Immersed in nature whilst being a short drive from the Suffolk Heritage coast, The Wildings Elms Meadow is a small site with an eco and nature focus. There are just five grass pitches for tent campers, or if you want something more luxurious, opt for a cosy shepherd's hut perfect for couples or families that want to pitch a tent alongside.

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Located five minutes from Beccles and twenty five minutes from Suffolk Heritage Coast

Eco, sustainability focus - immersed amongst nature with rewilded areas and a wildlife pond

Family and dog friendly with the option of camping or glamping

About The Wildings Elms Meadow

Hire a boat in Beccles, visit the beaches of Southwold, go crabbing in Walberswick or sit back and relax amongst nature at this wildlife haven. Family and dog friendly, this is a lovely spot to slow down and escape from the everyday. There are just five grass pitches with optional 10 amp electric hook up for tents only. Each spacious pitch is surrounded by rewilded areas to give privacy and the feeling of being immersed in nature. You'll also be provided with your own picnic bench. If glamping is more your style, the Bumblebee Glamping Pod is the ideal romantic getaway for two. Inside you will find a cosy double bed, along with a dining table, mini kitchenette, kettle and fridge, with bedding and towels both provided. There are also two shepherd's huts to choose between, Dragonfly and Foxglove. These are complete with a cosy double bed with all linen and towels provided, a dining table, cooking equipment for use in an outdoor cooking area as well as access to a small, communal kitchenette space with a kettle, microwave, toaster, fridge and freezer. All glamping units have their own outdoor seating, fire pit and private designated shower/toilet in a nearby shower block. Up to two people can sleep in the shepherd's hut, but there is space for a travel cot and space outside to pitch a tent for an additional four people. A maximum of two dogs are allowed for an additional cost, just please ensure they remain on the lead. Campfires are allowed and you can rent a fire pit on site from the honesty shop along with wood, kindling and other goodies.

The Wildings Elms Meadow is open from 01/03 to 22/12 in 2024 and 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include six toilets, six showers, washing up, charging facilities, a camp kitchen, WiFi and a small play area. Fire pits are also available to hire onsite.

There's a small honesty shop onsite selling fire supplies and snacks, or alternatively stock up on groceries in Beccles where there's a Lidl, Tesco Extra and Morrisons. For good pub grub, The Wheatacre White Lion is a 45 minute walk away and for a quick drink The Toft Monks White Lion is a 15 minute walk away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We are the Connor family, we live in the main house at The Wildings Elms Meadow. We spent much of our early career working full on jobs in London but after losing a close loved one, we decided to pack it all in and brought a campervan.

For six months, we drove through 18 European countries with our 6 month and 3 year old daughters. A kind of cathartic journey where we could process the grief and reassess what was important.

During that journey, we parked up for the night on farmers fields, in woodlands, campsites, beaches and city centre car parks. We were exposed to the most magical places and experiences.

People opened their homes and hearts to us in a way that we didn't expect, exposing us to the beauty of humanity. Over time, we built a dream of setting up a small intimate, camping/glamping site that offers a natural space for people to slow down, reconnect with each other and nature. The Wildings Elms Meadow is us putting that dream into practise!

We are environmentally conscious and this runs through everything we do from recycling facilities, refilled toiletries, rewilded areas. We look forward to meeting you and offering a magical place for you to create your own special memories.


Map and address

Park address

The Wildings Elms Meadow,

Waveney Meadow, Waveney Lodge, Elms Road, Toft Monks, Norfolk, NR34 0EJ

Coordinates

52.4878, 1.5827 | TM 43 93

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The Wildings Elms Meadow is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 8 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches large enough for a 7m x 5m unit, plus extra space, with the option of 10 amp electric hook up. Each pitch comes with its own picnic bench. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.


The Wildings Elms Meadow reviews

4.95 /5

23 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.95
Location
4.91
Value for money
4.87
Service
5
Facilities
4.96
Cleanliness
5

"A special campsite! Lots of privacy between the pitches, great facilities and all spotlessly clean"

Leah L - Jul 2024

"This is the most awesome place I have ever found. It is so peaceful, so relaxing and so beautiful"

Jackie B - Oct 2023

"When I say it's magical I really do mean it"

Lorna H - Aug 2023

"From when we arrived we were made to feel very welcome at this beautiful, quiet campsite"

Liz C - Jul 2023

"This is a super little family run campsite with all the amenities you need to have a great stay"

Thomas R - Apr 2023


Lovely relaxing stay

Cath C

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutsSep 2024

Me and Sam had a lovely peaceful stay with our two borders who loved it too. We had some lovely countryside walks and the campsite is kept spotlessly clean.

Brilliant campsite!

Helen W

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Large Tent - Optional Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Absolutely loved it! So well thought out, helpful staff, lovely setting and had everything you needed.

Charming site, lovely stay

Jennifer L

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutsAug 2024

Beautiful site situated off the beaten track. We stayed in Dragonfly Shepherd's Hut and had a great time. Furnished beautifully and really lovely surroundings. Would highly recommend!

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FAQ

Check-in is from 1pm until 8pm for camping and from 3pm-8pm for glamping. If you are going to be delayed please do let the site know. Departure is due before noon on your last day for camping and by 10am for glamping.

Yes dogs are welcome here! Do note that they should be kept on the lead at all times and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa are not permitted.

Of course, it's all part of the camping experience - although do ensure they are raised off the ground and open fires are in raised fire pits.

The site is aimed at families and couples and therefore the site doesn't accept group bookings - especially hen and stag parties, sorry.

Yes, WiFi is available throughout the site so you don't have to disconnect from daily life too much!

Yes, one of each may be brought with you for a small extra fee.


The site is right on the fringes of The Broads National Park, perfect for hiring a boat in Beccles (5 minutes), paddleboarding in Wroxham (40 minutes) or just enjoying the local wildlife.

Southwold, a pretty seaside town, is a 25 minute drive away and has pretty beaches as well as being known for being the home of literary figures such as George Orwell.

Other nearby attractions:

  • Flint Vineyard (15 minutes)
  • Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve (15 minutes)
  • Earsham Wetland Centre (15 minutes)
  • Ness Point (25 minutes)
  • Southwold Beach (25 minutes)
  • Walberswick Beach (25 minutes)
  • Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (25 minutes)
  • Norwich city centre (30 minutes)
  • BeWILDerwood Norfolk (40 minutes)
The listing for The Wildings Elms Meadow was last updated on October 31st, 2024 at 4:06 PM

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