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.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Opens

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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback 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

Bus
8.6 mi Kings Head
8.6 mi Kings Head
12.4 mi Market Gates
Rail
7.4 mi Worstead Rail Station
7.8 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
8.9 mi Acle Rail Station
Ferry
14.1 mi Reedham Ferry North
14.2 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
14.1 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

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 2020201920182017
Sea Palling 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hemsby 7.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mundesley 9.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caister Point 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth North 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 6.5 mi

Pleasure Beach 13.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 14.7 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 14.9 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 14.9 mi

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 2.8 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 12.5 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 15 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 16.6 mi

Sheringham Park 20 mi

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) 2.6 mi

Horsey 3 mi

Potter Heigham - Weaver's Way 3.6 mi

Potter Heigham - Weaver's Way - Thurne Dyke - Potter Heigham 3.6 mi

Cart Gap 3.7 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 Camp Sainte have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camp Sainte dog friendly? No View all features
  • 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-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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