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East Anglia is a great destination at any time of year offering vibrant cities, historic market towns, beautiful countryside and a stunning coastline – you will be spoilt for choice during your stay! Please visit Park Reception for more information, we are always on hand to help with some local knowledge and advice!

Our Events

Fun on the Green

12pm-4pm // Sat 4 May

Staying with us over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Join us on Saturday 4th May for some Fun on the Green! We’ve got a whole day of fun events to make the most of your weekend, you don’t want to miss it!

🏕️ Craft Stalls 🏕️ Street Food by Zaks & Dough Hut 🏕️ May Day Bunting Making 🏕️ Carnival Games 🏕️ Welly Wanging 🏕️ Prizes

The Canine Carnival

10am-4pm // Sun 2nd Jun

Back for another year, the PAW-ty continues at the Canine Carnival! Want to show off your pup? Enter our Fun Dog Show to have a chance of winning some prizes and a rosette! With guided walks around the park, glittery face painting, doggy-themed stalls and so much more, we know you and your dogs will have a ball.

Local Events To Check Out

East Anglian Game & Country Fair

8am-6pm // Sat 27 Apr – Sun 28 Apr

Euston Estate, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2QH

From rural traditions to exhilarating entertainment, the full spectrum of East Anglia’s great outdoors is put on show at this country fair. With everything from falconry, ferret-racing and fly-fishing to dog agility shows and high-speed horse-boarding – there is something for all the family to enjoy!

British Superbike Championship

8am-7pm // Fri 5 Jul – Sun 7 Jul

Snetterton Circuit, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2JU

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship is the world’s leading domestic motorcycle racing series and it returns to Snetterton in July, providing lots of two-wheel fuelled excitement.

Blakeney Regatta & Greasy Pole Challenge

10am // Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul

Blakeney Quay, Holt NR25 7ND

Blakeney Sailing Regatta includes the greasy pole challenge, which dates back over 100 years to 1873. There are lots of other fun activities including tug of war as the tide comes in, gilly catching, swimming races and a sandcastle competition. It’s a full day of family fun – all for free.

Old Buckenham Airshow

8.30am-6.30pm // Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul

Old Buckenham Airfield, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, NR17 1PU

The biggest Airshow in Norfolk & Suffolk, the world famous Old Buckenham Airshow has an amazing line-up of pilots and aircraft confirmed for this year’s air and aerobatic displays. There are also experience flights, trade stands, a classic car rally & parade, military vehicle displays, live bands and a fairground.

Cromer Carnival

Sat 17 Aug – Fri 23 Aug

Promenade, Cromer NR27 9HE

The highlight of the summer season in North Norfolk! With a week full of competitions, market stalls, displays and fairs all over the town from early in the morning till late at night this will definitely be worth checking out if you’re staying with us over this week. With far too many events to list, check out their website and see what might interest you!

1940s Weekend

Fri 20 Sep – Sun 22 Sep

Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt

A celebration of the 1940s, remembering our past, the music, the dancing, the fashions, the classic vehicles, the historic displays, the sights, and the community spirit shown in times of adversity. The 1940s weekend encompasses the towns of Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt with live music and entertainment taking place across all three.

PrimEvil

6pm-11.30pm // Wed 9 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

ROARR! Lenwade NR9 5JE

Get ready to face your fears at PrimEvil as Norfolk’s biggest scare experience returns to ROARR! this October. There will be so much to see and do at PrimEvil 2024, with several hair-raising haunts, terrifying live actors who will send shivers down your spine and food and drink vendors if adrenaline makes you peckish!

Things to See and Do

Banham Zoological Gardens

SAVE £5.00 ON DAY ENTRY TICKETS – Home to over 2,000 animals from around the world; see tigers, leopards, sea lions, penguins and monkeys and learn all about them at daily feeding talks. Ride the Safari Road Train and experience one of the most exciting flying bird displays in the UK!

You may even be able to hear the tigers roar, the sea lions bark and the siamangs sing from your pitch, Glamping Pod or Shepherd’s Cabin – we really are that close!

Africa Alive! Zoological Reserve

Whites Lane, Kessingland, NR33 7TF

SAVE £5.00 ON DAY ENTRY TICKETS – Explore the sights and sounds of lions, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent. The breath-taking “Plains of Africa” is the perfect place to spot 5 species of African savannah animals as they roam freely together, including graceful giraffes and boisterious rhinos.

