Dog-friendly glamping in The Broads

There’s nowhere quite like The Broads. A vast protected wetland stretching between Norfolk and Suffolk, it’s a wet and wild playground of winding rivers, lush marshlands, and woodland walks. Take to the water to boat, paddle, and fish along more than 125 miles of lock-free waterways and shallow lakes, spot rare wildlife, and explore more than 190 miles of walking and cycling paths, hopping between historic villages and English country pubs. And among it all are flat, lush meadows that offer the perfect bases for camping. Norfolk’s mild climate makes it a safe bet for campers and caravanners (although we’re still in England, so be prepared for showers nonetheless!), especially from spring through autumn. And the speciality, of course, is camping on the water’s edge. There are plenty of campsites with a stretch of stream, canal, or river running through or past. Some are quiet tents-only affairs where you can part the reeds to launch your own canoe or kayak, and others are larger sites with their own slipways and boat hire. Even campsites without direct access to the water will never be far away from it, because in the Broads, there’s water everywhere.

95% (529) • 119 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in The Broads

Thompson Hall Retreat

1. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%

(25)

Thompson, England · 6 units

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

Showers

Campfires

Hot Tub

from

£275

/ night

Willow Grove Farm Glamping

2. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

100%

(12)

Lakenheath, England · 13 units

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£150

/ night

Fellows Farm

3. Fellows Farm

CA · 1 unit

Welcome to Fellows Farm — 13 acres of organic Suffolk countryside, big skies and proper farm life. Nestled in the village of Gosbeck, Fellows Farm is home to our family (Ben, Femke, Rory & Aran), our market garden, micro bakery, vineyard, weaving studio, flock of sheep — and a beautifully spaced, private campsite. This is a working, Soil Association–certified organic farm where much of the food you’ll eat is grown metres from where you’ll sleep. Solar-powered, borehole-fed, and surrounded by pasture and wildlife, it’s a place to slow down, cook together, watch the sunset over 12-mile views and wake to birdsong. Stay in one of our 5m bell tents (one with a double bed, one with a double + single) or our cosy shepherd’s hut, all thoughtfully scattered across the meadow for space and privacy. We also offer the whole site as a private campsite for up to 30 guests — perfect for gatherings, celebrations and retreats. At the heart of the site is our beautiful barn with a wood-fired pizza oven, long dining tables, hot water, fridges and freezers, crockery and plenty of space to feast. Cook for yourselves or let us make pizzas (or something special) for you. Breakfast and seasonal produce boxes from our market garden are also available. There’s a wildlife pond, fire pits and barbecues, a beer keg tap, and a sound system (with a gentle 11pm curfew for amplified music). Compost toilets and a heated rustic outdoor shower keep things comfortable but close to nature. Charging sockets are available in the barn. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (just not in the sheep field). We’re a short stroll from Gosbeck Wood (a Triple SSSI woodland), 15 minutes from the market town of Debenham, 20 minutes from Woodbridge, and around 45 minutes from the beautiful Suffolk coast. Coddenham community shop is a 5-minute drive (or a lovely hour’s walk). Helmingham Hall and its stunning walled garden are just down the road. Come for dark skies, long tables, wood-fired evenings and food grown from the soil beneath your feet.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£240

/ night

Wild Retreat

4. Wild Retreat

100%

(1)

Cawston, England · 1 unit

Luxury Lotus Belle tent sleeping up to 4. Entire site exclusive for your own use with outside shower,toilet and kitchen. Equipped with luxury heated kingsize bed and 2 single Campbell all with feather duvets and linen provided. On site private chef for hire and massage treatments available on request

Showers

Campfires

Wifi

from

£170

/ night

Hellie Pods

5. Hellie Pods

100%

(1)

