Salhouse Broad
Salhouse Broad
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Peace and tranquility, outstanding natural scenery, abundant wildlife and wonderful views. At Salhouse Broad you can come by boat or foot to explore wood, fen and water. ​There are canoes to hire, wild camping for the adventurous, play areas for the energetic, and footpaths and boardwalks to bring you closer to wildlife. ​We welcome you to our beautiful broad and hope you enjoy all that we have to offer here.
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  • alyson r
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Seamaster Club Weekend
    We reserved moorings for our club members in advance. We paid the balance a week before our stay. Arrived as 12 noon. The ranger was prompt in welcoming us. Easy relaxed atmosphere. One couple camped and said how easy their experience had been too. Coming back next year for definite.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 19, 2023
  • Daisy
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Campsite
    The best location, plenty to do on the the Salhouse broad and the surrounding villages all in walkable distances. The Campsite was perfect for us, plenty of space and greenery with lovely views. The ranger was great bringing us wood and a firepit (This can be purchased for £8) on our late arrival. The one thing that would have made this Campsite better for us would have been some shower facilities, due to this, 2 nights was my maximum stay.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 14, 2024
  • Iain M
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely location
    I hired the hut, for a quick stop over whilst cycling around Norfolk. Did the job perfectly, and site was relaxed and quiet. It’s definitely worth reading the directions as the Google maps pin isn’t accurate, and it’s a back to basics campsite so don’t be expecting showers etc. It does what it say in the time and it has walks down by the broads and viewing platforms for the dark skies site. Walkable to Woodfords brewry pub too.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 19, 2024
  • Sally G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely glorious
    This is a glorious little campsite that is so close to the broad and far away from roads. All you can hear at night is wildlife. It has fantastic portage access for canoes. You're allowed campfires (as long as they are off the ground) and there is a larger communal campfire. Very simple facilities, they only have portaloos and one compost loo so you get more points for getting down with nature!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 27, 2024
  • Carys
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fabulous weekend camping
    We had such a fantastic time camping at Salhouse broad! The campsite was clean and quiet - the ranger was lovely and really helpful. It is a beautiful location and is absolutely perfect if you want to get out on the water. There are 2 pubs within walking distance - the one we went to was lovely. The campsite could only be even improved with showers, but to be honest the views & the location made up for it!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 28, 2024
  • Kate F
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Relaxing break in a stunning location
    Beautiful location; just what we were looking for. Rangers were friendly and helpful. Possible via public transport. Taxi from Norwich is the same price as from Salhouse station. Ask them to drop you off at camping field carpark though, otherwise it's a 15 minute walk with all your gear from the Salhouse Broad carpark.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 1, 2024
  • Curious54907419310
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Will keep coming back
    Lovely site a minute from Salhouse Broad. We love it here. Portaloos and a tap for drinking water but loos were very well kept so all good. A lovely 25 min walk to the Fur and Feathers for perfect food and beer made on site.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 1, 2024
  • Simon L
    Malaga, Spain3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great place to get away from it all
    Absolutely as expected. A great, well-run, site. Both wardens were helpful and friendly. Even at the end of June there was no-one else there Sunday & Monday. This is probably not the right place but, I am very much against the idea of 'party boats' on The Broads. Why not just stay in the pub/club? And although the 'skynet' almost on the site is a good idea, Norwich is only miles away! Anyone thinking of getting there by bus should take the 5B to Salhouse and get off at The Stag (formerly The Bell) this is a much shorter option than the 12, or similar to Wroxham.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 2, 2024
  • James A
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent 3 day adventure
    Fantastic location, great site basic but in the heart of a national park wouldn’t want any thing more. Great friendly rangers we brought our little boat and paddle boards, which used every day!! Lovely otter hut cafe very friendly lady must go there at the top of the hill. We live local but a must go place for everyone!! Great will be back 👍😁
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 5, 2024
  • Ambassador535251
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning site with beautiful views across the water!
    4 out of 5 - but only because it blew a gale while we were staying! 45-50 mph gusts!But that was all part of the fun and made the stay very exciting! The site is stunningly beautiful - quiet, basic, but pure in its ‘basicness’. Hardly anyone there so we get a real sense of solitude. My daughter adored the water, paddling on boards and fishing with friends. It really is idillic! Spotlessly clean and the rangers cant do enough for you - they helpful, polite and friendly! Already planning our trip for next year - hopefully the weather will be kinder! X
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 23, 2024
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Victoria T
Bath, UK82 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Solo
Having spent the last 5 nights in 4 different sites Salhouse was the most expensive by far with the least facilities. I knew there was only running water and portaloos but these were filthy. I saw campers opening and closing the portaloos doors looking for the cleanest. In the only one I went in there was no water to wash hands or paper. No hand gel like the other sites had in abundance and it was dirty. For £20 a night and a pandemic I would have hoped for better.
Written July 26, 2020
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Mandu A
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
A great back to basics campsite, 2 min walking to nearby Broad, leading to wetlands and boating. Good pub within walking distance. Accessible by taxi from Wroxham. Evenings are relatively quiet as no amplifiers rules are duly enforced.
Written August 27, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Written September 9, 2020
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Joasi23
South Yorkshire, UK1,926 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
We were introduced to this little place through the boat trip from wroxham , it looked idyllic so drove there in bout ten minutes and parked up. Small charge payable via phone only which was a bit off putting but worked out ok. Gentle walk through woods to reach the bank of the water where we picnicked and watched the various boats mooring up or sailing by. Snack bar was open , bins around so the whole area was pristine. Well worth seeking out for a couple hours relaxing if the weather is good
Written September 20, 2020
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Thank you for the review - the parking meter does take coins too, if that's easier for you. We're glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written October 6, 2020
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Kim S
Barton-upon-Humber, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
Moored here overnight while on weekend boating holiday (£10 for the night easily paid on salhouse website). Bins by campsite, toilets up by road (ten min walk from river), climbing frame, great grass areas/woods walks round the nature reserve accessed by river or road (car park at top by toilets). Dog bins dotted around. Coffee/snack cabin and canoe hire (both closed while we were there sunday morning).
Written June 5, 2022
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Caroline M
Wokingham, UK9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
I had been keeping an eye on the booking page for Salhouse as there were a number of things getting in the way of our trip being a dead cert, isolation being one of course. I was a little concerned as to what it was going to be like as it always had availability. I needn't have worried. There was a lot of space and it was far away from roads and houses. Very tucked away. It is a back to basics site - no hot water, no bathrooms/showers, no washing up station, no electric hook up - and there is a lot to be said for that amount of getting away from it all. We had a fantastic time together as a family of older teenage and adult children and the dog. We slept well and got used to the portaloo set up. They were generally clean and supplied with toilet roll, hand towels, soap and water, as well as sanitiser outside. We hired canoes on Sunday, but three hours was a lot longer than we could manage. We hired a day boat at Wroxham, ate at the Garden Kitchen Cafe at Hoveton Hall Gardens, walked around Norwich and the coast. It was a lovely long weekend. Very relaxed. The staff at the campsite and down at the canoe hire were lovely. The Hungry Otter was pretty expensive through. Two coffees, a brownie and a sausage roll was £13.
Written August 9, 2021
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Laura H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
Loved our stay here. The Ranger was very friendly and helpful upon arrival and the toilets were cleaned each day. There is quick and easy access on foot to the water edge, where we were able to paddle and kayak each day. Norwich is not that far away and there are plenty of supermarkets and garages within a short drive.
Written August 23, 2020
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Kirsty J
Bristol, UK34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
We hired a Canadian canoe for 3 hours - very good value for money and had a great time. Chap on duty was super friendly and helpful. A great way to view the Broads, but would give the kayak a go next time for a change.

