Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

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Drone image of the campsite and the sea
Drone image of the campsite and the sea
Outside the shepherds hut, bunting and decking
The old barn self catering cottage
Views from the shepherds hut over the meadows
Outside the shepherds hut, dog friendly accommodation
The dairy outside area
Touring caravan pitch
Touring caravan pitch
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Outside the shepherds hut, bunting and decking
The old barn self catering cottage
Views from the shepherds hut over the meadows

  • Wildlife haven in west Norfolk: walk to the beach in two minutes
  • Basic and peaceful site next to the Norfollk Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; shop and pub a few minute's walk away
The splendid beach near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping (dog-friendly Heacham beach, two minutes' walk away) is the only east-coast beach in Britain facing west. This means that guests here are often treated to the sight of a spectacular sunset over the sea – a real rarity for Norfolk. As well being a romantic sunset spot, this location is also a very enticing one for watersports enthusiasts, hikers and families – plus dog owners, who are welcome to bring their pet along for a holiday and a ramble along the Norfolk coast. Hunstanton Camping and Glamping is on the edge of the village of Heacham, in a peaceful wildlife haven surrounded by open fields. It's three miles from here to Snettisham, five to Hunstanton and 10 miles to Thornham, all with dog-friendly beaches and walks aplenty, or you could feel regal for the day with a trip to Sandringham – and its woodland walking paths – within 15 minutes' drive. The site has a good selection of amenities including toilets (ladies', gents' and unisex facilities), four indoor unisex showers and a number of outdoor showers. Grey waste water disposal and chemical disposal are available for touring guests, and plug sockets in washrooms mean you can charge phones or use hairdryers easily enough. Barbecues and campfires are both allowed; a local shop a minute's walk away has most supplies you should need. There's also a pub a few minutes' walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

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Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

7.4

Overall rating from 347 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

70% would recommend this site to a friend

69% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite's main draw is its excellent location, just a few minutes' walk from the beach, offering beautiful sunsets and convenient access to local walks and amenities. Many visitors praised the friendly and helpful staff, particularly Nigel, and enjoyed the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere and spacious pitches. However, several reviews mentioned the facilities are basic, unkempt, and in need of maintenance and cleaning, with some finding them overpriced for the standard offered. There were also comments on the site's appearance being scruffy.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Not great, even as a basic site its not clean and well kept

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2 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good location

Disliked Dirty facilities, unkempt, falling down structures, feels like you're in a junk yard, chemical waste overflowing with poo on top, which we were pitched right next to. Price was extortionate considering! Nearly £100 for 2 nights!

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found the location to be good.

However, we are deeply concerned and incredibly sorry to read about your experience. The conditions you have described regarding our facilities, the state of the site, and the chemical waste are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the standards we strive to maintain. We are horrified to hear that you were pitched next to an overflowing waste disposal point and that you encountered such unsanitary conditions. Please accept our sincerest apologies for this unacceptable and distressing experience.

We are taking your comments with the utmost seriousness. Our management team is immediately investigating these issues to understand how this could have happened. We are taking immediate action to address the maintenance and cleanliness of the entire site, and in particular, the waste disposal areas. We are truly sorry that we failed to provide you with a clean, safe, and pleasant environment, and we understand your frustration with the price. This is not the experience we want for any of our guests.

Was ok for 1 night. Good if you want to sit and read or chill.

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3 out of 10
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Joanne H.

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Cheap and easy for 1 night.
Short walk to beach.
Peaceful.
Dog friendly
Friendly staff

Disliked Shower block could have been cleaner.
Need your own loo roll.
Site was untidy.
Needs a good tidy up.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very pleased to hear that you found our site to be cheap, easy, and peaceful for your one-night stay, and that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. It's also great to know that you found our staff to be friendly and that the dog-friendly aspect worked well for you.

We are, however, very sorry to hear about your experience with the shower block cleanliness and the overall tidiness of the site. This is not the standard we aim for, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused. We are addressing these issues with our cleaning and groundskeeping teams immediately to ensure that our facilities are well-maintained and our site is clean and tidy for all guests. We also appreciate you mentioning the need for loo roll; we will review our amenities to better prepare guests for their stay.

Your comments are invaluable as they help us to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a much-improved experience.

Great site to visit not too big and has all the necessary amenities.

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10 out of 10
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Valerie H.

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Lovely relaxed stay, wonderful position next to coastal path and minutes away from a stunning beach.
Will definitely come again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a lovely, relaxed stay with us.

It's fantastic that you enjoyed our location, being so close to the coastal path and just minutes away from the stunning beach. We agree, it's a truly special spot!

We can't wait to welcome you back again for another perfect break.

Good location, and would visit again.

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5 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Tim R.

The Stables cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked Great location, friendly staff.

Disliked The site had lots of piles of building materials lying around. Brocken glass was of particular concern. We stayed in the stables and it should be pointed out that the cooking facilities are limited to a microwave.

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From the manager: hank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed our great location and found our staff to be friendly.

