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Camping in Holkham National Nature Reserve
95% (993) • 2,329 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Holkham National Nature Reserve
Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
1. Four Winds Camping, Canoeing & SUP
97%
(295)
March, Cambridgeshire, England · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A small, friendly riverside campsite in Cambridgeshire – with campfires allowed
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Plum Camping at White House Farm
2. Plum Camping at White House Farm
96%
(164)
Rackheath, England · 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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North Norfolk Camping & Glamping
3. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping
89%
(14)
Sheringham, England · 191 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
🌲 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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Hill Cottage Woodland Glamping
4. Hill Cottage Woodland Glamping
England · 3 units
Nestled in a secluded wooded glade, Hill Cottage Holidays offers an off grid glamping where you don't have to compromise on comfort. Our glampsite is designed for eco-conscious travellers, wellness seekers, and adventure lovers. With exclusive woodland access, organic garden-to-table produce and holistic therapies on site our glampsite provides a perfect balance of comfort, sustainability, and nature.
We are a deliberately small-scale rural site where just a handful of beautiful bell tents have been tucked away in a wooded glade within a private nature reserve. The focus here is on immersing yourself in your surroundings and escaping from the every day. Here you can be as off grid as you like and you can even book the whole site for your exclusive use if you prefer to holiday with your friends and family.
Handcrafted interiors featuring natural fibre bedding, rustic furnishings, and wood-burning stoves. Composting toilets & hot showers—eco-friendly without compromising comfort - each tent has its own assigned toilet/shower, so no sharing. Welcome baskets available with seasonal homegrown organic fruit, vegetables, and freshly laid eggs.
The surrounding area has plenty of things to do – from castle visits to beach days. Or simply relax on site, swinging leisurely in a hammock, birdwatching, listening to the sounds of the woods.
You won’t need to stress about packing – our tents are kitted out with all sorts of eco-friendly things including plush bedding, proper beds and woodburning stoves. Shared facilities include a kitchenette in a converted horsebox, firepit/barbecue area, games and activities for children.
If you have any queries, give us a call and we'll be happy to assist or visit out website for more details.
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Creekside Family Camping
5. Creekside Family Camping
96%
(88)
Anderby Creek, England · 57 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Family-friendly, dog-friendly camping with campfires on a beachside farm in Lincolnshire
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
6. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(144)
Ely, England · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
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Campfires
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Snettisham Meadows
7. Snettisham Meadows
96%
(24)
Snettisham, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Rosehip Woods Campsite
8. Rosehip Woods Campsite
100%
(6)
England · 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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Campfires
Potable water
Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
9. Hunstanton Camping & Glamping
78%
(30)
King's Lynn, England · 108 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
🌅 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.
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Electrical hookup
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Archer’s Field
10. Archer’s Field
97%
(223)
Erpingham, England · 22 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Scenic, simple camping with North Norfolk's best sights on your doorstep
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Electrical hookup
Campfires
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
11. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
Norfolk, England · 69 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
Wardley Hill Campsite
12. Wardley Hill Campsite
100%
(111)
Bungay, England · 19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border
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Bain View Glamping
13. Bain View Glamping
97%
(18)
Horncastle, England · 4 units · Tents, Glamping
A canal-side shepherd's hut near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with an outdoor bathtub, a mini vineyard, and total privacy.
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Goldcrest - Breakaway Camping
14. Goldcrest - Breakaway Camping
88%
(13)
Beccles, England · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
Situated in NR34 Suffolk , 15 Minute drive to beaches and market towns .
*6 large camping pitches
*8 Birth caravan - Gas central heating - Bedding included
*Indoor & outdoor eating area's
*2 communal fire pits and seating
*Woodland walk
*Wildflower meadows
*Shower and toilet Room
Welcome Barn with -washing station - microwave - Fridge - Toaster - Kettle - charging point - Drinking water-Honesty Shop.
