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Barnside Camping

Woodland walks (added by manager 26 Jan 2022)

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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.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

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

Coach

25.3 km Bus Station

25.4 km Kings Head

Rail

3.1 km North Walsham Rail Station

3.5 km Gunton Rail Station

7.6 km Worstead Rail Station

Ferry

33.8 km Reedham Ferry North

33.9 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

20.8 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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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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more