We are, however, very sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the building materials and broken glass. We take the safety of our guests very seriously, and we are investigating this issue with our grounds team immediately to ensure the area is cleared and safe. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the cooking facilities in the stables. We will update our listing to be clearer about the amenities provided so that future guests can plan their stay accordingly.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a much-improved stay.

Hi enjoyed my stay at the…

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Susan P.

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Hi enjoyed my stay at the site WiFi good beach so near had EU hook up all good shop near toilets and showers all good would stay again think extra for Eu hook up could be a bit less

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you found the WiFi, proximity to the beach, and our facilities to be good. It's wonderful that our location and amenities helped make your trip enjoyable.

We also appreciate your comments about the price for the EU hook-up. We'll definitely take this into consideration as we review our pricing and offerings for the future.

We can't wait to welcome you back again soon for another great stay!

All good

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Very good

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From the manager: Thank you for leaving a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a very good stay in our Shepherd's hut. We really appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to have you stay with us again

Lovely clean site, flat with views…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass campervan pitch (no awning)

Liked Lovely clean site, flat with views over fields. 2 minute walk from the sea/wash and can walk to Hunstanton from site. Good facilities, very clean. Would definitely camp here again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our site to be lovely and clean, and that you enjoyed the flat pitches and views over the fields. It's great that you were able to take advantage of our prime location, with a short walk to the sea and a nice stroll to Hunstanton. We're especially proud of our facilities, so we're delighted that you found them to be very clean.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Great location but sadly not great facilities for the price.

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5 out of 10
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Deborah M.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic location, quiet site, friendly welcome. Hot water. Lovely views. Beach is wonderful. The West Norfolk pub is fantastic.

Disliked Scruffy site that looks neglected, sub standard facilities, overpriced.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the location and found our staff to be friendly. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the condition of our facilities and the overall site.

We have noted your specific comments about the shower pole, drainage, and lack of hooks. These are important details that we will be addressing with our maintenance and cleaning teams immediately. We are also using your feedback to guide our ongoing efforts to improve the general tidiness and appearance of the site.

We understand your concerns about the site's upkeep, and we value your input as we work to improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon to experience a better stay.

Did not stay because of the general appearance it looked badly kept

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with us. We are committed to providing a high-quality experience for all of our customers, and we are disappointed that we fell short in your case. We hope you will give us another chance in the future

A stones throw from beautiful Heacham Beach ⛱️

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lorraine O.

The Stables cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked Comfortable accommodation for a short break.
Nice welcome box with tea, coffee & breakfast items.
Friendly welcome & friendly staff.

Disliked General untidiness of site in general.
Discarded building materials, broken glass.

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you found the accommodation comfortable and clean, and that you appreciated the welcome box and friendly staff. We love hearing that we helped make your short break a good one.

We're very sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the general tidiness of the site and the presence of discarded materials. This is not the standard we aim for, and your feedback has been taken seriously. Our maintenance team is actively working to address these issues and we're implementing a more consistent clean-up schedule. We're also addressing the specific feedback on building materials and broken glass immediately.

Your comments are invaluable as we work to improve our site, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back again to show you the improvements we've made.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

72-74 South Beach Road

Heacham

Norfolk

England

PE31 7BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.90368°N
0.47354°E

Route directions

The site is behind the sea defences: watch out as you head towards the sea. The site is the last farm building on the left-hand side of the road. From the A149 at King's Lynn, turn left towards Heacham South Beach (Lamsey Lane). Then, turn left again towards the beach and turn left into the campsite when you can see the sea in front of you (roughly 1000 yards before the beach).

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 mi Bus Station
12.8 mi Eau Brink Road
12.9 mi Church
Rail
10.8 mi Kings Lynn Rail Station
16.4 mi Watlington Rail Station
16.8 mi Havenhouse Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
10.8 mi King's 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

Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to see avocets, marsh harriers and pink-footed geese around its marshlands, reedbeds and freshwater lagoons. Titchwell has a wide sandy beach to investigate too, where scenery seekers can snap far-reaching views across the Wash. Boating and watersports are easily accessed just down the coast at Hunstanton. The town's also home to the rides of Rainbow Park fairground, and the Sea Life Sanctuary next door where you and curious kids can see seals, penguins, otters and other watery species. Other recommended options include Norfolk Lavender, five minutes' drive away at Caley Mill, and the 12th-century ruins of Castle Rising (15 minutes), one of the biggest and best preserved keeps in England.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 0.4 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 2.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 3.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wells 16.4 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Skegness 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 5.7 mi

Houghton Hall 9.3 mi

Holkham Hall 14.1 mi

Castle Acre Castle 16.4 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 16.7 mi

National Trust

Brancaster 9.1 mi

St George's Guildhall 10.8 mi

Peckover House and Garden 21.2 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 21.6 mi

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 22.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Snettisham Round via Ken Hill Woods, Snettisham Beach and RSPB Reserve 2 mi

Snettisham 2.3 mi

SNETTISHAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/10/2002) 3.3 mi

HUNSTANTON HALL 3.3 mi

Ringstead - Peddars Way 4.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hunstanton Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hunstanton Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hunstanton Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.