Set in a rural location on the banks of the River Waveney, Waveney River Centre is situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Discover a great range of facilities at this multi-award-winning holiday park and marina. With a range of touring pitches to choose from, enjoy your stay with a swim in the indoor heated pool, a trip on the river, or treat yourself with a delicious meal and drink at the onsite Waveney Inn.

Multi-award winning holiday park with great facilities - shop, indoor swimming pool and pub!

Set in The Broads on the River Waveney with lovely marina views

Just 30 minutes from Blue Flag beaches, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth, 40 minutes to Southwold

About Waveney River Centre

Welcome to Norfolk's award-winning holiday destination, nestled in the picturesque Broads. The park is set in the beautiful surroundings of South Norfolk's Waveney Valley, with fabulous views across the Norfolk and Suffolk marshes and a wealth of onsite facilities. Caravans and motorhomes can pick from a great range of pitches. The four electric grass Heron pitches measure 6m x 8.5m, set on a gentle slope. For a marina view, opt for the hardstanding Kingfisher pitches which are 7m x 9m with electric. The fully serviced pitches come with electric, water and grey waste connection. These also measure 7m x 9m and allow plenty of room for an awning. If camping in your campervan or trailer tent, there are seven pitches in the Bittern area. Each measures 9.5m x 8m and comes with a 16 amp electric hook up. The Broads is one of Britain's magical waterways, England's largest wetland with over 125 miles of safe, scenic waterways to explore. Your stay can include a perfect blend of boating, walking and relaxing. Be sure to also enjoy a dip in the onsite swimming pool and a bite to eat at the pub. Bring your canoes and kayaks and enjoy a relaxing paddle on the river, or you can take the ferry across to Suffolk and walk alongside the river, through Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve or into the nearby town of Oulton Broad. The site also offers apartments and lodges. Up to two dogs are welcome to join you on each pitch.

Waveney River Centre is open from 25/03 to 02/11 in 2024 and from 28/03 to 02/11 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include individual wet rooms, each with a shower, basin, WC, hairdryer and underfloor heating, plus a launderette. There is a heated indoor swimming pool, kid's play area, games room and a shop onsite selling the basics. You can also pay for WiFi access.

The Waveney Inn is also onsite, a riverside pub and restaurant which offers fresh and locally sourced food and shows Sky Sports. Welcoming well-behaved dogs open Mondays 9am-10pm, Fridays noon-10pm, Saturdays 9am-10pm and Sundays 9am-7pm.

There is access from the marina to the river for use of your own canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, or you can moor your boat. There is also a ferry to Carlton Marshes nature reserve.

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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...

Often referred to as one of the broads best kept secret, we are proud to offer hardstanding pitches overlooking the stunning river Waveney.

Many of our returning guests love the slow pace feel our park offers and enjoy watching the many boats go past on the river and the abundance of wildlife on our doorstep.

Our team look forward to welcoming you, and helping you make the perfect holiday memories that will last a lifetime!


Map and address

Park address

Waveney River Centre,

Staithe Road, Burgh St Peter, Norfolk, NR34 0DE

Coordinates

52.4826, 1.6699 | TM 49 93

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Waveney River Centre is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 42 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

7 x Electric Bittern Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 9.5m x 8m with 16 amp electric. Suitable for campervans and trailer tents.

4 x Electric Heron Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Gently sloping grass pitches measuring 6m x 8.5m with 16 amp electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes.

9 x Electric Hardstanding Kingfisher Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding pitches measuring 7m x 9m with 16 amp electric. Pitches overlook the marina and the river. Suitable for touring caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs.

4 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding pitches with 16 amp electric, water and grey waste connection. Suitable for touring caravans, campervans, motorhomes and RVs. Measuring 7m x 9m, these pitches can accommodate a caravan, awning and car.


15 x Luxury Lodges

Spacious luxury self catering lodges sleeping from 4-10 people. Several of these offer hot tubs.

3 x Luxury Apartments

Max 10 people

Riverside apartments with ensuite facilities and patio doors on to private balconies.


Waveney River Centre reviews

4.36 /5

86 reviews

81%

would recommend

Overall
4.36
Location
4.38
Value for money
4.42
Service
4.49
Facilities
4.26
Cleanliness
4.23

"The whole site has amazing views"

Blake F - May 2024

"It's unbelievably peaceful with everything you need on site"

Jessica D - May 2024

"Pitches overlook the marina and river and are very peaceful"

Sarah F - Apr 2024

"The Waveney Inn on site was great to sit and have a drink and the food was really good"

Kim B - Apr 2024


Good time

Paul W

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Bittern Grass PitchesOct 2024

It was our first outing in our camper. Very impressed with the site and the facilities. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for peace and quiet.

Lovely friendly staff

Kirsty B

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Kingfisher Touring PitchesOct 2024

Had a lovely stay, the staff were very friendly. The toilets and showers were a little dirty, but the weather was not great, so difficult to maintain I would think.

Okay

Nigel C

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Heron Touring PitchesOct 2024

Site was lovely, the restaurant bar and games room was excellent. The pool was clean, as was the site. Only thing we found was the showers are pretty grubby! We would stay again but would avoid the showers at all costs!

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FAQ

Yes, a maximum two dogs are welcome per pitch or pet friendly glamping accommodation, provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

The site is equipped with its own indoor heated swimming pool with pretty views over to the marina - use of the pool is included in the price of your stay. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when using the swimming pool.

Camping and touring check-in is from noon till 8pm and check-out is due by 11am on day of departure.

Sorry, the site doesn't accept these extras.

Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues are allowed but must be raised off the ground. In periods of extreme weather the sites reserves the right to not permit BBQ's at any time.

The site does not accept single sex groups of 3+ people or mixed groups under 21 years old unless by prior arrangement.

Guests are welcome to bring their fishing gear with them if they wish to fish.

The Waveney Inn is also onsite, a riverside pub and restaurant which offers fresh and locally sourced food welcoming well-behaved dogs.


On the park, you'll find an indoor heated pool, kids' playground and a wildlife garden, ideal for unwinding. Day cruiser hire is available when booking in advance (availability can not be guaranteed).

There are some short walks on and around the park, or you can take a quick hop across the river by ferry and land in Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve - the Broads in miniature. From here you can explore their circular walks, wander into Oulton Broad (45 minutes) or take a longer riverside stroll along the Angles Way long distance footpath.

Southwold with its famous pier is about a 40 minute drive, whilst Great Yarmouth is about 20 minutes away. The cultural and retail centre of Norwich is 30 minutes by car. You might also like to explore the pretty Waveney Valley market towns of Beccles (15 minutes) and Bungay (20 minutes).

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Burgh Castle (25 minutes)
  • Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (25 minutes)
  • Africa Alive (30 minutes)
  • Wellington Pier (30 minutes)
  • Southwold Pier (40 minutes)
The listing for Waveney River Centre was last updated on September 30th, 2024 at 9:32 AM

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