England · 2 units

Two Camping Pods - Very simple, double bunk bed with two single beds underneath. Off grid power for lights, charging phones up, along with a small shared fridge. A shared dry compost toilet with a shower. There is a small adult mud kitchen along with each pod having there own BBQ and firepits to use. The pods are situated in a 2.5 acre field in the corner with fencing around them. Dogs are welcomed and there is a dog field you can hire a few hundred yards away along with this there is a footpath run through the family beef and arable farm. The pods are walking distance from Latitude Festival situated at Henham Park happening at the end of July, 15 minute drive to the seaside - Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich. The local market town Halesworth is only 3.5 miles away and Beccles 7 miles away.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

There’s nowhere quite like The Broads. A vast protected wetland stretching between Norfolk and Suffolk, it’s a wet and wild playground of winding rivers, lush marshlands, and woodland walks. Take to the water to boat, paddle, and fish along more than 125 miles of lock-free waterways and shallow lakes, spot rare wildlife, and explore more than 190 miles of walking and cycling paths, hopping between historic villages and English country pubs. And among it all are flat, lush meadows that offer the perfect bases for camping. Norfolk’s mild climate makes it a safe bet for campers and caravanners (although we’re still in England, so be prepared for showers nonetheless!), especially from spring through autumn. And the speciality, of course, is camping on the water’s edge. There are plenty of campsites with a stretch of stream, canal, or river running through or past. Some are quiet tents-only affairs where you can part the reeds to launch your own canoe or kayak, and others are larger sites with their own slipways and boat hire. Even campsites without direct access to the water will never be far away from it, because in the Broads, there’s water everywhere.

95% (529) • 119 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in The Broads

Thompson Hall Retreat

1. Thompson Hall Retreat

96%

(25)

Thompson, England · 6 units

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

Showers

Campfires

Hot Tub

from

£275

/ night

Willow Grove Farm Glamping

2. Willow Grove Farm Glamping

100%

(12)

Lakenheath, England · 13 units

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£150

/ night

Fellows Farm

3. Fellows Farm

CA · 1 unit

Welcome to Fellows Farm — 13 acres of organic Suffolk countryside, big skies and proper farm life. Nestled in the village of Gosbeck, Fellows Farm is home to our family (Ben, Femke, Rory & Aran), our market garden, micro bakery, vineyard, weaving studio, flock of sheep — and a beautifully spaced, private campsite. This is a working, Soil Association–certified organic farm where much of the food you’ll eat is grown metres from where you’ll sleep. Solar-powered, borehole-fed, and surrounded by pasture and wildlife, it’s a place to slow down, cook together, watch the sunset over 12-mile views and wake to birdsong. Stay in one of our 5m bell tents (one with a double bed, one with a double + single) or our cosy shepherd’s hut, all thoughtfully scattered across the meadow for space and privacy. We also offer the whole site as a private campsite for up to 30 guests — perfect for gatherings, celebrations and retreats. At the heart of the site is our beautiful barn with a wood-fired pizza oven, long dining tables, hot water, fridges and freezers, crockery and plenty of space to feast. Cook for yourselves or let us make pizzas (or something special) for you. Breakfast and seasonal produce boxes from our market garden are also available. There’s a wildlife pond, fire pits and barbecues, a beer keg tap, and a sound system (with a gentle 11pm curfew for amplified music). Compost toilets and a heated rustic outdoor shower keep things comfortable but close to nature. Charging sockets are available in the barn. Well-behaved dogs are welcome (just not in the sheep field). We’re a short stroll from Gosbeck Wood (a Triple SSSI woodland), 15 minutes from the market town of Debenham, 20 minutes from Woodbridge, and around 45 minutes from the beautiful Suffolk coast. Coddenham community shop is a 5-minute drive (or a lovely hour’s walk). Helmingham Hall and its stunning walled garden are just down the road. Come for dark skies, long tables, wood-fired evenings and food grown from the soil beneath your feet.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£240

/ night

Wild Retreat

4. Wild Retreat

100%

(1)

Cawston, England · 1 unit

Luxury Lotus Belle tent sleeping up to 4. Entire site exclusive for your own use with outside shower,toilet and kitchen. Equipped with luxury heated kingsize bed and 2 single Campbell all with feather duvets and linen provided. On site private chef for hire and massage treatments available on request

