Whitlingham Broad Campsite

Norwich, South Norfolk, England

**Whitlingham Broad Campsite** is an absolute corker; lovers of the great outdoors will find everything they need and bags more at this unique, friendly, well run and brilliantly situated campsite. Just a short stroll to the historic city of **Norwich** and in 80 acres of beautiful countryside on the edge of the **Norfolk Broads National Park**, this campsite couldn’t be better placed to enjoy some of the very best of what **Norfolk** has to offer. There is a wide variety of awesome accommodation here and something for everyone; the quandary might be choosing which one to book. If you have your own kit, there is a simple camping field with lots of grassy pitches, all with glorious views across the Country Park. One field is tents only and vehicle free so super safe for the kids gadding about; the other field allows tents, small campervans and small motorhomes - all wonderfully electricity free - so it is chilled out, fuss-free,family friendly camping at its best here. There’s an excellent amenities block, an outdoor washing up area and in between the two fields, there is an epic wooden adventure playground. A handy shop selling camping essentials, snacks and lots more is onsite - and they’ll even charge your phone for you. If you haven’t got your own camping gear, a bevvy of glamping alternatives await. Choose from one of their lovely boutique bell tents, decked out in funky vintage decor and sleeping 6, or the cosy shepherds hut for 3 with a woodburning stove for colder evenings. There are also two fabulous converted railway good wagons - Bertie and Ronnie - for a stay with a difference, or a beautiful and spacious **Mongoliglan yurt**; all these three have their own decking area, a woodburner and a hammock for lazing about. And - new for 2021 - the creative geniuses that run Whitlingham Broad Campsite have built two **Woodland dens**; luxury **treehouses** raised up off the woodland floor on stilts, with breathtaking views out across the countryside. You’ll want to stay here for weeks, not days. The surrounding countryside is awesome, and the very welcoming owners know a vast amount about the area and are on hand to give any advice about what to see and do. There are many ways to explore the great outdoors here; grab a bike and cycle to one of the local villages, drive out to the coast and take a boat trip to see the seal colonies at Horsey, hire a canoe (just a few minutes from the campsite) and explore the Norfolk Broads from the water or walk one of the many pretty trails in the surrounding 80 acres of Whitlingham Country Park. For winter sports lovers, Norfolk Snowsports is just down the road from the campsite where you can ski, snowboard, or just bomb down the dry slopes on an inflatable tube. Two miles away is the lovely city of **Norwich** with its beautiful Castle - now a museum - packed with galleries of archaeology, natural history and art; the city also has some excellent restaurants, pubs and independent shops and is well worth a day trip. At the end of a long day exploring some of Norfolk’s best bits, head back to **Whitlingham** **Campsite** and light a fire (fire pits can be hired if you don’t have your own), sit back and watch the sun setting….from your tent, yurt, treehouse in the woods or whatever your den for the night might be. This is an outdoor adventure at its very best; a wonderful family friendly campsite with bags to do, lots to see and some fabulous adventures to be had.

Accommodation types

  • Boutique Bell Tents — Love the idea of a night under canvas but not the thought of canvas you have to pitch yourself Then stay in one of our beautiful Bell Tents! ​All our Bell Tents are decked out in funky vintage and retro wares, fully carpeted with coir matting and have a massive 5m footprint. ​Perfect for families, each tent can comfortably sleep up to 6, with two double futons and two fab foldout foam beds. Or, for those looking for a little bit of peace and quiet, why not come and stay for a nice chilled out weekend with your partner and enjoy a few nights under canvas? These tents also boast a porch area! Hazel, Spindle and Maple are pitched on the grass at the top of the upper (car free) meadow. We have a total of 6 bell tents on site: (Hawthorn, Bramble, Hazel, Spindle, Holly and Maple.)
  • Ronnie Cabin — Bernie & Ronnie are our fab converted railway good wagons. After a hard life running the railways of East Anglia, Ronnie and Bernie have now settled down here at Whitlingham and are waiting to welcome you. Both carriages provide sleeping for up to 4 and have their own private decking area with a hammock and fire pit for maximum relaxation. Please note that this accmmodation caters for 2 adults and 2 children.
  • Lola Shepherds Hut — Lola, our fabulous Shepherds Hut offers all the joys of the great outdoors whilst still keeping some of your home comforts. ​Whether you are flinging open the double doors open to embrace the summer sunshine or cosying up around the log burner, a stay in Lola is the perfect way to enjoy Norwich and the Broads.
  • Upper Meadow (Non-Electric Grass Pitch) — Our pitches are spread across the upper and lower meadow, both situated just a few minutes walk from the Whitlingham Broad Visitor Centre and cafe, with all the walks, activities and peaceful hideaways the Country Park has to offer. The Upper Meadow is a car free haven with great views across the Country Park to the Broad. Parking is a few metres from the pitches and we provide specialised luggage transportation devices; which look a little like customised wheel barrows! There is also an access track for dropping kit off.
  • Lower Meadow (Non-Electric Grass Pitch) — Our pitches are spread across the upper and lower meadow, both situated just a few minutes walk from the Whitlingham Broad Visitor Centre and cafe, with all the walks, activities and peaceful hideaways the Country Park has to offer. ​The lower meadow accommodates tents, camper-vans & small motorhomes (no caravans or large trailer tents). If you prefer to have your car next to your tent the Lower Meadow can accommodate one car.
  • The Whitlingham Yurt — Welcome to the wonderful Whitlingham Yurt, inspired by traditional Mongolian yurts but with a few twists to adapt it to our climate and add some touches of luxury. Our yurt has a 6m footprint and comes fully furnished with a solid wood double bed including bedding, two comfy double futons and a cosy wood burner. Sleeps a family of up to 6 people (max 4 adults and children), or 4 adults in comfort
  • Bernie Cabin — Bernie & Ronnie are our fab converted railway good wagons. After a hard life running the railways of East Anglia, Ronnie and Bernie have now settled down here at Whitlingham and are waiting to welcome you. Bernie sleeps up to 4 adults (2 x double beds). Toilets and showers, including private family rooms, are just a few metres away.
  • Woodland Dens — Brand new for 2021, our bespoke designed woodland cabins are nestled in the wooded valley side of our campsite, raised up from the forest floor offering wonderful open views across the camping meadows down to the broad at the front, and historic, private woodland on the other 3 sides. Each den sleeps up to 4 people, with a king size bed on the mezzanine floor, and comfortable, pull out beds in the living area. Flint and Chalk woodland dens have their own balcony, decking area and private woodland glade complete with fire-pit, BBQ, seating and hammocks. You can simply relax and enjoy being immersed in the woodland.

Suitable for

  • Baby and Toddler (0-3)
  • People
  • Groups
  • Couples
  • Solo
  • Children or Kids (3-10)
  • Family
  • Tweens (11-13)
  • Teens (13+)
  • Retired
  • Transport and Living
  • Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)
  • Clubs And Associations
  • Motorcycle Friendly
  • Sports
  • Students
  • Dog Friendly
  • Pets
  • Backpackers

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