Shepherd's huts near Dunwich, Suffolk

Dunwich delivers stunning coastal landscape within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for birdwatching, hiking, and a pristine beach, Dunwich also provides an epic amount of camping accommodations. From small groups to larger family gatherings and rustic campsites for tents to glampsites that have TVs, campers can easily find an option that fits the trip. After setting up at a cosy campsite in town, venture into the countryside and spend time along the intricate waterways in The Broads that tempt anglers and boaters of all kinds. Craving a lively option with a dash of creativity? Thetford Forest combines epic woodlands with outdoor artworks and live performances by artists and musicians. Winter campers can enjoy the forest too, especially from on-site heated yurts.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Dunwich delivers stunning coastal landscape within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known for birdwatching, hiking, and a pristine beach, Dunwich also provides an epic amount of camping accommodations. From small groups to larger family gatherings and rustic campsites for tents to glampsites that have TVs, campers can easily find an option that fits the trip. After setting up at a cosy campsite in town, venture into the countryside and spend time along the intricate waterways in The Broads that tempt anglers and boaters of all kinds. Craving a lively option with a dash of creativity? Thetford Forest combines epic woodlands with outdoor artworks and live performances by artists and musicians. Winter campers can enjoy the forest too, especially from on-site heated yurts.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

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77km from Dunwich · 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.

2. Barn Owl Camping

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52km from Dunwich · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Suffolk, England

Dog-friendly camping and shepherd’s huts in rural Suffolk

3. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

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43km from Dunwich · 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. The Grove Glamping

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75km from Dunwich · 6 units · Glamping · Cromer, England

Five comfortably-furnished yurts, proper beds and bedding and warming wood-burning stoves, all 5 minutes walk from the beach

5. Hickling Campsite

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52km from Dunwich · 31 units · Tents, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach

6. Bircham Windmill

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95km from Dunwich · 18 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, England

Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery

7. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

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144km from Dunwich · 20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Camping and glamping in the Lincolnshire Fenland with campfires, alpacas and a positive vibe

8. Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

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114km from Dunwich · 41 units · Tents, Glamping · Canterbury, Kent, South East England

Pitches, bell tents and a gypsy caravan on the outskirts of Canterbury

9. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

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105km from Dunwich · 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.

10. Serenity Lakes

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88km from Dunwich · 3 units · Glamping · Duxford, England

Cosy shepherd's huts with hot tubs, set alongside a tranquil fishing lake.

11. Blooms Westerby Farm

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102km from Dunwich · 5 units · Glamping · Outwell, England

Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens

12. Ham Hideaway

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117km from Dunwich · 5 units · Glamping · Kent, South East England

Glamping in the Kent countryside, close to the coast – with an optional butler catering service

13. Canterbury Lodges and Glamping

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116km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Canterbury, Kent

Glamping with private facilities near Canterbury

14. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

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62km from Dunwich · 5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, England

Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park

15. North Farm

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60km from Dunwich · 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.

16. Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

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64km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Essex, East Anglia

Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting

17. Greenhill Glamping

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131km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Folkestone, Kent, South East England

Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs

Camper favorites near Dunwich

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Canterbury Lodges and Glamping

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116km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Canterbury, Kent

Glamping with private facilities near Canterbury

Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

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62km from Dunwich · 5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, England

Small, secluded, homespun farm campsite in rural Norfolk, a short drive from Thetford Forest Park

North Farm

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60km from Dunwich · 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.

Unique Shepherds Huts on a Vineyard

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64km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Essex, East Anglia

Luxury shepherds huts near the Essex coast, with beautiful, watery surroundings and a wonderfully private setting

Greenhill Glamping

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131km from Dunwich · 2 units · Glamping · Folkestone, Kent, South East England

Impeccably restored huts from the late 19th-century, kitted out for couples with king-sized beds, wood-burning stoves and views over the Kent Downs

Stories from the community

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Claire

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Canterbury Lodges and Glamping

My son and I had an amazing time at Angela's Shepherds hut. It was so cosy and a lovely adventure for us. Having the hot tub made it even better. There was a heater, thank goodness 😁 and all the amenities we needed. Angela was so welcoming too. We will be going back.

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Ben

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Serenity Lakes

The shepherd hut was clean and very comfortable. The location was peaceful and we had some amazing sunsets and rises. The wood fired hot tub was great as was the wood fire BBQ which was super easy to use and made the food taste great. We had a fantastic 2 nights and can’t wait to go back.

