Old College Glamping sits almost half way between the fine City of Norwich and the East Coast with its noteworthy fine sandy beaches. Close to the network of Norfolk Broads it's a small family friendly site. The site offers the perfect base for exploring the huge variety of local attractions and wildlife from the beauty of the broads and beaches to all the fun of adventure parks.

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

Small, friendly glamping site with private bathrooms

Perfect location for exploring, great local woodland walks from the door

Just a short distance from Norwich and East Coast beaches

About Old College Glamping

This welcoming site can be found settled half way between the beautiful beaches of the East Coast and bustling City of Norwich. This small family friendly site brings cosy, luxurious glamping for everyone to enjoy. The bell tent offers that camping experience that can only be achieved under canvas, but with the luxury of a standard double bed and super comfy pocket sprung mattress. You will find electric lighting and 13amp sockets, a kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery too. Great for couples but also for families having two chair-beds ideal for children. There's also the option to add a third ready bed for an extra child. Offering a touch of luxury for couples staying in The Pod, complete with heating, a king sized bed, crisp white linen and towels, smart TV, wifi, mini fridge and coffee machine guests will have everything they need for the perfect getaway. The outdoor kitchen provides the base for your cooking and washing up space, there is a wood-fired pizza oven, a gas hob, fresh drinking water and a sink with endless hot water for washing up. BBQs are available to take back to your pitch and there is a fridge/freezer for guests to use. The owners can provide pizza kits, wood for fire pits, disposable BBQs and charcoal for a small extra charge. The cleverly converted horsebox provides two unique shower rooms, each have large shower cubicles with thermostatic showers, flush toilets and handwash basins. Each unit shall have their own shower room allocated to them. Free WiFi is available with good coverage across the camping area. Sorry, no pets! Guests who book both the pod and the bell tent will have exclusive use of all facilities. Extra tent pitches may be available to parties booking both units with details on request. The site is licensed by the Woodland Champions Club, helping landowners create and manage woodland for the public to enjoy.

The pod will be available from 28th March to the end of October, the bell tent is available from the 3rd May through to the end of September.

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Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a shared outdoor kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven, a gas hob, communal fridge freezer and wash up area. There is a shower room for each unit, converted from a horse box, each with a thermostatic shower, flush toilets and wash basins with hot and cold water. Free WiFi, fire pits, BBQs and outdoor seating are also available.

Spar Lingwood is a five minute drive away for picking up any essentials. There are also multiple pubs within a five minute drive including The Kings Head and The Hermitage.

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Adult only

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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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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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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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Watersports

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Map and address

Park address

Old College Glamping,

The Old College, Main Road, North Burlingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4TA

Coordinates

52.6358, 1.5032 | TG 37 10

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Old College Glamping is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 2 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

The Pod

Max 2 people

This pod is just for couples. King sized bed with crisp bedding, towels, bathrobes and slippers, smart TV, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, fridge and underfloor heating. Outside is a chimenea. Private allocated toilet/shower and a shared kitchen.

Family Bell Tent

Max 5 people

Cosy 5m bell tent including a double bed and 2 folding chair beds. A ready bed can be added for a 3rd child. Bedding, towels, lighting, sockets, kettle, toaster and crockery provided. BBQ and fire pit. Private allocated toilet/shower and a shared kitchen.


Old College Glamping reviews

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would recommend

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Value for money
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Service
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Facilities
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Cleanliness
5

Great site and facilities

Debbie A

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Bell Tent - Family Bell TentAug 2024

We stayed with our three children and had everything we could need for our stay. The tent was very well-equipped and cosy with the thoughtful items such as hot water bottles. Site was quiet and plenty of space for playing games outsides and fire in a night. Great to have private toilet and shower area. Would definitely come back next time we visit family in Norfolk.

Excellent!

Phoebe T

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Bell Tent - Family Bell TentAug 2024

We had a lovely stay. Andy and Rachel were lovely. Our 2 daughters enjoyed running around on the grass and making pizza with dad in the pizza oven. Well catered for, and had everything we needed. Close proximity to Bewilderwood which was a fun day out. Would definitely recommend, we all had a great time!

Great stay

Brad E

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Bell Tent - Family Bell TentMay 2024

The four of us enjoyed the cost and atmosphere. The kids loved the open space and facilities. Would highly recommend to other families.

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FAQ

Please arrive between 2pm and 8pm, if you are delayed at all then just let the site know what time you expect to arrive. On departure day please leave the accommodation as you found it and vacate by 10am.

Unfortunately, Old College Glamping is a dog free site so please leave your four legged friends behind for this stay.

Just 20 minutes into the city of Norfolk take a tour round the Cathedral or check out one of the many museums. Head to the coast, just 15 minutes from Great Yarmouth. A great sandy family friendly beach or explore the Sea Life attraction or the Merrivale Model Village. For a fun filled family friendly day go over to BeWILDerwood Norfolk, a treehouse adventure play area just a 20-minute drive away.


Woodland walks, cycling and fishing all within a short walk from the site.

The bustling city of Norwich is just a short distance away, with plenty to explore.

Nearby you'll also find the sandy beaches of the East Coast, the ideal space to relax.

Other activities in the surrounding area include:

  • The Broads National park
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
  • Norwich Castle
The listing for Old College Glamping was last updated on September 19th, 2024 at 6:59 AM

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