Immersed in nature whilst being a short drive from the Suffolk Heritage coast, The Wildings Elms Meadow is a small site with an eco and nature focus. There are just five grass pitches for tent campers, or if you want something more luxurious, opt for a cosy shepherd's hut perfect for couples or families that want to pitch a tent alongside.

Why choose The Wildings Elms Meadow

Located five minutes from Beccles and twenty five minutes from Suffolk Heritage Coast

Eco, sustainability focus - immersed amongst nature with rewilded areas and a wildlife pond

Family and dog friendly with the option of camping or glamping

About the site

Set on the peaceful edge of the Norfolk Broads, this is a small, family-run eco campsite offering spacious meadow pitches and cosy glamping in Norfolk, 20 minutes from the Suffolk coast. The site was created to offer a quiet stay surrounded by nature. With just nine large grass pitches and three glamping units, there is plenty of space to relax. Each pitch is generously sized, with an optional 10 amp electric hook-up, and bordered by rewilded meadow to provide privacy. For those looking for glamping in Norfolk, there are three cosy options. The Bumblebee Pod is ideal for a romantic break, complete with a comfortable double bed, kitchenette and dining space. The shepherd's huts, Dragonfly and Foxglove, provide boutique glamping accommodation with outdoor seating, fire pits and private designated shower rooms. The campsite is also well placed for exploring the local area. Visitors can hire a boat in Beccles, spend the day on the beaches of Southwold, or go crabbing in Walberswick, all within easy reach. Those searching for a small campsite in Norfolk near the Broads, or peaceful glamping near the Norfolk and Suffolk border, will find the site is an ideal choice. To help protect the meadow and preserve the natural, car-free feel of the site, vehicles are not permitted on most pitches. Wheelbarrows are provided to assist with transporting camping gear, and as the site spans just three acres, everything is within easy reach.

The Wildings Elms Meadow is open from 06/03 to 22/10. Stay from £20/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

"What a relaxing and peaceful little campsite - a true gem!"

Laura V

"The whole experience was luxurious"

Stevie W

"A special campsite! Lots of privacy between the pitches, great facilities and all spotlessly clean"

Leah L

"This is the most awesome place I have ever found. It is so peaceful, so relaxing and so beautiful"

Jackie B

"From when we arrived we were made to feel very welcome at this beautiful, quiet campsite"

Liz C

What facilities are at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Glamping

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Onsite facilities include six toilets, six showers, washing up, charging facilities, a camp kitchen, WiFi and a small play area. Fire pits are also available to hire onsite.

There's a small honesty shop onsite selling fire supplies and snacks, or alternatively stock up on groceries in Beccles where there's a Lidl, Tesco Extra and Morrisons. For good pub grub, The Wheatacre White Lion is a 45 minute walk away and for a quick drink The Toft Monks White Lion is a 15 minute walk away.

There are 12 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches

Max 2 people

Small grass pitch without electric. Suitable for backpacker and very small tents. For those travelling by foot or bike (no vehicles allowed).

2 x Optional Electric Grass Campervan and Roof Tent Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches with optional electric hook ups for small to medium campervans, roof or trailer tents. Set on a small paddock with just two pitches. Perfect for exclusive use for small groups.

Camping pitches at The Wildings Elms Meadow

5 x Optional Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 10m x 10m pitches with space for a 7m x 5m unit, plus extra space, with the option of 10 amp electric hook up. Each pitch comes with its own picnic bench. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.

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Beautiful campsite.

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Stuart D

Large Tent - Optional Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

Excellent stay at The Wildings, friendly and helpful hosts. Would highly recommend and will be looking at a return visit.

A delightful site

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Laura V

Medium Tent - Optional Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

This campsite was an absolute delight - the pitch was huge, the setting is wild and beautiful and our stay was so peaceful! Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely plan to stay again! Thank you so much to our lovely hosts who were so friendly and helpful!

A beautiful, flat and very clean site

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Colin H

Large Tent - Optional Electric Grass PitchesMay 2026

A beautiful site, not too far from The White Lion pubs, there are 2. It isn't far from amenities, Beccles is only 10 mins drive for Morrisons, Tesco, etc. The site itself is well set out. The only negative, if there is one, is the toilets are in the shower rooms, not a problem when it's quiet like it was while we were there, but could be when pitches are full. Also, no chem toilet disposal area. Otherwise, a perfect site.

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Frequently asked questions about The Wildings Elms Meadow

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Site rules

What time is check-in and check out at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

Check-in at The Wildings Elms Meadow is available from 1pm to 8pm for camping and from 3pm to 8pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before noon for camping and before 10am for glamping.

