Fishing and Glamping Holidays near Wells-Next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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Wells-Next-the-Sea

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Mad Hatters Campsite

20 units · Glamping, Tents12 acres · Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

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Willow Grove Farm Glamping

13 units · Glamping10 acres · Lakenheath, England

Furnished bell tents with private shower rooms, great for gatherings and get togethers.

Chigborough Farm

48 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Essex, East Anglia

Boating, biking and bell tent glamping on a farm near the Blackwater Estuary, where good food and walkable pubs are also on the menu.

The Old Vicarage

6 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

The Old Vicarage offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for your stay for camping. We have BBQ's, camp fires to hire and have the shallow river to play in. Free Wifi. Well behaved dogs allowed on leads at all times. Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham Cave bar on site open on Bank Holidays You'll sense the history all around you at The Old Vicarage, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed. Stays here are in the grounds of a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s. There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away. Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, a cool little space built into an exposure of 500-million-year-old sandstone, plus an outdoor terrace for sipping drinks out in the sunshine. Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. CHECK IN BETWEEN 2PM AND 6PM CHECK INS AFTER 6PM INCUR A FEE OF £10.00 FOR LATE CHECK IN

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

12 top glamping sites near Wells-Next-the-Sea with fishing

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Chigborough Farm

48 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents130 acres · Essex, East Anglia

Boating, biking and bell tent glamping on a farm near the Blackwater Estuary, where good food and walkable pubs are also on the menu.

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King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

25 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

A well located Norfolk campsite with great access to the coast, fens and traditional market towns

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

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Purple Badger Camping&Fishing Lakes

12 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Beeby, England

Glamping and campfire-friendly camping by a pair of fishing lakes in the Leicestershire countryside

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Brightwell Country Park

1 unit · Glamping58 acres · Woodbridge, Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door

Mad Hatters Campsite

20 units · Glamping, Tents12 acres · Ely, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia

Cosy year-round glamping and seasonal camping in a fenland meadow with views of Ely cathedral

The Old Vicarage

6 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Retford, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

The Old Vicarage offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for your stay for camping. We have BBQ's, camp fires to hire and have the shallow river to play in. Free Wifi. Well behaved dogs allowed on leads at all times. Riverside site in grounds of a 17th-century house in Nottinghamshire Close to Sherwood Forest and 25 miles from Nottingham Cave bar on site open on Bank Holidays You'll sense the history all around you at The Old Vicarage, from the old house to the remains of the water mill in the river bed. Stays here are in the grounds of a 17th-century house in the village of Elkesley, six miles from Worksop and 25 miles from Nottingham. Its grounds run down to the banks of the Poulter river, and are lined with stands of acacia, sycamore, ash and oak trees which were originally donated to the first vicar by the Duke of Newcastle in the 1830s. There's plenty of space around the site for traditional outdoor activities, with a rope swing and stepping stones over the shallow river and a bridge that's perfect for playing Pooh Sticks. In the surrounding area there are animal parks and nature reserves to walk around, or to head back further in time, you could take one of the trails through ancient Sherwood Forest, around quarter of an hour's drive away. Guest facilities on site centre around the Cave Bar, a cool little space built into an exposure of 500-million-year-old sandstone, plus an outdoor terrace for sipping drinks out in the sunshine. Other amenities include a washing-up area and bathrooms with plentiful hot showers, toilets and baby changing facilities. CHECK IN BETWEEN 2PM AND 6PM CHECK INS AFTER 6PM INCUR A FEE OF £10.00 FOR LATE CHECK IN

Plum Camping at White House Farm

35 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers

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Hickling Campsite

31 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach

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Blooms Westerby Farm

5 units · Glamping7 acres · Outwell, England

Camping and glamping in the peaceful Cambridgeshire Fens

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Hunstanton Camping & Glamping

14 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents2 acres · King's Lynn, England

Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak is located 2 minutes walk from the beach. Heacham is a large but quiet village just on the outskirts of the seaside town of Hunstanton. Providing a range of camping pitches for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes; you could also indulge in a ready-made stay in a Glamping Bell Tent or Shepherds Hut for a Glamping break away on the Norfolk coast. When you stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping with mYminiBreak you are conveniently located to explore the beach and its surrounding areas. Between the venue and the beach, you will find the entrance to a public footpath that takes you to Snettisham, a smaller and history-rich village through scenic rural countryside. It is also possible to walk to Hunstanton in the opposite direction along the promenade whilst enjoying the sea air and open views. Our campsite is one of only a handful of campsites located on the west coast of Norfolk and just a 2-minute walk from the beach gives us a prime location for watching the sunset go down in all its spectacular deep orange and red glory. Couple this with having some drinks with friends and family by your campfire or BBQ makes for a wonderful memory to share with your loved ones. We are campfire and dog friendly, and welcome your four-legged friends to stay with you across our camping and glamping accommodation Local shops only 5 minutes down the road takes a load off your mind knowing that if you forget any supplies you don't have to go without, making your experience while camping in Hunstanton a relaxed and fun time. We are a rural former dairy farm by the beach, there are free-ranging chickens and cockerels and they may make farmyard sounds, if you are a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs :) GLAMPERS PLEASE NOTE The Glamping Kitchenette is suitable for making small quick meals with the use of a microwave, oven & stove for cooking and grilling and a toaster and kettle, there is also a fridge provided. Showers and toilets are shared with the campsite with the exception of gas powered outside showers that are solely for glampers. We are a VERY dog-friendly venue, we welcome dogs and muddy boots and host many hikers and explorers of the Norfolk Coast, although every care has been taken to ensure very clean accommodation, it is possible that a dog hair or 2 escapes our conscientious eye, please bear this in mind and let us know should you find anything you are not happy with, we will get our housekeeping team to deal with the issue swiftly! Please note that the Glamping Bell Tents and Glamping Shepherds Huts are for 2 adults only with the exception of 1 Adult and 1 Child with prior consent from us, they are not suitable for under 2's and do not come with facilities for children or babies. Dogs are charged at £10 per dog per stay with a max of 3 dogs for Glamping and £3 per night per dog for Camping

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Wardley Hill Campsite

24 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border

Star Hosts in Wells-Next-the-Sea

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Hickling Campsite

31 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Norfolk, East Anglia

Tent camping and glamping within walking distance of Norfolk's largest broad and less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach

Brightwell Country Park

1 unit · Glamping58 acres · Woodbridge, Suffolk, East Anglia

Bell tents and an accessible cabin, with activities right from your door

Plum Camping at White House Farm

35 units · Glamping, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Family camping with campfires on a fruit orchard near Norwich, with a farm shop, café and butchers

Whitlingham Broad Campsite

72 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

Laid-back camping and glamping a stone's throw from Norwich and at the gateway to the Norfolk Broads

Wardley Hill Campsite

24 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents12 acres · Norfolk, East Anglia

A relaxed, back-to-basics campsite on the Norfolk Suffolk border

Glamping sites with fishing near Wells-Next-the-Sea guide

Overview

Experience camping amid nature's marvels on the Norfolk Coast near Wells-next-the-Sea. Dive into Norfolk Coast AONB and visit Holkham National Nature Reserve to see scenic marshes and sandy shores that host vibrant birdlife, including avocets and marsh harriers. Or venture to Blakeney National Nature Reserve—home to grey seals and coastal hikes amidst wildflowers. Explore Titchwell Marsh, another birder’s paradise with reedbeds and coastal paths teeming with bird species like bitterns and elegant wading birds. Campsites near each area offer spacious pitches, modern facilities, and easy access to these natural gems, creating a comfortable and convenient base for an unforgettable camping adventure.

Where to go

Holkham National Nature Reserve

Holkham National Nature Reserve is made up of sand dunes, salt marshes, and pine forests. Enjoy scenic walks with birdwatching opportunities for avocets, oystercatchers, and curlews. The vast sandy beach of Holkham, often considered one of the most beautiful in the UK, provides a perfect spot for beachcombing, swimming, and stunning sunsets. After a day of exploring the diverse landscapes, retreat to a caravan hire, pet-friendly lodge, or pitch with modern facilities like full hookups, toilets, and showers.

Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Situated just 15 minutes from Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney National Nature Reserve is home to a colony of grey seals and endless greenery. Take a boat trip to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The coastal area also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Campsites and holiday parks provide accommodations for tents and caravans, with pitches that have full electrical hookups, showers, and picnic areas. Most areas like Blakeney Point and Cley Beach are also dog friendly, but note restrictions that protect ground nesting birds during certain seasons.

Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve

This RSPB nature reserve offers a diverse habitat of marshes, reedbeds, and sandy beaches, attracting a wide variety of bird species, including avocets, bitterns, and marsh harriers. Enjoy scenic walks along the reserve's popular trails, like Fen Trail and Coastal Path, and then settle in at one of the nearby campsites offering spacious tent pitches, caravan spaces, and motorhome pitches. Most have facilities like toilet and shower facilities, drinking water points, and picnic areas. Holiday cottage rentals are also available on-site.

When to go

Summers in Wells-next-the-Sea offer mild and pleasant weather, with temperatures ranging from 18–22°C. Winters are cool and crisp, with temperatures averaging between 2–6°C, which allows campers to take in the coastal scenery under clear skies. Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures, ranging from 10–15°C, which are ideal hiking conditions to observe nature’s colours.