WildWood Canoe Camp

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The journey downstream to the site (added by manager 23 Feb 2023)

Communal fire area for pre-erected tipi tents

Wild camping accessed by canoe along the River Bure in Norfolk
BeWILDerwood Norfolk 15 minutes’ drive; BugzUK and ROARR! 25 minutes
Forest-floor pitches with a shared campfire; pub half an hour’s walk

Like the sound of floating down peaceful stretches of East Anglia river and spending the night wild camping under the forest canopy? Here’s your chance to take to the water in Norfolk countryside, and paddle down the River Bure to WildWood Canoe Camp, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Wroxham. Two days and one night of canoe hire is included in your stay at this gorgeous site. Whether you’re a Norfolk local keen to know what’s on your doorstep, or families looking for a back-to-nature adventure staycation, you’ll find yourselves in a secluded corner of the Broads, where you can spend the evening snuggled up around a cosy campfire next to the water’s edge, go wild swimming or fishing, or wildlife spot among the trees. Alternatively, a riverside path leads from the pitches to the local village of Coltishall (half an hour’s walk), with many amenities including a village shop for your essentials, pubs with delicious food and a couple of takeaways. Just so you are aware: WildWood is just that – an untamed forest floor with wild camping pitches for a back-to-basics camping experience. Minimal facilities stretch to self-composting toilets and fresh water available in jerry cans. Please be aware that there is no hot water and no electricity on the site.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

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).
Facilities/activities including Archery, Bushcraft, Teambuilding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to Wed, 25 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

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We like camp side…

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (family)

Liked: We like camp side

Disliked: Horrible experience

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From the manager: Hello! I am sorry that you didn't have the best experience with us. This is designed to be a canoe camping stay at a back to basics campsite. I do appreciate it seems you didn't realise the canoeing involved and we have made steps with Pitch-Up to ensure that is something that is highlighted as it does seem our particular offering was not right for you at all. We did send multiple documents after you had booked with an itinerary of your stay and this would have been the perfect opportunity to catch this wasn't right for you but sadly it was missed. I am glad you enjoyed the campsite, the woods are beautiful and a great place to spend a night.

Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Tents for hire 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

WildWood Canoe Camp

Great Hautbois Road

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR12 7JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.74385°N
1.34235°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.5 mi Bus Station

9.2 mi Lime Tree Road

Rail

3.4 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station

3.5 mi Worstead Rail Station

5.2 mi Salhouse Rail Station

Ferry

15.5 mi Reedham Ferry North

15.6 mi Reedham Ferry South

Airport

5.8 mi Norwich International 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

Not too tired from all that paddling on the river? Then spend the day running off even more energy on the rope courses and jungle bridges at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (15 minutes’ drive), or head for the climbing frames and obstacle courses at Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre (half an hour). If you’re travelling with younger children, take them to meet the life-size dinosaurs and mammoths at ROARR!, and kids of all ages will be endlessly fascinated by the hairy creepy crawlies at BugzUK (both 25 minutes) too. The forest trails in Broadland Country Park (15 minutes), are particularly pretty when the bluebells are out in spring or the leaves golden in autumn, while other gentle family walks can be found along the Bure Valley Railway Path, 10 minutes’ walk from the campsite. If the weather turns on you, seek refuge among the model train sets and dolls’ houses at Wroxham Miniature Worlds (10 minutes’ drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mundesley	10.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sea Palling	11.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	13.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	13.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	14.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 5.1 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.6 mi

Norwich Cathedral 7.9 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 8.1 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 8.2 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.6 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.8 mi

Horsey Windpump 12.4 mi

Sheringham Park 14.2 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coltishall - Belaugh - Coltishall 1 mi

Coltishall 1 mi

Buxton (Norfolk) 1.8 mi

Hainford 2.6 mi

Felmingham - Swanton Hill - Felmingham 4.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Facilities/activities including Archery, Bushcraft, Teambuilding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Reception

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

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

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

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does WildWood Canoe Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is WildWood Canoe Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near WildWood Canoe Camp? Not too tired from all that paddling on the river? Then spend the day running off even more energy on the rope courses and jungle bridges at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more