Barnside Camping
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Add your business details- 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.
Site type
30
1Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Barnside Camping
Brookmeadows
Bradfield Road
Swafield
North Walsham
Norfolk
England
NR28 0RH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.84485°N
1.3862°W
Nearest transport
Coach25.3 km Bus Station
25.4 km Kings Head
25.4 km Kings Head
Rail3.1 km North Walsham Rail Station
3.5 km Gunton Rail Station
7.6 km Worstead Rail Station
Ferry33.8 km Reedham Ferry North
33.9 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport20.8 km 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 | 5.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cromer | 11.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| East Runton | 12.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Runton | 14 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sea Palling | 15.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11 km
Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11.3 km
Mannington Gardens 13.8 km
BeWILDerwood 15.8 km
Norwich Cathedral 24.4 km
National Trust
Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11 km
Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11.4 km
Sheringham Park 16.4 km
Horsey Windpump 20.1 km
Blakeney National Nature Reserve 29.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Old Hall Street 2 km
Trunch - a Parish Walk 2.1 km
North Walsham 2.5 km
North Walsham (2) 2.9 km
Southrepps 3.1 km
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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.