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 sites 20
Travel trailer sites 20
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 6
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

West of Wells Camping and Glamping

Burnham Norton

Norfolk

England

PE31 8JA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9572°N
0.72965°W

Nearest transport

Coach
30.7 km Church
31.7 km Bus Station
31.9 km Narford Road
Rail
31.5 km Kings Lynn Rail Station
32.4 km Sheringham Rail Station
33.6 km Skegness Rail Station
Ferry
32 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
32 km 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 8.2 km Estuary N/A N/A N/A Good
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 15.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Hunstanton Main Beach 16.6 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Heacham 18.1 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Sheringham 32.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Holkham Hall 5 km

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 11.9 km

Houghton Hall 15.4 km

Sandringham 20.5 km

Castle Acre Castle 28.2 km

National Trust

Brancaster 4.4 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 17.1 km

Sheringham Park 30.4 km

St George's Guildhall 31.9 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 36 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burnham Norton 0.9 km

Burnham Deepdale 3.2 km

HOLKHAM HALL 5.4 km

North Creake 6 km

North Creake 6.1 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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  • Does West of Wells Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is West of Wells Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • 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