The best campsites near Waxham, Norfolk with horseback riding

Camping and glamping in Waxham showcases the very best of Norfolk’s stunning natural highlights. A small village with a lengthy sandy beach, Waxham is an excellent base for campers and glampers with a love of nature, walking and the water. Away from Norfolk’s larger seaside resorts, this is a place for peaceful camping and glamping, long walks and lazy days by the beach or on The Broads. Norfolk’s wide, open spaces and captivating coastline have long attracted campers and holidaymakers but here at Hipcamp we look beyond the holiday parks and caravan sites to find camping and glamping sites that offer individuality and charm. There are classic campsites that are perfect for pitching tents and glamping sites where you can stay in camping pods, bell tents and luxuriously-appointed shepherd’s huts.

If you’re looking for things to do in Waxham on your camping and Glamping Holiday in the area, the natural place to start is the beach. Waxham's sands are wild and rural but neighbouring Sea Palling beach offers more facilities and safe swimming under the watchful eyes of RNLI lifeguards in the summer. Linked by the sands and the Norfolk Coast Path, it’s a short stroll south to Horsey Gap where you can see seals on the beach. The museum at Waxham Great Barn and the National Trust’s Horsey Windpump are two fascinating buildings, now operating as tourist attractions, that offer an insight in to the area’s past. The windpump also marks a gateway to The Broads and you can join a wildlife-watching boat trip from here. The Broads National Park is Britain’s largest wetland reserve with more than 125 miles of navigable waterways among its seven rivers and 60 Broads. Hickling Broad, near Waxham, is the largest of the lot. Head for Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve to walk among the waterways or join a Norfolk Wildlife Trust boat trip to look out for the marsh harriers, bitterns and bearded tits that are at home here.

Further afield, you can enjoy a day of seaside fun in the bustling resort of Great Yarmouth to the south or the smaller resort towns of Cromer and Sheringham to the north, known for their crab and shellfish. For more ideas on things to do in Waxham, take a look at the Cool Places guide to Norfolk.

Ideally situated where the Norfolk Broads meet the sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast – home to seals on the beaches and freshly caught crabs in the local seaside villages – Waxham is the perfect base for a Norfolk camping holiday.

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Camping and glamping in Waxham showcases the very best of Norfolk’s stunning natural highlights. A small village with a lengthy sandy beach, Waxham is an excellent base for campers and glampers with a love of nature, walking and the water. Away from Norfolk’s larger seaside resorts, this is a place for peaceful camping and glamping, long walks and lazy days by the beach or on The Broads. Norfolk’s wide, open spaces and captivating coastline have long attracted campers and holidaymakers but here at Hipcamp we look beyond the holiday parks and caravan sites to find camping and glamping sites that offer individuality and charm. There are classic campsites that are perfect for pitching tents and glamping sites where you can stay in camping pods, bell tents and luxuriously-appointed shepherd’s huts.

If you’re looking for things to do in Waxham on your camping and Glamping Holiday in the area, the natural place to start is the beach. Waxham's sands are wild and rural but neighbouring Sea Palling beach offers more facilities and safe swimming under the watchful eyes of RNLI lifeguards in the summer. Linked by the sands and the Norfolk Coast Path, it’s a short stroll south to Horsey Gap where you can see seals on the beach. The museum at Waxham Great Barn and the National Trust’s Horsey Windpump are two fascinating buildings, now operating as tourist attractions, that offer an insight in to the area’s past. The windpump also marks a gateway to The Broads and you can join a wildlife-watching boat trip from here. The Broads National Park is Britain’s largest wetland reserve with more than 125 miles of navigable waterways among its seven rivers and 60 Broads. Hickling Broad, near Waxham, is the largest of the lot. Head for Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve to walk among the waterways or join a Norfolk Wildlife Trust boat trip to look out for the marsh harriers, bitterns and bearded tits that are at home here.

Further afield, you can enjoy a day of seaside fun in the bustling resort of Great Yarmouth to the south or the smaller resort towns of Cromer and Sheringham to the north, known for their crab and shellfish. For more ideas on things to do in Waxham, take a look at the Cool Places guide to Norfolk.

Ideally situated where the Norfolk Broads meet the sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast – home to seals on the beaches and freshly caught crabs in the local seaside villages – Waxham is the perfect base for a Norfolk camping holiday.

