Best Woodland Camping in Norfolk Coast AONB

If you’re after a proper forest camping experience along the Norfolk Coast AONB, you’re spoilt for choice—over 270 woodland sites, all in one of the UK’s most unique coastal landscapes. You’ll find campsites tucked beneath old oaks, surrounded by bluebells in spring, with the North Sea never far away. Standout spots include Plum Camping at White House Farm (70 reviews), Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), and Wardley Hill Campsite (41 reviews). Facilities like toilets and showers are standard, and most sites welcome dogs. Horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife watching are right on your doorstep—watch out for deer at dawn. Prices start at just £13 a night, with an average around £117, so there’s something for every budget. Pack your wellies, bring a torch, and get ready to swap city noise for birdsong and the crunch of leaves underfoot.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you’re after a proper forest camping experience along the Norfolk Coast AONB, you’re spoilt for choice—over 270 woodland sites, all in one of the UK’s most unique coastal landscapes. You’ll find campsites tucked beneath old oaks, surrounded by bluebells in spring, with the North Sea never far away. Standout spots include Plum Camping at White House Farm (70 reviews), Whitlingham Broad Campsite (52 reviews), and Wardley Hill Campsite (41 reviews). Facilities like toilets and showers are standard, and most sites welcome dogs. Horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife watching are right on your doorstep—watch out for deer at dawn. Prices start at just £13 a night, with an average around £117, so there’s something for every budget. Pack your wellies, bring a torch, and get ready to swap city noise for birdsong and the crunch of leaves underfoot.

91% (294)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Plum Camping at White House Farm

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35 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Norfolk, East Anglia

Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers

2. Whitlingham Broad Campsite

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(164)

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

3. Rosehip Woods Campsite

6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · England

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

4. The Grove Glamping

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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. Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford

84 units · Tents, Motorhomes · CA

🌲 Go Wild Thetford: Forest Camping & Glamping Escape Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford, managed by mYminiBreak, provides a truly back-to-basics woodland escape on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Nestled deep within the towering pine and broadleaf woodlands of Thetford Forest, the site offers a peaceful, natural atmosphere perfect for adventurers and nature lovers. 🌳 High Lodge Proximity and Activities The site's main advantage is its location just a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from High Lodge, the main Forestry England visitor center. This allows immediate access to a wealth of activities: Go Ape! high ropes course. Extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails (suitable for all abilities). Play areas, Archery, Disc Golf, a café, and seasonal events. The forest itself, as Britain's largest lowland pine forest, is a wildlife haven known for its deer, unique flora, and clear, starry night skies. 🐕 Back-to-Basics & Dog-Friendly Go Wild embraces a rustic, "wild-style" camping philosophy. Size & Pitches: The site is a large, spacious campsite offering plenty of room to relax. Pitches are available for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, alongside glamping options including rustic Shepherd's Huts and Bell Tents (some with electricity for small appliances). Dog-Friendly: The campsite is super dog-friendly, welcoming four-legged companions on all pitches, with vast forest trails accessible directly from the site. Core Facilities: Essential amenities are provided, including shared showers and toilets, fresh drinking water, and waste disposal. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, making for traditional, memorable evenings under the stars. 🗺️ Local Area The site is an ideal base for exploring the historic Brecks region. Nearby attractions include Grimes Graves (Neolithic flint mine), Thetford Priory ruins, and the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford town. Go Wild Camping offers an authentic outdoor experience where you can fall asleep in the forest and wake up ready to hit the trails.

6. Wardley Hill Campsite

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24 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Norfolk, East Anglia

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border

7. Hickling Campsite

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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

8. Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm

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20 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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

9. Hill Farm Secluded Camping

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7 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Darsham, England

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!

10. Goldcrest - Breakaway Camping

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9 units · Tents, Glamping · Douglas

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.

11. Keepers Meadow

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3 units · Glamping · Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia

Small-scale luxury bell tent glamping in Oxnead, halfway between Norwich and the Norfolk coast

12. Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

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5 units · Glamping · Norfolk, England

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

13. Thompson Hall Retreat

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6 units · Glamping · Thompson, England

An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.

14. Toad Hall Lodges

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5 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland

15. The Orchard Wagon

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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!

16. Oak Lodge Glamping

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(76)

18 units · Glamping · Northwold, England

10 acres of blissful bell tent and gypsy caravan glamping near Thetford Forest in Norfolk

17. Toad Hall Lodges

7 units · Glamping · Reydon, Suffolk, East Anglia

Toad Hall Lodges, nestled within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is space to relax, reconnect with nature, and explore the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Take life at your own pace, welcome the day with yoga on the deck, gaze at the clear, star-filled night skies, and embrace the perfect harmony of luxury living in the great outdoors.

18. Hill Farm Suffolk

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6 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm

Camper favorites in and near Norfolk Coast AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Thompson Hall Retreat

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6 units · Glamping · Thompson, England

An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.

Toad Hall Lodges

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5 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Chic timber lodges for cosy couples near Southwold, handy for exploring East Suffolk's quiet coast and heathland

The Orchard Wagon

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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!

Oak Lodge Glamping

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18 units · Glamping · Northwold, England

10 acres of blissful bell tent and gypsy caravan glamping near Thetford Forest in Norfolk

Toad Hall Lodges

7 units · Glamping · Reydon, Suffolk, East Anglia

Toad Hall Lodges, nestled within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is space to relax, reconnect with nature, and explore the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Take life at your own pace, welcome the day with yoga on the deck, gaze at the clear, star-filled night skies, and embrace the perfect harmony of luxury living in the great outdoors.

