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Waveney River Centre
Staithe Road
Burgh St Peter
Norfolk (Browse area)
NR34 0DE
Tel: 01502 677343
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Pitches: 26
Open: 25/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
25/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: March 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: JNorton |
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 When we visited we were the only tent and in Anglers Corner, if I have to start with the bad I would have to list these first:
1) None of the maps showed where anglers corner is and with a six man tent on your back its a fair walk. Even checking back and with hindsight the images still don't show where it actually is - for reference when you look at the map its right at the end after all the pintails.
2) Mole hills - I know this is specific to the spot where we stayed and also to the pintails to a lesser degree - but they do state that its not managed and we can vouch for that.
3) The Inn - now depending on your tastes this may very well not be a down side - the Inn is very much like a well run hotel - very clean, professional and the food is good, but its just not what I would expect of an Inn attached to a campsite - now if I were staying in one the expensive penthouses or the hotel rooms then its exactly what I'd expect, so horses for courses as they say.
4) On this side of the river you can't walk all that far by the water.
Now to the good.
1) The pool, we only used it once, but it was really good, clean and the kids loved it.
2) The Inn food, very nice - I loved that the coleslaw was home made and although at first I thought it overpriced it seems for the area its actually very reasonable.
3) The views - although I personally prefer mountains and lakes its very nice and relaxing.
4) The staff - all were very friendly and helpful when needed, especially the cleaner who sadly I forget the name of but she was incredibly helpful.
5) The option to hire water craft - I wish we'd had better weather so we could have actually hired a canoe (presuming we would have been allowed given we'd be two adults with two kids wanting a Canadian)
6) The Church, only a short walk round the corner - well worth a quick wander as its really unusual.
7) The info center - anything under an hour has a little sticker on it saying how far it is by car - very helpful - a great piece of thinking that we found very handy when choosing where to go.
8) The kids playpark - although some of it could do with a repair the kids enjoyed it.
9) The heron :)
The so-so
1) Nothing seems to be that close - or that far if you're happy enough to drive for a bit.
I hope that sums it up for you and I would recommend going there and it was a great place to stay. 
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| Date of Visit: March 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Janeaw |
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Lovely site, clean and well kept, hard standings with good road to them. Staff all very friendly and helpful, lovely pub the food was very good and you didn't have to wait long for it to be served. Showers and toilets kept clean. Nice peaceful site. Road to site was narrow but you expect this in rural locations.
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| Date of Visit: March 2017 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Garyesp |
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The site is currently updating their pitches to hard standing and looking good. The shower and pool is still to a high standard. The staff are very good and very friendly. Site is not the biggest in the area but has some of the best facilities on offer. We tried the pub and restaurant and was well pleased with the Sunday lunch on offer. Pool very good and warm even in march and February. The site is not suitable for those if you are looking for the arcades and bingo halls of the coast, but very good if you are looking for charm of the broads. The roads are typical country roads to site, but are easy to navigate at sensible speed.
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| Date of Visit: February 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Stevehagger |
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I visited Waveney River Centre in February 2017 for a long weekend in our T4 camper. The pitch we were able to chose before our visit was very nice and the new access road made it much easier to get to than last year it was no longer muddy. The view from the top pitches is very nice, across the marina and river. The swimming pool was also really nice and was a nice warm retreat in the cold February weather. We also visited the Waveney Inn for a drink which was good. We will definitely visit again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: DandT |
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Where to start. On arrival down the well documented difficult road we parked and, following instructions, reported to Reception - but there were no directions to said reception. We found it with the help of other guests and received a friendly welcome. On the way we saw our pitch on Kingfisher at the top of the site.
The plus points are
- a lovely setting by the marina
- a pub which serves an extensive menu on site
- a swimming pool on site
- a reasonably well stocked shop by reception
- friendly and helpful staff
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- our pitch was very scruffy with the electric hook up just about buried in a bush with the socket at the back. I was stung by nettles three times connecting up
- the shower block is described as a luxury experience and the individual rooms with toilet, shower, wash basin and hair dryer are a good idea but they are looking a bit tired and not well maintained
- the WiFi is legendary among staff and guests for being non-existent but when I asked whether it might be better in the pub I was told it was the same as the site wifi. It took me three days to discover that the wifi inside the pub works very well.