Showers

Campfires

Wifi

from

£170

/ night

Hellie Pods

5. Hellie Pods

100%

(1)

England · 2 units

Two Camping Pods - Very simple, double bunk bed with two single beds underneath. Off grid power for lights, charging phones up, along with a small shared fridge. A shared dry compost toilet with a shower. There is a small adult mud kitchen along with each pod having there own BBQ and firepits to use. The pods are situated in a 2.5 acre field in the corner with fencing around them. Dogs are welcomed and there is a dog field you can hire a few hundred yards away along with this there is a footpath run through the family beef and arable farm. The pods are walking distance from Latitude Festival situated at Henham Park happening at the end of July, 15 minute drive to the seaside - Southwold, Walberswick and Dunwich. The local market town Halesworth is only 3.5 miles away and Beccles 7 miles away.

Showers

Campfires

Potable water

from

£65

/ night

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Dog-friendly glamping in The Broads guide

Where to go

The Northern Broads

Scenic waterways twist their way between charming villages in the northern section of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Wroxham, Hoveton, Horning, and How Hill should all be stops on your itinerary, and provide plenty of options for campers. Winter visitors should head to the coast—the seaside village of Horsey is renowned for its large seal colony, and November through January is the time to spot newborn seal pups.

West Broads

Norwich is the gateway to the western reaches of The Broads, where boat trips set sail along the River Yare into the heart of the national park. Highlights include the walking and cycling trails of Whitlingham Country Park, the idyllic Fairhaven Woodland, and the Bure Valley Railway steam train. Whitlingham Broad is all about water activities with paddle boards and kayaks for hire.

East Broads & Yarmouth

Sun, sea, and seaside fun is on the menu at Great Yarmouth, where coastal campers can take their pick of family campgrounds and sandy beaches. Inland, follow your river of choice—the Bure, Thurne, Yare, and Waveney rivers all meet here—go bird-watching around Berney Marshes and Breydon Water, or bike part of the National 1 cycling trail.

Suffolk Broads

Over the border in Suffolk County, the southernmost slice of The Broads has lively market towns, beaches, and bird-filled marshes, often without the crowds of the Norfolk Broads. Head to Lowestoft for windswept coastal walks, enjoy wildlife-watching and water sports at Oulton Broad, or cruise along the River Waveney between Beccles and Bungay.

Family camping in The Broads National Park

Camping is a great option for a family holiday, and The Broads offers an incredible location for it. If you’re a family of water babies, simply messing about in boats can fill every day of your holiday—hire canoes, go for a cruise, or learn to sail while you’re in this natural water wonderland. Kids might also like to look out for wildlife, give fishing a go, and cycle on the towpaths along the river. Plus, Norfolk and Suffolk are home to plenty of kid-friendly attractions too, from fun fairs to the magical woodland adventure theme park Bewilderwood.

Adult-only camping in The Broads

Peaceful paddling along the waterways, long days sailing on the lake, epic walks in incredible scenery…camping in The Broads is just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for kids. An adults-only holiday in The Broads gives you plenty of opportunity to indulge in your hobbies or try out new ones. And whether you’re going alone, looking for a romantic break, or after a place to holiday with friends, The Broads National Park offers campsites reserved exclusively for grown-up getaways. Look out for high-end glamping sites aimed for relaxation, or perhaps a cosy cabin, secluded shepherd’s hut, or a wide-open meadow just for your crew.

Top spots to visit near The Broads

As The Broads sit on the border between the two counties, a camping holiday here puts you at the heart of the East Anglian action. Head inland for Norwich, the only city within a national park, to see its 900-year-old cathedral and wander the narrow streets. Or head south into Suffolk to visit well-heeled Aldeburgh or Southwold with its quirky pier. To the north, campers love the long sandy beaches on the North Norfolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Within reach of London but as rural as landscapes come, many of East Anglia’s grand homes are great places to explore, none more so than the royal residence at Sandringham on the north Norfolk coast. Deeper inland, you can discover the trees of Thetford Forest, while in the Sussex countryside, Dedham Vale inspired many of Constable's paintings.