The majority of boat users on the river were pretty good at keeping their speed down and keeping their distance when passing us. Moored up just past the Swan (the only free/non private mooring spot we found) to enjoy a quick picnic by the river before heading back.
Written July 4, 2021
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Mike B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
A handy car park and toilets, then a pleasant walk in through woodland to the charming, secluded Salhouse Broad, to check-in with a friendly, helpful ranger. Your kayak emerges from a good selection and after some well chosen words of advice, you are on the water. Confidence quickly comes. Drifting in the sunshine, swans come to call; paddling by the bank, you watch heron lazily rise up among the trees. Then, off you go, out into the bustling River Bure, dodging Hullabaloos, upstream past wooded banks, until the peace of Wroxham Broad is gained, with its ruffled, sparkling waters, where a yacht comes and goes, heeled in the morning breeze. A magical first paddle and a day to remember. Haste ye back!
Written October 9, 2021
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Michelle M
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Family
What a great little place. The people who run this are so lovely. It was such a great experience the first time that we came back and also used their campsite too! The canoe hire area is very tidy, they clearly take pride in what they do.

We learnt from our first experience but if you do what we did on the first go and book two canoes and it turns out your children are small enough so you only need one, they just issue a refund there and then without argument.

Cannot recommend enough!
Written September 26, 2021
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JudyMarshall2014
Preston, UK68 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Did a walk on an app here. A pretty place and worth a look. The village and surrounding countryside is very pretty and the locals are friendly. The car park is small so arrive early and be prepared to pay on an app (seems to be the way of the world these days) which took some doing but managed it eventually. If you turn up later the pay and display machine may have been unlocked but you may not get a parking space. Car park has toilet facilities and there is a little coffee hut near the broad.
Written July 18, 2021
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