- you can book a boat from reception and a notice in the facilities block says that you can book a sky dive. I tried to order a particular newspaper to be delivered because there are daily papers delivered to reception. I was given three different reasons from different members of staff as to why this was impossible or impractical. Really? A newsagent delivers papers but he cannot be persuaded to add a different one.
- the dog walking is done in a field behind the site, which is ok, but one member of staff, when asked, didn't seem to know much about it
In general this site has the potential to be a brilliant experience but, while the staff do their best, the overall management of the site seems to be to do just enough. Our 'hardstanding' pitch was actually a grass pitch with hard plastic matting which over time had sunk in to the ground unevenly and had bare, sandy patches. Given the setting and potential a little investment in the site itself wouldn't go amiss.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Chezzle |
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The site is tucked out of the way down a narrow lane with occasional stopping points. More signage would be helpful as it's hard to locate and confusing when you arrive. We eventually checked in, we had a warm welcome from the receptionist, who showed us where to pitch. We had booked a moorhen pitch which was 12 x 8 and just fitted our 7m x 3m tent with porch. We struggled to get our car on as we faced our tent out to the marina. But the adjacent pitches were empty so we straddled. The pitches were well situated but could have done with a bit of maintenance, weeding etc. Our stay was fantastic as we had superb weather and the site was under occupied so we never struggled to get a shower etc. The shower block is lovely and private you have a code to get in and then you have a shower, toilet and sink to yourself, also a hairdryer on the wall and a couple have baby changing facilities they are looking a little tired but they are clean, (most of the time) unless someone has messed it up before your use. There are signs reminding you of saving water etc. There is a play area near the shower block, set on a slope, the children using it seemed to enjoy it. Just above this there is a swimming pool which we used one day, but it is included in the price which makes it good value if you use it a lot. It is clean and very warm. In fact the Jacuzzi was so hot that no one could use it. Great though if the weather is bad. There is a washing up area and another block of toilets, which is useful. The pub on site is well used, we had 3 meals there, all very nice with a minimal wait and friendly staff, the only negative was the air con was too cold for me. Apparently you have to book sometimes, but we never struggled to get a table. The site overall is lovely to walk around. They did have building work going on which didn't bother us. We hired a boat for the day on sight, quite pricey £136 for the day, but great for a treat. It was a basic old boat but fine for us, we thoroughly enjoyed it. There is a small shop attached to reception with your basic needs and a few souvenirs and a small launderette with a shelf of leaflets showing things to do. You are nearby to several beaches of Gt Yarmouth, Caister, Lowestoft, Hemsby if you like arcades etc, and there are several nice pubs that serve food nearby, but we were quite happy on site, people watching and seeing the boats coming and going. It was fairly quite while we were there, which made it more enjoyable for us. It could be a totally different experience if busy.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Tweedledee |
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Great location by the river. Access to site via narrow roads with passing places. Site facilities excellent - private wet rooms, indoor swimming pool, good pub and shop on site. Lovely walk to Oulton Broad from site. Been twice now and would thoroughly recommend. Staff very friendly and welcoming. We have a motorhome but would recommend to campers as well as plots are also spacious.
Excellent value for money.
Dog friendly
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: AEphgrave |
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We first visited Waveney when we hired a boat for a week from Horning and moored over night and had free use of the excellent facilities and showers and said we would come back and stay which we did and we were not disappointed.
The Site, Showers, Swimming pool, Pitch all excellent and great views from all pitches and a lovely setting. The Waveney Inn on site is excellent with a great choice and great staff and able to offer gluten free choices.
No negatives but beware if towing as it is in a rural location and roads are narrow so follow the site directions as the direct route lacks passing places.
