The Willows Campsite
Hurdle Drove, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 8RB, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near West Row
About The Willows Campsite
Tucked away near West Row, The Willows Campsite draws visitors with its generous pitches, all equipped with electric hook-ups, and clean if basic shower and toilet facilities. The real draw here is the proximity to RAF Mildenhall – there's even a dedicated viewing platform for watching military aircraft, making this a quietly brilliant spot for aviation enthusiasts. The helpful staff maintain a peaceful atmosphere despite the airbase nearby, though the roar of jets won't suit everyone.
Dogs are welcome, and practical touches like WiFi, drinking water points and waste disposal keep things running smoothly. It's a straightforward, well-kept base for exploring Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding Suffolk countryside, with that unusual bonus of front-row seats to some impressive low-flying action.
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Visitors say this campsite offers generous pitches with electric hook-ups and clean, basic toilet and shower facilities. They also highlight the excellent location for watching military aircraft, complete with a viewing platform. Guests mention the helpful staff and the peaceful atmosphere, despite the proximity to the airbase.
Summary via Google
Can I bring...?
Lodges & pods
- Camping Pod
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 15 takeaways deliver to this postcode (IP28 8RB)
Wokwraps
5.0 · Chicken, Wraps
Lakenheath Fish And pizza
5.0 · Fish & Chips, Pizza
Domino's - Mildenhall
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
The Corner Stores Costcutter
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Chang Chai Thai Kitchen
5.0 · Thai, Asian
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 5 restaurants nearby
Papa Johns
Wok Wraps
Crumbs Cafe
The Nom Shop
Cinnamon Indian
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op 2.6 miles
- Sainsbury's, Bury St Edmunds 2.8 miles
- Asda, Ely 5.6 miles
- Tesco, Newmarket 7.6 miles
- Aldi, Ely 8.3 miles
- Lidl, Thetford 11.6 miles
- Morrisons, Downham Market 16.8 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- The site is open from Easter, (or April 1st if earlier) until the end of October (weather dependent).
What visitors say
Great place to plane watch, located at the end of the runway with a viewing platform. Our first time, but lots of regulars it seems and lots of help if you're new to planes. Pitches are flat and a decent size. Book in advance is recommended. Toilets and facilities are clean, shower takes 50p pieces. Enjoyed our two day visit.. Recommended..
a year ago · via Google
One of the best family camping holidays we have had! The children loved planes, pitches were good sizes and all electric. Only gripe was wash up water wasn't always hot but not an issue as we boiled a kettle! We will definitely be returning!
11 months ago · via Google
First & foremost this is a great site for plane watching as it’s literally at the end of the runway at Mildenhall & even has a viewing platform. However regrettably I have to say the campsite itself could be so much nicer, lovely in fact, sadly it’s clearly unloved & uncared for, upon arrival you are greeted with an abundance of scruffy caravans in storage at the entrance, along with tall weeds everywhere, first impressions are not great. The site is quite uneven with lots of dips, hedges are uncut, very untidy & overgrown, also we were parked alongside some very unsightly outbuildings, such a shame as site has great potential. I get that most people stay here for the planes & to them maybe the sites appearance is not so important, but you are paying to stay on a campsite which sadly falls below the standard we are used to.
a year ago · via Google
Great place to watch Military aircraft as its virtually on the edge of Mildenhall airbase, it has a viewing platform, small site mixed in with van storage, pitches are generous, ehu, water showers are based in an outside setting and cost 50p but run nice and hot.
11 months ago · via Google
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