Walnut Farm is a small family run site surrounded by fields and wildlife, offering touring pitches, glamping and self catering accommodation. There is a great range of grass pitches with and without electric for campers and tourers as well as hard-standings for touring in the winter. Or leave the tent at home and stay in one of the cosy glamping yurts. Enjoy a day of sea swimming and seal watching, as the beach is only a short walk away!

15 minute walk from the stunning golden sand of Waxham Beach, and seal watching.

Family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping yurts with plenty of space for all

A tranquil and peaceful location with views over Norfolk countryside

About Walnut Farm

This family and dog friendly camping, touring and glamping farm site is ideally situated just a 15 minute walk from stunning beaches including Waxham and the Horsey seal colony. There are 12 non electric grass pitches and six grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up for tents and tourers. Tourers then have another 17 electric grass pitches that allow caravans, campervans, motorhomes and trailer tents. Each of these measures 10m x 10m. Additionally, in the winter months, tourers can stay on one of the five hardstanding pitches also with a 16 amp electric hook up. Two pitches are on gravel and measure 12m x 5m. A further three are on the concrete yard and measure 9m x 4m. None are suitable for awnings. All camping and touring pitches allow a maximum of six people. Fancy not bringing your own accommodation? Then choose one of the furnished cosy glamping yurts, fondly named Barn Owl, Little Owl and Tawny Owl. Each one accommodates up to six people in a double bed and two sets of bunk beds. Linen is provided for the double but please bring your own for the bunks. You'll be provided with your own log burning fire as well as cooking utensils crockery and cutlery for the BBQ outside. There's also seating outside, perfect for a spot of dining on those warmer evenings. Relax onsite in peace at this tranquil site, visit the beach or try your hand at canoeing, paddle boarding or sailing on the Norfolk Broads, 25 minutes away by car. Campfires and BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised at least 20cm off the grass and built within a purpose built unit. Fire pits and beach trolleys are available to hire.

The site is open all year round, electric grass pitches from April to October, non electric grass pitches in summer and electric hardstanding in winter. Yurts are available from 18th July to the end of August.


Facilities and amenities

The site's amenity block has three shower rooms each with a toilet and basin, and one separate toilet. It also houses the indoor washing up area. Shower cards are available from the office, as guests must pay an additional cost to use the showers. The farm also offers long term caravan storage, both indoors and outdoors, for regular visitors.

The closest pub the Nelson Head is a five minute drive or 35 minute walk along Waxham Road. For grocery shopping, there's a Tesco and local village stores within five minutes by car.

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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 are a quiet, non-commercial site with spacious pitches, a truly relaxing place to unwind. We love the natural feel of the site with loads of trees, hedges and grass, set around the old farmyard and buildings.


Map and address

Park address

Walnut Farm,

Waxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 0EG

Coordinates

52.7636, 1.6317 | TG 44 24

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Walnut Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 45 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents and tourers, without electric. Pitches measure 10m x 10m.

6 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up and water nearby. 10m x 10m. Suitable for tents and tourers.

17 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. 10m x 10m. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents.

5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding (gravel or concrete) pitches with 16 amp electric, 10m x 16m. Suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Available during winter months only


Rio Static Caravan

Max 4 people

Dog friendly, centrally heated static caravan with two bedrooms. Set in its own fully enclosed garden. Ideal base for exploring the local area or as a quiet getaway.

Bermuda Static Caravan

Max 6 people

Dog friendly, centrally heated static caravan with three bedrooms. Set in its own fully enclosed garden. Ideal base for exploring the local area or as a quiet getaway.


Walnut Farm reviews

4.64 /5

47 reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.64
Location
4.68
Value for money
4.66
Service
4.64
Facilities
4.49
Cleanliness
4.72

Camping

Claire M

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Touring Pitches Oct 2024

Excellent place for a few nights away- walked to waxham and horsey gap to see the seals - only thing you need a car to get to any pub for a meal if wanted to do this. As not in walking distance. Would visit again. Thanks and staff didn’t bother us.

Bliss !!

Brian K

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass Touring Pitches Oct 2024

Absolutely lovely ! Peaceful! Just what we needed. Beautiful facilities, in fact the best facilities we have ever had on a campsite in all our years of travelling. Great hosts! We will definately be back !

Great little place - quiet and spacious pitches

Lucy B

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Trailer Tent - Electric Grass Touring Pitches Oct 2024

Really nice place with wide pitches - we used the electric hook up. Showers are clean and cards to use them are £1 fir 10 minutes which was plenty. Lots of wildlife around but didn’t bother our dog. Would recommend.

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FAQ

For touring, check-in is available from noon until 10pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day. For glamping yurts, check-in is available from 4pm until 10pm, departure is before 10am on your last day.

Yes dogs are welcome and are free! Up to two are permitted per pitch or yurt, just please keep them under control and on the lead at all times.

Both campfires and BBQs are allowed when built in a proper unit and kept at least 30cm off the ground. BBQ fire pits are provided for the yurts

One awning, gazebo and pup tent (max 2 person) is allowed on each of the camping and touring pitches at no additional cost.

Yes you can park by your pitch if you're a camper or tourers. Additional vehicles are charged per night, and must be parked in the designated car park. Glampers can park up to two vehicles by the accommodation, any additional must park in the designated area.

The pitches with electric have 16 amp hook up.


There are many local attractions for families, couples and nature lovers. The beaches of Norfolk are a stone's throw away (15 minutes), and absolutely beautiful. Most of these are dog friendly, too, so bring your pup with you.

The golden sand of Waxham beach (15 minutes) is the closest and is never crowded, You will almost always see seals in the sea all year round, and then from late October to early February a short walk along the beach will reward you with the spectacle of the Famous Horsey seal colony up on the beach for pupping season. During this time please do keep your distance and keep your dogs on a lead.

The idyllic Norfolk Broads (25 minutes) are a lovely day out for those looking to take to the water, with great activities including boating, sailing, paddle boarding and canoeing all available.

Local activities include:

  • National Trust Horsey Windpump (5 minutes)
  • Walking the Norfolk Coast Path (15 minutes)
  • Hemsby Fun Park (15 minutes)
  • BeWILDerwood Norfolk (25 minutes)
  • Wroxham Barn (25 minutes)
  • Norwich (45 minutes)
  • Cycling the Norfolk Coast Cycleway (an hour)
The listing for Walnut Farm was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 2:13 AM

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