# Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn

> From the ferry at Harwich through Constable’s Stour valley, the shingle coast of Suffolk, the Broads and Norwich to the salt marshes of North Norfolk and…

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**At a glance:** 8-day road trip of about 329 km (204 mi) with 14 stops, from Harwich to King's Lynn. About 4 h 32 min of driving in total. Best time to go: June–September. No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car. From the ferry at Harwich through Constable’s Stour valley, the shingle coast of Suffolk, the Broads and Norwich to the salt marshes of North Norfolk and the old Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn: a good 400 kilometres of driving on the left, with the tides and the seal calendar setting the pace.

| | |
|---|---|
| Distance | approx. 329 km (204 mi) |
| Driving | 4 h 32 min |
| Suggested days | 8 |
| Stops | 14 |
| Route | Harwich → King's Lynn |
| Countries | United Kingdom |
| Best time to go | June–September |
| Tolls and vignettes | None expected |
| Updated | October 1, 2026 |

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Practical guides for this route: [By motorhome to Britain and Ireland: entry, driving on the left, tolls and overnighting](https://camping-spirit.com/magazine/eu-uk-ireland-by-motorhome/)

*From the ferry at Harwich through Constable’s Stour valley, the shingle coast of Suffolk, the Broads and Norwich to the salt marshes of North Norfolk and the old Hanseatic town of King’s Lynn: a good 400 kilometres of driving on the left, with the tides and the seal calendar setting the pace.*

## The spirit of the route

Eastern England is flat, and that is exactly its appeal: the sky fills two thirds of the window, banks of cloud drift over reeds and willows, and on the horizon a church tower or a wind pump stands like a punctuation mark. On the Suffolk coast shingle crunches underfoot, fishermen’s huts sell the morning’s catch, and marsh harriers fly between heath and lagoons. Behind lie the Broads, a maze of rivers and peat lakes on which sails seem to glide across the meadows. In Norfolk the salt marshes smell of mud and sea lavender, the creeks fill and empty twice a day, and out on the sandbanks grey seals lie like grey stones. From the open sliding door you watch skeins of geese against the sunset. The roads are narrow, the villages tight, the pubs warm – and if you travel without hurry, you soon notice that here the tide writes the timetable.

## Stage-by-stage plan

### Stage 1: Harwich to Dedham Vale and Alton Water (approx. 45 km)

- **The drive:** If you come over on the ferry from the Hook of Holland, you roll off at Harwich International port (Parkeston) and after border control you are straight onto the A120 – keep left at the first roundabout and go round it clockwise. Via Manningtree into the Stour valley, then along narrow country lanes to East Bergholt and down to Flatford. The approach to Flatford is a tight, hedge-lined lane with few passing places; afterwards return via Dedham onto the A137 and out onto the Shotley peninsula to Stutton. Pure driving time around an hour, ideal as a quiet first day of driving on the left.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Flatford Mill and Willy Lott’s House: the subject of John Constable’s “The Hay Wain”, plus Bridge Cottage with an exhibition (National Trust).
  - Riverside path along the Stour from Flatford to Dedham, around 3 kilometres through meadows and past willows – a relaxed half day there and back.
  - Dedham with the late Gothic church of St Mary and Castle House, former home of the painter Alfred Munnings.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Campsite at the Alton Water reservoir (Anglian Water) between Stutton and Holbrook, with a cycling and walking trail around the lake. Check motorhome pitches, electric hook-ups, facilities and opening times with the operator in advance; many smaller sites in the valley are only open seasonally.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In Dedham Vale (National Landscape, formerly AONB) overnight stays in car parks and walkers’ car parks are not intended. The car park at Flatford is run by the National Trust, is pay-and-display for non-members and is meant for day visitors; there is a separate bay for coaches – clarify on site whether and where larger motorhomes may park.
- **Insider tip for campers:** If you are coming straight off the night ferry: head for the supermarket in Harwich or Manningtree first, because meat and dairy products from the EU may not be brought in – the fridge is usually almost empty on arrival. Drive to Flatford as early in the morning as possible, before oncoming traffic starts in the lane; with a large motorhome, better to park in Dedham and walk along the Stour to Flatford.

