Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
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Woodland and water garden, boat trips, gift shop, plant sales and tea room - a gem of the Norfolk Broads.
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Why stay here ...
Our CL at Red House is situated by the River Thurne with views across the meadows to the picturesque Thurne Windpump and river and we’re ideally placed for exploring the Broads and wider countryside. You can walk off our site and onto a path leading up to the river where as well as all the usual boats you may see a Norfolk Wherry sailing by.
You can fish from our riverbank which is adjacent to the site (50 metres) or day boats can be hired from Potter Heigham, 3 miles and Martham, 5 miles.
We are happy to provide moorings for your boat which can be launched from the village slipway (donations), please enquire about mooring in advance.
The area around our site at is ideal for cycling with quiet roads and byways and many small villages within cycling distance.
There are many lovely walks, we are on the Weaver’s Way Long Distance Footpath and there several foot paths which follow along the river banks which is a great way to see the landscape and boats.
The Broads is an internationally recognised area for wildlife and is home to many different species of birds varying throughout the year from Bearded tits to Bitterns in the summer and Cranes and short eared owls in the winter.
There are several nature reserves close by including Hickling Broad, Horsey Mere, How Hill and Strumpshaw, all offer a great chance to see our special Broads wildlife; Swallowtail butterflies, Otter, Marsh harrier, Cranes, Bittern and Norfolk hawker dragonflies.
There are lovely sandy beaches nearby at Horsey, Winterton, and Sea Palling, Seals with their pups can be seen at Horsey in the Autumn/Winter.
Jewellery making workshops are available on site, using silver and gemstones you can learn how to make yourself a special necklace or pair of earrings. For enquires email Ann on ann.hobday11@gmail.com. Finished items also available.
Our site has electric hook-ups, drinking water on site and a Chemical emptying point. We are an adults only site and dogs are welcome.
Things to do near by:-
Attractions within 30 mins of Red House :-
- South Walsham; Fairhaven Gardens.
- Gt Yarmouth; Time and Tide Museum, traditional sea front and sandy beach.
- Stalham; Museum of the Broads, good variety of small shops.
- Neatishead; Radar Museum.
- Hoveton; Hoveton Hall Gardens.
- Waxham; Waxham Barns.
- Wroxham; boat hire, shopping and Wroxham Barns.
Attractions within 50 mins of Red House :-
- Norwich City; Park and ride, Castle Museum, Cathedral, river trips, traditional market and wide range of shops.
- Aylsham; Blickling Hall, National Trust property.
- Felbrigg; Felbrigg Hall, National Trust property.
- Sheringham; North Norfolk Steam Railway, traditional market.
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Latest arrival time: 10:00 PM
0.4 acres
Electric amperage: 10
Lawned site
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Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
City Sightseeing Norwich
£2.00 discount
Hop on and off as much as you like on the route to see all the sights and attractions that Norwich offers.
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Bure Valley Railway
£1 discount
Norfolk's narrow-gauge steam railway to the Norfolk Broads with combined train and cruise tours available.
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Young Driver - Norwich
20% discount
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- NR29 3AP
- GPS:
- Lat 52.688413 / Lon 1.55471
- OS field ref:
- TG403158
- OS map ref:
- 134
Transport links
- Nearest train station: Acle
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First visit
Red House
Had two nights at the Red House. Nice quiet site next to the marina . Lovely walks around the area . If you do stay make sure you have a long hosepipe for the water. Would definitely stay again if in that part of the country .
Delightful position
Red House
A small CL in a field behind the owners’ property with lovely views across the river to a working windmill. There are nice walks along the river and quiet lanes for cycling to explore the villages around the Broads. The pub opposite does very good food. The down side is no hard standings and the filed can get boggy when wet but the owners will pull you off with their tractor. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
AnnMundy
Reviewed on 15/05/2021 11:28
Gem of a site
Red House
Booked before Boris released us from lockdown expecting a sudden rush of bookings! Great location next to river Thurne. Good walks from site. Little shop and pub in village. Small field, friendly, informative owner. Could do with a bit of tic around the place but generally pleasing. Will be happy to recommend and will return.
Beautiful setting
Red House
The site is quite small but well maintained with basic facilities, for the overnight rate it is very good value. The selling point is definitely the position, adjacent to the river at Thurne and the views of windmills and boats. There are good walks direct from the site, easy access to seats to watch boats, including Norfolk wherries, go by and good access to the rest of the broads and tourist spots. We did not find noise intrusive although overnight moorings for the boats are adjacent they did not impinge on the site for us. Pub and shop selling basics close by so no complaints.
Nice little site
Red House
Nice site with pleasant views. Limited space so more ideal for motorhomers and caravans who don't use awnings. Nice walks along river but shame that some dog owners leave dog mess everywhere. Quiet site until about 7am when people start walking their dogs on path next to site. Woken up every morning by dogs barking. One nice touch is owners of site gave you info leaflets on arrival.
