Black Barn Farm

View prices & book 9.1 344 reviews
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Electric pitches
On-site growing of a variety of flowers and vegetables
A diverse collection of apples, pears and plum trees in the orchard
Newly planted orchard
Night time lighting of the wood
Barn and wood behind the pitches lit at night
Pitch area with electric hook-up
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Electric pitches
On-site growing of a variety of flowers and vegetables
A diverse collection of apples, pears and plum trees in the orchard

  • Peaceful adults-only site two miles from the Norfolk Broads
  • A 15-minute drive from Norwich city centre; 25 minutes from the coast
  • Atmospheric night-time vibes from lit woodlands; café and farm shop
If boating on The Broads has long been on your bucket list, take a look here: the dog-friendly Black Barn Farm is a peaceful place to pitch up two miles from the edge of the national park. Here, the adults-only pitches are in a 22-acre field in an established orchard and surrounded by woodlands, making for a rather chilled-out stay. This area is known as the big sky country, so splendid sunsets and lights in the trees create a pretty nice night-time vibe. You’ll be able to kick off the evening with a firepit or barbecue too, as both are permitted on site. A 15-minute drive from Norwich, this site is on the edge of Salhouse, a rural Broads village. So, bridleways and footpaths may be the first thing to capture your attention, as they lead the way to walking, wildlife spotting and canoe hire in the Salhouse Broad – or there's a place to launch your own canoe or paddleboard, two miles away from the site. Convenience is key at this site, starting with the toilets and showers inside the barn, all heated with auto light switches for that extra ease. The barn also has a small farm shop and a café that serves up sizeable breakfasts plus sandwiches and snacks. Nearby, a train station and bus stop are within walking distance with regular services to Norwich city centre or the coast. Foodie? The local food shop is a 20-minute walk away along a public footpath (or a five-minute car journey). For more specific bits, there’s a bigger supermarket 10 minutes’ drive away and beer aficionados will find a brewery and pub five minutes’ drive away too.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 18
Tent pitches 18
Motorhome pitches 18
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 344 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, adult-only campsite with spacious, level pitches, many with water and electric. Facilities are new, clean and generally well-maintained, though some found the number of showers/toilets limited during busy periods. The on-site barn with its cafe, farm shop and market is highly praised for its food and local produce. It's a great base for exploring the Broads and Norwich, with good public transport links. Some minor issues noted include WiFi availability and small sinks in toilet cubicles.

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When the site is complete it should be good site

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Steve B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good location and nice large pitches

Disliked The site is a work in progress,
There are only 3 showers and 3 toilets which is nowhere near enough taken in consideration they serve the shops aswell

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great selection of shop and fantastic cafe

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Jeremy B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Whole site very relaxed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend this site

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Adriaen C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The pitches were sectioned by hedges which was good. The facilities on site were excellent and always clean. The owner and his staff were friendly. Even though it was on a flight path to Norwich it was a quiet site

Disliked The cafe and shop shutting at 15:30 everyday

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite, highly recommended. Lovely…

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Julie M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic campsite, highly recommended. Lovely well kept site with great toilet and shower facilities. Well placed to access the Norfolk Broads and a great pub within walking distance; just outside Norwich if you are looking to access the city.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a fantastic 3 night stay at Black Barn Farm!!

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Christina S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The space was great, facilities were fantastic and super clean always. The on-site cafe had the tastiest breakfast and delicious freshly squeezed orange juice. We arrived before a summer fete happened on site and got to browse through more market stalls which was lovely. Our dog had lots of space to run around and explore too. Great places to visit nearby including the beautiful sandy Walcott beach which was about 25/30 minutes drive and Fairhaven Water Garden which was less than 10 minutes drive and dog-friendly too. We had a lovely stay and will definitely recommend BBF to friends and family!!

Disliked Nothing at all! Would highly recommend and visit again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed and will be back

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Jayne M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely large pitch and friendly staff

Disliked Sharing toilets with cafe customers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful (adults only!) Generous pitch sizes Clean and…

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Stephanie B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful (adults only!)
Generous pitch sizes
Clean and modern wash block
Within easy reach of shops and the coast

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site in great location

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Grant H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very good site with large pitches. The owners were extremely pleasant and helpful. The site is in a quiet rural location. Toilet facilities were good and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

brilliant campsite with modern facilities and great food.

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George C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked We love staying at the Black Barn Farm. It has a super relaxed atmosphere with amazing facilities. It's in the perfect location for day trips in Norwich or exploring the coast. The restaurant on site is also 100/10/. Lovely breakfasts and coffee. To put it simply, it's our favourite campsite in Norfolk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed site, pitches a decent…

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Peter S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely relaxed site, pitches a decent size and divided by low hedges; we could choose our own pitch. There is a lovely orchard area where it was nice to wander walking the dogs. Facilities are clean and modern.

Disliked A few more toilets and showers would be useful for when the site is full. Also a noticeboard with information of local walks / amenities would be helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Local produce 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Black Barn Farm

Rackheath Road

Salhouse

Norfolk

England

NR13 6QG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.67094°N
1.39952°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Bus Station
6.4 mi Lime Tree Road
6.4 mi Lime Tree Road
Rail
0.5 mi Salhouse Rail Station
3.1 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
3.4 mi Brundall Gardens Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 mi Reedham Ferry North
10.1 mi Reedham Ferry South
27 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
5.1 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

Nosy about Norwich (15 minutes’ drive)? Those of you who aren’t familiar with this cultural city will find there’s much to stick your nose into, from bargain hunting around the old market to a full-on shopping trip or a pitstop tour of the independent eateries and historic sites… the highlight reel includes the hilltop Norwich Castle and the 11th-century cathedral. Those of you who are keen to weave a bit of the seaside into your way will want to head on over to the sandy beach and dunes at Winterton beach (35 minutes) or onto Great Yarmouth (25 minutes). This seaside resort town is all about the traditional, including a funfair, sandy beaches and the Sea Life Great Yarmouth aquarium. Once you’ve picked out those colourful fishies in the tanks, bigger animals wander around the local wildlife parks and zoos. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (25 minutes) has red pandas, tigers and leopards among them, while Pettitts Animal Adventure Park (25 minutes) couples up snakes, wallabies and alpacas with rides and playgrounds.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sea Palling 11.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hemsby 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caister Point 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mundesley 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth North 14.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 3.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 5 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 5.2 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 5.2 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 12 mi

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 11.3 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 12 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 14.4 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 17.3 mi

Sheringham Park 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Salhouse - Rackheath - Salhouse 0.9 mi

Blofield 3.5 mi

Hemblington 3.5 mi

Hemblington - Blofield 3.5 mi

South Walsham 4.1 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Black Barn Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Black Barn Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Black Barn Farm? Nosy about Norwich (15 minutes’ drive)? Those of you who aren’t familiar with this cultural city will find there’s much to stick your nose into, from bargain hunting around the old market … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Black Barn Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Black Barn Farm? From £68 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.