GROUP BOOKINGS & RALLIES

Applewood Countryside Park is the perfect place for group camping stays. Whether you’re organising a caravan club outing or rally, a big family holiday, a wedding or corporate event, we have the space, facilities and experience for a large group booking. 

Campground with RVs and cyclists under a cloudy blue sky.
Campground with many RVs, cars, and tents on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.

Space to Come Together

When it comes to group stays, space and flexibility make all the difference - and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Applewood Countryside Park. We offer room to relax, reconnect and enjoy time together in the great outdoors.


Laurel Meadow provides a comfortable, well-equipped setting for group stays, with 40 electric pitches and exclusive-use shower and toilet facilities. Ideal for larger groups, it can be booked privately, giving you a dedicated space designed for easy, sociable stays.

Set Your Event in Nature

For larger-scale gatherings and events, Grove Meadow offers something truly special. This stunning 30-acre expanse of open grass parkland is available to hire in full or in smaller sections, providing the space and freedom to host everything from vehicle rallies and sporting events to charity fundraisers, community celebrations, markets and relaxed social occasions. With room for food traders, entertainment, camping and evening activities, Grove Meadow is a blank canvas set within beautiful countryside surroundings, ready to be shaped around your vision.

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FACILITIES AT A GLANCE

Yellow Shower.

SHOWER & WC

Yellow washing machine.

LAUNDRY

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PLAY PARK

Yellow spoon and fork.

WASHING UP

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ELECTRIC

HOOK UP

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RECEPTION & SHOP

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FREE WIFI

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PREMIUM PITCHES

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DOG FRIENDLY

Yellow table tennis bat and ball.

GAMES

Yellow caravan inside storage facility.

STORAGE

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ACCESSIBLE PITCHES & FACILITIES

Wedding reception inside hall, with tables, trees, and a bar. White, purple, and green colors.

A Blank Canvas for Every Event

For events that call for an indoor setting, Applewood Hall offers a versatile space at the heart of the park. Designed as a true blank canvas, the hall can be styled and set up to suit your occasion - from intimate meetings for 20 guests to larger celebrations and events of up to 200. Key features include a fully licensed bar, inbuilt stage, spacious dance floor and a private enclosed garden, along with a wedding licence for couples looking to celebrate their day in a relaxed countryside setting.

A Destination for Big Events

Looking for a venue that can really handle a crowd? Orchard Barn is available for exclusive hire, offering a flexible event space ready to be transformed. With an undercover area capable of hosting up to 1,500–2,000 people, 16amp power supply, lighting and fully accessible facilities, it’s perfectly set up for bustling public events.


With a private entrance and exit, plus parking for over 1,000 cars next to Banham Zoo, it benefits from an easy-to-find location that guests already know and love. Proudly home to our much-loved Easter Spring Fling, Halloween Spooktacular and Banham Car Boot; Orchard Barn is tried, tested and ready for your next big idea.

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GROUP STAY ENQUIRY

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OTHER TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION

Camping ground with tents on green grass, under blue sky with fluffy clouds. Trees scattered around.
Campground scene with caravans, cyclists on a path, and cloudy blue sky. Green trees and hedges frame the view.
Wooden glamping pod with picnic table on a grassy lawn; trees and bushes in the background.