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The best camping near Harwich with wildlife watching
97% (589) • 764 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Harwich
Brightwell Country Park
1. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
6.4mi from Harwich · 1 site
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Constable Park
2. Constable Park
100%
(20)
10mi from Harwich · 14 sites · Tents, Lodging
A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
3. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(189)
10mi from Harwich · 45 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a wild campsite with character and history.
Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland.
There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans.
Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben.
We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels.
There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
4. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
26mi from Harwich · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
5. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
32mi from Harwich · 2 sites
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
6. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
32mi from Harwich · 26 sites · Tents, Lodging
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
Ling's Meadow
7. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
32mi from Harwich · 6 sites
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
£17
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
8. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
34mi from Harwich · 39 sites · Tents, RVs
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
9. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
35mi from Harwich · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
10. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
35mi from Harwich · 13 sites · Tents, Lodging
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
Tin Can Camping
11. Tin Can Camping
100%
(16)
40mi from Harwich · 4 sites
1950’s Americana tucked away in the wilds of South Norfolk
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
12. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
45mi from Harwich · 6 sites
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£275
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
13. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
46mi from Harwich · 13 sites
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£150
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
14. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
47mi from Harwich · 71 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£14
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
15. The Old Vicarage Campsite
99%
(71)
47mi from Harwich · 17 sites · Tents, Lodging
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
16. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(40)
49mi from Harwich · 46 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£26
/ night
Plum Camping at White House Farm
17. Plum Camping at White House Farm
96%
(161)
50mi from Harwich · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
18. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
53mi from Harwich · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
19. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
55mi from Harwich · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£38
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
20. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
56mi from Harwich · 4 sites
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
97% (589) • 764 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Harwich
Brightwell Country Park
1. Brightwell Country Park
100%
(14)
6.4mi from Harwich · 1 site
Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£115
/ night
Constable Park
2. Constable Park
100%
(20)
10mi from Harwich · 14 sites · Tents, Lodging
A holiday and leisure park ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, with premium glamping options
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£50
/ night
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
3. Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
94%
(189)
10mi from Harwich · 45 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a wild campsite with character and history.
Our most popular pitch is our beautiful SSSI woodland.
There are only 25 pitches available. We have a mid wild pitch on the outskirts of the woods, lovely grassed area between trees. Our top field is perfect for motorhomes & caravans.
Plenty of space to breath and relax. Located on the stunning heathlands of the Sutton Heath. We are surrounded by beautiful woodland walks, including the Sandlings walk and just 10 minutes from the river Deben.
We have a bus stop at the top of the track and Melton train station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive. There are access points onto public footpaths, leading to Rendlesham Forest. A famous site for UFOs! Sutton Hoo is a stone's throw away. Bring your bikes and explore the area on wheels.
There is water access and portaloos. We do not have showers yet. Blue/grey waste must be taken away. LEAVE NO TRACE
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
Fire and Feast Suffolk
4. Fire and Feast Suffolk
100%
(34)
26mi from Harwich · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camping in the beautiful country of Suffolk, with a rustic dining experience like no other
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£20
/ night
Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
5. Glamping at Bressingham Gardens
100%
(13)
32mi from Harwich · 2 sites
Peaceful glamping in an undisturbed meadow in beautiful Bressingham Gardens
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
£105
/ night
Pigs in Blankets
6. Pigs in Blankets
96%
(70)
32mi from Harwich · 26 sites · Tents, Lodging
A campfire-friendly country campsite on a farm in walking distance of seaside Southwold
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£18
/ night
Ling's Meadow
7. Ling's Meadow
100%
(25)
32mi from Harwich · 6 sites
Spacious tent pitches and glamping set within a lush, four-acre meadow, abuzz with Suffolk wildlife
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
£17
/ night
Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
8. Wethersfield Eco Project Off grid
90%
(20)
34mi from Harwich · 39 sites · Tents, RVs
Update we allow cars ad camper and this land has a special energy. Set in the valley with the hillside gives 360 degrees view of natural landscape. Wethersfield Eco Project is the historic parkland of Wethersfield Manor. Veteren Oaks and Sequoia Grace the woodland hillside with badgers and foxes in the sandy hills, buzzards and kites soaring the ponds full of dragonfly.
Great space for a family or romantic getaway or larger group party. If you are a group under 10 people please expect to share the space with others but we'll ensure you have your own private area!