### Stage 2: Stutton to Saxmundham via Orford and Snape (approx. 70 km)

- **The drive:** Via the A137 to Ipswich and on the A14 over the high Orwell Bridge (in strong winds a 40 mph limit applies, in gales it is closed to all traffic), then on the A12 to Woodbridge. On through the pine forest of Rendlesham on the B1084 to Orford, a dead end with no through traffic, and along minor roads via Sudbourne and Iken to Snape. The last few kilometres are narrow and winding, single-track in places. A good hour and a half of driving.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge (National Trust): the Anglo-Saxon ship burial with a viewing tower over the burial mounds and an exhibition on the find.
  - Orford Castle (English Heritage): the polygonal keep from the time of Henry II, with a view from the roof over the spit of Orford Ness; boat crossings to the Ness from Orford Quay only seasonally and with limited places.
  - Snape Maltings: concert hall in old maltings on the Alde, paths into the reeds and sculptures in the marshes – especially beautiful at high tide.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Carlton Park Camping and Caravan Site on the edge of Saxmundham, centrally placed for Snape, Aldeburgh and Minsmere, with the town and station within walking distance. Alternatively The Orchard Campsite near Wickham Market. Check electric hook-ups, waste disposal and season with the operators in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In Orford parking space at the quay is scarce and fills up quickly during the day; overnight stays in vehicles are not intended there. East Suffolk only allows motorhomes over 5.5 m (maximum 8 m) in twelve designated council car parks, nearby for example at the Sutton Heath picnic site; parking there is also permitted overnight, but sleeping and camping in the vehicle are not. Along the Alde and in the forests of Rendlesham and Tunstall the same applies as everywhere in England: no overnight stays without the landowner’s permission, and forest car parks are for day use.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The Rendlesham forest roads are good, but Orford itself gets tight – leave the motorhome on the edge of the village. The tidal current in the Ore is strong; plan boat trips and shore walks around the tide. Around Leiston and on the A12, expect lorry traffic and temporary traffic lights because of the major construction site of the Sizewell C nuclear power station.

### Stage 3: Saxmundham to Southwold via Aldeburgh, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere (approx. 55 km)

- **The drive:** On the A1094 to Aldeburgh, along the coast to Thorpeness and via Leiston and Eastbridge to the heathland of Dunwich and Minsmere. Via Westleton and Blythburgh onto the A1095 to Southwold. The approaches to Dunwich Heath and Minsmere are narrow roads with cattle grids, heath verges and few passing places. Around an hour and a half of pure driving time, a long day with birdwatching.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Aldeburgh: fishermen’s huts on the shingle beach, the timber-framed Moot Hall and at the northern end Maggi Hambling’s steel sculpture “Scallop” in honour of Benjamin Britten.
  - Dunwich Heath (National Trust) with the Coastguard Cottages above the cliffs, heather in bloom in late summer; in Dunwich village the Greyfriars friary ruin – the last remnant of a medieval port town swallowed by the sea.
  - RSPB Minsmere: hides by lagoons and reeds with bittern, marsh harrier and avocet, and in autumn rutting red deer on the heath.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Southwold Camping and Caravan Site at the harbour mouth of the Blyth, within walking distance of beach, pier and town. Electric hook-ups and facilities available; the site is in high demand, so check season and booking in advance. Quieter and closer to nature: small club sites (Certificated Locations) near Westleton and Eastbridge, often for club members only.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** In East Suffolk car parks sleeping and camping in the vehicle are prohibited. Motorhomes over 5.5 m (maximum 8 m) may only park in designated car parks, on this stage in Aldeburgh (Slaughden, southern half of Thorpe Road) and Southwold (Harbour Quay East, Southwold Pier) – for parking, not for overnight stays. In Thorpeness and Dunwich, too, overnight stays in beach car parks are not intended. National Trust and RSPB car parks are for day use and some are locked in the evening. Wild camping on the coast is practically not an option here.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The beach car park at Dunwich is small and fills up early on sunny days; head for Minsmere first, Dunwich at midday. In Southwold the streets in the centre are narrow – with a motorhome, stay at the site and go into town on foot or by bike. The Adnams brewery in Southwold offers tours; check dates in advance.

