- Forest Camping
Woodland camping near Thetford
96% (684) • 539 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Thetford
Thompson Hall Retreat
1. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
14km from Thetford · 6 units
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
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Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
2. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping
100%
(46)
22km from Thetford · 4 units
Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park
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Rosehip Woods Campsite
3. Rosehip Woods Campsite
100%
(21)
26km from Thetford · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Rosehip Wood Campsite is a nature rich, off-grid wild campsite set in a peaceful woodland. Camp in secluded clearings surrounded by trees and bushes and be sheltered from the wind or hot sun when necessary. You can spend your evenings staring into a crackling campfire as fire pits are provided and firewood can be purchased on site.
This site is completely enclosed by fences so kids can roam free-range-style, make dens using branches and explore the 'secret cedar hideaway'. There is a field with a football goal for recreational activities and adjoining footpaths for road free walks.
It is tucked away on the outskirts of the pretty Norfolk village of West Dereham. This beautiful rewilding project offers the unspoilt simplicity and tranquillity of wild camping within the grassy clearings of a quiet mixed woodland and balanced with just enough facilities to make camping fun and comfortable including fresh water and compost toilets.
All Rosehip Wood’s pitches are family friendly and allow BBQs and campfires.
Your hosts invite you to wander along mown paths, through grassy clearings and wildflowers. The woodland has been planted with lots of nuts and fruits for both wildlife and humans to enjoy. As the sun sets, unwind, and enjoy starlit skies unspoilt by light pollution against the distant calls and barks of local wildlife.
The site has no lighting so don’t forget your torch if you plan on an evening amble. Downham Market is around 4 ½ miles away offering supermarkets, a market, food and drink in the town’s historic pubs and a range of restaurants. It also has a train station from which your hosts will be happy to pick you up if you are coming camping without a car. If you need an extra tent this can be rented at an extra cost.
Walkers and cyclists will find maps and information available on site pointing you in the direction of local routes over farmland, lanes, long
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The Orchard at Fen End Farm
4. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
97%
(16)
42km from Thetford · 4 units
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
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Whitlingham Broad Campsite
5. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
97%
(173)
47km from Thetford · 69 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
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Plum Camping at White House Farm
6. Plum Camping at White House Farm
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(214)
50km from Thetford · 25 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers
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Wardley Hill Campsite
7. Wardley Hill Campsite
100%
(116)
52km from Thetford · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
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Keepers Meadow
8. Keepers Meadow
100%
(14)
55km from Thetford · 3 units
Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast
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Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
9. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(21)
55km from Thetford · 39 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
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Hill Farm Secluded Camping
10. Hill Farm Secluded Camping
95%
(37)
58km from Thetford · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Fancy some secluded downtime exploring rural coastal Suffolk? The tree-shaded pitches at Hill Farm are in a peaceful setting near the market towns of Saxmundham and Halesworth, and handily accessible from the A12, as well as to the coast and pretty villages, historical hamlets, and popular seaside towns, such as Southwold and Aldeburgh.
This is a site that welcomes families and groups of friends, and it's dog-friendly too (there’s a 4-acre woodland to the north of the site that's great for dog walking). The site has good TV reception for relaxing indoors on damp or chilly days.
The popular village of Westleton (10 minutes’ drive) has a village store, a farm shop, a garage and 2 pubs; and if you fancy a change from cooking, there is also a nice pub and a tearoom, in the Darsham village area (only 5 minutes drive or a 30 minute walk away through some lovely fields).
Back on site, there are a toilet cabins with hot running water, plus other facilities including 4 showers, a portaloo, and a washing machine, grey waste and chemical toilet disposal and recycling points. Wi-fi is nearly all over the site too.
The shared facilities at the top of the site also has a fridge and a washing up area, with a warm water tap, a nearby kettle and a plug socket for charging mobiles. Picnic tables, PIR lighting and Starlink wifi is also provided.
Please not that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, and yes campfires are allowed, as long as the fire pit is raised off the ground and the fire is supervised at all times, with a bucket of water at hand too. Thank you for booking!
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Brightwell Country Park
11. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(16)
58km from Thetford · 1 unit
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
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Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
12. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(282)
58km from Thetford · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Campsite manage :07733521815 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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Hickling Campsite
13. Hickling Campsite
99%
(126)
67km from Thetford · 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
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Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
14. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard
100%
(22)
68km from Thetford · 2 units
Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting
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Secluded Woodland Camp
15. Secluded Woodland Camp
96%
(27)
80km from Thetford · 30 units
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.