We will be back as a great site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Layla2005 |
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Having never camped before wasn't sure what to expect. Upon arrival warm friendly greeting pod lovely and clean. Lovely setting good rules children not allowed after 9pm to run around my grandaughter absolutely loved every minute. Will definitely recommend and will come back has totally changed my opinion on camping.
The only thing I feel would good is to have hooks around pod and a fan in ceiling as does get very hot.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Dub68 |
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Not sure how this site managed to get a four star rating!. Stayed on the kingfisher touring pitch which was larger than the mallard which they do request for you to book if you are staying in a campervan with awning. Glad we booked the larger pitch as I don't think we would of got it all in on the mallard. The view of the river with the boats was nice, but I thought the two second ride across the water was expensive at £2. 50 each return, especially if you have a large family with you. The toilets and showers were very close which is good, but they wasn't the cleanest, they did smell a bit, didn't smell a cleaning product once while we were there. If we had stayed in peak season I can imagine it would of been a lot worse. The pot washing area was clean and tidy. They have a heated swimming pool which looked welcoming but cannot comment as we never used it. The reception staff are are not the warmest of people. Cannot comment on the bar or restaurant as we did not use them. I was expecting to be able to walk along the riverbank with my border collie but you can only walk along the other side of the river, which you have to pay to cross. Had a lovely sunny day out in Great Yarmouth but dogs are not allowed on the beach until the end of September. Would not return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Knightblow |
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This was our second visit to this site with two of our grandsons aged 10 & 14 who had actually picked the site themselves. It is a good ride from the main road but hey, how peaceful it is. Swimming pool is good but no lifeguard, so anyone under 14 needs chaperoning, although there is a small cafe where you can purchase a drink or snack. All the toilets and showers were spotless no matter what time of day, which is always a plus. Onsite, the shop was well stocked and reasonably priced and although we didn't eat in the pub we did have a drink and viewed the meals on offer which looked good. Offsite, Beccles, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth are all within a relatively easy drive, you pays your money and takes your choice. All the pitches are divided by hedges which gives it a lovely private feel when relaxing outside the van. All the staff we came in contact with were very pleasant and able to do there job well. All in all a great site which is well worth a visit.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Jvc100 |
34 reviews from this member |
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Excellent Site,
Positives
- Showers very good
- Swimming pool excellent
- Pitch Good - (had super pitch)
- good views from top pitches
- lovely setting
- Waveney Inn on site - good value, good menu and take away. Was able to leave the dream of ordering tea and having a pint of beer as I waited. The out side area was good and had a singer on Sunday who was very good.
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- Location - it is a 10 minute drive to access the main roads. I would recommend following the site directions when you come in with a caravan as the direct route lacks passing places.
- the site need to look at a football/ball games area
I would definitely return to this site if I was in the area.
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Horsesitch |
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Bit of a mixed opinion I'm afraid. On the plus side, the wet rooms are superb, as is the Waveney Inn - great food if a little expensive, and the swimming pool looked excellent. Also it's nice to have all the boars to see and use. They aren't however, fully geared up for motorhomes. The designated water point is impossible to connect to a hose pipe (there are others but this is supposed to be the one to use), and there is no accessible grey water sink to 'hover' over. The grounds need a lot of attention: the pitch we had was very threadbare and muddy, and the general appearance of the site is scruffy. It's such a shame as the general location is superb.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: DebbyE |
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We have stayed here before in our tent and liked it so much we came back but this time we booked an escape pod. It was myself, my husband and our 2 dogs, a Black Labrador and a Collie X. The place is so welcoming for dogs they are allowed in the restaurant and the staff are so helpful. The pod was great because it had heating, a TV and electric but we still prefer our tent and would probably go with that in the future only because it is bigger than the pod so allows more room for the dogs but other than that it is a lovely place and will be going back there again. There are also plenty of great walks you can do with your dogs.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Neil walker |
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This was our first visit to this sight, half hour from home in Norwich and wont be our last. The sight facilities were all very good. We used the swimming pool that's included in the price. Also very good meal in the Waveney inn. Its very quiet here. We will definitely be coming back 😎
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