Bradmoor Woods, located between King’s Lynn and Swaffham in Norfolk, has become a notable example of how glamping sites can balance sustainability with immersive guest experiences.
Catering to groups of up to 37 guests, the woodland retreat features twelve accommodations ranging from bird houses and railway carriages to an upturned boat named Zenia and a dorm teepee.
The site’s off-grid design and focus on community spaces highlight a growing trend among outdoor hospitality operators to provide low-impact, high-engagement experiences in natural settings.
Set in acres of mature woodland, Bradmoor Woods provides what its operators describe as an “authentic woodland camping” experience. The heart of the site, known as The Round House, serves as a communal area equipped with a shared kitchen, pizza oven, and solar-powered lighting.
Guests can cook, relax, and socialize throughout the day in what is described as the camp’s main social hub. The kitchen offers essentials for group cooking, including multiple gas burners, BBQs, and a large cool box for chilled storage.
Accommodation options include five Bird Houses, three refurbished Railway Carriages, two repurposed Grain Silos, the Zenia boat hut, and a Dorm Teepee. Each structure blends reclaimed materials with rustic design to create distinctive stays.
For example, the century-old railway carriages were originally purchased from the Station Master at Swaffham Station and transported to Westacre in the 1970s by Shire Horses before being converted into guest units.
All structures are solar powered, and while there is no Wi-Fi or mains electricity, limited USB charging ports are available.
The property’s sustainability model—generator-free operations, borehole-supplied water, and a minimal-waste policy—is complemented by local sourcing initiatives.
Guests are encouraged to buy from nearby suppliers such as Howards in Gayton and Duration Brewing, which deliver directly to the site with minimal packaging. Supermarket deliveries and bottled water are prohibited to reduce waste and environmental impact.
Open seasonally from April to October, Bradmoor Woods also offers 4 Ton Tents for smaller groups or as an extension of the main site.
Situated near the Rewilding Westacre project and within easy reach of Norfolk’s coast, the location benefits from increasing visitor interest in nature-based tourism and rural regeneration.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality industry, Bradmoor Woods demonstrates how heritage assets, renewable energy, and local partnerships can enhance operational sustainability and market appeal.
As demand grows for authentic, eco-conscious stays, operators adopting similar models may find opportunities to attract environmentally aware travelers while supporting regional economies.
Featured image by Bradmoor Woods via glampinghideaways.co.uk