Wildlife-watching campsites in East Anglia

An East Anglia camping holiday puts you near coastal wetlands and seaside resorts in England's eastern corner.

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Iain

2 weeks ago

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Weekend Trip to Pigs in Blankets

Ideal location, short walk from the beach and Southwold town center. Great facilities. Toilets/showers are very nice and clean. The new bar and street food are welcome addition.

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

What a beautiful campsite! Absolutely loved the meadow vibe and views across to the Cathedral. The site staff are friendly and welcoming. Loved the on site shop and pizza oven. The washing facilities are excellent. From a practical perspective, the pitch was flat and plentiful. Great to have a place to have a fire. It’s the fens so it’s flat and exposed so clever pitching to avoid winds are recommended. Can’t wait to come back.

Weekend Trip to Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

Would highly recommend this camp site! It gives a full nature experience!

3 nights at Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

Fabulous back to basics site with plenty of space and wide choice of pitches from the depths of the forest to open spaces with fire pits.. Plenty of walks from the site including the Sandling Way. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Weekend Trip to Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

Absolutely stunning! Very understanding and helpful hosts 🫡

Weekend Trip to Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

Amazing surroundings inside the forest area. I’d definitely visit again however the toilet situation is underwhelming. Probably would not come back till they sort that out. Highly recommended!

Weekend Trip to Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

We had an amazing time at this campsite. It was incredibly relaxing and hassle-free. The site is quite basic, which was perfect for us because it felt like we were wild camping with just a few basic amenities. There are numerous camping options, as you can pitch your tent pretty much anywhere you want, and there’s ample space, so you don’t feel cramped among other campers. The facilities are minimal, but they’re all well-maintained. Everyone working there was helpful and friendly. We’ll definitely be returning!

Weekend Trip to Painters Farm Campsite

Great campsite and facilities. Clean, well organised, friendly and a good family camping vibe. Also walking distance to lovely local pub.

4 nights at Painters Farm Campsite

Brilliant campsite, quiet and very well kept. Facilities are super clean and looked after and location great for day trips by foot, bike or even train. Karen and Simon are very helpful and lovely, made sure everyone is looked after and also gave great tips for activities. We’ll come back.

Mark

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

Very cosy stay, thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and found it very easy to be self sufficient with everything you need in your area. Will definitely be returning.

Weekend Trip to Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

The best camp site I have been too, the host Sam was super friendly and the fully wild camping in the Forrest was absolutely stunning, super peaceful and very clean facilities. I will definitely be coming back to this site.

3 nights at Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

Beautiful woodland back to basics camp, was the only person there so really felt like I was wild camping. Toilets are a couple of portaloos which is fine, and there’s a water tap. Wood was somewhat expensive but not a massive issue. Great place to hammock camp! My only real downside is that it’s quite close to a road which is fairly active so you get the noise from that. Being from London I dont mind that so much however. Would camp again!

2 nights at Daisy May’s Farm

It was great. A bit run down but the animals were happy and cared for. Very friendly staff and the kids loved the place. We camped in our motorhome so were self contained. I wouldn't have liked to have to use the shower. Bring plenty of changes of clothes if your children like playing in water like our grandchildren did. They had lots of fun playing in the stream.

Berni

April 2025

1 night at The Barn KT9

An idyllic setting, beautifully kitted out bell tents, great facilities - Weber bbq, firepit, deck chairs to relax and enjoy the views, delicious coffee and pastries - excellent service all around. What a gem of a place! Thank you to Charlie and team for a memorable visit

2 nights at Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

I had a great experience camping in Holistic Wood Camping. It really felt wild camping. As a fan of wild camping, it is a perfect place. There are plenty of hiking routes where you can see old trees and forests. Sam was very helpful and informative who you can talk about various topics.

Weekend Trip to Daisy May’s Farm

Kids loved the camping and all the things you can do at the farm really enjoyed themselves would recommend

2 nights at Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

I really liked the simplicity of this camp site. Everything was clean and even the basic facilities were decent. Didn’t need the water but good to know it’s there. There’s a shower block being built which will be a good addition. Once you arrive you can pitch up wherever you like. There’s a meadow or the woods. We pitched up in the woods, had a slab delivered to protect the ground and off we went with our fire. We were met by Sam when we arrived, lovely bloke and then hardly saw another person for the 2 nights we stayed and were left completely alone which was awesome! Theres lots of spaces in the woods to pitch up and it really did feel close to wild camping. There’s plenty to do all within 30 minutes of the camp site including beaches and plenty of shops close by if you drive. Some people have commented about the road noise, which you can hear but it’s not really a drama, after about 9pm and before 8am there’s hardly any traffic, absolutely not a deal breaker. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.

2 nights at Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

Absolutely wonderful place to camp, the relaxed nature of the host and being allowed to pitch more or less where you’d like really adds that wild factor for anyone looking for a bit more of an off road experience. Really good location in terms of shops not too far away and some beautiful walks nearby. Would definitely return

Esme

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Nut Plat Retreat

We had such a lovely stay in the nut plat. The bedroom cabin was clean and cosy and we loved just relaxing, cooking and jumping in the hot tub as soon as the sun went down. We found the hot tub very easy to use with Duncan providing unlimited wood. The first time we lit it, it took a few hours to heat up but it retains its heat well and on the following days needed much less time to be ready. Duncan mostly left us alone but was very welcoming and even posted my speaker back to me which I left in the cabin. Would definitely recommend :)

4 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.

