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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Tent pitches 5
Open now
Opens 4 August
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 4 Aug to

Open from Fri, 5 Sept to

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0 children

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What customers say

This campsite is highly recommended for its stunning natural setting and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors praise the exceptionally friendly and accommodating hosts, immaculate facilities, and private, spacious pitches. The location offers beautiful views and opportunities for wildlife spotting, with many enjoying the back-to-basics wild camping experience. While basic, the facilities, including a composting toilet, are kept very clean. It's considered an ideal retreat for those seeking to reconnect with nature.

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Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked I stayed at Waveney Wild Woods and Camp with my young son, and it was a really special experience. Our Brock woodland pitch felt secluded and peaceful, surrounded by forest, but we were never far from the facilities or the easy access of the site.

Having that balance meant we could enjoy the feeling of being away from it all while still being comfortable. We spent time together exploring, relaxing, and just enjoying the quiet — it gave us a real chance to bond and reconnect.

A simple, calm, and memorable place to stay. We’d definitely come back.

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A fantastic small camp site if…

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Anonymous

Lookout non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked A fantastic small camp site if you like a bit of quiet and privacy. Pitches are all separated from each other with lovely views. There was a clean toilet and shower and power to charge your devices (should that be important).

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Fabulous site, incredibly well set out

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Beverley T.

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Fabulous views, thoughtfully layer out pitches which give the feeling you are the only people there even when it’s full!
Generous welcome touches including wood for fire, biscuits and drinks.
Basic facilities immaculately kept make this a very special place.
Owners are very friendly and attentive, even though I managed to book the wrong dates online they were not fazed and handled everything very professionally and with great kindness

Disliked Nothing, amazing place

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Gorgeous little back to basics site with amazing views

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Caroline W.

Hart non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful sunset and amazing view from our grassy pitch over the fields and to the Waveney river in the distance. The trees provided excellent morning shade. Lovely little back to basics campsite but with a nice, proper flushing toilet and shower. We were the only guests that night but even if there had been other campers, the pitches are scattered around the farm so you wouldn't see them anyway. For those camping in the woods, there's an amazing communal firepit and and seating area with the amazing views we enjoyed. Friendly and helpful hosts with logs and firepit provided as well as a tin of nice biccies. Will definitely be back.

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Very enjoyable very good time

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Corey M.

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Loved the location and how lovely Pete was, lovely scenery and peace would recommend !

Disliked Nothing really to dislike

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Friendly owner and facilities were clean and tidy. 10/10

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Lewis C.

Wollemi non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked What an amazing place being so close to nature, I would highly recommend this site to anyone. We stayed in the woodland pitch and the whole experience was fantastic, from the greeting at the gate by the owner showing us round the site, facilities and stunning views. You felt safe, your there to get back to nature and experience night life in the woods. Definitely a must go place.

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From the manager: Thank you Lewis. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the wild camping, back to nature ethos. We look forward to seeing you again in September.

Excellent site and will definitely return.

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Amanda S.

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked Hosts were super accommodating and helpful, beautiful views, private, quiet and peaceful site, extra clean facilities, great location for exploring the area and loads of wildlife! No wifi but good data signal on the site.

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From the manager: Thank you Amanda, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay here.

A peaceful and private pitch, impeccably…

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Anonymous

Brock non-electric forest floor tent pitch (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!

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Private, rural camping with fantastic views

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Ian H.

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

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.

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One of the best sites we have visited.

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Tracey V.

Holly Hill non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

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.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires 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 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 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 campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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 BST (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
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.

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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:  12 p.m.

    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 £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.