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Cuckoo Farm Campsite
16. Cuckoo Farm Campsite
99%
(210)
90km from Thetford · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Family camping with campfires on an organic farm, set alongside the beautiful River Chater
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Get Lost In Nature glamping
17. Get Lost In Nature glamping
100%
(18)
107km from Thetford · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Family-friendly farm glamping, with luxury bell tents in a glorious natural woodland setting
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Wingbury Farm Glamping
18. Wingbury Farm Glamping
98%
(26)
116km from Thetford · 3 units
Modern pod glamping with hot tubs in a quiet Buckinghamshire meadow
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Berty the yurty
19. Berty the yurty
95%
(19)
128km from Thetford · 1 unit
Our beautiful handmade yurt is set amongst an ancient orchard on an idyllic smallholding, nestled between the Kent Downs AONB and Kent's spectacular coastline.
The smallholding itself is a slice of rural Kent with free-range chickens just a stone’s throw away, you’ll soon be making some fairly unique friends.
We have such a great location, Canterbury is just 10 minutes drive away and the trendy coastal town of Whitstable can be reached within 20 minutes.
Berty the yurty is 5 metres in diameter and comfortably sleeps 2 adults and an infant. Inside Berty you'll find a super comfy double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, a cracking little wood burning stove, table and two chairs and a mini-fridge to keep those all important beverages ice cold. We'll make sure there are some essential local food items from the farm (bread, eggs, milk, butter) waiting for you when you arrive.
Outside you an outdoor kitchen space to cook, outdoor patio eating area, camp fire, as well as a composting toilet, hot shower and washing up facilities adjacent to Berty, which are exclusively for your use.
Berty is tucked away at the far end of the smallholding on the edge of a 20 acre accessible ancient woodland with bluebells flowering in the months of April & May. The small holding is home to free range chickens and other animals. Eggs are complimentary and we're more than happy to arrange for you to collect them yourself if you're in a 'hunter/gatherer' sort of mood as well as a loaf of bread, milk, butter and apple juice.
Our rural location is truly fantastic! You'll instantly feel the stresses and strains of everyday life disappear as you soak up the delightful Kent countryside and adjacent ancient woodland. The picturesque Stour valley is just down the road, Canterbury and it's cathedral are only 10 mins away and Kent's extensive coastline can be reached in less than 20 mins. Some delightful pubs and restaurants can be found in Canterbury, and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality country pubs in the local area.
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Penn Meadow Farm
20. Penn Meadow Farm
91%
(287)
131km from Thetford · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Penn Meadow Farm is a beautiful 145 acre, family farm, nestled perfectly into the Chiltern Hills area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re just a 5 minute walk across our grassy fields to the oldest free-house pub in England (The Royal Standard of England)
Say hello to our resident alpacas, sheep, pigs, pigmy goats, flock of 250 sheep and of course our lovely boarder collies.
We aim to be a very relaxed spot to be able to rest for a few nights and maybe enjoying a nice camp fire in the evening.
The site includes;
Showers and Toilet block with toilet paper stocked.
Open family pitches for you to choose where you want to set up
Running drinking water
Shared open kitchen
Fires allowed but must be off the ground
BBQ's allowed
To ensure everyone’s enjoyment and safety, please follow these rules:
Supervise children: Always supervise your children and ensure they do not wander off alone.
Clean up after yourself: Dispose of all waste properly in the designated bins and leave no trace behind. Wash any items you use and return them to where you found them.
Respect other campers: Be courteous to fellow campers and respect their privacy and space.
Pets: If you bring pets, ensure they are well-behaved, kept on a leash or have impeccable recall, and cleaned up after. Do not allow your pet to enter another camper's space.
Quiet time: Maintain quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. All music must stop by 10pm, and noise should be minimal after 10pm.
Campfires: Penn Meadow Farm allows fires; but must be kept off the ground in BBQs or firepits. Fire pits are available to rent from check in. Never leave any fires unattended and ensure they are completely extinguished when finished.
Cars/vehicles: Cars and vehicles can be on the field but should move minimally and always under 8mph. Car stereos should not be used for music entertainment.