### Stage 4: Southwold to Clippesby (Broads) (approx. 60 km)

- **The drive:** In the morning walk to Walberswick, then by camper via Blythburgh on the A145 to Beccles on the Waveney, on via the A143 towards Great Yarmouth and on the A47 (“Acle Straight”, straight, narrow, with dykes and no crash barrier at the edge and oncoming lorries) to Acle and Clippesby. Around an hour and a half of driving; take the A47 with care in crosswinds and after dark.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Walberswick on the south bank of the Blyth: reachable from Southwold via the footbridge upriver or seasonally by the rowing-boat ferry, plus marsh paths and crabbing from the jetty.
  - Holy Trinity in Blythburgh, the “Cathedral of the Marshes” with its angel roof, visible from far away above the estuary.
  - Beccles: quay on the Waveney, bell tower beside the church of St Michael and a riverside walk.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Clippesby Hall, a family-run site between woodland and meadows near Acle, with electric hook-ups and facilities, well placed for Horsey, Ludham and the northern Broads. Check season and booking in advance. Alternatives in the southern Broads are sites on the Waveney near Burgh St Peter.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** The Broads are a protected area with national park status; wild camping is not allowed, and overnight stays in vehicles are not intended in the car parks at the staithes (landing places) or in the villages either. Some riverside pubs let motorhomes stay in return for custom – always ask explicitly first.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Don’t drive the camper around the River Blyth just to get to Walberswick: on foot it is closer than the drive via Blythburgh. In autumn and winter the sugar beet campaign is under way; around Acle many lorries then head to the Cantley sugar factory on the Yare, and soil on the road makes minor roads slippery.

### Stage 5: Clippesby to Norwich via Horsey, How Hill and Wroxham (approx. 55 km)

- **The drive:** Via Martham to Horsey and along narrow, partly single-track roads between reeds and drainage ditches on to Hickling, Ludham and How Hill. Then via the A1062 to Hoveton and Wroxham, the boating centre of the northern Broads, and on the A1151 to Norwich. A good hour and a half of driving; on the single-track sections pull into field entrances to let others pass and be ready for tractors.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Horsey Windpump (National Trust) on Horsey Mere and the dunes at Horsey Gap: from late October to January grey seals give birth to their pups on the beach; watch from the viewing areas on the dunes, keep at least 100 metres away, dogs on leads.
  - How Hill near Ludham: thatched house on the Ant, the tiny Toad Hole Cottage and the path through reeds and wet meadows to the drainage mills; plus the ruined St Benet’s Abbey with the windmill in the gatehouse on the Bure.
  - Hickling Broad (Norfolk Wildlife Trust), the largest of the Broads, with hides and boat trips in season.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Norwich Camping and Caravanning Club Site on Martineau Lane in the south of the city by the river, with electricity and facilities; into the centre on foot or by bus. For van conversions, alternatively Whitlingham Broad Campsite in the country park near Trowse. Check season and whether non-members are accepted in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** At the Horsey Gap car park (Horsey Estate, pay-and-display) overnight stays, camping and motorhomes overnight are not allowed; the private beach car park in Winterton does not admit motorhomes at all and is locked in the afternoon. With a camper it is better to park at the Horsey Windpump car park (National Trust) and walk about a mile to the dunes. During the pupping season the beach itself is voluntarily closed – do not go onto it. A day car park named by North Norfolk District for larger vehicles is in Sea Palling (Clink Lane).
- **Insider tip for campers:** At Horsey there are no toilets at the beach; those at the Windpump have reduced hours in winter. In Wroxham the car parks by the bridge are overcrowded in summer – with a motorhome, arrive early or use one of the larger car parks in the village. The Broads are best experienced from the water: day boats requiring no boating licence are available in Wroxham and Ludham; observe the speed limits on the rivers.

