West of Wells Camping and Glamping

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  • Eco-friendly wildlife haven in Burnham on the Norfolk Coast
  • A 10-minute drive to Holkham, Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Next to the Norfolk Coast Path, with beach views at low tide
If you’re looking for a wildlife retreat that will share your love for the natural world, the eco-friendly West of Wells Camping and Glamping will help you reconnect with mother nature. Set in the village of Burnham Norton, this site is a wildlife haven inside the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with freshwater marshes and high boulder cliffs at your fingertips. From here, you can wander right onto the coastal path, which will take you to Holkham, Brancaster or Wells-next-the-Sea. Burnham Norton village is a dinky little place, so for amenities, you’ll want to head to Burnham Market, a mile away – this historic market town is packed full of characterful pubs, coffee shops and independent shops (including a fishmonger and butcher – ready for barbecues back at base). The village is still worth a wander, though, especially if you always have a camera in hand. For history geeks, there’s also a National Trust-owned windmill just next door, as well as a millpond, classic humpback bridge, medieval gatehouse and ancient churches. With so much to do nearby, it’s no surprise to find that things are relatively simple on site: facilities include showers and eco-toilets, and all electricity is provided by solar power only – helping nature to stay as it is. As a laidback kind of place, campfires, barbecues and dogs are all allowed on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 6
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

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

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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

West of Wells Camping and Glamping

Burnham Norton

Norfolk

England

PE31 8JA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.9572°N
0.72965°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.1 mi Church
19.7 mi Bus Station
19.8 mi Narford Road
Rail
19.6 mi Kings Lynn Rail Station
20.1 mi Sheringham Rail Station
20.9 mi Skegness Rail Station
Ferry
19.9 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
19.9 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing

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

Nature is your playground in this area and Holkham Beach (45 minutes’ walk) will give you your daily dose of sand and sea. Further afield, there’s Brancaster Beach (10 minutes’ drive), where you’ll find a coast-stricken shipwreck (spooky!) For more unfiltered nature, the Scolt Head Island national nature reserve (50 minutes’ walk) is an unspoiled slice of the coast, with delicate wildlife living among its marshes, mudflats, and shingles. Grab your binoculars for RSPB Titchwell Marsh nature reserve (10 minutes), a bird lovers' hotspot. Then, head onto Blakeney Point National nature reserve (25 minutes) for a glimpse of England’s largest grey seal colony. Holkham Hall (10 minutes’ drive) offers a more stately affair, hosting events and tours around the courtyards. There’s Sandringham Estate (30 minutes), too, while Little Walsingham (20 minutes) is home to a shrine and two medieval monastic houses, with history breathing in every little corner. The bird sanctuary and harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea is a short stop away (10 minutes) - if you’re lucky, you might spot more seals in the harbour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Wells 5.1 mi Estuary N/A N/A N/A Good
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 9.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Hunstanton Main Beach 10.3 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Heacham 11.3 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Sheringham 19.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Holkham Hall 3.1 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 7.4 mi

Houghton Hall 9.6 mi

Sandringham 12.7 mi

Castle Acre Castle 17.5 mi

National Trust

Brancaster 2.7 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 10.6 mi

Sheringham Park 18.9 mi

St George's Guildhall 19.8 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burnham Norton 0.5 mi

Burnham Deepdale 2 mi

HOLKHAM HALL 3.4 mi

North Creake 3.8 mi

North Creake 3.8 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.

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  • Does West of Wells Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near West of Wells Camping and Glamping? Nature is your playground in this area and Holkham Beach (45 minutes’ walk) will give you your daily dose of sand and sea. Further afield, there’s Brancaster Beach (10 minutes’ drive), where … Read more