Woodland glamping near Harwich

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Experience traditional British holidaymaking on a camping trip to Essex’s sunny seaside or travel a little further for a glimpse of the region’s wilder charms. Hipcampers in need of a quick fix can hop over the estuary to Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB, where coastal campsites and rural farms provide plenty of accommodation options, while culture vultures can head into nearby Constable Country to learn more about Suffolk’s favourite son or up into The Broads to experience sailing life at its finest.

97% (146) 129 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Harwich

Brightwell Country Park

1. Brightwell Country Park

100%
(14)
10km from Harwich · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

2. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
22km from Harwich · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Wardley Hill Campsite

3. Wardley Hill Campsite

100%
(110)
61km from Harwich · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

4. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
72km from Harwich · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

5. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
75km from Harwich · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

6. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

100%
(45)
78km from Harwich · 5 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

7. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
90km from Harwich · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Secluded Woodland Camp

8. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
90km from Harwich · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
Hickling Campsite

9. Hickling Campsite

99%
(118)
91km from Harwich · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Keepers Meadow

10. Keepers Meadow

100%
(14)
91km from Harwich · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

11. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
122km from Harwich · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

12. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
127km from Harwich · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

13. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
128km from Harwich · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
The Barn KT9

14. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
130km from Harwich · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

15. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
135km from Harwich · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

16. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
138km from Harwich · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

17. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
139km from Harwich · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
The Secret Campsite

18. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
143km from Harwich · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
147km from Harwich · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Hill Farm Suffolk

20. Hill Farm Suffolk

100%
(1)
40km from Harwich · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£104
 / night

Experience traditional British holidaymaking on a camping trip to Essex’s sunny seaside or travel a little further for a glimpse of the region’s wilder charms. Hipcampers in need of a quick fix can hop over the estuary to Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB, where coastal campsites and rural farms provide plenty of accommodation options, while culture vultures can head into nearby Constable Country to learn more about Suffolk’s favourite son or up into The Broads to experience sailing life at its finest.

97% (146) 129 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Harwich

Brightwell Country Park

1. Brightwell Country Park

100%
(14)
10km from Harwich · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

2. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

100%
(21)
22km from Harwich · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£130
 / night
Wardley Hill Campsite

3. Wardley Hill Campsite

100%
(110)
61km from Harwich · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Thompson Hall Retreat

4. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%
(25)
72km from Harwich · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£275
 / night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite

5. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

98%
(164)
75km from Harwich · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£14
 / night
Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

6. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

100%
(45)
78km from Harwich · 5 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm

7. The Orchard at Fen End Farm

96%
(13)
90km from Harwich · 7 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Secluded Woodland Camp

8. Secluded Woodland Camp

95%
(10)
90km from Harwich · 27 units · Tents, Glamping
Glamp or pitch up here in our secluded and peaceful mini off-grid site combining both field and forest. We have a shared under cover space and also an outdoor fire-pit to gather more than 20 people comfortably. There is a simple compost loo for your use with hand-washing and dish washing area outside. And the rest is all Mother nature! There is no running water or drinking water. You will need to bring your own. No electricity points or WIFI are in the campsite and no masts nearby so enjoy the EMF cleanse. Whether you chose to stay in the ancient woodland or the herbal pasture, you will feel the benefits of reconnecting with yourself in nature, breathing the clean air and hearing the birds singing. The parking is 800m away and there is minimal tractor use so you can imagine yourself roaming the fields and forest of England in days gone by. Fitness required. It's a long walk from the car park to the campsite. Trolleys provided.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
£12
 / night
Hickling Campsite

9. Hickling Campsite

99%
(118)
91km from Harwich · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£16
 / night
Keepers Meadow

10. Keepers Meadow

100%
(14)
91km from Harwich · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Dogwood Glamping

11. Dogwood Glamping

90%
(42)
122km from Harwich · 4 units
The luxury option to one of the Sussex High Weald's loveliest rural retreats
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£95
 / night
Battle Pods & Bells

12. Battle Pods & Bells

100%
(13)
127km from Harwich · 10 units
Off grid bell tents and pods in a woodland just outside Battle
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£80
 / night
Beech Estate Campsite

13. Beech Estate Campsite

97%
(185)
128km from Harwich · 57 units · Tents, Glamping
Tent pitch camping and wild glamping in a Sussex woodland hideaway
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£22
 / night
The Barn KT9

14. The Barn KT9

97%
(271)
130km from Harwich · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
A unique rural campsite in Surrey, a stone's throw from London's Zone 6
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

15. Dernwood Farm Camping & Glamping

95%
(65)
135km from Harwich · 17 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and glamping in Sussex meadows and woodlands
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£12
 / night
Wild Boar Wood Campsite

16. Wild Boar Wood Campsite

97%
(68)
138km from Harwich · 9 units
Wild woodland glamping in the heart of Sussex with fires
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£96
 / night
Wingbury Farm Glamping

17. Wingbury Farm Glamping

98%
(26)
139km from Harwich · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£160
 / night
The Secret Campsite

18. The Secret Campsite

99%
(91)
143km from Harwich · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
A not so secret campsite in East Sussex with camping and glamping – and campfires encouraged
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£26
 / night
Cuckoo Farm Campsite

19. Cuckoo Farm Campsite

99%
(202)
147km from Harwich · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£20
 / night
Hill Farm Suffolk

20. Hill Farm Suffolk

100%
(1)
40km from Harwich · 6 units
Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£104
 / night

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Woodland glamping near Harwich guide

Where to go

Tendring Coast

Also known as Essex’s Sunshine Coast, this coastal peninsula is home to the traditional holiday towns of Harwich & Dovercourt, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Clacton-on-Sea. Wildlife lovers can get their fill at reserves such as Holland Haven Country Park or Hamford Water, while hikers and bikers can explore inland nature trails or take a turn around the Blue Flag beaches. Holiday parks abound, with plenty of caravan and tent spots to choose from.

Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

Head over the border into Suffolk to discover one of Britain’s most popular nature spots. Stretching from Felixstowe to Lowestoft, this 80-km stretch boasts a biodiverse landscape of heathland, woodland, estuary, and coast, as well as seaside towns and holiday parks aplenty. Recently, the area has expanded to include the Stour estuary, just west of Harwich.

Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley

Following the River Stour west from Manningtree, this reserve is a family favourite thanks to its lowland trails and unique artistic heritage. Here, visitors can explore what is affectionately referred to as Constable Country, stopping off in Dedham and Flatford to learn more about the artist’s life and work. Riverside camping is another highlight.

The Broads

Drive north for 90 minutes and you’ll arrive at The Broads, a vast network of waterways that draw ramblers, anglers, and birdwatchers with their biodiverse banks and riverside campsites. It’s also possible to hire out boats, kayaks, or paddleboards, so you can easily take your outdoor adventure directly to the water.

When to go

Summer on the Essex and Suffolk coasts and canals can get very busy, so it’s worth booking your stay well in advance. To avoid the crowds, consider a winter visit, which also tends to afford more intimate glimpses of the region’s wildlife.

Know before you go

  • Public transport is generally convenient, though if you’re traveling further, it can be worth renting or bringing a vehicle.
  • Trail maps can often be downloaded for free on a park or local borough’s website.
  • Wild swimming is a popular activity in the region, but be sure to take all precautions.
  • Anglers must always carry a license.