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The Wildings Elms Meadow: Perfect morning view! (photo added by  on 31/03/2023)

General

  • Back to nature camping in a secluded Norfolk meadow
  • Five minutes' drive from Beccles; Southwold half an hour
  • Quiet site with rewilded areas for nature and privacy

What's that rustling in the long grass? At The Wildings Elms Meadow, it could be any number of birds, mammals or insects, as this peaceful site in the quiet East Anglian countryside is passionate about protecting the local area's biodiversity.

Plenty of areas around this small-scale site have been left aside for nature, including a wildlife pond with a viewing platform. You're welcome to explore the grounds during your stay here – the little ones may particularly like the wooden playhouse hidden away in the greenery…

With spacious and secluded pitches, The Wildings Elms Meadow is a place to escape the hectic pace of everyday life and tune into the rhythms of the natural world, from the dawn chorus in the morning to the crackling of a fire and stargazing at night (firepits are available for hire, and wood can be bought from site staff).

Facilities here include a toilet and shower block, a communal kitchen area as well as access to running water and a washing-up area. Dogs are welcome to come and join you here, but they must be kept on leads at all times. Please note that parking is separate from the pitches to protect children and wildlife (wheelbarrows are available for arrivals and departures).

The Wildings Elms Meadow is on the edge of the small village of Aldeby. For shops, pubs, restaurants and snacks, you're about three miles from the pretty little town of Beccles (five minutes' drive).

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.


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9.9

Overall rating based on 61 reviews

 

100% would recommend this site to a friend.

97% would stay here again.

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Perfect site, can’t wait to return.01/09/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLizzie P.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Fabulous grounds and all the services and facilities we needed.
    Busy site full of friendly campers all enjoying themselves.

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Lovely campsite, great clean amenities, and a lovely location to …22/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely campsite, great clean amenities, and a lovely location to explore Suffolk and Norfolk. Great for camping with young children. We'd recommend Covehithe beach (20 mins) for dogs and children, and Sutton Hoo (60 mins) for history. Liked the Ecofriendliness, easy recycling.

    Disliked: 

    - Road noise
    - No view
    - some pitches were 'nicer' than others.
    - Never met the owners, but they did WhatsApp message.

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Beautiful charming site felt like a private piece of heaven.21/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAbi H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Loved this site. So charming, many thoughtful features like honesty box system, in the kitchen there were snacks, bottles of ketchup, fridge and freezer available. Free roaming chickens kept us entertained. Kids run a little tuck shop some evenings where we could get goodies like fresh laid eggs and marshmallows for the campfire. Fire system was also great very good burning firewood properly seasoned to purchase on site. We will absolutely be back again possibly once a year and with more family members. Location was so perfect.

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Great site good facilities19/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomGaynor H.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Dragonfly shepherd's hut
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    All pitches good distance to toilet & communal kitchin, nice facilities, well lit, eco friendly camp,

    Disliked: 

    Maybe another fridge in communal kitchin or somewhere, when camp is full there is no room in the fridge.

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Good value, and great facilities. Will come again.14/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    We received a lovely welcome and the facilities were great including Wi-Fi.
    The pitches are all separate which meant you had a good amount of privacy.

    Disliked: 

    The parking was a bit tight, but I believe that was due to others bringing more than one car.
    Our pitch was quite muddy where the grass had died, resulting in quite a messy tent.
    Unfortunately had some noisy neighbours who weren’t too good at observing the 9-9 quiet hours.

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Great small quiet site18/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomCharlie M.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Lovely small site, pitches are a good size with plenty of vegetation between pitches for natural privacy. Owner is present and always around if ever there is a problem. Will be re-booking for next year

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    None

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Great camping site with larch pitches14/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomLuda G.Confirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Very quiet and clean site. Pitch sizes are great, we had no problem to accommodate our large tent and a gazebo. Reasonable price for a fire pit hire. The owners are lovely and welcoming.

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10/10 beautiful site06/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomGeorgina D.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Bumblebee camping pod
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  • Liked: 

    Loved everything about this small but perfectly formed campsite. Our pod was extremely comfortable and had everything we could have wanted. I particularly liked the way the site is set up giving each pod or camp area privacy with meandering footpath’s mowed into wildflower banks. Great private bathroom with our pod too! Will definitely book again!!

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    Nothing

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Clean facilities, lots of greenery, family friendly12/08/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomStuart W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
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  • Liked: 

    Lovely site. Wanted something quiet, yet family friendly.

