Waxham Sands Holiday Park

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Site

  • Family-friendly site just across the dunes from a sandy Norfolk beach
  • Horsey Gap five-minute walk; Great Yarmouth half an hour’s drive
  • Dogs welcome; playground and games room; shop selling local produce
Picture the scene: unspoiled sandy beaches backed by vegetation-covered dunes; the chilly waters of the North Sea for a most invigorating buzz; and – the cherry on the cake, for some – a colony of seals. All that is within a short walk (all you have to do is scramble across the dunes, in fact) when you stay at Waxham Sands Holiday Park, half an hour’s drive from Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk. Not only does this site have direct access to the beach; it is also a five-minute walk from Horsey Gap beach, where hundreds of seal pups are born every winter (you can admire them from the dunes or from designated viewing platforms). Don’t worry if you’re here in July or August: chances are you’ll still catch a glimpse of seals relaxing on the beach or swimming. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times when you’re at Horsey Gap – and on site, for that matter. Seals are not all the wildlife you can admire round these parts. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust – Hickling Broad and Marshes (20 minutes’ drive) is home to cranes and marsh harriers, plus (between May and September) large swallowtail butterflies. Besides wildlife watching, activities include sea fishing, sailing and golf (the nearest course is on the outskirts of Great Yarmouth). If the kids are all wildlife-d out, they can burn some energy in the playground or make new friends in the games room. The site also has a shop selling local produce and drinks, plus a communal freezer and a launderette.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 203
Motorhome pitches 203
Tent pitches 203
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 02/10.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • 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.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 27 Mar to

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90% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning location with direct beach access, popular for seal spotting. Guests praise friendly staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. Some mention dated toilets/showers and insufficient shower blocks during peak times. Entertainment and food trucks are appreciated. Noise from neighbouring fields and the behaviour of some guests have been noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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The location right by the beach…

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9 out of 10
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10
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10
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7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
3

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The location right by the beach was great and we really liked the non electric pitches right at the end which felt a bit more surrounded by greenery!

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Wouldn’t go again

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3 out of 10
Location
10
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3
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3
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
1

9m electric grass pitch

Liked Staff were nice and location was good

Disliked Showers half off them didn’t lock . And was right over the other side of the camp. There was not enough space between each vehicle.

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Loved the food carts, the shop,…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
2
Anonymous

9m electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the food carts, the shop, the crazy golf and the facilities were well maintained.

Disliked Could have done with more shower blocks nearer to the other end of the site and wifi was rubbish when by your tent, well non existent.

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Lovely location close to the beach…

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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9
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10
Child friendliness
10
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6
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No rating

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location close to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Busy but mostly family-friendly site with great access to the beach

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9 out of 10
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9
Value for money
8
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8
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10
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9
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8
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked - the sea, beach and dunes!
- clearly marked pitches
- mostly flat pitch
- clear signage throughout the camp
- helpful, friendly reception staff and convenient shop
- play areas for children
- multiple toilet blocks and washing up facilities
- free wifi available at reception and safari tent

Disliked - would have liked a choice of pitch (pre allocated which I didn’t realise when booking)
- a second block of showers at the other end of the site
- poor mobile reception made communication between family members harder

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I haven’t got anything negative to…

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I haven’t got anything negative to say. Very friendly personal. A lovely atmosphere on the campsite. A bit more food options like fresh fruit and vegetables in the campsite shop would top things off. I really enjoyed my self and will definitely recommend it to fellow campers and will be coming back to visit again.

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clean, so close to the beach…

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Ryan T. 1 review

9m electric grass pitch

Liked clean, so close to the beach and overall fantastic little site with superb toilet facilities

Disliked only tiny thing was the amount of showers for the amount of people on the site.

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Great location Very close to the beach…

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Anonymous

9m electric grass pitch

Liked Great location
Very close to the beach and saw lots of seals
Site kept cleaned and well maintained
Site caretakers/ cleaners friendly and chatty

Disliked Could do with an extra shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite will visit again

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Anonymous

9m electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities were very clean

Disliked Shop lacked variety and could do with a cafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

It could be a good idea to use the smaller field for adult only area ?