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Louise

August 2025

1 night at Bircham Windmill

Spotlessly clean, the showers and facilities were as good as at home, the extra added thoughtfulness of clean bath mats tea towels washing up liquid and lots of toilet paper and hand towel and soap. My shepherds hut was delightful, and yet again everything I needed with the welcoming cream tea, milk, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, spotlessly clean as everywhere was. The windmill, the bakery, the café, my grandchildren loved the animals and the play area. There is absolutely not a thing I can think of that was not perfect. Oh I forgot to mention the games room. Thank you

Ellis

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping

We had an amazing stay at the Dandelion! Amazing quiet field with beautiful sounds of nature, great facilities, plenty to do. Alexandra’s Fleets paddock is brilliant and would highly recommend. The outdoor hot showers, clean toilets, taps made it such an easy stay. Thank you!!!

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Lee

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm

Our stay at Bumble Shepherds hut was an absolute amazing experience. This place is very quiet at night and has a stunning view across the fields. The bed was really comfy and hot tub under the stars completed a romantic and relaxing stay. Will definitely be back!

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Helena

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bircham Windmill

A spotless shepherds hut, welcoming with some delicious treats. A lovely place to stay with great views after climbing the windmill, freshly baked bread on the premises and friendly staff. Clean showers and bathrooms. Farm animals such as chickens, donkey and a horse in the field and the owl calling at night.

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Alexandra

May 2025

2 nights at Serenity Lakes

Loved our little glamping adventure to Serenity Lakes! The huts have everything you need, from cutlery to microwave and towels and even UNO playing cards. Everything is really well signposted aned explained in the welcome brochure in the hut. Absolute highlights wad obviously the wood-fired hot tub 💞 but also the beautiful sunsets on the lake!

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Lesley

May 2025

4 nights at Bircham Windmill

The pitches are a really good size so you don't feel on top of each other. It is a small site, which is a bonus. The shepherd's hut was really comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches and a cream tea to welcome you. The site is very pretty and sitting in the morning with a cup of tea looking at the windmill and seeing the horse, donkey, lambs and chicken was a wonderful start to the day.

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Samantha

April 2025

2 nights at North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

The hut had everything we needed for a few days off grid and the location was so peaceful! I would thoroughly recommend! The weather was chilly but the log burner was more than enough to keep us warm and cosy. The kitchenette included a fridge and hob and the essential utensils and plenty of logs were provided.

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Imogen

April 2025

Weekend Trip to Blooms Westerby Farm

Hosts were lovely and used great communication throughout. We stay I'm the bumble hut, which was lovely, clean and cosy. The bed was so comfy but the teddy bear bedding was too hot but my goodness it was so snuggly. Hot tub was lovely as was the evening and morning delivery of tea and breakfast. I recommend this place to anyone, so many different types of accommodation. We will definitely return.

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Joanne

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Greenhill Glamping

We were so delighted by our stay at the Ploughman's. The interior is a testimony to true craftsmanship, with so many exquisite, authentic details. The view of the green hills, horses and sheep calmly munching away in the distance gave a feeling of timelessness. The log fire was warm and cosy and the bed is extremely comfy. Total peace and relaxation! Many thanks for such a deeply restful stay.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Shepherd's huts near Dunwich guide

Where to go

Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The scenic views in Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB are made up of rugged coastline, heathland, wooded cliffs, and river valleys make it a haven for birding, wildlife watching, and hiking on popular trails like Suffolk Coast Path. Take one of the Suffolk Foot Ferries out on the water, and then set up at a waterfront holiday park—they’re plentiful in the AONB. The touring parks and caravan campsites offer a variety of pitch styles, hookups for electricity and water, and creature comforts like laundry facilities and wifi. Or get the royal treatment at a wooden glamping pod rental that provides ensuite bathrooms, well-appointed kitchenettes, and TVs.

Thetford Forest

There aren’t many places that offer an open-air concert hall in the middle of the woods, yet Thetford Forest does just that. Beyond live music, the area is known for the Lynford Arboretum as well as excellent mountain biking and hiking trails that lead campers through outdoor sculptures and art installations. Although you can’t hunker down within the woods themselves, cabins are available in Thorpe Forest. Nearby towns like Brandon and Norfolk also deliver a variety of campsites for tents and caravans as well as heated yurts with private patios for any type of camper.

The Broads

Roughly an hour north or Dunwich is the centre of The Norfolk Broads, a freshwater network of rivers and lakes. Boating and fishing are big draws to this wetland countryside area—Hickling Broad, Filby Broad, and Rollesby Broad are all excellent options to reel in perch and pike. Before casting rods, discover nearby cabin rentals that offer furnished interiors with cosy beds and outdoor BBQs for grilling up the most recent catch. Holiday parks nestled into the coastline spoil campers with immediate beach access and convenient amenities like full hookups and dump stations for motorhomes.

When to go

Although rainfall is evenly scattered throughout the year, East Anglia is one of the dryer regions in England. June, July, and August are the most popular months for camping as the weather is warm and skies are usually sunny. Anglers should double-check the best season to catch certain fish species when camping in The Broads, and birdwatchers may want to research which months will bring the most sightings for migratory bird species in Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. Thetford Forest often has festivals and shows year-round, and the walking trails are always enjoyable.