Camp Sainte

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  • Peaceful and private glamping site for two in the Norfolk Broads
  • A five-minute drive from Hickling on the Broads and Sea Palling beach
  • Fully-equipped outdoor kitchen and an outdoor bathtub in your camp
Plant yourself down at this pretty place for two, tucked away in the corners of the Norfolk Broads countryside. Camp Saint is a seriously quiet and peaceful retreat and an excellent base for your adventurous crusades in the unique wetland landscape or even the Norfolk coast, which is only five minutes’ drive away. What’s this place, exactly? It’s a small, pop-up glamping camp for two, under the watchful eye over the village church. You’ll be sleeping under canvas in your very own Touareg Tent, picnicking in your own personal English country garden and making up meals in the fully-equipped outdoor kitchen. The ‘camp’ comes with a bathroom with a hot shower and running water, which may come in handy for any sandy feet after a visit to Sea Palling beach, five minutes’ drive away. Those not on cooking duty can take a soak in the outdoor bathtub too – or save it for later in the evening, when the stars come out. Camp Sainte’s on the outskirts of Hickling village, which is home to one of the largest parts of the Norfolk Broads. It has a reputation for being one of the wildest areas too; it’s surrounded by open Broadland countryside with a load of footpaths, including the wild fields where the village ends. Camp Sainte sits here, in a peaceful corner under St. Mary's Church. There are shops in Sea Palling, five minutes’ drive away from the site. For nights when you're not in the mood for cooking, grab a pint and some pub grub from the village pub, 15 minutes’ walk away. More decadent eats can be tracked down at another pub in Ingham, 45 minutes’ walk away. While your own transport is recommended, there are also handy bus stop links to Stalham and Norwich within walking distance of the site. The nearest train station is Hoveton & Wroxham, 20 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Rent a tent 1

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

Camp Sainte

Town Street

Hickling

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR12 0BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.76159°N
1.57737°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.8 km Kings Head
13.8 km Kings Head
20 km Market Gates
Rail
11.8 km Worstead Rail Station
12.5 km Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
14.3 km Acle Rail Station
Ferry
22.7 km Reedham Ferry North
22.8 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
22.7 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

Wildlife spotters, skip twiddling your thumbs and head straight for Hickling Broad (10 minutes’ drive), where you might spot the rare Swallowtail butterfly that calls this village home. This area is notoriously flat, so exploring on two wheels is a simple solution for those who’d like to glide past the water, spotting birds and taking in the scenery. Your pedals might lead you down to the coast, where there are sandy stretches at Sea Palling (five minutes) and Waxham beaches such as Horsey Gap (15 minutes). The latter is a favourite spot for breeding seals. A spot of sailing or day boat hire too, perhaps? There’s a boatyard 25 minutes’ walk away for just that. Spots with paddleboard hire or lessons can also be tracked down within 10 to 20 minutes’ drive of the site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Sea Palling 3.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hemsby 11.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mundesley 15.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Caister Point 16.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Great Yarmouth North 18.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 10.5 km

Pleasure Beach 21.4 km

Norwich Cathedral 23.6 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 24 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 24 km

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 4.4 km

Elizabethan House Museum 20.1 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 24.2 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 26.8 km

Sheringham Park 32.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SUTTON FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/11/2006) 4.2 km

Horsey 4.9 km

Potter Heigham - Weaver's Way 5.7 km

Potter Heigham - Weaver's Way - Thurne Dyke - Potter Heigham 5.8 km

Cart Gap 5.9 km

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, England 46 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 Camp Sainte have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Camp Sainte? Wildlife spotters, skip twiddling your thumbs and head straight for Hickling Broad (10 minutes’ drive), where you might spot the rare Swallowtail butterfly that calls this village home. This area is notoriously … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camp Sainte?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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