Hill Farm Suffolk

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6 units · Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tent glamping in the trees on a rural Suffolk farm

Stories from the community

The well-equipped Wild Flower Orchard Bell Tent.

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Rosemary

August 2025

With kids

4 nights at Brakehill Lodge Farm Camping

My grandchildren and I have stayed at Brakehill Lodge Farm twice. It has proved to be our happy place. Peaceful, and just remote enough to escape the madding crowd. Clare is a considerate host. She loves her home and all the nature it encompasses. Try it...you will love ir too.😀

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Philip

August 2025

Tent

With kids

8 nights at Plum Camping at White House Farm

Good facilities and great location for Norwich, the coast and the broads

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Ron

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Hill Farm Secluded Camping

This is a lovely campsite. It's beautiful, well tended, comfortable, and Jaik is extremely kind and responsive. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely be back!

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Amanda

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Lovely site with very clean facilities. Extra bonus was using the fire pit. Also a very nice looking butchers and cafe on site. The only down side was the noise on the Saturday night. The camp is not staffed and the gate is left open. At 2:30am there was a lot of noise coming from a group of other campers who had arrived back late. This included noise from cars with one car in particular driving very fast around the field. To say this was unsettling would be an understatement as it was difficult to know if this person may have been under the influence of alcohol due to the speed and also the fear of the car ploughing into a tent. There is a notice up saying no noise after 10pm however this was obviously ignored. The Sunday night was much quieter except for the early morning wake up call from a couple of military aircraft at 6:30am! I would happily visit this site again if I were to visit the area it’s just a shame that one group of people couldn’t respect other campers.

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Thomas

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Had a lovely trip, beautifully flat land and plenty of space. The facilities, toilets, showers etc were excellent and loads of them. Nearby shops on white house farm, we largely closed as we stayed over a bank holiday weekend but a nice addition.

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Susan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

Brilliant place to camp. Couldn’t fault it. It was great being able to hire a fire pit to sit around in the evenings.

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Sally

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Whitlingham Broad Campsite

This has got to be one of the best campsites ever. The facilities are incredible, surrounded by trees, walkable distance to a brewery, cafe and broad and never too busy even when fully booked. I'm actually hesitant to write this review as I want to keep the secret to myself!

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Mary

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Plum Camping at White House Farm

Nice site, toilets, showers clean, great hot water. lots of space Need a car to get to places

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

We really enjoyed camping at Plum Camping. It's a basic site which we particularly like, with toilets, showers and wash up facilities. We loved being able to use one of the fire pits free of charge, just buying wood bits back transfer or honesty box. Point to note, lots of info says it's a tent only campsite, but whilst we were there, I'd say it was 50:50 tents/campers and motorhomes.

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Joanne

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Was easy to book, to find, to set up. Had all you would need - clean toilets, showers, washing up area - and lovely hot water. Was a fridge, freezer and charging point. Lots of people used the fire pits which we loved. Would definitely stay again.

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Plum Camping at White House Farm

I had a brilliant stay in Henry’s orchard - had everything I needed, no queues for facilities, lovely outdoor showers, and quiet and calm. Very good value for money, and great pub a 10 minute cycle away.

B

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Good field. Good facilities. Simple. Would have loved the option to plug in electric in the field, but the mobile phone charger option by the fridge was OK (and having a fridge is a big plus). Would definitely come here again.

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Daniel

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Oak Lodge Glamping

Peaceful site with nice trees and a lovely sunset. Animal hour was great.

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Morgan

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Plum Camping at White House Farm

Lovely campsite. We stayed 1 night, no fuss It a was quiet campsite with only a few others The facilities were good and I would definitely stay here again

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Amy

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Sweet little open field with some meadowy patches. Basic extras all appreciated, fridge and freezer, charger ports etc. The baskets of well chopped wood were a great touch, so much easier to burn than whole logs! If only they also had firelighters... Twenty minutes of slightly damp notepad paper knots later and we finally had fire 😂 Given it's location we expected a hum from the roads so that wasn't a problem for us. I just wish we had managed to get some of their delicious sounding cider.

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Laura

July 2025

Tent

4 nights at Plum Camping at White House Farm

Lovely peaceful spot with good pitches facilities were good, though one of the showers was cold water only which I didn’t mind but not for everyone! Great to have use of a fridge and good washing facilities. Nice to feel out in the countryside but five minutes from a big Tesco and short drive from Norwich city centre and the broads

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George

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Plum Camping at White House Farm

Lovely site. Good facilities and great cafe/shop.

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Rob

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Plum Camping at White House Farm

Flat site. Clean toilet, shower and washing up facilities. Also a stainless steel topped table for food prep etc. Quiet and comfortable when I visited on a cycle camping trip.

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jessica

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wardley Hill Campsite

A really lovely campsite with great, clean facilities. We had 3 perfect nights with our 3 year old daughter. Very peaceful field with lots of wildflowers and spacious pitches. Joe was super helpful and friendly when we arrived, too.

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Simon

June 2025

5 m Class B

3 nights at Wardley Hill Campsite

This was our first trip in our new camper van and my first ever proper camping experience. It could not have been lovelier, surrounded by wild flower meadows, butterflies, bees and a proud black bird we had the most perfect stay. The campsite is so well maintained, friendly and in a fab location, we would not hesitate to recommend and will most definitely be back.