Stiffkey, North Norfolk

Where the marsh meets the tide, and the sky does most of the talking.

A traditional campsite on the edge of the salt marsh, looking out over sea and samphire — tents, campervans, motorhomes and rooftop tents welcome; no caravans.

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On foot from the gate

OS Explorer 251 · TF 9743

You're already standing on the walk.

The England Coast Path runs past the site, the tide tables matter more than the weather forecast, and the pub is close enough to stagger back from in the dark. This is the part a facilities list never quite gets across.

Wild swimming spotBest at high tide, an hour either side0.3 MI
The Red Lion, StiffkeySunday roasts and a fire in the shoulder seasons0.4 MI
Stiffkey FreshesWading birds year-round; migration in spring and autumn0.6 MI
Stiffkey beach & dunesPaddleboard launch at the marsh edge1.1 MI
Seal watchingOut across the marsh to the shore facing Blakeney Point, where the seals haul out. Low tide only: the creeks fill fast, so check today's tides before you set off1.5 MI
Morston QuayAlong the coast path. Seal boat trips out to Blakeney Point leave from here, tide permitting2.5 MI
Blakeney QuayOn along the path past Morston: pubs, crab-lining off the quay, and the bus back4 MI

Walkers & cyclists

Arriving on foot or by bike? Tick “No vehicle” when you book and your stay costs £2 less.

Sea lavender in bloom across the salt marsh at High Sand Creek

The marsh in bloom

Late summer turns the whole marsh lilac.

Sea lavender takes over the salt marsh from July, right when the campsite's own season is in full swing — it's the same view the pitches look out over, just in its loudest colour.

Every tide tells a different story

The view changes twice a day, whether you're watching or not.

High water floods the creeks right up to the grazing marsh; a few hours later it's mudflats and wading birds as far as you can see. Both are worth timing a walk around.

High water, flooded to the grazing marsh

On the marsh through the season

Something different on the marsh every month you’re here.

From spring migration to the first skeins of pink-footed geese, here’s what to look out for, depending on when you come.

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Spring migrationWading birds passing through on the Freshes and creeks

Terns on Blakeney PointNesting colonies out on the Point, across the channel

Seal pupsCommon seals pup on the Point in summer; the boat trips from Morston get closest

SamphireThe marsh’s own sea vegetable, at its best in high summer

Sea lavenderThe whole marsh turns lilac

Autumn migrationWaders and migrants back on the move

Pink-footed geese arriveSkeins over the site at dawn and dusk

The campsite is open from late March to early October.

Season dates

2027 season

25 MAR2 OCT

Next year's dates appear here as soon as they're open for booking.

TentsCampervansMotorhomesTrailer tentsRooftop tents

What's here

Pitches

Grass; some pitches are not level.

Amenities block

Hot showers, washing-up, ice-pack freezer.

Electric hook-up

28 electric pitches.

Dogs

Welcome on the lead.

From the visitors’ book

What guests say after they’ve gone home.

Find us

Stiffkey, on the coast road.

High Sand Creek Campsite
The Greenway
Stiffkey
Norfolk
NR23 1QF

Phone01328 830235

Emailbookings@highsandcreek.co.uk

Without a car

The Coasthopper bus (CH1) stops at the end of The Greenway, linking Wells, Blakeney and Sheringham, where the trains run to Norwich. It also makes the coast path easy one way: walk to Blakeney and ride back. Arrive on foot or by bike and your stay costs less, too.

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