Rosehip Wood Wild Camping

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  • Pop-up wild camping in Norfolk woodland on the edge of West Dereham
  • Ely or King’s Lynn 30 minutes' drive; Old Hunstanton beach 50 minutes
  • Off-grid site with lots of wildlife; shops and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Ready for some honest-to-goodness wild camping? With family-friendly pitches in a diverse young woodland with open grassy clearings and mown paths? Right on the outskirts of the pretty Norfolk village of West Dereham? If you answer ‘yes’ to all three questions, then the pop-up Rosehip Wood Wild Camping is the spot for you. Here, you can pitch up at a campsite completely enclosed by fences – kids can roam free-range-style, make dens using branches and explore the 'secret cedar hideaway' – and use the large, flat meadow for recreational games like football and rounders. It's surrounded by trees and lush greenery, so watch out for wild birds and deer, and look forward to the sunset on clear nights. Because of the lack of light pollution, it's possible to observe a night sky full of stars when weather conditions are right. There are stunning long-distance river walks along the relief channel within a 10-minute walk of the site. Alternatively, walks along the River Wissey are less than an hour's walk away along a footpath through local farmland; maps are available on site. As befits proper wild camping, facilities are on the scant side. A compost loo, mains water and picnic tables are available on the camping field, but there is no hot water for showers and no electricity – be prepared for the latter and pack torches and batteries for any wanderings after dark. Handily, Downham Market is only 10 minutes’ drive away, just in case you need supplies or feel like a pint in one of the town’s historic pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, peaceful woodland campsite offering a true wild camp experience. Visitors praise the friendly hosts, secluded pitches nestled amongst trees, and the opportunity to connect with nature. Amenities are basic but clean, including a water tap and compost toilet, contributing to the off-grid charm. The site is ideal for those seeking quiet, relaxation, and a back-to-basics escape. Some guests enjoyed having the site to themselves, whilst others appreciated the communal fire pit area. The campsite is well-described and suitable for families and solo travellers alike.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, safe small site. Can be a bit chaotic and tight when busy.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Surrounded by trees and land. Quiet location. Felt safe and secure.

Disliked One toilet. Although it states you can 'wild wee', when the campsite is busy as it was when we were there, that's quite difficult to do privately. Therefore the compost toilet became pretty full, and there would be a queue which you would make eye contact with whilst using due to the gaps in the door haha.
Can be tight and a bit chaotic when busy. Some people were allowed cars next to tents, others werent. No clear car access/road through the trees and saw cars hit them multiple times. Tight for a small campervan/large car

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The camping area was very beautiful and peaceful . The host Juliet…

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Daniel P.

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Liked The camping area was very beautiful and peaceful . The host Juliet was very attentive and helpful , she's doing an amazing job with this camping site.

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Beautiful site, felt very safe and welcoming, easy to find, and well…

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Aoife S.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site, felt very safe and welcoming, easy to find, and well located. Owner very available and happy to help.

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We had a fantastic night. Lovely and quiet. Walks around the fields…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a fantastic night. Lovely and quiet. Walks around the fields were lovely and my son adored picking fresh plums to eat straight from the tree.

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We absolutely loved our stay!! We were greeted by our friendly host…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We absolutely loved our stay!! We were greeted by our friendly host Juliet upon arrival and made to feel so welcome. We were able to pick our favourite spot in the woodland and enjoyed every minute of our peaceful escape in nature, surrounded by wildlife and stunning surroundings which we were able to walk and explore.
The whole experience of being here, helped you get back to basics and soak up everything going on around you. Couldn't recommend more highly!

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Lovely place to camp out and stay, very welcoming by owner on…

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Stuart B.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to camp out and stay, very welcoming by owner on site shown around and able pick spot to pitch up, plenty places walk about into fields where I got a amazing sunset and saw plenty deer wildlife 😀 looking forward to going again

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The campsite was accurately described. Private areas available,owners were extremely friendly and…

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Mantas L.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite was accurately described. Private areas available,owners were extremely friendly and we really enjoyed our nights stay.

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Excellent site for a wild camp feel, set in small secluded woodland

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Matthew H.

Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Perfect site for a wild camp feel! The owner messaged me during my arrival day with all the details and arrangements I needed. The site for camping is set in a secluded wooded area, beautiful setting for camping with pitches and communal areas hidden amongst the woodland clearings. Water tap and a clean and well maintained compost toilet provides the basics for a wild camp. I even had the site to myself for the night. Will definitely stay again!

Disliked Nothing

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We had a brilliant overnight stay at Rosehip Wood with our young…

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Richard S.

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked We had a brilliant overnight stay at Rosehip Wood with our young grandchildren — arriving midday Tuesday and leaving by 11am Wednesday. To our delight, we had the whole site to ourselves, which sent the kids gleefully into full Lord of the Flies mode (the joyful kind, thankfully!).

Cooking over coals, toasting marshmallows, and stargazing before bed — it was everything you want from proper wild camping. The simplicity of the site really adds to the charm. There’s fresh drinking water and a compost loo, which some might consider “basic,” but for our grandchildren, it was a perfect little reality check and part of the adventure.

We had the bonus of our campervan’s leisure batteries, solar, and an outdoor shower — but to be honest, it’s the raw experience that makes Rosehip Wood special. A peaceful, off-grid escape that gives children (and adults) a gentle reminder of how little we actually need.

We’ll definitely be back — but this time, maybe with a few more marshmallows!

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From the manager: Thank you for taking time to leave your review, and your sharing your enjoyment of the campsite, it is really appreciated! Love your photos!

Lovely spot, basic amenities, quiet woodland

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet and sweet spot to stay for the night. Good communication from the owners. We appreciated the table and chairs. Nice place for a stop off or a base from which to explore

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From the manager: Thank your for taking time to leave a review, and explaining what you liked about the site, it is really appreciated!

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Composting toilet 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

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Rosehip Wood Wild Camping

Between Lodge Farm House and Abbey View

Station Road

West Dereham

Downham Market

Norfolk

England

PE33 9RR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.57737°N
0.44489°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 mi Narford Road
9.6 mi Church
10 mi Church
Rail
3.8 mi Downham Market Rail Station
7.1 mi Watlington Rail Station
9.6 mi Littleport Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
12.6 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
27.9 mi Cambridge Airport

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Downham Market (pretty town and station): 10 minutes’ drive - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve (safari park): 15 minutes - Oxburgh Estate (moated manor house): 15 minutes - Thetford Forest (walking): 20 minutes - Ely (cathedral town): half an hour - King’s Lynn (historic town): half an hour - Sandringham Estate: 35 minutes - Hunstanton South Beach: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 23 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 24.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 26.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Grimes Graves 11.5 mi

Castle Acre Castle 13.5 mi

Ely Cathedral 14.5 mi

Sandringham 17.4 mi

Houghton Hall 19.3 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 5.3 mi

St George's Guildhall 12.5 mi

Peckover House and Garden 13.6 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 19.5 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 25.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stoke Ferry 2.6 mi

Hilgay 2.6 mi

Fordham 2.8 mi

Downham Market 3.4 mi

STRADSETT HALL 3.5 mi

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rosehip Wood Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rosehip Wood Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rosehip Wood Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Downham Market (pretty town and station): 10 minutes’ drive - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve (safari park): 15 minutes - Oxburgh Estate (moated manor house): 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rosehip Wood Wild Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rosehip Wood Wild Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.