Waveney Wild Woods and Camp

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Two man tent pitched at The Lookout
Two man tent pitched at the lookout
View over the marshes
Lovely views
Swing seat
Marshes view
Woods clearing
Woodland pitch and clear area between fallen trees
View over the waveney valley
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View over the marshes
Lovely views
Swing seat

  • 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. There are both toilet and shower facilities and composting toilets on site, as well as a water tap next to the car park. Mobile reception is patchy, and there's 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.

Campground type

RV sites 2
Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens July 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 4 to

Open from Mon, Aug 4 to

Open from Fri, Sep 5 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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

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Anonymous

Brock primitive forest floor tent campsite (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!

Private, rural camping with fantastic views

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Ian H.

Holly Hill primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

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.

One of the best sites we have visited.

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Tracey V.

Holly Hill primitive grass campervan or tent campsite

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.

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

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Martin K.

Wollemi primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

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

Level pitches, clean and private

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Mihaela C.

Brock primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

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

Disliked Nothing

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

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Megan B.

Brock primitive forest floor tent campsite (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.

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

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Anonymous

Hart primitive grass tent campsite

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.

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

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Anonymous

Hart primitive grass tent campsite

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.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.49125°N
1.697°E

Route directions

Wood Lane is an unmade road that is only suitable for vehicles when approached from Hall Lane.

Nearest transport

Bus
2.5 mi Gordon Road
4.9 mi James Paget Hospital
6.1 mi Old Market Place
Rail
1.2 mi Oulton Broad North Rail Station
1.6 mi Oulton Broad South Rail Station
2.3 mi Somerleyton Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
7.7 mi Reedham Ferry North
12.1 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
21.5 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

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 2020201920182017
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 2.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 5.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth South 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth Pier 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 2.3 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 4.1 mi

Pleasure Beach 7.4 mi

BeWILDerwood 18.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 19.3 mi

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 7.9 mi

Horsey Windpump 17.9 mi

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 28.4 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blundeston 1.3 mi

Carlton Colville 1.6 mi

SOMERLEYTON PARK 2.2 mi

Somerleyton 2.3 mi

Gunton 2.4 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Waveney Wild Woods and Camp? From $34.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.