Waxham Sands Holiday Park

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  • 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
Opens 22 May 2026
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 02/10.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Open from Fri, 22 May to

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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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sea Palling 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hemsby 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caister Point 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth North 9.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth Pier 11.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Waxham Sands Holiday Park? From £34.20 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.