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The Barn KT9

22 units · Glamping, Tents3 acres · Greater London, South East England

A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6

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Holistic Woods Campsite WILD

47 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Woodbridge, England

We are a WILD campsite with character and history. Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland. There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans. Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben. We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels. There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE

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Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

20 units · Glamping, Tents12 acres · Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

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Plum Camping at White House Farm

35 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers

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Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping

7 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · Suffolk, East Anglia

Riverside camping and bell tents in Constable's countryside, right in the heart of Suffolk's Dedham Vale

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The Hop Farm

50 units · Motorhomes, Tents500 acres · Brenchley, England

The Hop Farm is set in 500 acres of unspoilt Kent countryside, known as the Garden of England. Flat grass fields and surrounded by private woodland and also fields abut the River Medway, ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Campers have access to newly refurbished facilities, state of the art showers, toilets and washing facilities. Raised BBQ's and raised firepits are permitted. It's the ideal location for a peaceful escape with endless skies providing memorable sunsets and stars unhindered by artificial light.

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Chigborough Farm

48 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Essex, East Anglia

Boating, biking and bell tent glamping on a farm near the Blackwater Estuary, where good food and walkable pubs are also on the menu.

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Pigs in Blankets

26 units · Glamping, Tents8 acres · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia

A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold

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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

108 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · King's Lynn, England

Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak is located 2 minutes walk from the beach. Heacham is a large but quiet village just on the outskirts of the seaside town of Hunstanton. Providing a range of camping pitches for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes; you could also indulge in a ready-made stay in a Glamping Bell Tent or Shepherds Hut for a Glamping break away on the Norfolk coast. When you stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak you are conveniently located to explore the beach and its surrounding areas. Between the venue and the beach, you will find the entrance to a public footpath that takes you to Snettisham, a smaller and history-rich village through scenic rural countryside. It is also possible to walk to Hunstanton in the opposite direction along the promenade whilst enjoying the sea air and open views. Our campsite is one of only a handful of campsites located on the west coast of Norfolk and just a 2-minute walk from the beach gives us a prime location for watching the sunset go down in all its spectacular deep orange and red glory. Couple this with having some drinks with friends and family by your campfire or BBQ makes for a wonderful memory to share with your loved ones. We are campfire and dog friendly, and welcome your four-legged friends to stay with you across our camping and glamping accommodation Local shops only 5 minutes down the road takes a load off your mind knowing that if you forget any supplies you don't have to go without, making your experience while camping in Hunstanton a relaxed and fun time. We are a rural former dairy farm by the beach, there are free-ranging chickens and cockerels and they may make farmyard sounds, if you are a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs :) GLAMPERS PLEASE NOTE The Glamping Kitchenette is suitable for making small quick meals with the use of a microwave, oven & stove for cooking and grilling and a toaster and kettle, there is also a fridge provided. Showers and toilets are shared with the campsite with the exception of gas powered outside showers that are solely for glampers. We are a VERY dog-friendly venue, we welcome dogs and muddy boots and host many hikers and explorers of the Norfolk Coast, although every care has been taken to ensure very clean accommodation, it is possible that a dog hair or 2 escapes our conscientious eye, please bear this in mind and let us know should you find anything you are not happy with, we will get our housekeeping team to deal with the issue swiftly! Please note that the Glamping Bell Tents and Glamping Shepherds Huts are for 2 adults only with the exception of 1 Adult and 1 Child with prior consent from us, they are not suitable for under 2's and do not come with facilities for children or babies. Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per stay with a max of 3 dogs for Glamping and £3 per night per dog for Camping

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Daisy May’s Farm

10 units · Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Bishop's Stortford, England

Our pop up campsite is set in 20 acres on a not for profit community farm. Come and join us in the great outdoors! Help collect the eggs, feed the chickens and milk the goat! There is always lots going on at Daisy May’s Farm! Children’s play areas, paddle stream, woodland walks and lots more! PITCH FEE INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE FARM & ALL ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS! Open 7 days a week. Coffee Cabin and Ollie’s Food Hut also serving hot food (Weekends & school holiday 10-3pm) Local pub - 5 mins walk Golf Course (crazy golf, top golf, 9 hole course, bar and food) - 5 mins walk Shop/post office/chip shop - 10 mins walk Toilets & shower ; hot gas shower available but we are a basic wild, mostly off grid site. No concrete heated toilet blocks I’m afraid! (Showers unavailable in Winter months) There will be mud. Bring your wellies! Drinking water and bins available. Bring a torch for walking around the site at night. The site is off grid and the toilet lights are solar operated! CARAVANS - ONLY BOOKABLE MAY - SEPTEMBERTENTS - CAMPER VANS - MOTORHOMES WELCOME ALL YEAR (all pitches are the same. No need to specify which type of unit you are booking) We look forwards to welcoming you soon!

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The Nut Plat Retreat

3 units · Glamping1 acre · Kent, South East England

Antique living wagons on the banks of the River Bourne, with a charming orchard setting, a pub down the lane and a history unlike anywhere else

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Cuckoo Farm Campsite

13 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Rutland, East Midlands

Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Wildlife-watching campsites in East Anglia guide

Overview

Looking for an unforgettable camping experience in East Anglia, UK? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 650 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite for your wildlife watching adventure. From Plum Camping at White House Farm(19 reviews) to Mad Hatters Campsite (12 reviews) and Hickling Campsite (12 reviews), there's no shortage of top-rated campsites to choose from. Whether you prefer hiking, snow sports, or fishing, East Anglia has it all. Plus, with prices as low as £10 per night and an average price of £18 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Popular facilities like pets, showers, and rubbish services are also available to make your camping experience even more comfortable. So pack your bags and get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning wildlife of East Anglia with Hipcamp!