Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk
Whitlingham Broad Campsite offers family-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Norfolk Broads National Park, a 20 minute walk to the city centre of Norwich. Grass pitches for tents and campervans and a range of furnished options to choose from including cabins, treehouses and railway carriages. Set in Whitlingham Country Park, enjoy walking and cycling routes and plenty of outdoor activities nearby. Campfires and dogs are welcome.
Why choose Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Ideally located for exploring the Broads National Park and just 20 minutes from the city of Norwich
Just a five minute walk to an amazing Outdoor Education Centre with kayaking, sailing and more
A unique range of glamping accomodation, from treehouses to railway carriages, bell tents and yurts!
About the site
The setting is 80 acres of Whitlingham Country Park, this site is brilliantly located for enjoying the Broads National Park and the historic city of Norwich. Pitches are spacious and spread over two fields. One field is car-free and in the other one car can park by your tent. For glampers, there is the choice between boutique bell tents, spacious yurts, cosy shepherd's huts, railway carriages, glamping cabins and even treehouses! Bell tents and yurts are a great alternative to camping sleeping up to six. Whilst the shepherd's hut sleeps three with a double and single bed with a cosy wood burning stove. The stylish mezzanine family cabin sleeps up to six and has a kitchenette, ensuite toilet and living area! If you're looking for something a little more unique the site has canopy treehouses, sleeping four and equipped with an ensuite, kitchen, double bed and pull out bed with all bedding and towels provided. There are also two railway carriages available which sleep four and include a kitchen area, decking and a fire ptit! Everyone has access to excellent facilities including a wash-up area and the onsite shop. Nearby in the country park, you'll find lovely walks around the lakes and an Outdoor Education Centre with plenty of adventurous outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking and also a dry ski slope. Trowse village is a short walk away with lots of eateries and the city of Norwich is just a short drive from the site. During the summer months the site has pop up caterers for ease.
Camping and campervans are welcome all year, as well as stays in the railways carriages and woodland dens. The bell tents are available from May to September and yurts from May to October.
"Great place to unwind for a few nights and reset!"
Mark H
"A fantastic campsite for young children"
Kara O
"Lovely area with lots of wildlife and picturesque scenery"
Josh L
There are 86 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
3 x Boutique Bell Tents
Max 6 people
Large 5m tents vintage and retro furnishings, sleeping up to six. There are two double futons, two foldout mattress beds and solar powered lights inside. Please bring your own bedding. Access to shared facilities nearby.
Yurt
Max 6 people
Spacious 6m yurt. There's a wood burning stove, double bed and set of double futons inside with solar lighting. Outside is a BBQ and firepit. Own futon bedding and cooking equipment required. Access to shared facilities nearby.
Lola the Shepherd's Hut
Max 3 people
Inside is a double and single bed, solar powered lighting and a wood burning stove to keep you warm and a BBQ and firepit outside. A tent can be pitched alongside for an extra fee. One medium size dog is welcome. Access to shared facilities nearby.
Ronnie the Railway Carriage
Max 4 people
Sleeping a family of 4 with 1 king size bed and 2 sleeping pods. A log burner, electricity and a kitchen area with kettle, hob and fridge. Outside there is a decking area with a firepit. Access to shared facilities nearby.
Berney the Railway Carriage
Max 4 people
Sleeping a family of 4 with 1 double bed raised up, and 1 cosy double bed nestled underneath. A log burner, electricity and a kitchen area with kettle, hob and fridge. Outside there is a decking area with a firepit. Access to shared facilities nearby.
2 x Woodland Dens
Max 4 people
Raised into the woodland, canopy treehouses featuring a wood burner, shower room, electricity, a kitchen with hob, fridge with freezer space. A double bed and pull out beds, bedding and towels provided. An outdoor decking area with BBQ and firepit.
3 x Mezzanine Family Cabins
Max 6 people
Bespoke mezzanine cabins with two double beds and one pull out double sofa bed. Featuring a kitchenette with a cooker, hob, fridge and sink, an ensuite toilet and living area. There is also a dining table and log burner.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about Whitlingham Broad Campsite
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Site rules
Does the site allow groups of unaccompanied under 18s?
Groups of unaccompanied under 18s are allowed to stay at Whitlingham Broad Campsite, but should contact the site for further details prior to booking.
What time is check-in and check out at Whitlingham Broad Campsite?
Feel free to check-in anytime between 2pm and 7.30pm. The site asks guests to depart by 11am on their last day for camping and by 10:30am for glamping.
Is Whitlingham Broad Campsite dog-friendly?
The site loves dogs, just please make sure they're on their best behaviour. Please make sure dogs also remain on the lead.
Does Whitlingham Broad Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?
You are allowed BBQs on site, just please ensure they are sturdy and raised to avoid any health and safety hazards. Fire pits are allowed if raised. No disposable or single use BBQs are allowed, sorry.
Does Whitlingham Broad Campsite allow group bookings?
The site mainly caters for couples and family holidays, however, they may be able to accommodate group bookings if arranged prior.
Pitches
Does Whitlingham Broad Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
On the upper meadow grass pitches you have the option to bring a gazebo or pup tent, sorry no awnings on these pitches. On the lower meadow pitches you can have an awning, a gazebo and a pup tent. Please add the extras you will bringing when booking.
Can I park near my pitch at Whitlingham Broad Campsite? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
You can park either in the car park of field, the staff will help advise and give you a valid parking pass for your stay. Extra cars are allowed at a cost of £5.50 per day.
Where can I find Whitlingham Broad Campsite's map?
You can find a copy of the site map here.
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