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1. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite

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79km from Waxham · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · 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

2. Snettisham Meadows

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75km from Waxham · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Snettisham, England

Set on a traditional family-run farm in rural Norfolk, Snettisham Meadows is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Snettisham and short drive away from North Norfolk's beautiful white sandy beaches. Animal-mad campers, form an orderly queue please, as this 329-acre farm has several attractions up its sleeve for you, including meet-and-greets with pigs and ponies, lamb feeding in spring and deer safaris. There’s also a dog paddock for rent so four-legged companions can have a frisk around, and an area on the camping field is reserved for guests with dogs. Campfires and barbecues are permitted and you can borrow firepits from the site owners. Logs are also available to buy. The site is only 10 minutes’ walk from a village pub if you fancy a change of scenery. After a fun-filled day exploring this lovely part of Norfolk, come back to your pitch and keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and some serious stargazing. Facilities include washing-up sinks, a small shop at reception for essential supplies and tourist information, USB phone charging and a freezer for ice packs.

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

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26km from Waxham · 72 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

4. Sunnyside Campsite

44km from Waxham · 1 unit · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Easy camping on a small site in Suffolk

5. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

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78km from Waxham · 108 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · King's Lynn, England

🌅 Hunstanton Camping & Glamping with mYminiBreak: The Coastal Escape Hunstanton Camping & Glamping offers a relaxed, back-to-basics coastal escape in Heacham, Norfolk. The site, a former dairy farm, maintains a peaceful, natural atmosphere, perfect for those looking to unplug. 🐾 Exceptionally Dog-Friendly Haven The site is dog-friendly, welcoming companions in all accommodation types. Its best feature is the immediate access to the sea, being just a quick 2-minute walk from the vast sands of Heacham South Beach. Crucially, this beach operates with no year-round restrictions for dogs, offering unrestricted playtime. 🌊 Prime Location and Local Area The site's unique west-facing position on the West Norfolk coast means guests witness spectacular sunsets directly over the sea—a daily, breathtaking ritual. You are perfectly situated to explore North Norfolk: Hunstanton: The nearby Victorian resort offers seaside fun and the famous striped cliffs of Old Hunstanton. Nature & Walks: Enjoy direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and close proximity to the Wild Ken Hill rewilding project and Sandringham Estate for extensive hiking and wildlife spotting. Activities: The calm, shallow local waters are excellent for watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. 🔥 Back-to-Basics Ethos and Core Facilities The ethos of the site embraces a simple, "back-to-basics" camping philosophy. Accommodation: Pitch your own tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, or choose glamping in rustic Shepherd's Huts or spacious Bell Tents. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, with private fire pits/braziers provided for glamping units, perfect for gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies Core Facilities: Essential amenities are clean and functional: shared toilet/shower blocks with hot water; designated washing-up station and access to fresh drinking water. Limited electric hook-ups are available for pitches upon request, though the emphasis is on a connected-to-nature experience. Wifi available. This site offers an unforgettable escape, blending traditional outdoor life with coastal charm.

6. Arthur's Retreat Suffolk

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68km from Waxham · 5 units · Motorhomes · Diss, England

A year-round lakeside site for motorhomes and caravans in Suffolk

7. Glamp and Tipple

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52km from Waxham · 5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm

8. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

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58km from Waxham · 2 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens

9. North Farm

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20km from Waxham · 1 unit · Glamping · North Walsham, Norfolk, East Anglia

North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view. Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.

10. The Orchard Wagon

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54km from Waxham · 1 unit · Glamping · Halesworth, England

A true escape in the wild, our secluded Orchard Wagon is nestled in the corner of the apple orchard. Close to delightful beaches at Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, and a walk to the local pub. Perfect for those that want to get back to basics in nature, the wagon comfortably sleeps 2 people and includes a private bathroom, washing and kitchen cabin. The Orchard Wagon has a double bed (1.5m x 2m) with a smart little wood-burning stove to keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. White Egyptian cotton sheets and towels provided. Cooking couldn’t be easier with the well-equipped cooking cabin next door or the barbeque on the stone terrace in front. Fire up the Chiminea to keep you warm as you eat al fresco. Take the stepping stone path up behind the wagon to find the washing shed with three separate rooms for washing up, showering, and the composting loo. Plenty of hot water and for those who like communing with nature try showering with the door open - it’s a lovely experience and what a view. This is camping in style!

11. Glamp-in-Style

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120km from Waxham · 2 units · Glamping · Horncastle, England

Safari tent glamping in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds within the beautiful grounds of Fir-combe Hall. You can even bring your horse along!

