Whitlingham Broad Campsite offers family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Norfolk Broads National Park and is only a 20 minute drive to the city centre of Norwich. Grass pitches are available for tents and campervans. For glampers, there are a range of furnished options to choose from. Set in Whitlingham Country Park, enjoy watersports and plenty of outdoor activities nearby. Campfires and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Ideally located for exploring the Broads National Park and the city of Norwich

Close to award-winning Outdoor Education Centre with kayaking, sailing and more

Exciting glamping including bell tents, yurt, shepherd's huts and railway carriage!

About Whitlingham Broad Campsite

The setting is 80 acres of Whitlingham Country Park, this site is brilliantly located for enjoying the Broads National Park and the historic city of Norwich. Pitches are spacious and spread over two fields. One field is car-free and in the other one car can park by your tent. For glampers, there is the choice between boutique bell tents, spacious yurts, cosy shepherd's huts, railway carriages, glamping cabins and even treehouses! Bell tents and yurts are a great alternative to camping sleeping up to six. Whilst the shepherd's hut sleeps three with a double and single bed with a cosy wood burning stove. The stylish mezzanine family cabin sleeps up to six and has a kitchenette, ensuite toilet and living area! If you're looking for something a little more unique the site has canopy treehouses, sleeping four and equipped with an ensuite, kitchen, double bed and pull out bed with all bedding and towels provided. There are also two railway carriages available which sleep four and include a kitchen area, decking and a fire ptit! Everyone has access to excellent facilities including a wash-up area and the onsite shop. Nearby in the country park, you'll find lovely walks around the lakes and an Outdoor Education Centre with plenty of adventurous outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking and also a dry ski slope. Trowse village is a short walk away with lots of eateries and the city of Norwich is just a short drive from the site. During the summer months the site has pop up caterers for ease.

Camping and campervans are welcome all year, as well as stays in the railways carriages, woodland dens and yurt. The bell tents are available from 2nd May to 3rd September.

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Facilities and amenities

Each guest has shared access to large washrooms and an on-site shop, stocking camping essentials and yummy snacks. You can hire fire pits for the authentic campfire experience.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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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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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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Toilet

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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

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

We started Whitlingham Broad Campsite in 2013 - using the back of our campervan as an office! Moving here from the city centre to work closer with nature and so our gorgeous dog Mr Murphy could be at work with us!

Over the years not only have we hand crafted glamping options, built washrooms and dug drainage we've also added to our family, and become a four (and many animals) - the site is family run and welcomes all families and individuals from all walks of life to enjoy the wonderful area.

Today our lovely slice of countryside lies within the country park and offers the opportunity to snuggle down with loved ones, breath in the fresh air and get back to nature, add a bit more luxury with our glamping options and have a giggle around the campfire. Head out for a walk, get out on the waters, stargaze or hit the city shops.

The adventures are endless here in the Norfolk Broads and we cannot wait to welcome you.


Map and address

Park address

Whitlingham Broad Campsite,

Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR

Coordinates

52.6211, 1.3305 | TG 25 7

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Whitlingham Broad Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Large same-sex groups

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Unaccompanied under 18's

Young children


There are 86 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

46 x Upper Meadow Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 10 people

A range of 10m x 7m non electric grassy pitches for tents only. Vehicles to be parked in the car park nearby.

28 x Lower Meadow Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 10 people

A range of 10m x 7m non electric grassy pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans or small motorhomes (up to 6m)


Whitlingham Broad Campsite reviews

4.75 /5

19 reviews

95%

would recommend

Overall
4.75
Location
4.89
Value for money
4.58
Service
4.74
Facilities
4.74
Cleanliness
4.79

Late summer stay Whitlingham Broad Campsite

Mark H

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VW-Type Campervan - Lower Meadow Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Great place to unwind for a few nights and reset! Perfect balance of facilities, service and site with personal touches and a nice aesthetic. Not our first visit, as we often come every year with friends as there is loads to do with kids nearby. Recommended.

Great campsite with young children

Kara O

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Large Tent - Upper Meadow Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

A fantastic campsite for young children. Very clean facilities.

Picturesque campsite

Lee T

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VW-Type Campervan - Lower Meadow Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Spacious grassy campsite. Good facilities and helpful staff. Walking distance to pubs in the village.

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FAQ

Groups of unaccompanied under 18s are allowed to stay at Whitlingham Broad Campsite, but should contact the site for further details prior to booking.

Feel free to check-in anytime between 2pm and 7.30pm. The site asks guests to depart by 11am on their last day for camping and by 10:30am for glamping.

The site loves dogs, just please make sure they're on their best behaviour. Dogs do come at a slight extra cost, £1.50 for camping pitches or £3.50 for glamping per night, per dog. Please make sure dogs also remain on the lead.

You are allowed BBQs on site, just please ensure they are sturdy and raised to avoid any health and safety hazards. Fire pits are allowed if raised. No disposable or single use BBQs are allowed, sorry.

The site mainly caters for couples and family holidays, however, they may be able to accommodate group bookings if arranged prior.

On the upper meadow grass pitches you have the option to bring a gazebo or pup tent, sorry no awnings on these pitches. On the lower meadow pitches you can have an awning, a gazebo and a pup tent. Please add the extras you will bringing when booking.

You can park either in the car park of field, the staff will help advise and give you a valid parking pass for your stay. Extra cars are allowed at a cost of £5.50 per day.

You can find a copy of the site map here.


Both fields are situated just a few minutes walk from the Whitlingham Broad Visitor Centre, cafe and all the walks, activites and peaceful hideaways of the country park.

In the area you can turn your hand to water sports, boating and fishing. Historic Norwich is ideal for sightseeing.

In the countryside and around the Broads you'll find great walking and cycling opportunities.

Things to see:

  • Norwich Castle (10 minutes)
  • Norwich Market (20 minutes)
  • St Benet's Abbey (40 minutes)
  • Felbrigg Hall National Trust (1 hour)
The listing for Whitlingham Broad Campsite was last updated on December 13th, 2024 at 7:39 AM

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