### Stage 6: Norwich to West Runton near Cromer (approx. 45 km)

- **The drive:** Spend the morning in Norwich on foot or by bus, then take the A140 north, with a detour via Aylsham and Blickling, and on to Cromer. A well-built main road, but in Cromer itself narrow one-way streets and small car parks. Just under an hour of driving.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Norwich: the Norman cathedral with the largest cloister in England, Elm Hill with its timber-framed houses, the market under colourful awnings and the castle with its museum.
  - Blickling Estate (National Trust) near Aylsham: Jacobean brick mansion with park and lake; from Aylsham the narrow-gauge Bure Valley Railway runs to Wroxham.
  - Cromer: Victorian pier with a theatre, lifeboat museum and Cromer crabs straight from the fishermen.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** West Runton Camping and Caravanning Club Site on the high ground between Cromer and Sheringham, surrounded by National Trust woodland and heath, with paths to Beacon Hill, the highest point in Norfolk. Electric hook-ups and facilities; check season and whether non-members are accepted in advance. In East Runton there are further sites close to the beach.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** North Norfolk District Council expressly prohibits sleeping or camping in its car parks; wild camping at beach accesses, in woodland and heath and in car parks in the Broads is banned throughout the district. Day car parks suitable for larger vehicles named by the district include those in Cromer (Runton Road), East Runton and Weybourne. In cases of persistent unauthorised camping the council reserves the right to take action together with the police.
- **Insider tip for campers:** Don’t drive the motorhome into central Norwich: lanes, one-way streets and multi-storey car parks with height barriers. The district provides no public water or waste points for motorhomes, and emptying cassettes into public toilets is prohibited – so take care of water and waste at the campsite. In Cromer use the Runton Road car park and walk to the pier.

### Stage 7: West Runton to Stiffkey via Blakeney and Morston (approx. 30 km)

- **The drive:** On the A149, the North Norfolk coast road, via Sheringham, Weybourne and Salthouse to Cley-next-the-Sea, Blakeney and Morston. The road is narrow, with pinch points without pavements in the flint villages and oncoming buses; especially tight in Cley and Blakeney. Less than an hour of driving, but a whole day with a boat trip.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Seal trip from Morston Quay to the sandbanks of Blakeney Point (National Trust): several family businesses run out to the grey and common seals depending on the tide; in winter England’s largest grey seal colony lies here with its pups.
  - Cley Marshes (Norfolk Wildlife Trust) with visitor centre and hides, plus Cley windmill above the salt marshes.
  - Blakeney Quay and the embankment out into the marsh: full of boats at high tide, a network of glistening creeks at low tide.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** High Sands Creek Campsite in Stiffkey, a large, simple meadow site with views over the salt marshes. Check facilities, electric hook-ups and season in advance; many sites on this coast close in late autumn. If you want comfort, stay an extra night in West Runton and do the coast as a day trip.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** On the North Norfolk coast the district’s bans apply; the car parks of the National Trust, parish councils and estates at the quays (Morston, Blakeney, Cley) are for day use. Overnight stays at the edge of the salt marshes are not only prohibited but also dangerous during high spring tides.
- **Insider tip for campers:** The seal boats run by the tide, not by the clock: ask the operators for departure times the day before and book in advance at the quay. The lower car park at Morston Quay (National Trust, open from dawn to dusk) can flood during spring tides; check the tides beforehand and follow the signs on site. The A149 along the Salthouse marshes also lies within an Environment Agency flood warning area and can be flooded during tidal surges.

### Stage 8: Stiffkey to King’s Lynn via Wells, Holkham, Burnham Market and Sandringham (approx. 60 km)

- **The drive:** Continue on the A149 to Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, then via the Burnhams to Burnham Market and on smaller roads via Docking inland to Sandringham. From there via the A149 and the A148 to King’s Lynn. Between the Burnhams and Docking, partly narrow country roads without centre lines. Around an hour and a half of driving.
- **Highlights & must-sees:**
  - Wells-next-the-Sea: quay with the old granary, beach huts by the pine woods and the long walk along the embankment to the beach.
  - Holkham: the Palladian mansion Holkham Hall in its deer park and the beach in the Holkham nature reserve, reached via Lady Anne’s Drive; from October to February thousands of pink-footed geese fly over the marshes at dusk.
  - Sandringham: country estate of the royal family with gardens and museum, open seasonally and not when the family is in residence; the country park with woodland trails is freely accessible.
- **Official campsite or RV park:** Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site in the estate’s woodland, with electricity and facilities; or King’s Lynn Caravan and Camping Park near North Runcton south-east of the town. On the coast there is also Deepdale Camping in Burnham Deepdale, popular with campervans. Check season and whether non-members are accepted in advance.
- **Free camping or nature tip (where legal):** Lady Anne’s Drive in Holkham is a pay-and-display day car park belonging to the estate, and overnight stays are not allowed there; the beach car parks in Wells and the lay-bys on the A149 are not places to sleep either. In King’s Lynn, stay overnight only at campsites.
- **Insider tip for campers:** King’s Lynn is one of the old port towns with links to the Hanseatic League: Hanse House on the quay, the Custom House of 1683, the Tuesday Market Place and the Minster are close together – with a motorhome, park in one of the large car parks on the edge of the old town. From the west bank at West Lynn a small foot ferry crosses the Great Ouse; check it is running in advance. For the return to Harwich via the A47, A11 and A14, allow around two and a half hours. A worthwhile detour at spring tide: RSPB Snettisham between Sandringham and Hunstanton, where the rising water drives tens of thousands of waders off the Wash onto the lagoons – dates are in the reserve’s tide calendar.

