Shepherd's huts near Wells-Next-the-Sea

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Experience camping amid nature's marvels on the Norfolk Coast near Wells-next-the-Sea. Dive into Norfolk Coast AONB and visit Holkham National Nature Reserve to see scenic marshes and sandy shores that host vibrant birdlife, including avocets and marsh harriers. Or venture to Blakeney National Nature Reserve—home to grey seals and coastal hikes amidst wildflowers. Explore Titchwell Marsh, another birder’s paradise with reedbeds and coastal paths teeming with bird species like bitterns and elegant wading birds. Campsites near each area offer spacious pitches, modern facilities, and easy access to these natural gems, creating a comfortable and convenient base for an unforgettable camping adventure.

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North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

2. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

89%
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19km from Wells-Next-the-Sea · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Sheringham, England
🌲 North Norfolk Camping & Glamping Holt Hollow - Lakeside Forest Retreat North Norfolk Camping & Glamping, known as Holt Hollow, provides a rare, tranquil, and back-to-nature escape in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Nestled in a wooded area on the outskirts of the AONB, the site's most distinctive feature is its beautiful natural lake and surrounding peaceful woodlands, ideal for walks and wildlife spotting. 🔥 Back-to-Basics & Off-Grid Ethos The site strongly emphasizes its back-to-basics philosophy: Off-Grid Living: Holt Hollow operates off-grid with limited to no phone coverage, promoting full disconnection from technology. Glamping units (Shepherd's Huts/Bell Tents) utilize gas-powered showers and solar lighting, with log burners for heat. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed. Glamping units include private fire pits/braziers for evening gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies, which are excellent for stargazing. Core Facilities: Essential amenities are kept clean and functional, including shared shower/toilet blocks and fresh drinking water stations. 🐾 Dog-Friendly Woodland & Accommodation The campsite is proudly dog-friendly, welcoming companions on all pitches (tents, campervans, caravans) and in most glamping units. The open meadows and surrounding woodlands provide ample space for walks, and the lake allows for safe paddling. Some pitches even allow dogs to be off-lead. 🗺️ Local Area: Holt Village and the Coast The site’s rural location is conveniently close to key North Norfolk highlights: Holt Village: The charming Georgian market town of Holt is just a short 5-minute drive away (or a longer walk). It is perfect for exploring independent shops, cafes, and art galleries, and for accessing local gems like Holt Country Park. The Coast: The stunning North Norfolk Coast (part of the AONB) is only a short drive (approx. 20 minutes) away, providing access to: Blakeney Point (famous for seal watching boat trips). Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Bay (vast sandy beaches). Coastal walks along the Norfolk Coast Path. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping offers an authentic outdoor adventure, blending rustic living with the comfort of having the best of the Norfolk coast and countryside within easy reach.
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from 
£18
 / night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

11. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

78%
(29)
26km from Wells-Next-the-Sea · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£17
 / night

Experience camping amid nature's marvels on the Norfolk Coast near Wells-next-the-Sea. Dive into Norfolk Coast AONB and visit Holkham National Nature Reserve to see scenic marshes and sandy shores that host vibrant birdlife, including avocets and marsh harriers. Or venture to Blakeney National Nature Reserve—home to grey seals and coastal hikes amidst wildflowers. Explore Titchwell Marsh, another birder’s paradise with reedbeds and coastal paths teeming with bird species like bitterns and elegant wading birds. Campsites near each area offer spacious pitches, modern facilities, and easy access to these natural gems, creating a comfortable and convenient base for an unforgettable camping adventure.

95% (200)

Top-rated campgrounds

North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

2. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

89%
(14)
19km from Wells-Next-the-Sea · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Sheringham, England
🌲 North Norfolk Camping & Glamping Holt Hollow - Lakeside Forest Retreat North Norfolk Camping & Glamping, known as Holt Hollow, provides a rare, tranquil, and back-to-nature escape in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Nestled in a wooded area on the outskirts of the AONB, the site's most distinctive feature is its beautiful natural lake and surrounding peaceful woodlands, ideal for walks and wildlife spotting. 🔥 Back-to-Basics & Off-Grid Ethos The site strongly emphasizes its back-to-basics philosophy: Off-Grid Living: Holt Hollow operates off-grid with limited to no phone coverage, promoting full disconnection from technology. Glamping units (Shepherd's Huts/Bell Tents) utilize gas-powered showers and solar lighting, with log burners for heat. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed. Glamping units include private fire pits/braziers for evening gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies, which are excellent for stargazing. Core Facilities: Essential amenities are kept clean and functional, including shared shower/toilet blocks and fresh drinking water stations. 🐾 Dog-Friendly Woodland & Accommodation The campsite is proudly dog-friendly, welcoming companions on all pitches (tents, campervans, caravans) and in most glamping units. The open meadows and surrounding woodlands provide ample space for walks, and the lake allows for safe paddling. Some pitches even allow dogs to be off-lead. 🗺️ Local Area: Holt Village and the Coast The site’s rural location is conveniently close to key North Norfolk highlights: Holt Village: The charming Georgian market town of Holt is just a short 5-minute drive away (or a longer walk). It is perfect for exploring independent shops, cafes, and art galleries, and for accessing local gems like Holt Country Park. The Coast: The stunning North Norfolk Coast (part of the AONB) is only a short drive (approx. 20 minutes) away, providing access to: Blakeney Point (famous for seal watching boat trips). Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Bay (vast sandy beaches). Coastal walks along the Norfolk Coast Path. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping offers an authentic outdoor adventure, blending rustic living with the comfort of having the best of the Norfolk coast and countryside within easy reach.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£18
 / night
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

11. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

78%
(29)
26km from Wells-Next-the-Sea · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
£17
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near Wells-Next-the-Sea guide

Where to go

Holkham National Nature Reserve

Holkham National Nature Reserve is made up of sand dunes, salt marshes, and pine forests. Enjoy scenic walks with birdwatching opportunities for avocets, oystercatchers, and curlews. The vast sandy beach of Holkham, often considered one of the most beautiful in the UK, provides a perfect spot for beachcombing, swimming, and stunning sunsets. After a day of exploring the diverse landscapes, retreat to a caravan hire, pet-friendly lodge, or pitch with modern facilities like full hookups, toilets, and showers.

Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Situated just 15 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney National Nature Reserve is home to a colony of grey seals and endless greenery. Take a boat trip to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The coastal area also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Campsites and holiday parks provide accommodations for tents and caravans, with pitches that have full electrical hookups, showers, and picnic areas. Most areas like Blakeney Point and Cley Beach are also dog friendly, but note restrictions that protect ground nesting birds during certain seasons.

Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve

This RSPB nature reserve offers a diverse habitat of marshes, reedbeds, and sandy beaches, attracting a wide variety of bird species, including avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers. Enjoy scenic walks along the reserve's popular trails, like Fen Trail and Coastal Path, and then settle in at one of the nearby campsites offering spacious tent pitches, caravan spaces, and motorhome pitches. Most have facilities like toilet and shower facilities, drinking water points, and picnic areas. Holiday cottage rentals are also available on-site.

When to go

Summers in Wells-next-the-Sea offer mild and pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 18–22°C. Winters are cool and crisp, with temperatures averaging between 2–6°C, which allows campers to take in the coastal scenery under clear skies. Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures, ranging from 10–15°C, which are ideal hiking conditions to observe nature’s colours.

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