Bring your sound system and have your own party or event.
Music must be off after 11pm as houses are 500metres away.
Price is per adult 16 or over per night 11am to 11am checkout. Late checkout or day rate til 5pm is 10 per adult. Kids free. Dogs are 5 pounds.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£27
/ night
Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
9. Finchingfield Lavender & Camping
100%
(14)
35mi from Harwich · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Luxury camping and glamping pitches within a wildflower meadow. Private loo per pitch, fire pit with BBQ Grill & a picnic bench.
Our North Essex hideaway is perfect for a country retreat under the stars. Just over an hour away from London, located in a rural setting outside the chocolate box village of Finchingfield with tea rooms and three great independent pubs.
We are a micro Lavender farm home to 3.5 kms of hand planted Lavandula × intermedia 'Lavender Grosso'. Our campers and glampers have unlimited access to our lavender field which overlooks rolling fields and sunset views, perfect for a relaxing evening amongst the purple blooms
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
£40
/ night
Driftways Glamping and Camping
10. Driftways Glamping and Camping
100%
(12)
35mi from Harwich · 13 sites · Tents, Lodging
Camping and glamping in a spacious meadow on a South Norfolk smallholding
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£40
/ night
Tin Can Camping
11. Tin Can Camping
100%
(16)
40mi from Harwich · 4 sites
1950’s Americana tucked away in the wilds of South Norfolk
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Thompson Hall Retreat
12. Thompson Hall Retreat
96%
(25)
45mi from Harwich · 6 sites
An adult-only shepherds hut retreat in the Norfolk Brecks, with a luxurious outdoor spa area.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£275
/ night
Willow Grove Farm Glamping
13. Willow Grove Farm Glamping
100%
(12)
46mi from Harwich · 13 sites
Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
£150
/ night
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
14. Whitlingham Broad Campsite
98%
(164)
47mi from Harwich · 71 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£14
/ night
The Old Vicarage Campsite
15. The Old Vicarage Campsite
99%
(71)
47mi from Harwich · 17 sites · Tents, Lodging
Laid back, free-range camping with campfires
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£12
/ night
Painters Farm Campsite
16. Painters Farm Campsite
99%
(40)
49mi from Harwich · 46 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled beside the village of Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent.
Our two acre orchard site with grass pitches.
The campsite lies within seventeen acres on the slope of The Kent Downs, a designated area of natural beauty.
The Alma ale house at the edge of the farm serves Shepherds Neame and hot meals all year round.
Two acre quiet cherry orchard site based around a Tudor Manor house 1547 that gives its name to our village. Surrounded by orchards and open countryside but within easy reach of Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury. Pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans with or without electric hook up on a level grassy site. Pets are welcome and a crew member is always around the reception or farm to help out.
The Campsite is open from 1st march until 31st October.
The local area is awash with things to do. Faversham once the busiest port in 17th century England for its wool trade has the longest complete medieval street in the country. A wealth of little shops, cafes and pubs as well as the country’s oldest family owned brewery Shepherd Neame.
Whitstable sitting just along the coast, famed for its Oysters and Sunsets is a fun beachside community bustling in the summer months and hauntingly bleak in the winter ones. The World Heritage sites of Canterbury are just a fifteen minute trip away with all its well documented history and plentiful shops and eateries.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
£26
/ night
Plum Camping at White House Farm
17. Plum Camping at White House Farm
96%
(161)
50mi from Harwich · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£14
/ night
Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
18. Hatters Meadows Cambridgeshire
97%
(143)
53mi from Harwich · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£20
/ night
The Sunnyfield Campsite
19. The Sunnyfield Campsite
94%
(99)
55mi from Harwich · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Looking for a place where you can camp, glamp and campervan together with friends? The Sunnyfield is the place.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
£38
/ night
The Orchard at Fen End Farm
20. The Orchard at Fen End Farm
96%
(13)
56mi from Harwich · 4 sites
No passing traffic; no near neighbours; just sweet rural seclusion when glamping at this organic Fenland apple orchard near Cambridge
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
£80
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jason
2 weeks ago
22 ft campervan
With pets
We loved our time at these woodlands, very peaceful and unique stay, we didn’t manage to see any animals but that’s just the nature of nature.
Also, Joe was super, we forgot our Braai and he kindly provided us with one to cook with. Definitely will return!
