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 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 surrounded by trees and lush greenery, watch the abundance of wild birds, keep an eye out for deer and look forward to the sunset on clear nights. Because of the lack of light pollution, you can also observe a night sky full of stars when weather conditions are right. Walks along the River Wissey are close by, so there's no need to walk on any roads at all to admire the full-on open skies of Norfolk.
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.
Campground type
15
3Open all year
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.5773°N
0.44291°W
Nearest transport
Coach15.4 km Narford Road
15.4 km Church
16.2 km Church
Rail6 km Downham Market Rail Station
11.4 km Watlington Rail Station
15.4 km Littleport Rail Station
Ferry20.1 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
20.3 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport44.8 km 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 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heacham | 37 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hunstanton Main Beach | 40.1 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) | 42 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Grimes Graves 18.6 km
Castle Acre Castle 21.8 km
Ely Cathedral 23.3 km
Sandringham 28 km
Houghton Hall 31.2 km
National Trust
Oxburgh Hall 8.7 km
St George's Guildhall 20.1 km
Peckover House and Garden 21.8 km
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 31.3 km
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 40.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hilgay 4.1 km
Stoke Ferry 4.2 km
Fordham 4.3 km
Downham Market 5.3 km
STRADSETT HALL 5.7 km
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 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rosehip Wood Wild Camping? From $41.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.