We do not typically book Large non-family groups unless they are seeking a calm and peaceful stay. These groups must have authorization prior to the visit.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ryan
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Wonderful, perfect for my birthday. Was great to be so close to the animals, and the wood fire was great.
Thanks again Jon
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Sarah
3 weeks ago
6 m campervan
With pets
I love it here, so peaceful. Grab a hammock and enjoy
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Siobhan
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We had a fantastic time camping on Jaik’s land! He was so accommodating, friendly and helpful, and made us feel really welcome.
It’s a quirky and unique little campsite, which we absolutely loved. It was also brilliant for the children — really child-friendly, and safe with plenty for them to explore and enjoy, and we felt completely comfortable having them there.
We had such a lovely stay and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed, family-friendly camping experience. We’ll absolutely be back! ⛺️🌿😊
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Sonia
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Nice showers, lovely woodland walk for our little dog and a 1000 year old pub for Sunday roast and a pint within a 5 minute walk.
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Angel
3 weeks ago
With kids
We had an amazing weekend glamping experience at Sara’s site. Plenty of space, beautiful views and peaceful atmosphere. It was fully booked but it didn’t affect anything at all. In fact, we enjoyed chatting to our neighbours (all other 4 tents around us). All the facilities were well maintained during our stay. Sara was such a great host! She’s very patient and welcoming. Gave us a lovely introduction upon arrival and a lot of great recommendations regarding places to visit during our stay also popular restaurants to go around the area. We really enjoyed the pub she recommended. All the sightseeing was great too! We also met her daughter who’s a lovely gorgeous kind young lady and enjoyed chatting to her each time. All in all, we were very happy with our stay and would love to come back again. Thank you very much Sara for making our stay so amazing! Will definitely recommend to anyone who’s interested.
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Liam
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Lovely site lots going on. Really nice pub 10mins walk away great for a Sunday lunch.
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Nat
3 weeks ago
3 m campervan
Stayed over the bank holiday with family. Beautiful site and facilities cover everything you would need. There is also a station where you can charge your phone or power bank. Really enjoyed our holiday!
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Andrew
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Very relaxed campsite, able to find a spot completely on my own in a great area, lots of nature
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Abigail
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Amazing wee campsite. Basically, but clean tidy and very friendly. Absolutely a treasure .
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Claire
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
The field and campsite were so attractive and well kept! I loved camping here and would definitely return. Very clean facilities. Little extras, like washing up bowls, liquid and hand soap; much appreciated!
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Ionut
August 2026
Tent
With pets
Always a pleasure , peace and relaxing!host is very helpful and defiinitely a place to visit.
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James
August 2026
5 m car
With pets
Enjoyed my time there I will come back. Dog loved it too .
Great host top man.
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Alexander
August 2026
Tent
Really great camping spot! Clean, quiet, easy to access. Amenities were really clean and well looked after!
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Josh
August 2026
Tent
Really good semi wild campsite, manager was nice and helpful, a very chilled out spot will definitely camp again
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Ben
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Great campsite, clear instructuons for arrival and great facilities. Came for the animals but the little kitchen was amazing and the showers were the best I've seen on a campsite!
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Ben
August 2026
4 m rooftop tent
With kids
Stayed twice now. Enjoyed both times. Simple setup, relaxing, kids loved it
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Joel
August 2026
With kids
We all had a wonderful time in our glamping tent. Well equipped and spacious with a lovely decking (we were lucky enough to get an upgrade to the Skylark tent). The kids had a great time and made some little campsite friends. Great location with the lake nearby and plenty of activities. Highly recommended
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adam
August 2026
Tent
With kids
Camped with our own tent for a couple of nights. Campsite is well set up with a little shared kitchen and flushing loos. The kids loved the animals and pub was a short walk through the woods and fields. Would go back!
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Helen
August 2026
5 m car
Had a lovely peaceful time. Stayed in the wooded area. We plan on going again. We would recommend.
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Andy
August 2026
5 m campervan
Simple and unpretentious site in a rural setting. The shower & toilet facilities are not the most up to date but they are clean and fully functional.
Most pitches have water & mains hook up with hoses & cables available to use.
A small wooded area is suitable for dog walking or for children to explore.
There is a little bit of background traffic noise from the A12 but it is not intrusive.
If you want mamucured lawns, a swimming pool & clubhouse this is not the site for you but we loved its quiet simplicity. Good value for money.
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