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Potable water
Hickling Campsite
15. Hickling Campsite
99%
(118)
Hickling, England · 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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Bircham Windmill
16. Bircham Windmill
97%
(136)
Norfolk, England · 17 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Flat grassy tent pitches beneath a magnificent working windmill, all accompanied by Norfolk's best bakery
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Electrical hookup
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Canal Camping
17. Canal Camping
98%
(122)
North Walsham, England · 39 units · Tents, Glamping
Paddle the waterways, read among the reeds and bask beneath the big, blue skies of the Norfolk Broads at this family-friendly, tent-only campsite
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Fire and Feast Suffolk
18. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
Cratfield, England · 11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
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Showers
Potable water
7 Ducks Touring and Camping
19. 7 Ducks Touring and Camping
100%
(5)
England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
This quiet and secluded site is ideal for a peaceful getaway in the Norfolk countryside, set on four and a half acres of flat and level land with spacious pitches.
The site is just a 25 minute drive from Sandringham Estate, as well as the Wash, an outstanding bay known for its wetland nature reserve.
There are 35 non electric grass pitches available, suitable for caravans, tents and trailer tents. Two dogs are also allowed per pitch (although they must remain on leads).
The sunsets are spectacular here, and on a clear night, the stars are an astronomer's dream. Plus, the facilities are quirky and clean, with spiders evicted daily.
Firepits are on hand if needed, and BBQs are welcome, too.
Pets
Campfires
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Blooms Westerby Farm
20. Blooms Westerby Farm
95%
(11)
Outwell, England · 5 units
Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Andrew
2 weeks ago
Tent
Nice campsite just outside of Norwich with lovely orchards surrounding it. Great value to get real toilets, hot shower and fridges etc at this price point. Will definitely be back!
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Robin
2 weeks ago
With kids
Tinkers hut was fantastic - a real rustic home from home. Communication from Joe was brilliant - and we had a great time at the campsite and exploring the local area. Will definitely return!
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Hossein
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Perfect hospitality and very clean facilities ver nice and clean land next to the river and also very quiet to listen to birds,wind,and the river
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Arian
3 weeks ago
Tent
Very welcoming staff who helped me set up the tent and provide me with advice which was extremely useful. Very nice location, with great shop nearby where you can buy extra camping gear and equipment. Facilities were clean. Highly recommend coming here.
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Ed
3 weeks ago
Tent
A lovely, quiet, basic site. Has all the necessities like flushing toilets and hot showers, but not much else. Fire pits with cooking grills free to use, seasoned firewood available to purchase. 2 minute walk to farm shop for fresh meat and veg, or supermarket 5 mins drive up the road. Plenty of space to set up, no restrictions on pitches, just a general expectation of being courteous to other campers. Grass cut to a good level, ground mostly flat. Would definitely return. Great value site.
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Jo
3 weeks ago
4 m rooftop tent
Sadly the weather was shocking for our trip and there were only another couple of campers so after battling with our set-up in high winds after enjoying a fabulous coffee and cake in the farm shop cafe in arrival (beautiful shop and cafe) - we finally were about to have a brew outdoors and take in the lovely orchards that became our view. Sadly the winds kept getting stronger and as the sun was going down we made the decision not to stay as the winds were only going to get stronger. Also lack of other campers and morale to keep us going we left and headed home. Nice facilities, toilets were clean and washing/cleaning set up looks good and loved the area that held the fridge and charging points. Just a shame the UK weather let us down - for our very first camping trip.
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Gemma
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
A small, quiet campsite with clean toilets and shower facilities. Especially liked the family bathrooms for convenience and ease camping with young kids. The campsite had kitchen areas for washing up, shared fridges and charging sockets. An onsite reception sold beverages and snacks. We had a great stay (despite the 40mph winds!) and hope to return in the summer.
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Georgina
3 weeks ago
Group trip
Wonderfull break in Robins nest. Lovely garden with table and chairs.
Ramp and steps to doors. Lovely lounge kitchen and dining room area. Everything that’s needed to cook everything. All lovely clean fresh linen. There is a lovely walk in the forest. A barn with lots of extras. Another with everything campers would need, microwave fridge, just too much to mention. Go and stay , you won’t regret it.!
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Kelly
March 2026
Tent
With pets
Really each to book and if you have any questions prior to booking they are answered very quickly and really friendly too.
