Waveney Wild Woods and Camp

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Two man tent pitched at The Lookout
Two man tent pitched at the lookout
Wollemi surrounded by flowering rhododendrons
Wollemi looking beautiful with the rhododendron flowers out
View over the marshes
Swing seat
Marshes view
Woods clearing
Woodland pitch and clear area between fallen trees
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Wollemi surrounded by flowering rhododendrons
Wollemi looking beautiful with the rhododendron flowers out
View over the marshes

  • 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
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 (for use when conditions are safe), 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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 5
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 03 Apr to

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 39 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, well-kept campsite offering a simple, back-to-basics stay with private spots and lovely scenery. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, spotless loos and showers, and the secluded, natural vibe. Wildlife is plentiful, with thoughtful touches like welcome packs and fire pits. Even the "wild" woodland pitches are a hit, with most wanting to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The owners are lovely, and extremely…

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Anonymous

Sukey non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked The owners are lovely, and extremely helpful. Views were great and so peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owners were so welcoming and provided…

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Anonymous

Wollemi non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Owners were so welcoming and provided us with everything we needed

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely pitch with…

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Anonymous

Sukey non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked We had a lovely pitch with the most amazing sunset views. The location is so peaceful and relaxing—perfect if you just want to chill and unwind all day, but also close enough to the coast if you fancy heading out for some fun.

Disliked Not really a dislike just a note. Could have few more toilets available but it looks like it's work in progress.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing!

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L OHara 1 review

Wollemi non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Everything was perfect! You have your own area away from other campers so it is very peaceful and chilled. In amongst the trees feels like you are properly off grid hearing the sounds of all the wild animals instead of your wild humans at others I have been to.

The toilets and showers are cleaned at least twice a day and more if needed.

The owners couldn’t do more for you! Very friendly and let me know they were available at any point during our stay.

You have to visit to see how nice it is and it’s incomparable to other local sites I’ve visited

Disliked There is nothing bad to say!

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Amazing views, very well kept restrooms…

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 Connor W. 1 review

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Amazing views, very well kept restrooms and camps, extremely helpful guide and a really all round peaceful break

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly welcome, including drink and…

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Laurence T. 2 reviews

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Very friendly welcome, including drink and biscuits! Superb pitch with great views and loads of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic stay at Wollemi pitch…

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 Courtney H. 2 reviews

Wollemi non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Absolutely fantastic stay at Wollemi pitch with fabulous peaceful environment and plenty of exploring for children. Facilities were cleaned regularly and the host was more than happy to chat to the children about the farm animals and even let them feed the sheep. We will definitely be returning for a longer break.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, relaxing campsite with accommodating owners.

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Corey L. 1 review

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked There is a lot to like about this site, a few notable things include the location, right by Lowestoft and just a short journey to Great Yarmouth for a day out at the beach. Aldi and Tesco's only 5 minutes down the road. The wildlife and scenery was unmatched. We stayed right near some sheep in a pen, with horses just down the hill. There was firelighters, snacks, matches and firewood upon arrival, as well as a warm welcome from Peter, who also gave us a guide to the surrounding area, with pubs, restaurants, and places to visit. Peter and Helen were incredibly accommodating throughout our stay, checking in from time to time and helping us with any requests, including offering more firewood at a low price. The views were top notch, with a fantastic communal area overlooking the sunset and rolling hills. Each pitch was spacious and private, with lots of room to relax and play games etc. The facilities included a washing up basin, multiple toilets and showers, recycling and waste bins, and even a book shelf that is stocked regularly. All facilities are well kept and cleaned frequently. People say that there is bad service, but on our pitch at Holly Hill, with mobile data, we had no problems. Overall, it was an incredible stay, and we would highly recommend to everyone.

Disliked None!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing wild campsite with fire pit.

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Alex K. 1 review

Lookout non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Amount of space was amazing
Friendly owner recommended a nice walk Price was very reasonable.
I appreciated the location of the Lookout pitch, not far from the facilities but very private feeling. The fire pit was a really nice touch, was able to make a roaring fire and use that to cook my pasta.
Great stay!

Disliked Shower had low pressure when hot and didn't get very hot.
It is a wild campsite, so thats me being very picky.

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From the manager: We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

Fantastic facilities, location and owner…

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Anonymous

Lookout non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Fantastic facilities, location and owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to seeing you again next month.

