Gatton Waters Caravan Park

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  • Adults-only site with a fishing lake outside Hillington, in Norfolk
  • Sandringham Estate five minutes’ drive; Blakeney Point 45 minutes
  • On-site bar open on weekends; heated shower blocks; dogs welcome
Have fishing rod, will travel. If your dream holiday involves sitting on the banks of a peaceful lake while casting a line, Gatton Waters Caravan Park might well be the place for you. Sitting a five-minute drive from the Norfolk village of Hillington, this adults-only site spreading over 24 acres has its own coarse-fishing lake, stocked with carp, roach, rudd, perch, bream and tench. It also has a fully-stocked bar open on weekends. While you indulge your favourite activity, the rest of your family (and the dog, who is a welcome guest here) might prefer to explore the surrounding woodlands, which is inhabited by hares and other wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, the lake itself attracts plenty of winged creatures; however, if you’re into birdwatching, you should take the half-hour drive to Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, an area of salt marshes and sand dunes populated by terns, plovers and wintering geese. Some might prefer a day at the seaside, maybe at sandy Brancaster Beach (25 minutes) or Holkham Beach (40 minutes), or at Blakeney Point (45 minutes), which is known for its seal colony. Want to catch a spectacular Norfolk sunset? Head to Snettisham Beach (20 minutes), then get back to the site for an evening barbecue (stopping for provisions in Hillington, which has a fully stocked convenience store and a petrol station). Not in the mood for cooking? There are plenty of pubs serving locally sourced food and ales in the nearby villages. Amenities at the caravan park include ladies’ and gents’ heated shower and toilet blocks, and a washing-up area, as well as electric hook-up, chemical disposal, wifi and charging and recycling facilities.

Campground type

Camper sites 77
RV sites 77
Open now
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh plus applicable VAT and must be paid at check out.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 22 to

Reviews

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would recommend this campground to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good place to stay and some good pubs nearby

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Michelle H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very nice people that run gatton waters, very clean site, very clean toilets and showers, nice little bar and great fishing.

Disliked: No dislikes. This is my 3rd time here and love it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First time caravaning, we chose a great site to learn.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michael B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Staff excellent, toilet block and shower exemplary, pitches first class, all in all a great experience, will be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views , the well maintained site, spacious pitches, the goslings…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The views , the well maintained site, spacious pitches, the goslings and the peace and quiet .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Toilet and shower blocks spotless.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
John B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Absolutely lovely.very quiet so relaxing.made very welcome escorted to pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

But have booked to visit again.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Roberto L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Great stay facility’s kept clean and a great view of the lake looking from my camper van front screen. Great position to get to Hunstanton and Sandringham. Have rebooked to visit again.

Disliked: Dusty track leading to the campsite covered my camper with dust. But probably annoyed me because our first trip out on our newly brought motor. 🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean site. Friendly and helpful owner. Choice of pitch. Lovely.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Very clean site. Friendly and helpful owner. Choice of pitch. Lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be recommending to friends and will be coming back.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Julie T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The site was lovely, nicely maintained. Family run, i only met a daughter and her father but very friendly and helpful. Showers and toilets very clean. Plenty of dog bins. Wifi on site, bar on site, didnt use bar as wasnt very well but will definitely go next time. Everything was explained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Absolutely loved the venue from the welcoming to the departure, it was a very nice experience, facilities were outstanding, site layout, shall definitely be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, well maintained, quiet site, in a lovely Norfolk location.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Rosemarie D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Everything. Owner was very helpful, pitch was spacious with lovely view over the fishing lake, nice little clubhouse with wood burner (very welcome on a wet/cold weekend) and bar. Location was perfect for Sandringham and right next door to lovely tulip fields. Showers and toilets were new and spotlessly clean. Designated area for dogs off-lead, otherwise on lead at all times.

Disliked: Not really a dislike - more a comment to justify with holding a star - pitches are not fully serviced. Need to collect water and dispose of waste (ample facilities close to pitch)

Recommend to friends Visit again

The friendliest welcome, the loveliest time - will become a favourite.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
amanda o. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Friendly welcome Clean Relaxed Large pitches Lake view Facilities Pay what you use electric Adult only

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Off licence

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gatton Waters Caravan Park

Lynn Road

Hillington

King's Lynn

Norfolk

England

PE31 6BJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.79804°N
0.52452°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.6 mi Church
6 mi Bus Station
6.3 mi Church
Rail
5.9 mi Kings Lynn Rail Station
10.5 mi Watlington Rail Station
15 mi Downham Market Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
6.4 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Does your canine companion deserve a royal treat? Take them to Sandringham Estate (five minutes’ drive), where they can sniff their way around 243 hectares of dog-friendly parkland. Humans can also stroll or cycle along nature trails winding through oak and chestnut groves, then reward themselves with an elegant afternoon tea (book in advance). At Norfolk Lavender (15 minutes), you can feast your eyes (and nose) on fields upon fields of colourful and fragrant flowers. Informative tours explain the process of harvesting and distilling lavender oil, and you will also learn all about the various uses of this aromatic plant. Stretching along the River Great Ouse, the historic town of King’s Lynn (15 minutes) is justifiably proud of its maritime heritage, which you can explore on guided or self-guided tours that take you along narrow cobbled streets to the medieval harbour and quayside.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Heacham 8 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 9.7 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 10.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Wells 18.2 mi Estuary N/A N/A N/A Good
Skegness 25 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 1.9 mi

Houghton Hall 5.9 mi

Castle Acre Castle 9.4 mi

Holkham Hall 15.6 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 16 mi

National Trust

St George's Guildhall 6.2 mi

Brancaster 13 mi

Oxburgh Hall 15 mi

Peckover House and Garden 18 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 22.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hillington - Congham - Grimston - Hillington 0.6 mi

Roydon 1.5 mi

SANDRINGHAM HOUSE 1.8 mi

Bawsey 3.8 mi

Little Massingham 4.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Norfolk?

  • Does Gatton Waters Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gatton Waters Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gatton Waters Caravan Park? Does your canine companion deserve a royal treat? Take them to Sandringham Estate (five minutes’ drive), where they can sniff their way around 243 hectares of dog-friendly parkland. Humans can also stroll … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gatton Waters Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gatton Waters Caravan Park? From $37.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.