Darsham Country Centre

Darsham Country Centre, Old Station House Main Road Darsham Saxmundham, Suffolk. IP17 3PL

Call Annette Day on 07941 640796 or 01728 668736

Group accommodation close to The Suffolk Heritage Coast

Darsham Country Centre boasts a unique and exciting setting in Darsham's former railway station and station master's house. The line is still in use and has hourly trains going between Ipswich and Lowestoft. An independent charity affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Country Centre provides affordable self catering accommodation for groups of up to 30 people in 7 bedrooms in a mix of bunk and single beds. Recently refurbished, the facilities include a large, fully equipped kitchen, a separate dining room and a large lounge with pool table & piano. Outside there's a BBQ area with picnic tables and a large grassed area for games and a camp fire. The Centre is perfectly situated for exploring the beauty of the Suffolk countryside and visiting the area's many tourist attractions. The Suffolk Heritage Coast with sandy beaches, nature reserves and bird sanctuaries is just 6 miles away and the pretty seaside town of Southwold is also a few minutes drive away. For walkers the East Suffolk Line Walks are accessible from the Centre. Perfect for groups of friends and families, schools and clubs, the Centre offers discounts to voluntary groups and statutory organisations. Parking for 8 cars. Overflow camping for up to 15 by arrangement. Well behaved dogs welcome at no extra cost. (Registered Charity number 1047729).
Shop and garage nearby.

Darsham Country Centre is in the old railway station. Affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, the Centre provides self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 30.
Perfectly situated for exploring the stunning Suffolk countryside & its many tourist attractions. Heritage Coast & seaside town of Southwold 10 miles away. Overflow camping for up to 15. Shop and garage nearby.

This accommodation is featured on our map of South of England and South East England and here is its own website.

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Details

Beds & Rooms:
30: 1x1, 1x2, 3x5, 2x6
Open:
All year.
Price per night:
Voluntary groups £170 (24 people+£7.50/extra pers). Statutory groups £250 (24 ppl+£10/extra pers). Priv groups £385 (24 ppl+£20/extra pers).
Booking:
Check availability then phone 07941640796, or email darsham@woodcraft.org.uk to make a provisional booking date. Please note bookings are only accepted when at least 2 people aged 21 or over will be present for the duration of the booking.
Directions:
From the South and London take the A12 north towards Colchester, Ipswich and Lowestoft. Coming from the North follow the A14 to Ipswich and then A12. Darsham is about 25 miles north of Ipswich and the centre is situated on the A12 at the railway crossing at Darsham Station one mile north of the village of Yoxford.
Public Transport :
Greater Anglia trains run regularly every hour from Ipswich and Lowestoft and onward to and from London Liverpool Street. Local bus service see www.suffolkonboard.com.
Walks :
North Sea Cycle Route

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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available Easter 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026 Available August Bank Holiday 2026

Facilities

aMixed dormitories

bSingle sex dormitories

&Family rooms

rAccessibility features

dBedding provided

gFully heated

oMeals available locally

kSelf catering facilities

iDrying room

jShowers

pClothes washing facilities

[WiFi

ZDogs by arrangement

wGroups Only

r Accessibility Info

The accessible features at Darsham Country Centre are as follow: Removable ramps allow wheelchair access to the entrance and to the 2 downstairs bedrooms. A basic disabled toilet and shower is also on the ground floor adjacent to the bedrooms. Please advise the Centre in advance if wheelchair access is required so the ramp can be put in place and any furniture moved. ..Click for photos and more

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Make Your Trip to the Southwold Geography Fieldwork Academy a Residential Experience!

July 29th 2025

Darsham Country Centre provides comfortable overnight accommodation that is ideal for school residentials and youth groups. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Geography Fieldwork Academy in Southwold, it offers the perfect base for a school residential.

On arrival, the Centre Manager will welcome your group and ensure you feel at home. You’ll be shown important facilities such as fire exits, heating settings, recycling arrangements, and the use of the kitchen appliances. Fresh, clean bedding is provided so that the students can make up their own beds on arrival – a great way to encourage independence.

There is a local supermarket for any last-minute provisions and restaurants and takeaways for a teachers’ treat.

For times not at the Academy there’s lots to explore in the local area: traditional seaside towns, historic sites, scenic walking routes, and a train connection right to the door from London.