Canal Camping
Dilham, North Walsham, Norfolk
Canal Camping is a beautiful and secluded campsite, nestled alongside the North Walsham and Dilham Canal in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
Why you'll love it at Canal Camping
About the site
Located near Dilham in East Norfolk, Canal Camping has its own private waterway and is the perfect spot for a quiet waterside break. The back-to-basics site is suitable for tents only, with no electric available. Spend the day canoeing or paddle boarding on the water, and come back to a burning brazier to toast your marshmallows and cook up a feast. There's space for up to 50 camping pitches, as well as chic bell tents which are furnished and set in their own private area.
Open from 1 May to 30 September
There are 53 accommodation options on-site
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Eight acre grass camping field for tents only without electric.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the North Walsham area
The site has a private canal running through, which joins the North Walsham and Dilham Canal with a bit of paddling. Canoes are available for hire, and it's a great spot for paddle boarding too. Larger boats can reach down to Dilham Fishery, but smaller boats, kayaks and canoes can follow the canal as far as Honing.
In total, the Norfolk Broads National Park offers more than 125 miles of waterways to explore. Alderfen and Hickling broads are particular highlights.
There are a number of good beaches nearby too, including Happisburgh, Sea Palling, Cromer, Mundesley and Great Yarmouth.
In land, Stalham, Wroxham and Aylsham are all worth exploring.
Other attractions in the area include:
- Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
- BeWILDerwood
- Amazona Zoo
- Pleasurewood Hills
- Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
- Dilham Fishery
- Blicking Hall
- Horsey Windmill
- The Bure Valley Railway
Walkers will enjoy exploring Bacton Woods, as well as Weavers' Way, and the more than 1,200 miles of footpaths and cycle tracks that make up the Norfolk Trails.
Interested in staying at Canal Camping?
Call 01692 660274 to book.
Unfortunately Canal Camping doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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