ROARR!

Weston Park, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5JE

SAVE UP TO £6.00 ON STANDARD TICKETS – Unleash your adventure at East Anglia’s largest all-inclusive family day out! With over 20 ROARR-some attractions, including Predator High Ropes, Dippy’s Splash Zone, Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play and Secret Animal Garden, fun for all the family awaits! With over 110 life-sized dinosaurs to discover, isn’t it time you came-n-saurus™. Just a 40mins drive from our campsite.

The English Distillery

Harling Road, Roudham, NR16 2QW

50% OFF ST GEORGES TOURS – The first whisky distillery in England in over 100 years and part of Norfolk’s heritage. Take a guided tour of the distilling floor and barrel warehouse, discover how single malt whiskies are made and complete your tour with a complimentary tasting. Or just browse the shop where you can find a wonderful selection of gift ideas and take a stroll along the distillery’s river walk alongside the gently flowing river Thet.

Pleasurewood Hills

Leisure Way, Lowestoft, England NR32 4

25% OFF GOLD & SILVER TICKETS – A family theme park with over 35 rides, shows and attractions, Pleasurewood Hills is home to East Anglia’s tallest roller coaster Wipeout, the new look Water Fun Factory, the dizzying heights of the Jolly Roger and the all-time favourite sea lion and parrot shows.

Alpaca Experiences at Mill House

Mill House, Haugh Rd, Banham , Norwich, NR16 2DE

SAVE 10% ON ALL BOOKINGS – Take a short 5 minute drive down the road to visit the lovely Alpaca’s at Mill House in Banahm. They offer wonderful Alpaca experiences to their guests which includes meeting, feeding, and short harnessed walking around their paddock. Their experiences are not only educational but also fun for all ages!

High Lodge Thetford Forest

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, IP27 0AF

Discover a forest adventure at High Lodge Thetford Forest where you can walk, cycle, play, picnic, barbecue or simply relax. Unwind with beautiful forest trails or try the excitement of bike trails, Go Ape and adventure play.

Walk: Old Buckenham to New Buckenham

4.1 miles from the campsite.

Enjoy a walk with the family and discover the local area. From an ancient castle and a massive mill, two of the highlights on this walk from Old Buckenham to New Buckenham with Norfolk Ramblers.

Knettishall Heath Country Park

Knettishall Heath, Thetford, Suffolk, IP22 2TQ

Knettishall Heath Country Park offers acres of heathland and woodland for you to explore. Perfect for picnics and some lovely, well signed walking trails along the Little Ouse River. It’s also the start point for Peddars Way.

Bressingham Steam & Gardens

Low Road, Bressingham, Norfolk, IP22 2AA

With nearly 20 acres, four linking gardens and 8,000 species, Bressingham Gardens are renowned worldwide for their horticultural excellence. Why not take a trip on one of the four railways, the collection of working locomotives will take you round the magnificent gardens and woodland.

Local Pubs

The Banham Barrel

The Appleyard, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE

A family run pub, The Banham Barrel welcomes children, dogs and drinkers! With a large meadow perfect for socially distanced drinks, and a great selection of beers, ciders and speciality gins, it’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

The Garden House

Banham Road, Banham, NR16 2BY

Under new ownership, the newly refurbished Garden House is a family and dog-friendly local country pub where a warm welcome awaits. The pub has an impressive main bar, a dedicated games room showing Sky Sports and the “Smoke House” restaurant serving BBQ dishes inspired by America’s deep south and a traditional Sunday Roast.

The Gamekeeper

The Green, Old Buckenham, NR17 1RE

The Gamekeeper is a family-friendly pub situated at the heart of Old Buckenham, home to England’s largest village green.

Over the years it has seen many changes, yet still retains the charm of a traditional village pub with a warm welcome, local ale, fine wines, and excellent food.

The Red Lion

East Church Street, Kenninghall, NR16 2EP

A traditional country pub serving excellent home cooked food and drink with live entertainment and roaring log fires. One of the main features is their “snug” one of only two of its kind in East Anglia.

Check website for opening hours and food serving times.