Old College Glamping
5 /5
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.
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.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Norwich area
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
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