Camper favorites near Waxham

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Glamp and Tipple

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52km from Waxham · 5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Hotel-style glamping in Yurts on a Norfolk farm

Glamping at Bressingham Gardens

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58km from Waxham · 2 units · Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens

North Farm

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20km from Waxham · 1 unit · Glamping · North Walsham, Norfolk, East Anglia

North Farm is situated in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, between the villages of Skeyton, Oxnead and Burgh. . Guests can spot all sorts of wildlife during the day and stargaze at night, with no streetlights to spoil the view. Being centrally located in Norfolk means that Norwich, the famous Norfolk broads and the Norfolk coast are all a short car ride away.

The Orchard Wagon

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54km from Waxham · 1 unit · Glamping · Halesworth, England

A true escape in the wild, our secluded Orchard Wagon is nestled in the corner of the apple orchard. Close to delightful beaches at Dunwich, Walberswick and Southwold, and a walk to the local pub. Perfect for those that want to get back to basics in nature, the wagon comfortably sleeps 2 people and includes a private bathroom, washing and kitchen cabin. The Orchard Wagon has a double bed (1.5m x 2m) with a smart little wood-burning stove to keep you toasty as you watch the stunning Suffolk sunsets. White Egyptian cotton sheets and towels provided. Cooking couldn’t be easier with the well-equipped cooking cabin next door or the barbeque on the stone terrace in front. Fire up the Chiminea to keep you warm as you eat al fresco. Take the stepping stone path up behind the wagon to find the washing shed with three separate rooms for washing up, showering, and the composting loo. Plenty of hot water and for those who like communing with nature try showering with the door open - it’s a lovely experience and what a view. This is camping in style!

Glamp-in-Style

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120km from Waxham · 2 units · Glamping · Horncastle, England

Safari tent glamping in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds within the beautiful grounds of Fir-combe Hall. You can even bring your horse along!

Stories from the community

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Frankie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Snettisham Meadows

A nice very clean campsite. Showers were nice and warm. Had a lovely campfire and watched the sun go down

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Lisa

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Snettisham Meadows

Good facilities, plenty of hot water. Within walking distance of. Snettisham and a short drive to the coast. Perfect for a couple of nights camping.

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Mandy

August 2025

5 m Class B

3 nights at Arthur's Retreat Suffolk

The setting was prefect it was quiet adult only with great space and a beautiful lake lots of walks around .Great for biking around as well! Hollie was very friendly, we would definitely recommend it! and will be going back.

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Courtney

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

A great location - 3 minute walk from the beach. Campsite has showers and toilet blocks that are fairly basic but clean and proper buildings/structures. Camp pitches are fairly close together, but the campsite lead is fairly relaxed about the tent locations. An easy going vibe overall and peaceful setting.

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Yasko

June 2025

Weekend Trip to The Orchard Wagon

The lovely wagon by the apple trees farm. Bed room, toilet, shower, everywhere is clean, tidy, and organised. Very quiet, no one distracted us. Lots of starts in the night, wake up with sun rise.. .... Everything was super perfect!! Caroline, the host was generouse and kind , too. We defnitly get back the wagon again!

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Milan

June 2025

1 night at Glamp and Tipple

Very pleasant stay Yurt nicely furnished comfortable bed,AMAZING Hot tub, Equipment everything needed available. Thank you for the stay

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Matthew

June 2025

5 m Class A

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

Super location for easy access the coast and coastal path.. A quiet and sheltered little site.

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Matthew

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

A great little site. Love the closeness to the beach.

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mike

March 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arthur's Retreat Suffolk

Brilliant little site and such a bargin to boot, site is well equipped and secure hard standing pitches. Owners great and friendly. Site is placed for good access to local tourist sites. Definitely will return this year.

welcome to welscome to Hunstanton camping and glamping

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nigel

December 2024

Tent

1 night at Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

lovly location, a warm and friendly welcome, great watching the wildlife at nearby Wild ken hill and RSPB Snettisham , and with being just minutes form the dog friendly beach a; made my stay perfect

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The Waxham Sands run without boundary in to Sea Palling beach to the west and Horsey Gap to the east, where grey seals are a common sight. With the largest of the Norfolk Broads nearby at Hickling, Waxham is a fantastic place for a holiday in Norfolk where nature is the star of the show. We’ve brought together the best camping and glamping sites near Waxham for this collection.