Dog-friendly camping near Newark, Nottinghamshire

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the UK! If you're looking to bring your pets along and explore the beautiful terrain near Newark, England, you're in luck. With over 2,600 options available in the area, you'll have plenty of choices for your camping adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy campsite, a rustic cabin, or a spacious caravan spot, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. For pet-friendly campsites, we recommend checking out Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Hamperley Hideaways (40 reviews), and Archer's Field (38 reviews). These campsites offer popular facilities such as showers and toilets, and you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and off-roading. With an average price per night of £26 and options as low as £8, you'll find a camping experience that fits your budget. So pack your bags, grab your furry friends, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near Newark, England!

94% (1.2K) • 521 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newark

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the UK! If you're looking to bring your pets along and explore the beautiful terrain near Newark, England, you're in luck. With over 2,600 options available in the area, you'll have plenty of choices for your camping adventure. Whether you prefer a cosy campsite, a rustic cabin, or a spacious caravan spot, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. For pet-friendly campsites, we recommend checking out Cuckoo Farm Campsite (45 reviews), Hamperley Hideaways (40 reviews), and Archer's Field (38 reviews). These campsites offer popular facilities such as showers and toilets, and you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and off-roading. With an average price per night of £26 and options as low as £8, you'll find a camping experience that fits your budget. So pack your bags, grab your furry friends, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure near Newark, England!

94% (1.2K) • 521 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newark

1. Fox’s Furrow

100%

(6)

52km from Newark · 1 unit · Glamping

Located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside on a medieval ridge and furrow field, our 2 acre site offers a beautiful quiet retreat just outside the quaint village of Houghton on the Hill. The site is perfect for walkers and keen cyclists. Access into Leicester is also easy via a bus or taxi.

2. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

89%

(14)

129km from Newark · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

🌲 North Norfolk Camping & Glamping Holt Hollow - Lakeside Forest Retreat North Norfolk Camping & Glamping, known as Holt Hollow, provides a rare, tranquil, and back-to-nature escape in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. Nestled in a wooded area on the outskirts of the AONB, the site's most distinctive feature is its beautiful natural lake and surrounding peaceful woodlands, ideal for walks and wildlife spotting. 🔥 Back-to-Basics & Off-Grid Ethos The site strongly emphasizes its back-to-basics philosophy: Off-Grid Living: Holt Hollow operates off-grid with limited to no phone coverage, promoting full disconnection from technology. Glamping units (Shepherd's Huts/Bell Tents) utilize gas-powered showers and solar lighting, with log burners for heat. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed. Glamping units include private fire pits/braziers for evening gatherings under the clear, dark Norfolk skies, which are excellent for stargazing. Core Facilities: Essential amenities are kept clean and functional, including shared shower/toilet blocks and fresh drinking water stations. 🐾 Dog-Friendly Woodland & Accommodation The campsite is proudly dog-friendly, welcoming companions on all pitches (tents, campervans, caravans) and in most glamping units. The open meadows and surrounding woodlands provide ample space for walks, and the lake allows for safe paddling. Some pitches even allow dogs to be off-lead. 🗺️ Local Area: Holt Village and the Coast The site’s rural location is conveniently close to key North Norfolk highlights: Holt Village: The charming Georgian market town of Holt is just a short 5-minute drive away (or a longer walk). It is perfect for exploring independent shops, cafes, and art galleries, and for accessing local gems like Holt Country Park. The Coast: The stunning North Norfolk Coast (part of the AONB) is only a short drive (approx. 20 minutes) away, providing access to: Blakeney Point (famous for seal watching boat trips). Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Bay (vast sandy beaches). Coastal walks along the Norfolk Coast Path. North Norfolk Camping & Glamping offers an authentic outdoor adventure, blending rustic living with the comfort of having the best of the Norfolk coast and countryside within easy reach.

3. Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford

121km from Newark · 84 units · Tents, Motorhomes

🌲 Go Wild Thetford: Forest Camping & Glamping Escape Go Wild Camping & Glamping Thetford, managed by mYminiBreak, provides a truly back-to-basics woodland escape on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Nestled deep within the towering pine and broadleaf woodlands of Thetford Forest, the site offers a peaceful, natural atmosphere perfect for adventurers and nature lovers. 🌳 High Lodge Proximity and Activities The site's main advantage is its location just a short walk (approx. 300 meters) from High Lodge, the main Forestry England visitor center. This allows immediate access to a wealth of activities: Go Ape! high ropes course. Extensive network of walking, running, and cycling trails (suitable for all abilities). Play areas, Archery, Disc Golf, a café, and seasonal events. The forest itself, as Britain's largest lowland pine forest, is a wildlife haven known for its deer, unique flora, and clear, starry night skies. 🐕 Back-to-Basics & Dog-Friendly Go Wild embraces a rustic, "wild-style" camping philosophy. Size & Pitches: The site is a large, spacious campsite offering plenty of room to relax. Pitches are available for tents, campervans, motorhomes, and caravans, alongside glamping options including rustic Shepherd's Huts and Bell Tents (some with electricity for small appliances). Dog-Friendly: The campsite is super dog-friendly, welcoming four-legged companions on all pitches, with vast forest trails accessible directly from the site. Core Facilities: Essential amenities are provided, including shared showers and toilets, fresh drinking water, and waste disposal. Campfires: Campfires and BBQs are encouraged and allowed, making for traditional, memorable evenings under the stars. 🗺️ Local Area The site is an ideal base for exploring the historic Brecks region. Nearby attractions include Grimes Graves (Neolithic flint mine), Thetford Priory ruins, and the Dad's Army Museum in Thetford town. Go Wild Camping offers an authentic outdoor experience where you can fall asleep in the forest and wake up ready to hit the trails.

4. Peak District Edge Farm Camping

54km from Newark · 5 units · Tents

Off-Grid Farm Camping on the Edge of the Peak District Our peaceful 9-acre camping field is set on a working farm, surrounded by fields and woodland, with lovely countryside views over the village of Holmesfield. Located right on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire, this is an ideal base for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers, with public footpaths leading directly from the farm. We are just a short drive from Chatsworth House and the market town of Bakewell, and within walking distance of a welcoming village pub serving good food. The pub is dog friendly, and well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. This is a simple, back-to-basics, off-grid camping experience, perfect for families, groups of friends, and those looking for peaceful countryside camping. Facilities include: Eco toilet Small shared camp kitchen with gas stove and sink Basic cutlery, plates, cups, knives and forks provided No electricity on site Important information: No tents provided Please take all rubbish home Access is via a stony farm track which can be bumpy and muddy In wet weather, vehicles may not be able to access the track Alternative parking is available, with a 5-minute walk to the campsite This is relaxed farm camping in a quiet rural setting—ideal for exploring the Peak District, enjoying local walks, and unwinding in nature. Check-in is between 1:00pm and 6:00pm. We will meet you on arrival to check you in and show you to the camping field. Please ensure you arrive within these times so we can welcome you properly.

