When can I check in and check out of Waveney Wild Woods and Camp?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon Please arrive before dark to set up as there is no lighting or electricity onsite. Read more

Waveney Wild Woods and Camp

10 8 reviews

Woodland pitch and clear area between fallen trees

Wild camping on a farm in Waveney Valley three miles from the coast
A five-minute drive from Oulton Broad and 10 minutes from Lowestoft
Pubs and restaurants within a mile or two; firepits on site

Set down in a wildlife haven at Waveney’s Wild Wood and Camp. Once you’ve slung a hammock between the trees or pitched your tent under the canopies, this family-friendly farm site is well-situated for historic Broads landscapes and the Norfolk coast… as it’s three miles away from the coast and a five-minute drive from Oulton Broad where you may hire out a boat to glide along the waterways. Leave no trace, as this site is geared up for guests to get back to nature. Therefore, there are basic facilities including a water tap and car park (but please note that there are no shower or washing facilities). There's also no electricity, so mind that you pack a torch to pick out your way around when it’s dark. There are firepits and braziers on site too, paired with rather splendid views over the marshlands of The Broads (a national park and Site of Special Scientific Interest). A 15-minute drive away, there’s a large nature reserve owned by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust with all manners of birds and winter waders. And on site, the woodlands often welcome badgers, foxes, muntjac, marsh harrier and barn owls, as well as the occasional Chinese Water deers, hares and kingfishers. This is a pretty peaceful site with laidback vibes – so you’ll have a nice base near the Suffolk and Norfolk border with locally produced food, wine and beer within a couple of miles, and easy access to the Waveney Way in Lowestoft (10 minutes’ drive), part of the 93-mile Angles Way footpath with links Great Yarmouth, Thetford, the Peddars Way and the Norfolk Coast Path.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Waveney Wild Woods and Camp

Holly Farm

Wood Lane

Oulton

Lowestoft

Suffolk

England

NR32 5DN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.49125°N
1.697°W

Route directions

Wood Lane is an unmade road that is only suitable for vehicles when approached from Hall Lane. Ignore your satnav if it takes you into Wood Lane past Fairfield Farm from the B1074. Instead, leave the B1074 at Hall Lane (signposted Camps Heath). After half a mile turn right into Wood Lane, then left up farm track to Holly Farm.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.1 km Gordon Road

7.9 km James Paget Hospital

9.8 km Old Market Place

Rail

2 km Oulton Broad North Rail Station

2.5 km Oulton Broad South Rail Station

3.7 km Somerleyton Rail Station

Ferry

12.4 km Reedham Ferry South

12.4 km Reedham Ferry North

19.5 km Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

34.7 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Oulton Broad (boat hire and watersports centre): five minutes’ drive - Somerleyton Hall (Jacobean manor house): 10 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 10 minutes - Lowestoft beach: 15 minutes - Great Yarmouth (seaside resort town with Sealife aquariam): 20 minutes - Gorleston-on-Sea beach: 20 minutes - Africa Alive! (walking safari): 25 minutes - Beccles (market town): 25 minutes - Caister Castle: half an hour - Southwold (seaside town with an amusement pier, beach huts and watersports): 35 minutes - Vineyards (wine tasting tours): 35 minutes - Norwich (cathedral, castle, lanes and shopping): 50 minutes - Framlingham Castle: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	4.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	4.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	9.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth South	12 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth Pier	13 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 3.7 km

Fritton Lake Country World 6.5 km

Pleasure Beach 11.9 km

BeWILDerwood 29.4 km

Norwich Cathedral 31 km

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 12.8 km

Horsey Windpump 28.8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 45.8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 47.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blundeston 2 km

Carlton Colville 2.6 km

SOMERLEYTON PARK 3.5 km

Somerleyton 3.7 km

Gunton 3.9 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A peaceful and private pitch, impeccably prepared by Peter and Helen. Beautifully…

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: A peaceful and private pitch, impeccably prepared by Peter and Helen. Beautifully clean and raked, immaculate toilet and the additional use of other spaces on site should we want. The hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. It was all fabulous!

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Private, rural camping with fantastic views

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Ian H. Aug 2023

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: We had a beautiful private spot with our own firepit and seating area. All campers are well spaced far apart so it is like you're camping on your own. Really enjoyed our stay will be recommending to friends.

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One of the best sites we have visited.

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Tracey V. Aug 2023

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: The campsite is amazing in all respects. The scenery is stunning, the owner is friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the pitches where you camp are extremely spacious. We were in the camper van pitch and loved sitting by the fire listening to the muntjacs and owls in the distance.

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Fantastic experience and wonderful host. Highly recommended for back to basics camping…

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Martin K. Aug 2023

Wollemi non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Fantastic experience and wonderful host. Highly recommended for back to basics camping

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Level pitches, clean and private

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Mihaela C. Jul 2023

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Lovely location, great atmosphere and wildlife. Private and lovely owner.

Disliked: Nothing

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My friends and I had a wonderful weekend at the Brock woodland…

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Megan B. Jul 2023

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: My friends and I had a wonderful weekend at the Brock woodland site. The host was very kind and provided us with lo and relaxing wets of helpful recommendations. The site was peaceful and exactly what we needed after finishing university. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.

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Excellent wild camping with great views and quiet, private pitches.

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Hart non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic campsite. Very quiet with great views and private pitches. Very friendly owners. As it is wild camping the facilities are very basic, but that is what we were after. It is in several walking paths so you can easily walk to nearby villages/towns. I also recommend sitting by the fire pit and watching the wildlife in the evening, there are red deer locally. Recommended.

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Lovely hosts. Very quiet and peaceful place - we were tucked away…

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Hart non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely hosts. Very quiet and peaceful place - we were tucked away in a secluded area and so even though there were other campers, it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Fab views as well.
Good composting toilet.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waveney Wild Woods and Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Waveney Wild Woods and Camp dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Waveney Wild Woods and Camp? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Oulton Broad (boat hire and watersports centre): five minutes’ drive - Somerleyton Hall (Jacobean manor house): 10 minutes - Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park: 10 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Waveney Wild Woods and Camp?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Please arrive before dark to set up as there is no lighting or electricity onsite.
Read more