Camping Inspiration: Norfolk
Camping in the UK: Travel destination guide
Norfolk is a dream holiday destination, with brilliant beaches, lovely countryside and many delightful towns and villages.
Add the famous Norfolk Broads to the mix and you can understand why it is a mecca for campers.
Our travel destination guide will tell you everything you need to know to let you enjoy the perfect camping trip in East Anglia.
Guide Contents
- Introduction: Camping in Norfolk
- North Cornwall
- Family camping on the Cornwall coast
- A week camping in St Ives
- Cornwall coastal walk
- 10 great Cornwall beaches
- Top Cornwall campsites
- Expert camping advice to your door!
Introduction: Camping destinations in Norfolk
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Norfolk boasts miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, forests and heathland as well as nature reserves, birdwatching, walking and cycling.
On top of that is a selection of seaside resorts, ranging from quaint villages like Wells next the Sea, through bigger towns like Cromer and Sheringham to the bright lights of Great Yarmouth. The big city of Norwich has lots to offer, with its heritage, culture and shopping.
Many visitors come to the county for the tranquillity of Norfolk Broads, while the north Norfolk coastline – an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – is a campers’ paradise.
Local food specialities include Norfolk Ginger biscuits, treacle tarts made with black treacle and Nelson slices. At the coast seafood is aplenty, you can catch yourself some crabs at Cromer. Norfolk is also the home of Coleman’s Mustard and of course the county is famed for its turkey, thanks in no small part to Bernard Matthews.
And did you know Norfolk has more microbreweries than anywhere else in the UK?
Norfolk camping inspiration
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A week camping in North Norfolk
Norfolk is a dream holiday destination, boasting brilliant beaches, beautiful forests and heathland as well as the famous Broads, nature reserves, birdwatching, walking and cycling. Follow our guide for the perfect week in East Anglia
(Photo by Clive Tully)
Camping Inspiration: A weekend walk on the Norfolk coast
Hit the trail for a weekend walk along the Norfolk coast from Cromer to Great Yarmouth – two great seaside resorts with excellent travel connections
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Camping inspiration: Explore Norfolk's wonderful coastline
Beach-lovers are spoiled for choice in Norfolk. It boasts miles of unspoilt coastline, with beautiful beaches and wildlife havens
(Picture by Iain Duff)
Catch the bus for a mini camping adventure in Norfolk
A camping adventure doesn’t have to be extreme. In fact, believe it or not, you can do it by public transport. Pack all your camping gear in a rucksack and hop on a bus for a mini camping adventure
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A big family holiday in Norfolk
Norfolk is the home of big skies, big beaches and big crabs. Iain Duff and family spend a week in this campers' paradise
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(Picture by Iain Duff)
10 of the best family campsites in Norfolk
Norfolk is a brilliant camping destination. Here is a selection of 10 top campsites where you can enjoy a fantastic family adventure
(Picture by Iain Duff)
Brilliant things to do in Norfolk
As well as its natural attractions, what else does Norfolk have to offer for holidaymakers? We've put together a selection of brilliant attractions you can visit during a Norfolk camping trip.
Helping you choose the best place to camp in the UK
Camping in the UK gives you freedom, adventure and the chance to get closer to nature, whether it is a night on the Cornwall coast or a week's holiday in the Highlands of Scotland.
Home is where the heart is, and that's especially true when it comes to camping in the UK. Sometimes we forget just how much there is explore in the UK.
And with the disruption to travel by coronavirus and Brexit, the one thing that seems certain is that more people will be holidaying at home.
Expert information for picking where to camp
Family holidays are so important and we want to help you choose the right destination for your next camping trip. To give you inspiration, we’ve hand-picked some of our favourite UK camping destinations.
Some, like the Lake District, Cornwall and the Scottish Highlands, are obvious. Others are maybe less well-known, but they are all magnificent and should definitely be on your camping bucket list.
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