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
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10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
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9m electric grass pitch

Liked The helpful staff in reception/shop
The ample space of our pitch 9m and glorious sandy beach.

Disliked Having to pick up someone's cigarette butts before we could set up camp, people who ignored the play area to play football or frisby, so they obviously didn't read the site rules.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Waxham Sands Holiday Park

Warren Farm

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

England

NR29 4EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.7621°N
1.6433°E

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Kings Head
9.4 mi Kings Head
11.3 mi Market Gates
Rail
9.8 mi Acle Rail Station
10.1 mi Worstead Rail Station
10.4 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
Ferry
14.6 mi Reedham Ferry North
14.7 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
16.6 mi Norwich International Airport

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

Sitting on a canal whose banks are often grazed by cattle, National Trust - Horsey Windpump (five minutes’ drive) cuts a fine – and pretty iconic – figure in the middle of the Broads. Built in 1912, it has had a pretty rough history punctuated by floods and lightning strikes. Today, visitors can climb to the top for views of Horsey Mere. Great Yarmouth (half an hour) has a remarkably wide sandy beach backed by attractions such as the Merrivale Model Village, with a miniature golf course; the Pleasure Beach Gardens playground; a Ferris wheel; and SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, with its underwater tunnels. The whole family can play dress-up at the National Trust - Elizabethan House Museum, on the River Yare. At BeWILDerwood Norfolk (half an hour), kids can navigate treetop mazes, hurl themselves down ziplines or build a den. The park also arranges for seasonal events featuring crafting activities, storytelling and puppet shows.

Food and drink

  • Poppylands 0.6 mi
  • Norada Grill and Tavern 4.4 mi
  • Nippy Chippy 4.5 mi
  • Beach Cafe 5.4 mi

Groceries

  • East of England Co-op 4.1 mi
  • Tesco 5.4 mi
  • Throwers of Ludham 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Doorstep Green playground 2.6 mi
  • Duffles Pond Community Wildlife Area park 3.6 mi
  • Winterton Park Playground 3.9 mi
  • Children’s play area Playground 4.4 mi

Family days out

  • Horsey - Seal viewing Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Horsey Windpump Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Sandy Hills Family Amusements Amusement arcade 2.5 mi
  • Caesars Arcade Amusement arcade 5.2 mi
  • Palace Casino Amusement arcade 5.3 mi

Public transport

  • Service Station, adj 2.3 mi
  • Service Station, opp 2.3 mi
  • Hall Farm, opp 2.5 mi
  • Hall Farm, adj 2.5 mi
  • Bus Terminus, adj 2.6 mi
  • West Somerton / The Lion PH 3 mi
  • Wakeby, adj 3.1 mi
  • The Green, opp 3.1 mi
  • The Green, adj 3.2 mi
  • Broadland Road, adj 3.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Broads Haven Marina 4.5 mi
  • Richardsons Boating Holidays 5.2 mi
  • Read Dyke 5.8 mi

Local services

  • Nicholsons Stalham Engineering Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Well Pharmacy 4.9 mi
  • Staith Surgery Doctors 5.3 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.4 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 5.4 mi
  • JET Fuel station 5.5 mi
  • Ludham Surgery Doctors 5.9 mi

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Must see

BeWILDerwood 9 mi

Pleasure Beach 12.2 mi

Fritton Lake Country World 15.2 mi

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 16.7 mi

Norwich Cathedral 17 mi

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 1 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 11.4 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 17.7 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 18.9 mi

Sheringham Park 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Horsey 0.4 mi

Winterton - Winterton Ness - East Somerton - Winterton 3.8 mi

Martham 4 mi

Martham - West Somerton - Martham 4 mi

Potter Heigham - Weaver's Way 4.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Waxham Sands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Waxham Sands Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Waxham Sands Holiday Park? Sitting on a canal whose banks are often grazed by cattle, National Trust - Horsey Windpump (five minutes’ drive) cuts a fine – and pretty iconic – figure in the middle of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Waxham Sands Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Waxham Sands Holiday Park? From £40 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.