Please do NOT use the ‘book multiple pitches’ option. One pitch per booking.
If very busy you may not find a pitch free for your period. Try booking individual days as separate holidays for the full period. Same price and you wont have to move. A deficit in booking software. Let wardens know what you’ve done
Wild camping open now for August 2023
Overlooking iconic Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill
Easy access to St Margaret’s Norman church
Abundant wildlife: barn owls, marsh harriers and red kites fly over
Special rules apply if a high risk of wildfires
Please read your pre-arrival email very carefully
Social distancing of pitches. There must be 2 metres between your tent pegs and those of your neighbour.
Pitches to a maximum 5 metres in length measured from the edge of the field towards its centre. One tent and one car only, included in each pitch. Pitches are 8 metres wide, If you have awnings or add-ons you must purchace extras when booking. No running of engines permitted on site. Pitches may be reserved for return if going out for the day. NB pitch numbers are ‘virtual’ – you will not be asked to move if you extend your stay
Toilet tent and portapotty highly recommended for each family. Some pitches are 400 metres from our facilities and there may be Qs. A disposal tank is sited at the entrance with a standpipe for washing cassettes near the entrance. There is no charge for the toilet tent.
Facilities. We have the toilet block open with daily cleaning. We have the hot showers open with daily cleaning.
Noise Please be considerate to other campers and avoid all unnecessary noise, especially when returning from Burnham Market in the evening. No music is allowed from speakers, acoustic guitars are OK. Please do not make any noise between 10pm and 8 am.
Wardens control the site with the help of remote cameras when not present. They will check leavers are out by 12pm, and welcome new guests around 6pm each day. Arrival time 3pm onwards. Please make sure you have your numbered receipt with you. A mobile number is available after booking for emergency or urgent messages when you are on site. For other questions please email us
Cancellation policy
Refunds cannot be made after your booking is accepted, so please take out appropriate holiday insurance to cover cancellation and other eventualities. However unused booking fees can be gift aided to St Margaret’s Church and claimed on your tax return. (See ‘Charitable status’ ). In the event of extreme weather conditions St Margarets church will act as a refuge.
Dogs (max 2) must be tethered or kept on a lead and always under control. They may not be left on site without their owners Owners of constantly barking or aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. All droppings must be bagged at once and the ground washed if necess
There is also a tank for emptying cassettes adjacent to a mains water supply. Please note there is no electricity or linked facilities on site. Solar phone charging by the showers and a small freezer for 2 cooler blocks only, available in St Margarets Church
How to book – wild camping
Please choose your dates below for arrival and departure and number of adults and children and press GO. When we are VERY full, but still showing availability you may have to make separate bookings for individual days as the pitches fill up. You won’t have to move your tent though!
Each pitch has one tent, one car and one portapotty standard tent free. All extras must be paid for. NB pitch numbers are ‘virtual’ – you will not be asked to move if you extend your stay
Only ‘GREEN’ days are available. Contactless Cards and phone payments also accepted on site for purchases.
Pitches are acquired on a first come first served basis on an unmarked 3 acre field. If friends wish to be together, one should come early say 3 pm to stake a claim! Please be polite! Also see below …..
**Each pitch MUST be booked with the full details of the occupant including car reg. Please don’t book pitches for friends with your own name etc
Please do NOT use the ‘book multiple pitches’ option.
NB As we get full you may need to join up short periods by making separate bookings. You will not need to move your tents!