Is The Wildings Elms Meadow dog-friendly?

Yes, The Wildings Elms Meadow is dog-friendly, allowing up to two per pitch and glamping pod. Please note that there is an extra charge for bringing dogs. They should be kept on a lead and supervised at all times. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa are not permitted.

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow allow BBQs and campfires?

Of course, it's all part of the camping experience! The Wildings Elms Meadow asks that BBQs be raised off the ground, and open fires be in raised fire pits. Please ensure that you keep a fire pit 3m from any structures and on top of the slab provided. The site also asks that you be mindful of wind direction and long grass, and put fires out before bed (watering cans are by the shower block). There is a metal bin by the shower block for you to empty ash into. Wood must be purchased onsite.

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow allow groups or pitches being booked together?

The Wildings Elms Meadow is aimed at families and couples, and therefore doesn't accept group bookings, including hen and stag parties.

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow have a quiet time or noise policy?

Yes, The Wildings Elms Meadow operates quiet hours between 9pm and 9am.

Pitches

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes, The Wildings Elms Meadow allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents. Just add these as an optional extra when you make your booking.

Can I park near my pitch at The Wildings Elms Meadow? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?

No, parking by your pitch is not available at The Wildings Elms Meadow. However, there is a car park just a short walk away. Please avoid bringing more than one car, and please park considerately as the car park can get busy during certain times of the year.

What amp is the electric hook up at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

At The Wildings Elms Meadow, the grass pitches have an optional 10 amp hook up. There is a fee on top of the pitch price to use these.

Are bedding and towels included at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

Yes, at The Wildings Elms Meadow, bedding and towels are provided in both the glamping pod and the shepherd's huts.

Facilities

Is there WiFi at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

Yes, WiFi is available at The Wildings Elms Meadow, so you don't have to disconnect from daily life too much!

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow have a shop onsite?

Yes, The Wildings Elms Meadow has a small honesty shop selling fire supplies and snacks. For additional supplies, Morrisons is a ten minute drive away.

How does the honesty shop work at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

If you want to hire or purchase anything from the honesty shop at The Wildings Elms Meadow, please write down what you have purchased on a form and pin it up on the notice board in the kitchen. You can settle up before you leave. There is an honesty tin and bank details in the communal kitchen, or if you would like to pay by card, the site owner can pop over to your pitch with the card reader.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at The Wildings Elms Meadow. For dining out, The White Lion is a 20 minute walk away, and the Wheatacre White Lion is a five minute drive away. Beccles is a five minute drive away with plenty more options, including The Swan House and The King's Head.

Can I fish in the pond at The Wildings Elms Meadow?

No, fishing at The Wildings Elms Meadow is not permitted.

Does The Wildings Elms Meadow have electric vehicle charging?

No, The Wildings Elms Meadow does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is the Pod Point Charging Station, a ten minute drive away.

Getting there

What are the nearest public transport links to The Wildings Elms Meadow?

The nearest train station to The Wildings Elms Meadow is Beccles, a ten minute drive away. The closest bus stop is The White Lion with hourly services to Beccles and Bungay on the 580.

A note from the site themselves...

We are the Connor family, and we live in the main house at The Wildings Elms Meadow. We spent much of our early career working full on jobs in London, but after losing a close loved one, we decided to pack it all in and bought a campervan.

For six months, we drove through 18 European countries with our 6 month and 3 year old daughters. A kind of cathartic journey where we could process the grief and reassess what was important. During that journey, we parked up for the night on farmers' fields, in woodlands, campsites, beaches and city centre car parks. We were exposed to the most magical places and experiences.

People opened their homes and hearts to us in a way that we didn't expect, exposing us to the beauty of humanity. Over time, we built a dream of setting up a small intimate, camping/glamping site that offers a natural space for people to slow down, reconnect with each other and nature.

We are environmentally conscious and this runs through everything we do, from recycling facilities, refilled toiletries, rewilded areas. Above all, we want The Wildings Elms Meadow to be a place where you can switch off, slow down and reconnect, whether that's around a fire pit under the stars or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the meadow.

The Wildings Elms Meadow is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children

Things to do on site and in the Toft Monks area

The site is right on the fringes of The Broads National Park, perfect for hiring a boat in Beccles (5 minutes), paddleboarding in Wroxham (40 minutes) or just enjoying the local wildlife.

Southwold, a pretty seaside town, is a 25 minute drive away and has pretty beaches as well as being known for being the home of literary figures such as George Orwell.

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