Camping In The Norwich & Wider Norfolk Area
The county of Norfolk has always been among the top choices in summer camping destinations, seeing over 100,000 tents pitched per year. This isn’t just because of Norfolk’s beautiful countryside however. There are many reasons to choose Norfolk or indeed Norwich as a camping destination this year, a fun and freedom filled trip for the entire family.
There are around 500 campsites in Norfolk, and at least 40 in the area surrounding the city of Norwich, so there is plenty to choose from in terms of price, scenery, facilities and local entertainment. Many of the bigger sites provide on-site entertainment inclusive of the booking fee. Whatever type of camping holiday you are after, Norfolk has got it covered.
The main attraction of camping in Norwich is the natural wonderment that you become surrounded by on arriving. The countryside is a rich blend of thick forest, rolling planes and charming farmland, dotted with trickling rivers and streams that make up the Norfolk Broads – making it perfect for hiking, dog walking and any other form of outdoor activity you can fathom.
The price of camping has seen a rise country-wide over the past few years, with site owners realizing that they can charge a lot more for the right to pitch a tent on their land than they had been previously. Thankfully the Norfolk and Norwich areas have not been affected so heavily by this and the prices remain stable and very reasonable.
Another factor that will surely add to the excellence of your trip is the relaxed and cheerful local mood and atmosphere. Take a trip from your chosen campsite down to a local market to be amazed by the variety and quality of local produce at a more than reasonable price, some traders are even willing to barter on the price of their goods.
There’s nothing like a few drinks in an old country pub to take the weight off, the county of Norfolk is filled with such venues, more so as you travel further towards the city of Norwich. You are sure to be greeted by cheerful locals and staff on any visit, and many pubs serve lunch and dinner to further compliment your visit.
If you choose to camp far outside of Norwich then you will be treated to a serene and relaxing experience, far away from the troubles and stress of home, you won’t have to walk far to find a calm place to sit and read or a river to have a picnic beside.
For a slightly more active experience, visitors can camp near the city of Norwich in order to enjoy the large variety of shopping, bars, restaurants and nightlife on offer. As well as many other great activities such as mini-golf and horse riding.
When to visit
Norwich and the surrounding areas of Norfolk provide an excellent camping experience for visitors of all ages, at a reasonable price and with lots of activities and venues to occupy your time. It’s well worth visiting at any time of year, and especially good for camping in mid-summer.