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Claire
2 weeks ago
16 ft campervan
With pets
Just beautiful!! Brilliant and helpful staff - we’re already rebooking!!
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Chris
3 weeks ago
16 ft campervan
Booked very short notice for EHU with our new camper van for its first excursion. The site setting was fabulous, we received a warm welcome from the hosts, facilities were immaculately clean and a lovely pub less than a five minute walk serving great food. We’ll definitely be back!
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antje
3 weeks ago
13 ft travel trailer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had such a lovely stay at this magical campsite. The man at reception, Joe, was incredibly helpful and accommodating to us! such a genuinely lovely person and a great welcome when we arrived.
Because it’s still early in the season, we were actually the only ones staying there, which made the experience feel even more special. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and magical all around. ✨🌲
We decided to drive further into the forest with our van and made use of the wood provided by the campsite. It was really good value for the amount we received and made the whole experience even nicer.
There are lots of great walks all around the area, and we left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed , ready to head back to busy London.
Afterwards we visited the nearby UFO landing site and saw the UFO sculpture, which was great fun and literally just around the corner. 🛸👽✨
We would definitely book this site again. 🌲🚐⭐️
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Jenni
March 2026
Tent
What a wonderful place! Stayed here last night for a solo camp. I love the idea of wild camping but I’m not quite confident enough to go alone. This was the perfect balance because it IS wild camping but with permission. Joe was very helpful and welcoming and the groundsman (I’m not sure of his name) helped me with my camping stove issue. Wonderful walking trails all around, pigs in the field opposite, drinking water and a couple of portals. What more could you want? I’ll be back.
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Sulianna Elizabeth
February 2026
Tent
Exactly the experience I wanted, wild camp. We camped down the bottom in the woods end of February, a bit wet so was aloud to have a campfire off the floor. Lots of owls to be heard and woodland behind to explore all the way to Sutton hoo! Excellent quiet just what we wanted, wild camp.
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Paul
February 2026
Tent
Second time staying here and will be rebooking again soon. Grass pitches are nice and level, the provided portaloo is clean and well maintained. The hosts are super friendly too. On a clear night the stars are amazing, last time I stayed we saw Mars as well as a host of other constellations. Easy for me to get too and a relaxing stay….would definitely recommend
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corinne
February 2026
Tent
With pets
Love visiting here always great for hot tenting for the winter as the ground is never bogged and have always been made welcome
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Adam
February 2026
Tent
Good time for natural woods and friendly staff
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Theo
February 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time at this site. Host is super welcoming, helpful and polite. Campsite has wild vibes but well maintained and clean. Great for hammock too!
One of my absolute favourite campsites.
Will be back again in no time.
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Pearce
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Staff are very helpful, fantastic opportunity to do some great outdoor camping.
Would highly recommend.
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Mark
December 2025
Tent
What an amazing find. I love this place. Back to basics, left me alone , the woods to myself , tranquility at its best . Met Mark who brought the wood to me in his 1930s tractor , lovely fella . Sat round my fire , cooked my food and fell asleep listening to the owls talk away .. I shall definitely be back , great value and stunning place
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Catarina
December 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With kids
Plain and simple holistic experience no gimmicks or frills. The best I've been to in a while the staff are lovely the surrounding are as nature intended. I will be back for sure
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chris
November 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Holistic Woods is exactly that.. the tranquility, no light pollution.. it was amazing, quiet and the first time for as long as I can remember my brain switched off from the noise of life.. can't wait to get back and chill out
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Julie
November 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Amazing place .and very close to local attractions and nice walks ..very helpful friendly people ..relaxing peaceful ..loads of wildlife ..I’ll be going back would definitely recommend if you like rustic /nature..
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Martin
November 2025
Tent
We had a great time camping here in early November. It was just us, and the surroundings are really nice. You could hear the nearby road at times but otherwise it was everything you’d like from wild camping. We’ll be back.
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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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John
October 2025
Tent
Had very chilled 2 nights accept for the wet and windy night and was just me on site, Joe was helpful when arrived, just me and my hammock can’t wait to go back.
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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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Lee
October 2025
16 ft Class B
Great welcome and although the windiest weekend of the year so far a decent pitch with a little shelter.
Two walks over the weekend one directly from camp and the other from the Swale estuary car park, both worth it.
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