Hengate Farm Campsite

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Well-kept level camping field
Well-kept level camping field
Wildflower meadow
Around the farm
Farm entrance
Sunset on the farm
Around the farm
Campsite view
View from the farm entrance
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Wildflower meadow
Around the farm
Farm entrance

  • Peaceful tourer site on the edge of Shotesham village in South Norfolk
  • A 20-minute drive from Norwich and 40 minutes from Great Yarmouth
  • Dogs welcome; tea room, butchers and farm shop five minutes' drive
When you’re looking for a quiet spot to overnight on an East Anglia trip or planning to stop around and explore the Norfolk Broads from a touring site without the crowds, Hengate Farm Campsite might just be the spot for you. This family-friendly South Norfolk farm site has just a handful of pitches available on a level camping meadow sheltered by trees. Tucked away at the back of the farm and with views over woodland, wildflower meadows and open countryside, this site is on the outskirts of the pretty village of Shotesham, with its Anglo-Saxon church and postcard-perfect thatched cottages. Dogs are welcome on site (please keep your dogs on leads around the sheep grazing in neighbouring fields), and there are peaceful strolls or cycle routes along rural lanes surrounding the farm. For refreshments, head to Brooke (five minutes’ drive), where there is a butchers, a farm shop selling pasties and a tea room. Historic Norwich (half an hour) is packed with lively bars, cafés and dining options.

Site type

RV sites 5
Travel trailer sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.9

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Peace and birdsong…

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Wendy S.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peace and birdsong

Great place for a quiet time 😊

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Samantha O.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Booked v last minute. Lovely peaceful site, so many birds including owls on our Merlin app! Would stay again.

Disliked Not a problem for us, but no toilet facilities, well documented on website.

Less is more.....a great quiet rural location, no frills attached.

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Nicholas E.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Simplicity rules.... just parking a van in a field and looking at grazing sheep while sipping a cider in the sun, is good for the soul.... highly recommend! Switch off and tune in to the beauty that is around you.

Disliked I feel as a minimum a simple al fresco washing up sink facility would have been appreciated.

Very peaceful with great views.…

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AlExAnDrA O.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful with great views.

Lovely quiet site very clean and safe very peaceful…

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Stuart W.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site very clean and safe very peaceful

Very quiet level field, hassle free stay close to Norwich. No facilities but…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet level field, hassle free stay close to Norwich.
No facilities but this is reflected by the price.

Beautiful peaceful site spotless. Friendly owners.

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Sian J.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Cleanliness and peace of this site

Disliked The three electric hook ups were all from the same point. If all three were in use vehicles would be very close to each other without a cable extention

Great for a quiet night in the country

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really nice . Very flat ,grass cut short . Water,bins and waste all very well laid out down the side of the barn . When we arrived , having g booked around half an hour earlier we where called on by a lady to make sure we had all we needed . A nice touch . Very quiet with regards to road noise , also we were the only people there , more arriving the next day . Well recommended.

Very good a nice clean site and very quiet at night…

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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very good a nice clean site and very quiet at night

Another enjoyable stay on this quiet site.…

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Heather H.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Another enjoyable stay on this quiet site.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Location

Hengate Farm Campsite

Brooke Road

Shotesham All Saints

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR15 1XN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.53307°N
1.33164°E

Route directions

What3words: pens.coasters.atoms.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km Lime Tree Road
10.1 km Lime Tree Road
10.5 km Bus Station
Rail
10.6 km Norwich Rail Station
11.7 km Brundall Gardens Rail Station
11.8 km Buckenham Rail Station
Ferry
15.1 km Reedham Ferry North
15.1 km Reedham Ferry South
33.2 km Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
15.6 km 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

Hengate Farm is a springboard to explorations of The Norfolk Broads; around Wroxham (half an hour’s drive) you can hire sailing boats, go fishing, cruise down the River Bure and have a ramble along waterways in Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve (25 minutes). If the weather’s not too great, spend some time marvelling at the intricate train sets and model villages in Wroxham Miniature Worlds (half an hour). If you’d rather head for the seaside, take long strolls along the quiet sands at dog-friendly Caister-on-Sea (40 minutes) or Hemsby (45 minutes). If you need a few family facilities along with your beach trip, there’s a great sandy sweep at Great Yarmouth (40 minutes), where you can have a dip in the waves, potter around the amusement arcades along Britannia Pier, and eat fish and chips on the seafront promenade. Animal-mad families can spot tropical fish in aquariums and watch penguin-feeding sessions at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, or enjoy gentle themed carousel rides at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park (40 minutes). Daredevils may prefer to chance their luck on the thrill rides at Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gorleston Beach 27.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth South 28.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth Pier 28.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 29 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 29.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 10.9 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 11.1 km

Norwich Cathedral 11.2 km

BeWILDerwood 21 km

Fritton Lake Country World 21.6 km

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 27.7 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 31.6 km

Horsey Windpump 31.6 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 41.9 km

Sheringham Park 44.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Howe 2.2 km

Howe 2.3 km

Shotesham - Saxlingham Green - Saxlingham - Nethergate 2.4 km

Saxlingham Green 2.4 km

Saxlingham Green 2.4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hengate Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hengate Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hengate Farm Campsite? Hengate Farm is a springboard to explorations of The Norfolk Broads; around Wroxham (half an hour’s drive) you can hire sailing boats, go fishing, cruise down the River Bure and have a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hengate Farm Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hengate Farm Campsite? From $31.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.