Old Buckenham Country Park
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- Well-equipped family-friendly Norfolk site over 26 acres
- A 35-minute drive from Norwich and 15 minutes from Snetterton Circuit
- Licensed café, large play area and lakes for fishing on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/10.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
OfferElectric grass and gravel touring pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £60
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OfferElectric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £71.25
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OfferElectric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £71.25
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Wifi at the unit/pitchReviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-regarded campsite with spacious, level pitches and excellent, clean facilities. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the pleasant atmosphere, and the lovely cafe and bar area overlooking the lake. The site is particularly popular with families, offering a great play area. Occasional minor issues include shower spray direction, bin overflow, and some remote aspects. Overall, many reviewers express a strong desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
The check in process was smooth & quick, pitches well laid out…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)
Liked The check in process was smooth & quick, pitches well laid out and of a reasonable size. If a little close together with how busy the site was that meant they requested we not keep a car alongside. That being said ample car parking close by. The playground facility and café where a great added extra for convenience. The main toilet, shower and washing up block, a great size and laid out really well for all the needs.
Disliked Suspect we may have been there for the busiest time of year (due to the local air show) and as such it showed. During the weekend it really didn't seem like the main toilet block facility was cleaned, if at all, anywhere near as frequently as it should have been. They also seemed to have a corresponding issue with the drainage when under such demand, and as such at times there was a site wide very very un-pleasant aroma. We would stay again at a less busy time but will avoid peak demand as it just brought the experience down for us on what feels like is a great site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that your stay coincided with such a busy time and that this affected your experience. The local air show does bring an unusually high number of visitors, and while we do our best to manage peak demand, it’s clear that on this occasion our facilities didn’t meet expectations.
We take cleanliness and site maintenance very seriously, and your comments about the toilet block and drainage issues have been noted and will be shared with our team to help us improve during high-traffic periods.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the site overall and would consider returning during a quieter time—we’d love the opportunity to give you a much more enjoyable stay next time.
Not bad for the cost but could easily be improved
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Toilets and showers were clean and large enough so never having to queue. The bar was also clean and tidy with a friendly atmosphere.
Disliked The pitches were poorly signed and I would say poorly maintained as litter wasn’t cleared but seemed to just be mown over, leaving plastic and paper behind. Occasionally got smells of what I assumed was people emptying chemical toilets drifting across the site, which were quite unpleasant and that I have never experienced before at other sites.
The bar, although friendly and clean offered only limited food options. On the occasion we visited the options were pizza or noodles.
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Lovely site with clean modern facilities. Great for families.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)
Liked Modern and clean Facilities, cafe area with lake view, street food vendors, children’s park.
Disliked The wood we bought from the cafe wouldn’t catch and smoked a lot. Some children making lots of noise on bikes past noise cap. Lots of wasps!! (Haha)
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Great stay. Great site
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Staff were friendly and so helpful. Site is clean, well tended. There were some larger groups, but all respectful and quiet. Shower facilities clean and modern.
Disliked The fact we were there for only a few days. We didn't have time to use the cafe or explore the park.
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Clean toilets and showers Lakeside bar had a lovely atmosphere Good size pitches…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean toilets and showers
Lakeside bar had a lovely atmosphere
Good size pitches
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A beautiful setting, we stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it!…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A beautiful setting, we stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it! Toilet/shower facilities were clean, the pitches were a decent size and level. Staff were very friendly and the cafe area was lovely, we recommend the breakfast wrap! We’ll be visiting again soon!
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Will definitely come again, the site is well laid out, good facilities
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked This is the first time we have been here and we're impressed by the size of pitch and accessibility. It was a well laid out site.
Disliked Our only comment is that in the mens' wash area, the sink hot taps have high pressure and tend to splash out onto you, when you stand in front.
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The facilities were clean. The cafe was great and the pizza van…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)
Liked The facilities were clean. The cafe was great and the pizza van was perfect when we run out of gas.
Lovely park for the children
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Great Facilities Showers and toilets are spotlessly clean. Bar great breackfast at…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great Facilities Showers and toilets are spotlessly clean. Bar great breackfast at the cafe is great.
Disliked None
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Overall a nice site and you can see its used by a lot of locals
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very busy weekend on site but still quiet and peaceful. Lovely Bar area and nice food.
Disliked We stayed a couple of years back when the shower block was fairly new and very clean. This time by the evening the ladies shower block had a really nasty smell which put us off so showered in our caravan. I think the drainage needs looking at
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible showerNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Old Buckenham Country Park
Doe Lane
Old Buckenham
Attleborough
Norfolk
England
NR17 1PP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.46922°N
1.05065°E
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold The Denes | 28.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 28.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 29.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 29.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gorleston Beach | 29.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Banham Zoo 2 mi
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 5.9 mi
Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 15.1 mi
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 15.1 mi
Norwich Cathedral 15.4 mi
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 21.2 mi
Oxburgh Hall 21.6 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 23.9 mi
Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 24.7 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 27.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
New Buckenham 1 mi
Banham Mlllennium Walk 1.3 mi
Great Ellingham - Rockland St Peter - Great Ellingham 5.3 mi
Burston 5.8 mi
Lopham Fen 6.3 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.
Offers
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Old Buckenham Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Buckenham Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old Buckenham Country Park? Anyone keen on whisky may have found a nice spot here. The site is 10 minutes’ drive from the English Whisky Co distillery. If the vino is more appealing, it’s 35 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Buckenham Country Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Buckenham Country Park? From £47.50 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.