Was met on arrival and had a talk through the pitches, found a lovely quiet corner and set up, firewood was brought over later (it’s a very good amount for the price paid - the crate lasted us two days - I’m sure if we were there another night it would have been enough for then also)
The composting toilet was nice and clean and able to clean hands afterwards. Maine water by the car park along with a field you can play games on. There is also a secret enclosure which is a lovely touch and a bug hotel
We enjoyed the back to basic and just being in the moment. Thank you for a lovely stay (and in actual fact if it wasn’t for seeing a little campfire from the other pitches in the evening we felt like we were there all by ourselves
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Polly
March 2026
5 m campervan
lovely little campsite. Nice and wild with lots of secluded tent spots.
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MG
March 2026
Tent
Lovely quiet area and a responsive host - thank you again for a pleasant stay. Just make sure you bring your earplugs so the farm animals don't wake you up 😄
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Guy
March 2026
5 m campervan
Great little site that was perfect for my needs. Will try and come back in the summer.
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Polly
October 2025
4 m Class B
This is a really lovely site. We stayed one night in a campervan and really enjoyed waking up next to the lake. The facilities were great and the communication we had from the show was prompt and helpful. Thankyou Nigel.
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Toyah
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We had such a fun time. Claire (our host) was lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. We didn't bring anything to sit on (as we had taken public transport) and she was kind enough to lend us some benches for us to use on our patch. She ensured that our wood was kept dry for our campfire and that she was within reach should we need anything. We would definitely return again. Thank you for a lovely evening.
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Carl
October 2025
Tent
Just the one solo night at Hatters testing out some new equipment. Beautiful and well maintained campsite with a friendly owner Claire, who left me to myself. Non electric pitch.
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Neil
September 2025
Tent
Great site, friendly staff, generous pitch sizes and straight onto the river. Will defiantly visit again
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Mark
September 2025
5 m Class B
Lovely campsite , staff really friendly. Easy access to the river. Nice walk along the river to March . Highly recommend
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Frankie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
A nice very clean campsite. Showers were nice and warm. Had a lovely campfire and watched the sun go down
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Frankie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great campsite. Lovely site wardens, site and facilities were all very clean and wrll thought out. Friday night pizza was a lovely treat and very tasty. Would deffinetly stay again.
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Lucy
September 2025
4 m Class B
With pets
What a unique and beautiful place to have stumbled across as a last minute change of travel plans. I almost forgot I was in Norfolk, this spot is incredibly well maintained, peaceful, a dream to wake up by the water and watch the swans and heron and has all the amenities you could need for a camping trip or similar. Great location, everywhere is accessible and yet you don’t feel trapped in the hustle and bustle of the coast. And getting a HOT shower right in nature topped it off, just what I needed.
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Where to go
Holkham Hall & Around
Within the NNR and south of Holkham village, this majestic early-18th-century, Neo-Palladian house and grounds were created out of formerly wind-blasted land transformed by the planting of thousands of trees. There is a pop-up campsite open between mid-July and mid-September near the lake on this majestic estate. Also on the Holkham Hall grounds is Ambers Bell Tents Glamping at Branthill Farm. Holkham Bay’s pine-backed sands are an easy walk north, where you can connect to the Norfolk Coast Path.
Scolt Head Island NNR
West of Holkham NNR, more of the same sort of coastline continues and here you find the sandy, shingly barrier island of Scolt Head Island NNR. The four-mile-long island is particularly important for its birdwatching and is accessed from either Burnham Overy Staithe or Brancaster Staithe. Deepdale Camping & Rooms at Burnham Deepdale is linked by footpath to the trail out to Scolt Head Island from Brancaster Staithe: pitch up yourself or camp out in already-erected safari tents.
Blakeney & Blakeney Point
At the eastern end of Holkham NNR, charming Blakeney is the village from where you can walk (or get a boat trip) to Blakeney NNR and Point, England’s biggest grey seal colony. Much of this reserve is off-limits to protect the seals, but trails run through the wetlands adjacent. Camping at the tranquil, informal Scaldbeck Cottage Campsite, near the departure point for seal-watching boat trips, is tough to trump.
Hunstanton & Around
Eleven miles west of Burnham Overy Staithe, 19th-century beach resort Hunstanton knows how to give its holiday-makers a good time: fairground, promenade, amusement arcades and aquarium are all here, alongside an array of camping and caravan parks. There is camping fairly centrally at Searle’s Leisure Park (camping tradition here dates back to 1934) but the best pitching is northeast of nearby Old Huntanton at the several sites along the edge of Holme Dunes NNR (more empty beaches, more ethereal dunes).
