Foragers Rest

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  • Small family-friendly site in the Broadland countryside
  • A five-minute drive to The Broads; 25 minutes to the coast or Norwich
  • Shop and pubs in the local village 20 minutes' walk away
Historic Norwich, the Broads National Park and the Norfolk coast… take them on in one fell swoop at Foragers Rest. This is not your typical site in any sense, with goats and sheep next door and free-roaming guinea pigs whistling around the site. Small and family-friendly, Foragers Rest has handy amenities for the family. There is a toilet block, a shower, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area. And all the family are welcome here, furry or not - just remember, they’re not the only furry creatures about, so they must be kept on leads. There’s plenty of space on the pitches to get set up just how you like it. Once you’re burrowed in cosily, get your clogs on and hot-step it to Norwich’s historic sites 25 minutes’ drive away (or 10 minutes if you want to park and ride into the city) or a stretch of The Broads’ 125-mile-strong waterways (accessible from a five-minute drive). The Norfolk coast is also only 25 minutes’ drive away. The river is a short walk away (or even quicker to access with a car ride), should you fancy breaking your paddleboards or kayaks into the Norfolk channels. Food first? There’s a pub, a fish and chip shop and a grocery shop in the village, 20 minutes’ walk away, as well as a gastro pub (more of the latter are a short drive away). The village also has a station on the Bure Valley Railway. This area of the Broadland countryside is known as ‘big sky country’, and set away from the road, Foragers Rest gets its fair share of splendid sunsets. The night-time vibe can be enhanced with a barbecue, or by heading to one of the local eateries.

Campground type

Tent sites 27
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 July to

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0 children

Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot! Clean, quiet, friendly owners. Spacious, level pitches, spotless loos with hot showers. Kids love the farm animals. Perfect for exploring Norfolk. Just wish there were fewer shower queues & more loos when it's busy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved the wave from the tractor driver too! ☺️

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Andy F.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely and peaceful esp over night. Quiet camp site - all dependent on how many fellow campers there are! One other tent on our field side.
Amazing clean toilets with spacious hot shower. Loved the cuddly toy touch! Animals were lovely to watch too - goats and chickens exp.

Disliked My choice of pitch - no shade so we got sooo hot!
Otherwise nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love staying here, regular visitors. Always clean facilities, kids love the animals…

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Vanessa W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Love staying here, regular visitors. Always clean facilities, kids love the animals and fruit trees

Recommend to friends Visit again

Delightful…

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John F.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Delightful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent value for money camping.

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Clive C.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owners, loving location, hot showers, clean toilets, large pitches. What's not to like!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend

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Craig D.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Clean campsite and very friendly owners

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site for exploring Norfolk

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Amanda R.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Lovely clean site. Excellent facilities.
Owners are very friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, friendly and clean. The perfect base for exploring Norfolk.

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Mike K.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Second time visiting and just as good as last year. Generous pitch, well looked after with great grass coverage. Toilet / shower block very clean and perfect for our needs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect stopover for a night or two. Cut off and quiet.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful small quiet secluded location.
The guinea pigs and farm animals
The easy going atmosphere
Just right. Loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a truly exceptional site. Definitely will be returning.

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Rachel L.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Beautifully maintained site. Loads of pots with flowers in. Really pretty. Spotlessly clean. Plenty of hot water. Penny, Karen and team are super friendly. Nothing too much bother. 5G most of the time. Quiet and small site. Will definitely be returning.

Disliked Can be a wait for the showers at busy times.

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Very friendly owners, site was well run…

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andrew h.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very friendly owners, site was well run

Disliked Having a toilet only, for early in the morning as a bottle neck on the Sunday morning with people using the showers created a lot of cross legged campers 🧐

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Foragers Rest

Coltishall Road

Buxton

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR10 5JD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.74324°N
1.31268°E

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km Bus Station
14.3 km Lime Tree Road
14.3 km Lime Tree Road
Rail
7.1 km Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
7.3 km Worstead Rail Station
9.2 km Salhouse Rail Station
Ferry
26.1 km Reedham Ferry North
26.2 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
8.5 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

Being in the middle of the Norfolk countryside has its perks… foodies can flock to the market town of Aylsham (10 minutes’ drive) beside the River Bure for lush local produce and ‘slow food’ concept eateries. Blickling Hall (15 minutes), a Jacobean stately home, is easily combined into one trip. From Aylsham, there’s a footpath to Wroxham (20 minutes). There, board the Bure Valley Railway for a steam train journey back to Buxton (by your new base). Towards the Norfolk coast and right on the edge of The Broads, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (40 minutes) has a small zoo or, for adventurous types, a treetop adventure course. But of course, those Broads and the gorgeous Norfolk coast must somehow feature in your itinerary. The seaside at Mundesley (25 minutes) was just as popular in the Victorian era as it is now. Wroxham (20 minutes), set on the River Yare, has a riverside park and boats available for hire.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mundesley 17.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sea Palling 20.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 21.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 21.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 22.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 9.4 km

BeWILDerwood 10 km

Norwich Cathedral 12.4 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 12.6 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 12.8 km

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 9.4 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 18.6 km

Horsey Windpump 22 km

Sheringham Park 22 km

Elizabethan House Museum 31.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Buxton (Norfolk) 1.7 km

Hainford 2.7 km

Coltishall - Belaugh - Coltishall 3.3 km

Coltishall 3.3 km

Aylsham (2) 6.6 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Foragers Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Foragers Rest dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Foragers Rest? Being in the middle of the Norfolk countryside has its perks… foodies can flock to the market town of Aylsham (10 minutes’ drive) beside the River Bure for lush local produce and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Foragers Rest?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Foragers Rest? From $41.68 (for 1 night, 7 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.