5. Rest and Retreats Shepherd Huts

145km from Newark · 2 units · Glamping

Our shepherd huts are designed with indulgent luxury in mind, you will sleep well, in a king size bed with high thread count cotton sheets covering goose down filled pillows and duvet. “Freddie" hut will enhance your connection with the great outdoors with a gorgeous skylight above your bed. By day a cascade of natural light, by evening framing a view of the stars. For those wintery nights snuggle in and de-stress in front of the wood burning stove with a brew or glass of Prosecco on us. When you choose to rise listen to your Roberts radio in your fully equipped kitchen with premium appliances, enjoying breakfast on us with fresh milk, orange juice, cereals & a small loaf of local sourdough, fresh jams and of course a coffee made from your Nespresso. Located down an old Roman road in an ancient village you will have far reaching views of the Oxfordshire countryside, a few minutes stroll away a fantastic community owned pub awaits, local pint or well earned GnT? Let us host you here at Restandretreats for that romantic break or just to escape, unwind and clear your mind. Our location has the best of both worlds, your shepherd hut is located in an ancient Roman village in the Oxfordshire countryside, yet just 5 miles from the centre of Oxford with all its history and university colleges. If you choose you can compliment your stay with an indulgent shopping trip to Bicester Village premium outlet (11m) or Blenheim Palace (8m) with all its history and events on offer. Jeremy Clarksons Diddly squat farm (21m) and his new public house have also become popular with our guests. If walking or running is more your focus then why not explore the beautiful RSPB Otmoor bird reserve, a haven for wildlife with many visitor trials to enjoy, it’s merely a short walk away. Whatever your visit has in store our cosy pub, The Abingdon Arms, is waiting only 100metres walk away, offering fine ales and fine dining or perhaps just a take away pizza. We do welcome our furry 🐕 friends, but NOT in our “Freddy” hut, please check out our other listing for our dog friendly “Edie” shepherd hut listed on Airbnb. We can offer single nights Sunday through Thursday in the quieter months - please message us here or reach out to us at RestandRetreats and we will always see what we can do

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Polly

October 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

This is a really lovely site. We stayed one night in a campervan and really enjoyed waking up next to the lake. The facilities were great and the communication we had from the show was prompt and helpful. Thankyou Nigel.

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Patsy

September 2025

2 nights at Fox’s Furrow

So much thought and effort has gone into making the stay a unique experience. The pod decor is quirky and fun, the hot tub area private and tranquil, and the snack caravan is so cute! Such a lovely place to stay whether in a pod of camping, would highly recommend.

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Lucy

September 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

4 nights at North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

What a unique and beautiful place to have stumbled across as a last minute change of travel plans. I almost forgot I was in Norfolk, this spot is incredibly well maintained, peaceful, a dream to wake up by the water and watch the swans and heron and has all the amenities you could need for a camping trip or similar. Great location, everywhere is accessible and yet you don’t feel trapped in the hustle and bustle of the coast. And getting a HOT shower right in nature topped it off, just what I needed.

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

We loved everything about this campsite. We were made to feel very welcome upon our arrival and had a spacious pitch overlooking the beautiful pond. The facilities were clean and tidy with great outdoor showers. We thoroughly recommend this spot especially if you’re cycling through as Holt is a short ride down the rode for any supplies you may need. Will definitely return the next time we are in Norfolk. Thanks for a great stay.

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JD

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Fox’s Furrow

Beautiful setting and beautiful living quarters, very well presented and clean

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Remigijus

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

I really liked the location near the water. There is a town nearby, if you need anything you can buy it.

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Rhonda

June 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

Beautiful site with pitches round the lake and in the forest. So much wildlife including swans and bats! Facilities are rustic and basic but clean, and the site in general is well kept with mowed meadows between wilder growth. The tranquility of the site is somewhat disturbed by gunshots on surrounding farmland every 10 minutes or so from 7am until dusk which we presumed was an automated system to deter birds from the crops? 15 minutes drive to the nearest beach of Salthouse and 5mins to the town of Holt which has plenty of shops selling groceries, pet supplies and fuel.

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Samantha

April 2025

2 nights at North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

The hut had everything we needed for a few days off grid and the location was so peaceful! I would thoroughly recommend! The weather was chilly but the log burner was more than enough to keep us warm and cosy. The kitchenette included a fridge and hob and the essential utensils and plenty of logs were provided.

Q

November 2024

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to North Norfolk Camping & Glamping

Had a great time at this campsite! The grounds were really well taken care of, and the view of the lake was amazing. The staff were super friendly and made everything easy. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a relaxing spot in nature with great people.