Wardley Hill Campsite sits in the Waveney Valley between Beccles and Bungay, near the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk Coast. It's a relaxed campsite promoting a back to basics camping experience. Fires in old washing machine drums are a must as is laying back in the sunshine, or under the stars, listening to the owls and buzzards. If tents aren't your thing try the Tinkers Hut, bell tent,or the unique tree tents!

Runner up of Best Campsite East of England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

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

Relaxed camping and glamping by Suffolk and the Norfolk Broads National Park

Just 20 minutes from sandy Suffolk beaches at Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Family friendly site surrounded by countryside, enjoy the stars around a campfire

About Wardley Hill Campsite

Settled in a valley between Beccles and Bungay, this relaxed and quiet campsite promotes a back to basics camping experience. There are no marked out pitches, so you can choose to pitch your tent where you like, choosing one of the many secret spaces cut into the long grass or perhaps finding a spot nestled among the trees. Motor vehicles aren't allowed into the camping area, so you can kick back and let the kids run around without fear of them running into an SUV, and you won't be woken in the night by headlights illuminating your tent as Bob and Jill return from the pub. Trolleys are provided for you to transport your equipment. For those of you 'too posh to pitch' or if you just fancy something different, there's the Tinkers Hut which has space to sleep five, with a toasty wood burner and beautifully kitted out interior. Or why not stay in the Touareg bell tent with room for up to two adults and two children. Inside you'll find a double bed and two futons, along with solar lighting and tea/coffee facilities. There's even a tree tent option where you can sleep suspended in the trees! Dogs are welcome for a small feel in the Tinkers Hut. Please note, that this site is a quiet site and asks all campers to be courteous of your neighbours.

The grass pitches are available from 17th April to 13th October, while the bell tent is available from 18th July to 7th September. The tree tent and Tinkers hut is open from 17th April to 15th December.

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Facilities and amenities

Back to basics camping with one shower, three composting toilets and a urinal. Fires are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground in sturdy containers. There is a limited supply of old washing machine drums to have fires in, which are available on a first come first served basis. There is also a small book exchange.

The Olive Tree restaurant is a 15 minute walk from site along with a selection of village shops. Within a half hour walk you'll find the Artichoke pub at Bungay.

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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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Café / restaurant

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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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Toilets

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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 love camping but we are generally are not too keen on campsites! We have transformed our former grazing meadow flanked by trees into a site we would actually like to stay on. It's more about what we don't do than what facilities we have. No marked out pitches, no hot tubs, no bar, no cars in the camping field, no clubhouse, and no playground.

Camping for us is about being outside and respectfully enjoying nature. Ditch Spotify and YouTube, light a campfire, sit on the grass and re-set yourselves.


Map and address

Park address

Wardley Hill Campsite,

Wardley Hill Road, Kirby Cane, Bungay, Norfolk, NR35 2PQ

Coordinates

52.4849, 1.4776 | TM 36 93

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Wardley Hill Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 21 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

14 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 5 people

No marked out pitches, just choose a spot you like. The field is mainly long grass with spaces and paths cut short. Dogs on leads welcome for a fee.

4 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches

Max 5 people

Unallocated grass pitches without electric. Suitable for campervans no more than 3500kg and roof top tents. Dogs on leads welcome for a fee.


Wardley Hill Campsite reviews

4.92 /5

26 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.92
Location
4.85
Value for money
5
Service
5
Facilities
4.85
Cleanliness
4.88

"Lovely small site with secluded pitches in between wildflower meadows"

Edward D - Jul 2024

"Exactly what we were after, which was a campsite with a "close to nature" feel"

Jordan W - Jul 2024

"The grassy areas were perfect as you felt a sense of privacy from the other campers"

Emma W - Jun 2024

"Quiet, well maintained and that gets just right the balance between "nearly wild" and facilities"

Stuart M - May 2024

"This is one of the best campsites I have stayed on"

Rupert G - Oct 2023

"They set the standard for responsible eco-friendly camping"

Jonathan B - Jul 2023

"Great if you are looking to stop, breathe and disconnect for a while"

Deborah C - Jul 2023


End of Norfolk Coastal Path

Robin M

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesSep 2024

What a fantastic campsite! If you enjoy seclusion and a slightly eco style of life, then this is a must visit site. Owls hooting in the evening, light of the camp fire and foxes barking at night. The compost loos were clean and nothing to be afraid of and the other 'standard' campsite facility excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay while completing the coastal path and will definitely come back!

Amazing spot

Abi T

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Beautiful little spot - so peaceful, quiet and private. Great facilities - very clean. Perfect spot for a weekend away, will be back!

Site's response

Thank you Abi, it was a pleasure having you stay. Thank you for coming.

Lovely site

Edward D

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesJul 2024

A lovely small site with secluded pitches in between wildflower meadows. Back to basics but had everything you'd need 😁 Great for young kids with places to explore.

Site's response

Thank you Edward for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

17/04/2025

Until

15/12/2025

Details

Save 12% on stays of 3-6 nights when staying in the Tinkers Hut in 2025

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Valid From

17/04/2025

Until

15/12/2025

Details

Save 38% on stays in the Tinkers Hut of 7+ nights

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

FAQ

Camping check-in is from 1pm until sunset, and you must vacate your pitch by noon on day of departure, while check-in for glamping is from 4pm to 8pm, with check-out due before 10am on your last day.

Yes, dogs are welcome when camping and touring as well as in the tinkers hut. They must be kept on a lead whilst onsite, excluding the recreation field.

Yes, provided they are kept raised off the ground and contained, plus the site have a number of fire drums to borrow on a first come, first served basis - open campfires are not permitted.

Guests are welcome to bring a gazebo or pup tent free of charging when camping and touring. Awnings are not permitted.


Staff are keen not to provide any 'entertainment' on site, with a view that camping is about making your own fun and enjoying the countryside around you.

However, off site you will find great walks and cycling. Nearby there are several pubs and a superb restaurant within walking distance. Elsewhere locally you'll find boat and bike hire and staff can point you in the direction of countless tourist attractions.

The listing for Wardley Hill Campsite was last updated on November 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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