Rosehip Wood Wild Camping

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Pitch on the camping field
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There are movable fire pits around the site
Tent pitches have trees nearby where hammocks can be tied
Fire pits available
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There are movable fire pits around the site
Tent pitches have trees nearby where hammocks can be tied
Fire pits available

  • 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 family-friendly 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? And with the chance to spend your evenings staring into a crackling campfire? If you answer ‘yes’ to all four questions, then Rosehip Wood Wild Camping is the spot for you. Here, you can pitch up at a campsite completely enclosed by fences – kids can roam free-range-style, make dens using branches and explore the 'secret cedar hideaway' – and use the large, flat meadow for recreational games like football and rounders. It's surrounded by trees and lush greenery, so watch out for wild birds and deer, and look forward to the sunset on clear nights. Because of the lack of light pollution, it's possible to observe a night sky full of stars when weather conditions are right. There are stunning long-distance river walks along the relief channel within a 10-minute walk of the site. Alternatively, walks along the River Wissey are less than an hour's walk away along a footpath through local farmland; maps are available on site. As befits proper wild camping, facilities are on the scant side. Two composting loos, 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. Firepits are provided for those cosy campfire evenings, with logs available to buy on site. Handily, Downham Market is only 10 minutes’ drive away, for those times when you need supplies or feel like a pint in one of the town’s historic pubs.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • 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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Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 55 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Wild camping

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Rosehip Wood delivers a tranquil, secluded woodland camping trip. Guests love the "back to basics" feel, private sites among trees, and spotless compost toilets. Owners Juliet and Tom are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, assisting with wood and even recovering vehicles stuck in the rain. While some found it pricey for basic amenities, especially when busy, others felt it was a magical escape offering great value, with many planning to return. A second toilet has been added.

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Brilliant little site. I’m a huge…

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 Darryl D. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Brilliant little site. I’m a huge fan of wild style camping and this ticked all the boxes.

Was very quiet and peaceful and will be back many more times.

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Secluded little campsite, very clean and…

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Dale T. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Secluded little campsite, very clean and extremely peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended, will definitely be staying again

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Paul M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite (woodland)

Liked We stayed in the woodland area and had a lovely relaxing time. The pitch we had was a generous size with sufficient privacy. Although off grid it was a bonus to have a compost toilet and drinking water on site.
Lovely cycle routes from the camp taking in all the local villages.

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Nice, clean and quiet camping spot.

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Raivis Z. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Nice and remote, were not many people on the site so we could get our own little corner in the woodland. No-one came to bother us, no convoluted check in either. Had the option to buy firewood. Compost loos were clean as well. Walking paths near to stretch the legs.

Disliked Only slight thing - Some neighboring cockerels were up bright and early and made some noise. Nothing too bad though. Part of the countryside.

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as close to wild camping as you can get in England

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 Alan B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Wonderfully laid back atmosphere,very spacious pitches with fire pits and unlike alot of sites more than happy with car campers,basically do your thing,have fun,respect others and don't leave a mess.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, very quiet. It's a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite (woodland)

Liked Very peaceful, very quiet. It's a lovely campsite with great pitches and nice hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet secluded site with option of…

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 Roslyn G. 6 reviews

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Quiet secluded site with option of choosing your own pitch. Fire pits available and firewood to purchase, we had enough for the two nights we stayed. Compost loos not too far away with hand washing facilities. Loved being woken by all the birdsong, although did not get up straight away as it was very early. This was my second stay at Rose Hip and will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site, so tranquil and just…

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Gemma S. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Lovely site, so tranquil and just what I needed. Cant wait to go back! The hosts are so lovely & helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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 Sam M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Tranquil, beautiful and lovely hosts

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Had a lovely stay there and…

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Chris V. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite (woodland)

Liked Had a lovely stay there and the setting is wonderful. Huge open fields right next to the site. My son loved the log fire in the evening as well. Lots of lovely bird songs too :)

Disliked Compost loos were ok for adults but a bit of a struggle for younger kids.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

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

52.57737°N
0.44489°E

Nearest transport

Bus
9.5 mi Narford Road
9.6 mi Church
10 mi Church
Rail
3.8 mi Downham Market Rail Station
7.1 mi Watlington Rail Station
9.6 mi Littleport Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
12.6 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
27.9 mi 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 2020201920182017
Heacham 23 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 24.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 26.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Grimes Graves 11.5 mi

Castle Acre Castle 13.5 mi

Ely Cathedral 14.5 mi

Sandringham 17.4 mi

Houghton Hall 19.3 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 5.3 mi

St George's Guildhall 12.5 mi

Peckover House and Garden 13.6 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 19.5 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 25.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stoke Ferry 2.6 mi

Hilgay 2.6 mi

Fordham 2.8 mi

Downham Market 3.4 mi

STRADSETT HALL 3.5 mi

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rosehip Wood Wild Camping? From $26.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.