## Camping practice & local rules

### Wild camping & overnight parking

- England has no right to roam for overnight stays: without the landowner’s consent, sleeping in a vehicle outside campsites and motorhome sites is not allowed. Parking is possible where it is not prohibited, but camping behaviour (chairs, awning, levelling jacks, grey water) is off-limits everywhere.
- North Norfolk District Council prohibits sleeping and camping in all its own car parks and wild camping at beach accesses, in woodland and heath, in car parks in the Broads and on public land. Private beach car parks such as Horsey Gap and Winterton exclude motorhomes overnight or altogether. East Suffolk prohibits sleeping and camping in its car parks and only allows motorhomes over 5.5 m in twelve designated car parks; National Trust and RSPB car parks are for day use.
- The Broads have the protected status of a national park; in reserves such as Minsmere, Hickling, Cley and Holkham and on seal beaches, stay on the paths, keep dogs on leads and keep at least 100 metres from seals. During the pupping season (roughly November to January) the beach at Horsey is voluntarily closed.
- You can stay overnight legally at campsites, at sites of the Camping and Caravanning Club and the Caravan and Motorhome Club (mostly also open to non-members), at small Certificated Locations (often for members only) and at pubs with permission. Useful apps and directories: park4night, Campercontact, the site finders of the two clubs.

### Waste disposal & supplies

- Public service points are rare in eastern England; North Norfolk expressly provides no water, cassette or rubbish points for motorhomes, and emptying cassettes in public toilets is prohibited. Plan your water and waste at campsites (“Elsan point” for the chemical toilet, “waste water point” for grey water).
- Tap water is drinkable; fill up with water at campsites – public taps are the exception.
- Gas: British exchange cylinders (Calor, Campingaz) do not fit German cylinders, and foreign cylinders are not exchanged. Arrive with full cylinders or use refillable cylinders with a suitable adapter; autogas (LPG) is only available at some filling stations, so research locations in advance.
- Gas cylinders on the ferry: close the valves before boarding, follow the ferry company’s rules and do not run the fridge on gas during the crossing. Electricity on British sites via the blue CEE plug; a long cable and a polarity tester are useful.

### Vehicle size & traffic rules

- Entry: Great Britain is not in the EU. EU citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), to be applied for only via the official GOV.UK website or app; since April 2026 it costs 20 GBP per person and is valid for two years or until the passport expires. You also need your passport, vehicle registration document and proof of insurance; check with your insurer whether a Green Card is required. Meat and dairy products from the EU may not be brought in privately.
- Dogs: microchip, valid rabies vaccination and EU pet passport, which is recognised in Great Britain; in addition, a vet must treat the dog against tapeworm 24 to 120 hours before arrival and record this in the passport. On the Hook of Holland–Harwich ferry the dog can stay in the vehicle (the vehicle deck is closed during the crossing) or travel in a pre-booked pet cabin; the ferry company checks the documents at check-in, and further checks may take place in Harwich.
- Ferry: vehicles registered as motorhomes up to 12 m long, 4 m high and 2.6 m wide are booked as motorhomes, longer ones as vehicle plus trailer over the total length; bike racks and roof structures count towards height and length. Incorrectly stated dimensions can mean surcharges or being turned away. For the overnight crossing, plan on a cabin.
- Driving on the left: roundabouts go clockwise, and traffic already on the roundabout has priority; tape over or adjust your headlights. On single-track country roads pull into passing places or field entrances – whoever is closer to the passing place gives way. Speed limits: motorhomes up to 3,050 kg unladen weight 60 mph on single carriageways, 70 mph on dual carriageways and motorways; heavier motorhomes 50 mph on single carriageways, 60 mph on dual carriageways, 70 mph on motorways; vehicles towing trailers 50 mph on single carriageways, 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways. In built-up areas usually 30 mph, in some town centres 20 mph – follow the signs.
- Tolls and zones: on this route there are neither motorway tolls nor low emission zones. If you arrive via Calais and Dover, you cross the Dartford Crossing east of London, whose charge must be paid online by midnight the following day; bypass London itself with its ULEZ. The drink-driving limit in England is 0.8 per mille (80 mg per 100 ml of blood), holding a phone while driving is prohibited; winter tyres are not compulsory.