    Ideally set just on the Norfolk / Suffolk boarder, we were 5 mins drive from Beccles for all amenities you could need when camping - including tesco delivery and even dominoes delivered for the first night when we had no energy left to cook.. just make sure you give them proper directions to the campsite!

    Onsite, the owners were very helpful, and despite a minor issue, they couldn't be more supportive!

    Lots of wildlife, and despite its size, you don't feel you're on top of one another. There's plenty of facilities with fire pits for hire, toilets and showers, washing up area, fridge, microwave, hot plate, and kettle. We used the electrical hook up pitch as we were there for 9 nights.

    Will definitely visit again. Well worth every penny.

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Book now and enjoy a little slice of perfection!30/07/2023

Reviewer's country: United KingdomSarah k.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass tent pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Superb. Friendly and welcoming. Beautiful quiet site. Bat houses, cat and chickens wandering around. Flowers, trees, open fields and twinkly stars.
    Great little communal kitchen with fridge, freezer, microwave and kettle. Snacks and biscuits through honesty payment. Wi-Fi and good mobile reception.
    Very clean showers and toilets.
    Little tuck shop in the evening.
    Cute playhouse filled with toys.
    Fire pits with grills for cooking and firewood etc to purchase.
    Perfect environmental ethos with good recycling facilities and naked sprout toilet roll!
    Everything has been thought of to ensure you have a relaxing stay. Will certainly be back and highly recommend.

    Disliked: 

    Nothing!

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Features

Coronavirus

Check-in: contactless (in person)

Check-in: self check-in (unattended)

Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit

Dedicated shower per pitch

Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit

Dedicated toilet per pitch

Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests

Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided

Hand sanitising stations

Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities

More frequent emptying of bins

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

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Location

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  • Waveney Lodge, Elms Road, Aldeby, Norfolk, England, NR34 0EJ
  • Timezone Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)   GPS 52.4869°N 1.5828°E

Nearest transport

Coach stations
Old Market Place — 2.1 miles
Cork Bricks — 6.5 miles
Chaucer Street — 6.6 miles
Train stations
Beccles Rail Station — 2.0 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station — 3.4 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station — 3.4 miles
Ferry ports
Reedham Ferry South — 5.1 miles
Reedham Ferry North — 5.1 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing — 12.3 miles
Airports
Norwich International Airport — 18.0 miles

Directions


Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There's lots to do in the local area, starting with the gorgeous Norfolk and Suffolk coast. The pretty seaside resort of Southwold (25 minutes' drive) is a great place to start, while nearby Walberswick (35 minutes) is a top pick for crabbing with the kids. If you're after a wild, natural beach that's great for a walk or picnic, try Covehithe (25 minutes), a mix of sand and shingle.

This site is also right on the edge of The Broads National Park, so hire a boat in Beccles (five minutes), try paddleboarding in Wroxham (40 minutes), or bring your binoculars and head off birdwatching at any one of the many nature reserves dotted around the surrounding area. Kids coming away with you will almost certainly appreciate trips to BeWILDerwood Norfolk (40 minutes) in the Broads too – it's got trails, swings and other forest-themed activities that are bound to keep them entertained for hours.

Time in town is easily arranged if you feel like a change of scene, whether you're heading to Norwich (35 minutes) for a wander around its castle and cathedral or fancy visiting breweries in Ipswich (an hour) or shopping in Bury St Edmunds (an hour).

Must see

  • Somerleyton Hall and Gardens (4.5 miles)
  • Fritton Lake Country World (4.8 miles)
  • Pleasure Beach (9.9 miles)

National Trust

  • Elizabethan House Museum (10.1 miles)
  • Horsey Windpump (18.2 miles)

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel.

Policies

Permitted arrival/departure time

Camping and touring
Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
Depart by:  12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
Depart by:  10 a.m.

The Wildings Elms Meadow cancellation policy

No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Modifications are subject to a £25.00 fee.

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.

Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.

Payment

A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Wildings Elms Meadow will debit the balance from your card 3 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 3 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.

You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.

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  • Does The Wildings Elms Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Wildings Elms Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Wildings Elms Meadow? There's lots to do in the local area, starting with the gorgeous Norfolk and Suffolk coast. The pretty seaside resort of Southwold (25 minutes' drive) is a great place to start, while … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Wildings Elms Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wildings Elms Meadow? From £80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

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