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Horse 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

Coach
4,1 km Gordon Road
7,9 km James Paget Hospital
9,8 km Old Market Place
Rail
2 km Oulton Broad North Rail Station
2,5 km Oulton Broad South Rail Station
3,7 km Somerleyton Rail Station
Ferry
12,4 km Reedham Ferry South
12,4 km Reedham Ferry North
19,5 km Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
34,7 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

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.

Food and drink

  • The Hut 2 km
  • Shish 2,1 km
  • The Copper Smokehouse 2,2 km
  • Royal China 2,3 km
  • Jesters Diner 2,5 km
  • The Foxburrow 2,6 km
  • The Potter's Kiln 2,8 km
  • Rosewood Restaurant 3,2 km
  • Ocean City 3,9 km
  • Lowestoft Tandoori 4,1 km

Groceries

  • Aldi 2,1 km
  • Lidl 2,8 km
  • Tesco 2,9 km
  • Morrisons 3 km
  • The Food Warehouse 3 km
  • Asda 3,7 km
  • The Co-operative Food 3,8 km
  • Londis 3,8 km
  • Mom’s Cash & Carry 4 km
  • The Co-operative Food 4,2 km

Parks and play

  • Oulton Community Centre Park 1,6 km
  • Thirlmere Walk Play Area Playground 2,1 km
  • Nicholas Everitt Park 2,1 km
  • Normanston Park 2,3 km
  • Oh My Dog! Playground 2,5 km
  • Blundeston (Millennium Green) park 2,8 km
  • Beechwood Park 3,3 km
  • Oakwood Road Community Field Playground 3,5 km
  • The Bleach Playground 3,5 km
  • Kirkley Fen Park 3,7 km

Family days out

  • Boulevard Amusement arcade 2,1 km
  • Lowestoft Town FC Visitor attraction 3,6 km
  • Somerleyton Hall and Gardens Visitor attraction 3,7 km
  • South Pier Family Entertainment Centre Amusement arcade 4,3 km
  • Herringfleet Windmill Visitor attraction 5,5 km
  • Bubbles Amusements Amusement arcade 5,9 km
  • Stardust Amusements Amusement arcade 6 km
  • St Olave's Priory Visitor attraction 7,2 km

Public transport

  • Kevington Drive 0,9 km
  • Lime Avenue 1 km
  • Lime Ave 1 km
  • Noel Road 1,1 km
  • Cambrian Crescent 1,2 km
  • Holden Close 1,3 km
  • Mendip Road 1,4 km
  • Stafford Court 1,4 km
  • St Michaels Centre 1,5 km
  • Industrial Estate 1,5 km

Beaches

  • Gunton Sands 4,1 km
  • Corton Beach 4,2 km
  • Corton Sands 4,2 km

What’s nearby

  • Lowestoft Cruising Club Marina 2,2 km
  • Haven Marina 2,4 km
  • Gunton Hall Pitch and Putt Golf course 3,4 km
  • Rookery Park Golf Club - Main Course Golf course 3,7 km
  • Somerleyton Marina 4 km
  • The Britten Centre Shopping centre 4 km
  • Rookery Park Golf Club - Academy Course Golf course 4,1 km
  • Wonder General shop 4,1 km
  • Somerleyton Marina 4,1 km
  • Beach Hippie General shop 4,1 km

Local services

  • Airey Close Hospital 1,6 km
  • Holly Pharmacy 1,9 km
  • Hayden Central Pharmacy 2 km
  • Esso Fuel station 2 km
  • MFG Oulton Broad Charging station 2 km
  • Crestview Medical Centre Doctors 2,4 km
  • Victoria Pharmacy 2,5 km
  • Victoria Road Surgery Doctors 2,5 km
  • Village Rise Pharmacy 2,5 km
  • Esso Fuel station 2,8 km

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Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 3,7 km

Fritton Lake Country World 6,5 km

Pleasure Beach 11,9 km

BeWILDerwood 29,4 km

Norwich Cathedral 31 km

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 12,8 km

Horsey Windpump 28,8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 45,8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 47,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blundeston 2 km

Carlton Colville 2,6 km

SOMERLEYTON PARK 3,5 km

Somerleyton 3,7 km

Gunton 3,9 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 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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R542 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.