WildWood Canoe Camp

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The journey downstream to the site
The journey downstream to the site
Communal fire area for pre-erected tipi tents
Communal campfire
Forest floor tent pitch
The parachute shelter
Arrive by canoe
Noticeboard at the campsite entrance
Canoe tree-lined rivers
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Communal fire area for pre-erected tipi tents
Communal campfire
Forest floor tent pitch

  • Wild camping accessed by canoe along the River Bure in Norfolk
  • BeWILDerwood Norfolk 15 minutes’ drive; BugzUK and ROARR! 25 minutes
  • Forest-floor pitches with a shared campfire; pub half an hour’s walk
Like the sound of floating down peaceful stretches of East Anglia river and spending the night wild camping under the forest canopy? Here’s your chance to take to the water in Norfolk countryside, and paddle down the River Bure to WildWood Canoe Camp, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Wroxham. Two days and one night of canoe hire is included in your stay at this gorgeous site. Whether you’re a Norfolk local keen to know what’s on your doorstep, or families looking for a back-to-nature adventure staycation, you’ll find yourselves in a secluded corner of the Broads, where you can spend the evening snuggled up around a cosy campfire next to the water’s edge, go wild swimming or fishing, or wildlife spot among the trees. Alternatively, a riverside path leads from the pitches to the local village of Coltishall (half an hour’s walk), with many amenities including a village shop for your essentials, pubs with delicious food and a couple of takeaways. Just so you are aware: WildWood is just that – an untamed forest floor with wild camping pitches for a back-to-basics camping experience. Minimal facilities stretch to self-composting toilets and fresh water available in jerry cans. Please be aware that there is no hot water and no electricity on the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
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Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Facilities/activities including Archery, Bushcraft, Teambuilding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
 6
Value for money
 2
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 2

0% would recommend this campground to a friend

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2 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (family)

Liked We like camp side

Disliked Horrible experience

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From the manager: Hello!
I am sorry that you didn't have the best experience with us.
This is designed to be a canoe camping stay at a back to basics campsite.
I do appreciate it seems you didn't realise the canoeing involved and we have made steps with Pitch-Up to ensure that is something that is highlighted as it does seem our particular offering was not right for you at all.
We did send multiple documents after you had booked with an itinerary of your stay and this would have been the perfect opportunity to catch this wasn't right for you but sadly it was missed.
I am glad you enjoyed the campsite, the woods are beautiful and a great place to spend a night.

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

WildWood Canoe Camp

Great Hautbois Road

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR12 7JS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.74385°N
1.34235°E

Nearest transport

Bus
8.5 mi Bus Station
9.2 mi Lime Tree Road
9.2 mi Lime Tree Road
Rail
3.4 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
3.5 mi Worstead Rail Station
5.2 mi Salhouse Rail Station
Ferry
15.5 mi Reedham Ferry North
15.6 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
5.8 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

Not too tired from all that paddling on the river? Then spend the day running off even more energy on the rope courses and jungle bridges at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (15 minutes’ drive), or head for the climbing frames and obstacle courses at Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre (half an hour). If you’re travelling with younger children, take them to meet the life-size dinosaurs and mammoths at ROARR!, and kids of all ages will be endlessly fascinated by the hairy creepy crawlies at BugzUK (both 25 minutes) too. The forest trails in Broadland Country Park (15 minutes), are particularly pretty when the bluebells are out in spring or the leaves golden in autumn, while other gentle family walks can be found along the Bure Valley Railway Path, 10 minutes’ walk from the campsite. If the weather turns on you, seek refuge among the model train sets and dolls’ houses at Wroxham Miniature Worlds (10 minutes’ drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mundesley 10.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sea Palling 11.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 14.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 5.1 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.6 mi

Norwich Cathedral 7.9 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 8.1 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 8.2 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.6 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.8 mi

Horsey Windpump 12.4 mi

Sheringham Park 14.2 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coltishall - Belaugh - Coltishall 1 mi

Coltishall 1 mi

Buxton (Norfolk) 1.8 mi

Hainford 2.6 mi

Felmingham - Swanton Hill - Felmingham 4.5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does WildWood Canoe Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is WildWood Canoe Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near WildWood Canoe Camp? Not too tired from all that paddling on the river? Then spend the day running off even more energy on the rope courses and jungle bridges at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (15 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of WildWood Canoe Camp?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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