Rose Orchards Wild Camping

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Family-friendly wild camping site on the Norfolk/Suffolk border
Beccles 10 minutes’ drive; Southwold and Oulton Broad 25 minutes
Honesty shop and play area on site; ice-cream van at the weekend

Wild camping it may be at Rose Orchards Wild Camping, a pop-up site just outside Barsham village on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, but it’s wild camping that comes with lots of splendid facilities. It’s near the River Waveney, only 25 minutes’ drive to the beach at Southwold, and if that’s not quite enough, the site is also close to all the water-based action of the Broads National Park. So, where to start? It’s an excellent spot for kids, with a selection of play equipment on a large dedicated field, including slides, sand pits, a rope swing and trampolines. There’s also a basket-ball hoop, football goal posts and a tyre pyramid. So that’s them sorted. Also on site is an honesty shop with cold drinks and fresh eggs – the latter delivered daily by the hens that range freely, along with their pals the ducks and peacock – and an ice-cream van makes an appearance at the weekend. Other useful facilities include a water tap, washing-up sink and picnic benches for eating outdoors. Fires and barbecues are allowed on the camping field, with firewood, kindling and firelighters available to buy. Anything you need food-wise can be sourced at the local farm shop (five minutes) or Beccles (10 minutes) supermarkets, and if you’re just not that into alfresco catering, well, you have a choice of pubs and takeaways within 15 minutes by car.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 5 Aug to Wed 30 Sept 2026

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Pitch types & availability

10

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

8 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

8 people maximum

One Roof tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 3 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Rose Orchards Wild Camping

Rose Orchards

Barsham

Beccles

Suffolk

England

NR34 8JW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.44574°N
1.52955°E

Route directions

When you turn on to Barsham City Road from Church Road, we are the second gateway on your right, sign posted Rose Orchards Wild Camping.

Nearest transport

Coach

1.7 mi Old Market Place

4 mi Cork Bricks

4.1 mi Chaucer Street

Rail

1.9 mi Beccles Rail Station

3.5 mi Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station

6.8 mi Somerleyton Rail Station

Ferry

7.8 mi Reedham Ferry South

7.8 mi Reedham Ferry North

10.7 mi Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

18.8 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

You have a choice of riverside strolls direct from the pitches, including one route that takes you through Barsham and along the River Stiffkey. Another scenic walk wends through the scenic Waveney Valley on the Angles Way, as it makes its way along the River Waveney through the cute little market town of Bungay (10 minutes’ drive). If you’re keen to go boating, you can hire canoes and paddleboards from Beccles Lido (five minutes) to float down the river. Otherwise, Oulton Broad (25 minutes) is at the southern end of the Broads National Park, with access to day boat hire, dinghy sailing and wingsurfing (an adrenaline-inducing blend of windsurfing and paddleboarding. Turning towards the coast, you can get to lively Southwold in 25 minutes by road, for an afternoon of browsing its upscale boutiques, splashing about in the sea and eating fish and chips on the pier. Lowestoft (half an hour) is another popular seaside resort with golden sands and a pleasant promenade; just north of the town is Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (35 minutes), a sure-fire hit with the kids for its thrill rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	9.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	9.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southwold The Pier	10.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Southwold The Denes	10.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gorleston Beach	12.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 8 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 8.4 mi

Pleasure Beach 13.5 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 16 mi

Norwich Cathedral 16.1 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 13.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 21.4 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24.5 mi

Sutton Hoo 25.7 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 28.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barsham 0.3 mi

Ringsfield 0.4 mi

Beccles 1.9 mi

Mettingham 2.3 mi

North Cove 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

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. XL Bully, 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.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 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.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
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 vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Rose Orchards Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Rose Orchards Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Rose Orchards Wild Camping? You have a choice of riverside strolls direct from the pitches, including one route that takes you through Barsham and along the River Stiffkey. Another scenic walk wends through the scenic Waveney … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Rose Orchards Wild Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

When arriving look for your pitch number sent to your prior your visit and set up camp.
On departure please leave pitch as you found it.
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How much does it cost to stay at Rose Orchards Wild Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.