What’s On

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

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Street Food – October Half Term

17:00-20:00 Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd October

This October Half Term we have a feast of Street Food vans and stands for you to indulge and enjoy during your stay. Waffles, dirty popcorn, Indian street food and mini donuts are all on the menu for you to try!

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Halloween Spooktacular

14:00-20:00 Saturday 30th October

We have lots of spooky fun planned to celebrate Halloween! From a fancy dress competition and pumpkin carving to an after dark Halloween walk and campfire. For further details, visit Park Reception or take a look at our Facebook page.

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Street Food – Halloween Weekend

17:00-20:00 Friday 29th & Saturday 30th October

This Halloween Weekend we have a feast of Street Food vans and stands for you to indulge and enjoy during your stay. South African street food, dirty burgers, waffles, popcorn and mini donuts are all on the menu for you to try!

Local Events To Check Out

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Dads Army Location Coach Tour

May 15th – July 17th – September 4th – October 2nd @ 10.00am to 16.00pm

The Dads Army Museum will be running coach tours of some of the out of town locations used in the filming.

The tour is in 2 stages with the first leaving the museum at 10am.

To book and for more info check out their website

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PrimEvil

Norfolk’s Biggest Scare Experience – This October 18 Nights of Terror!

Are you brave enough to take on Norfolk’s biggest scare experience – full of haunted mazes, terrifying characters and frights around every corner. Guaranteed spooks and thrills await at this ultimate Halloween event PrimEvil. And remember…. Screaming won’t help!

Things to See and Do

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Banham Zoo

Just a 5-minute walk from the campsite. As guests of Applewood Countryside Park, save £5.00 per person on day entry tickets!

If you’ve not visited Banham Zoo before, there is so much to see and do! It’s the ultimate fun filled day out for all the family. From your pitch in the evening as you settle down for the night, you can often hear the tigers roar, the sea lions bark and the siamangs sing – we really are that close!

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Africa Alive!

Kessingland, Whites Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 7TF

As a guest staying at Applewood Countryside Park you SAVE £5.00 per person on day entry tickets to Africa Alive!

Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover lions, giraffes, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent!

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ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure

Weston Park, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5JW

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, Dinosaur Trail 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™. All just a 40mins drive from Applewood Countryside Park.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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St Georges Distillery

Harling Road, Roudham, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2QW

St Georges Distillery, home of The English Whisky Co. is the first distillery in England in over 100 years and part of Norfolk’s heritage. Do a tour to see the gleaming copper stills or just browse the shop where you can also find over 200 different whiskies for sale and a wonderful selections of gift ideas.

Local Pubs

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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.

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The Garden House

Overcross, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2BY

Serving real ales, craft lagers, traditional ciders and 100’s of imported spirits, The Garden House is home to a pool table and a traditional jukebox. It’s American food menu offers gigantic portions and is all smoked in-house.

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The White Lodge

The White Lodge, London Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AY

A family friendly dining experience just off the A11. Serving high quality freshly cooked food and offering cask ales, an extensive Wine Menu as well as an ever-increasing Gin collection to be enjoyed in the snug or the large beer garden.

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Ox and Plough

The Green, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RN

Famed for hosting Two Wheel Tuesdays, a weekly meet that has grown into the second biggest bike venue in Norfolk, attracting many bikers from across the county to the village’s pub and large open common, perfect for alfresco beers in the sunshine!

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The Roydon White Hart

The Roydon White Hart, High Road, Roydon, Diss, IP22 5RU

A warm welcome, wonderful food, a friendly ‘local’ bar and a beautiful country setting are waiting for you at the Roydon White Hart. It’s the perfect pub to visit any time of the year!

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Attleborough Pub Walk

7.1 miles from the campsite.

Attleborough is a small busy market town with a variety of local shops, restaurants and some great pubs. The first pub on your walk is the Mulberry Tree Bar and Restaurant, which serves an expansive choice of alcoholic and soft drinks, including fancy cocktails, speciality gins and mature vintage malt. They also have an excellent menu, which changes daily to maximise the availability of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.