Barnside Camping

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  • Simple, peaceful Norfolk site over 20 acres near North Walsham
  • A 10-minute drive to the coast; 20 minutes to The Broads
  • Lake on site, with rowing boat for guest use; secure bike storage
Sometimes simplicity, space and a serene setting are all you need – and that’s what you’ll get at Norfolk site Barnside Camping, in a peaceful rural location a mile and a half from the Georgian market town of North Walsham. There’s a splendid 20 acres of mixed pasture and woodland here, plus a small lake and boat house thrown in for good measure (and even a little rowing boat that guests are welcome to try out their paddling skills in). If you need more open space to explore, it’s easy to get out for walks from here, perhaps along the North Walsham and Dilham Canal or out onto a network of local footpaths. Tucked away down a quiet country lane, this place feels like a real rural retreat, but it’s got plenty of amenities within easy reach, including a butcher half a mile away (handy for your barbecue supplies) and various shops and a sizeable supermarket in North Walsham. There are plenty of independent restaurants and farm shops around too for a taste of the local area. Also within easy reach is the Norfolk coast, with the closest beaches being Mundesley, 10 minutes’ drive away and the dog-friendly Trimingham (15 minutes). You may also like to drop into Overstrand (20 minutes) for fresh seafood, or stop by to see the seals at Horsey Gap (half an hour). Back on site, life is pretty straightforward, with peace valued over tons of facilities – guests will, however, have access to a toilet block and a communal fridge.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravans for hire 1

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Barnside Camping

Brookmeadows

Bradfield Road

Swafield

North Walsham

Norfolk

England

NR28 0RH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.84485°N
1.3862°W

Nearest transport

Bus
15.7 mi Bus Station
15.8 mi Kings Head
15.8 mi Kings Head
Rail
1.9 mi North Walsham Rail Station
2.1 mi Gunton Rail Station
4.7 mi Worstead Rail Station
Ferry
21 mi Reedham Ferry North
21 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
12.9 mi 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

As well as the coastline, there are more watery vistas and activities to explore in The Broads. Maybe you’d like to hire a boat for the day from Wroxham (25 minutes’ drive) or try your hand at paddleboarding from Coltishall (20 minutes). There are lots of lanes around the area for cyclists (along with safe bike storage on site), and there’s further activity in the form of a leisure centre and bowling alley in North Walsham. For a sense of the area’s history, have a day out in Norwich (40 minutes), touring the Elizabethan buildings, the ornate cathedral and the medieval castle. Two nearby National Trust properties make great visits too: Blickling Hall, once home to the Boleyn family, and the elegant Felbrigg Hall are both within a 20-minute drive. If that doesn’t win favour with the kids, perhaps try the zipwires and jungle bridges of BeWILDerwood (20 minutes) or the thrill rides and live displays at Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (50 minutes), or set off to see the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mundesley 3.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cromer 7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
East Runton 7.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Runton 8.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sea Palling 9.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 6.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 7 mi

Mannington Gardens 8.6 mi

BeWILDerwood 9.8 mi

Norwich Cathedral 15.2 mi

National Trust

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 6.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 7.1 mi

Sheringham Park 10.2 mi

Horsey Windpump 12.5 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 18.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Old Hall Street 1.2 mi

Trunch - a Parish Walk 1.3 mi

North Walsham 1.6 mi

North Walsham (2) 1.8 mi

Southrepps 1.9 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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  • Does Barnside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barnside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Barnside Camping? As well as the coastline, there are more watery vistas and activities to explore in The Broads. Maybe you’d like to hire a boat for the day from Wroxham (25 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barnside Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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