Glamping pods in Thetford Forest

Across the level heathland of North Suffolk and South Norfolk spreads England’s largest human-made lowland forest: Thetford Forest. The King’s Forest also lies to its south, and together, they are an arboreal wonderland where you’ll find well-kept hiking and biking routes, including the Icknield Way, which claims to be Britain’s oldest road. Nearby, campers can also find ancient sites like the Grime’s Graves prehistoric flint mine, delightful waterways like the River Lark, and an abundance of picnicking spots. For camping, Thetford Forest’s northern fringes have the best choice.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Thetford Forest

Pigs in Blankets

1. Pigs in Blankets

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26 units · Tents, Glamping · Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia

A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold

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Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

2. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire

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20 units · Tents, Glamping · Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

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Hickling Campsite

3. 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

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Acorn Meadow Camping

4. Acorn Meadow Camping

1 unit · Glamping · England

Our grass field has electric and water, ladies and gents toilets and an electric shower. There are great walks along Peddars Way and the Pingo Trail, good cycle routes and a children's play area just opposite the campsite. We have 10 tent pitches (6 with electric) and one glamping pod. Motorhomes are welcome.

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£72

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King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

5. King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

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

A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns

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£28

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Cosy Camping Suffolk

6. Cosy Camping Suffolk

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26 units · Tents, Glamping · Bucklesham, England

Glamping in the Suffolk countryside, not far from seaside Felixstowe

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Constable Park

7. Constable Park

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17 units · Tents, Glamping · Suffolk, East Anglia

A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options

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Millview Meadow Glamping

8. Millview Meadow Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Great Yarmouth, England

Modern pods with historic views, plus access to the best of the Broads and Norfolk's east coast

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£160

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Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

9. Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

8 units · Glamping · England

We have a total of 20 cabins, 3 tent pitches and 3 pitches for touring caravans or motorhome. Lee Wick Lane is a beautiful secluded location near the historic village of St. Osyth, with our nearest city being Colchester, a similarly historic roman city. We are surrounded by fields and are really near the sea with the Colne Point Nature reserve on our doorstep.

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£165

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Hellie Pods

10. Hellie Pods

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2 units · Glamping · England

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.

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£65

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The Wren's Nest

11. The Wren's Nest

1 unit · Glamping · England

FY Camp is in the heart of Norfolk, a small, family run, boutique glamping site with the coolest warehouse in the East, a hand-made hazel dome bender tent, a timber triangle tent, bell tents, retro double-decker bus, a lovely crew, playing fields and a natural footy pitch so we are perfect for retreats, wellness, festival weddings (and we are licensed for ceremonies too), corporate away stays, day presentations, evening parties and private festivals. We're striving to be as inclusive and sustainable as possible, off-grid and looking to expand into sustainable energy, we use solar energy in The Wren's Nest, and we're building up to create a new wellness community with wood fired hot tubs, sauna and ice. Join us on the Journal for family life and our slow, sustainable living ideas.

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£188

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10. Hellie Pods

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2 units · Glamping · England

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.

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The Wren's Nest

11. The Wren's Nest

1 unit · Glamping · England

FY Camp is in the heart of Norfolk, a small, family run, boutique glamping site with the coolest warehouse in the East, a hand-made hazel dome bender tent, a timber triangle tent, bell tents, retro double-decker bus, a lovely crew, playing fields and a natural footy pitch so we are perfect for retreats, wellness, festival weddings (and we are licensed for ceremonies too), corporate away stays, day presentations, evening parties and private festivals. We're striving to be as inclusive and sustainable as possible, off-grid and looking to expand into sustainable energy, we use solar energy in The Wren's Nest, and we're building up to create a new wellness community with wood fired hot tubs, sauna and ice. Join us on the Journal for family life and our slow, sustainable living ideas.

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£188

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Gemma

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cosy Camping Suffolk

We had a fantastic stay at Cosy Camping. The pod was immaculately clean and super cosy. It felt luxurious having our own toilet and shower in the pod, the kitchen was well equipped and it was just what we were looking for in an autumn glamping trip. The site itself was great with loads of space to run around and play. We hope to return!

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Kelly

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Millview Meadow Glamping

We loved staying here. We aren’t campers but felt so comfortable in the lovely lodge.

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Lewis

May 2025

2 nights at Cosy Camping Suffolk

It was a lovely place to stay beautiful pods and spent a great 2 nights there 10 out of 10

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Sara

April 2025

With kids

3 nights at Cosy Camping Suffolk

We absolutely loved this place! Stayed in a pod, very well equipped and super comfortable. Beki is amazing and so lovely! Can’t recommend this enough!

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Glamping pods in Thetford Forest guide

Where to go

The King’s Forest

Together with Thetford Forest to its north, the King’s Forest helps comprise the biggest human-made lowland forest in England. The Icknield Way long-distance trail passes through, while a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village sits in the south by West Stow Country Park and a number of camping options.

Isleham & the River Lark

From its confluence with the Great River Ouse, the River Lark winds southeast to Isleham, nine miles from Thetford Forest, before continuing upstream to Bury St Edmunds and beyond. Navigable until Jude’s Ferry between Isleham and Mildenhall, and with a major marina at Isleham, the waterway is a favourite among pleasure boaters and walkers who frequent the footpaths lining the river. Several campsites dot the area, some near the water.

East of Thetford

The town of Thetford hugs the forest’s southeast corner, east of which are many important wildlife areas including Brettenham Heath National Nature Reserve with its nationally rare chalk grassland and heathland habitats, plus the SSSI Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve. The Peddars Way long-distance path runs east of landscaped 18th-century parkland Shadwell Park, then intersects with Icknield Way near Knettishall Heath. Look for a fair number of kid-friendly campsites nearby.

Ely & Around

West of Thetford Forest, pancake-flat farmland spreads across to Ely. This is one of Britain’s smallest cities, arranged around a stunning cathedral on the highest land in all the East Anglian fens (with a whopping elevation of 85 feet!). Ely’s countrified surroundings, also known as Bedford Level, are the place to come for excellent boating and a fine choice of campsites, many with pitches scattered through lovely wildflower meadows.