring your own canoe or paddleboard — or hire one from us!
You absolutely don’t need to hire your equipment from Rushbanks. If you have your own canoe or paddleboard, bring it along and enjoy exploring the River Stour at your own pace, but If you’re hiring one of our canoes, our 10am daily safety briefing is where you’ll get your map and all the information you need before heading off. The boys in the Canoe Zone will point you in the right direction! 😉

🍻 And remember to book The Anchor first! It’s a popular spot, so make sure you’ve got your table reserved before you set off.

And why not make a weekend of it?
🏕️ Stay on our peaceful, off-grid riverside campsite — bring your own tent, campervan or camping setup and enjoy the great outdoors.
⛺ Prefer something a little more comfortable? We also have our lovely bell tents for glamping
🐕 Bring the dog — we’re super dog friendly (dogs must be kept on a lead)
🔥 Hire a firepit and enjoy the evening by the river
🏄 Bring your own paddleboard or canoe, or hire one from us, and explore the beautiful River Stour

📅 Book your Rushbanks escape:
https://rushbankscampsite.co.uk/

Photos from Alderwood Care Home's post 26/07/2026

What a lovely morning at Rushbanks 💚🌿

We were delighted to welcome the team from Alderwood Care Home for a special visit to Rushbanks, enjoying a peaceful morning beside the River Stour and making the most of the beautiful countryside around us.

It was especially lovely for Frances to spend time with her family in such a special place. Frances is the mother of James and Gareth, who own and run Rushbanks, so it was wonderful to welcome her and the Alderwood team to this very special place that is such a big part of her family. 💚

Rushbanks is our little off-grid, riverside escape in Constable Country, and although we don't generally offer day visits, we were very happy to make an exception for this special occasion.

Thank you to the Alderwood team for sharing your lovely visit with us. It was a pleasure to welcome you to Rushbanks! 🌿✨

23/07/2026

🌿 COME FOR A WALK AROUND RUSHBANKS FARM 🌿

When people think of Rushbanks, they often think of our famous riverside pitches – and for very good reason. 🏕️🌊

But there’s so much more to discover.

In this reel, we’re taking you on a little walk from our canoe and paddleboard launch area, where our daily 10am safety briefings take place, along the riverbank and past our beautiful Riverside pitches before heading up towards Sunset Strip. 🚣‍♀️

Along the way, you’ll see those front-row views of the River Stour, peaceful pitches, riverside jetties and plenty of space to slow down and enjoy the beautiful Dedham Vale countryside. 🌳

And this is just one small part of Rushbanks.

From our riverside bell tents and the campsite hub at Sunset Corner, to Woodland Edge and Greenacres, there are plenty of spaces to find your own kind of downtime. Whether that means paddling downstream to the pub, fishing from the riverbank, relaxing around a campfire or simply watching the River Stour drift by. 🔥🎣

The summer holidays are here, and there’s still plenty of time to escape to the river. ☀️
Arrive. Settle in. Paddle downstream. Stop at The Anchor. Campfire under the stars.
This is proper downtime. ❤️

Book your riverside escape direct:
https://rushbankscampsite.co.uk/book

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