## CampingSpirit packing & preparation checklist

- Tide tables for Blakeney, Wells and the Wash (app or printout): seal boats, the high-tide bird spectacle and flooded quay car parks all depend on them.
- Binoculars and a spotting scope for Minsmere, Cley, Hickling and the seal banks – the animals are to be watched from a distance.
- Headlight beam deflectors and a sat nav with a motorhome profile, to avoid tight flint villages, one-way streets and height barriers.
- Wellies and windproof clothing for salt marshes, mud and the north-east wind on the coast.
- Documents for the dog (pet passport with the tapeworm entry) and a short lead for reserves and seal beaches.
- Hook-up cable with a blue CEE plug and a polarity tester for British sites, plus full gas cylinders from home.

_As of 2026-10. Closures, fees and booking rules change: check official sources before you go._

## Sources

- [North Norfolk District Council – Motorhomes, camping and parking](https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/tasks/your-community/motorhomes-camping-and-parking)
- [East Suffolk Council – Larger vehicles and campervans](https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/visitors/parking/larger-vehicles-and-campervans)
- [Friends of Horsey Seals – Visit](https://www.friendsofhorseyseals.co.uk/visit/)
- [National Trust – Morston Quay](https://nationaltrust.org.uk/morston-quay)
- [AccessAble / National Trust – Flatford: arrival and parking](https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/flatford-arrival-and-parking)
- [National Highways – The Orwell Bridge](https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk/OrwellBridge)
- [GOV.UK – Speed limits](https://gov.uk/speed-limits)
- [Environment Agency – Flood warning area: north Norfolk coast at Salthouse and east Cley](https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/054FWCDV2A12)
- [Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk – West Lynn ferry](https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ferry)
- [Stena Line – Vehicle categories](https://www.stenaline.co.uk/faqs/information/vehicle-categories)
- [Stena Line – Pets on Harwich–Hook of Holland](https://www.stenalinetravel.com/customer-service/pre-travel/can-i-bring-my-pet/harwich-hook-of-holland)
- [The AA – Dart Charge](https://theaa.com/driving-advice/driving-costs/dart-charge)

## Which stops are on the route from Harwich to King's Lynn?

1. **Harwich** (United Kingdom)
2. **Dedham** (United Kingdom)
3. **Orford** (United Kingdom)
4. **Aldeburgh** (United Kingdom)
5. **Dunwich** (United Kingdom)
6. **Southwold** (United Kingdom)
7. **Horsey** (United Kingdom)
8. **Wroxham** (United Kingdom)
9. **Norwich** (United Kingdom)
10. **Cromer** (United Kingdom)
11. **Blakeney** (United Kingdom)
12. **Wells-next-the-Sea** (United Kingdom)
13. **Sandringham** (United Kingdom)
14. **King's Lynn** (United Kingdom)

## When is the best time for the route from Harwich to King's Lynn?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## What should you know before driving the route from Harwich to King's Lynn?

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

- **United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels.** Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
- **Wroxham → Norwich.** Channel crossing: ferry or Eurotunnel
- **Cromer → Blakeney.** Channel crossing: ferry or Eurotunnel
- **Blakeney → Wells-next-the-Sea.** Channel crossing: ferry or Eurotunnel
- **Wells-next-the-Sea → Sandringham.** Channel crossing: ferry or Eurotunnel

## FAQs

**How long is Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn?**
8-day road trip of about 329 km (204 mi) with 14 stops, from Harwich to King's Lynn. About 4 h 32 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn?**
We suggest 8 days: about 4 h 32 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn start and end?**
It starts in Harwich and ends in King's Lynn.

**Which countries does Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn pass through?**
United Kingdom.

**Where can you camp along Salt marshes, wind pumps and grey seals – by camper from Harwich through Suffolk and Norfolk to King’s Lynn?**
OpenStreetMap lists 435 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Halesworth Holiday Park, Breck Farm and Kelling Heath Holiday Park.