South Beach Farm Camping

9.8 44 reviews

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A cozy one acre meadow campsite just footsteps from the sandy beach
Kitchenette with microwave kettle fridge & toaster usb charge points
Hot showers and flushing toilets fire pits provided for each pitch

Get back to good old-fashioned camping basics on the pop-up site at South Beach Farm Camping, just five minutes’ walk from equally good old-fashioned family adventures at Heacham South Beach, on the North Norfolk coastline. With just a few large grass pitches on a level one-acre meadow and open fields on two sides, there’s plenty of space to run around safely, appreciate long summer days and enjoy nights sitting around a firepit burning locally sourced wood – which you can buy on site. This is the sort of casual pop-up place where everyone can happily stay in their wellies and PJs all day. Luckily, hot showers are provided to clean up messy kids at the end of a fun-filled day. Something of a nature haven (hares and peasant are often spotted), the campsite backs onto Wild Ken Hill (five minutes’ walk), where there’s regular filming for the BBC’s Springwatch and Autumnwatch – why not sign up for a guided tour to (maybe) spot beavers or rare birds? You can find pretty much anything you need at the essentials stores in Heacham (five minutes’ walk), where there’s also a chemist and post office. Even better, you have a choice of three village pubs and a microbrewery to try out… best leave the car back at your pitch and stroll down to the village.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No 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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

South Beach Farm Camping

70 South Beach Road

Heacham

Norfolk

England

PE31 7BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.90402°N
0.47486°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.8 mi Bus Station

12.9 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

10.9 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

So – not one but two beaches within walking distance. Heacham’s North Beach is backed by a promenade and beach huts, while South Beach (both five minutes’ walk) has a more rugged vibe for playing games and kicking a ball around. Jump in the car for long hikes along the dunes at Old Hunstanton Beach (15 minutes’ drive) or binge on Norfolk’s bracing seaside air with long-distance cycle rides. Feel a big spend coming on? Pick up interesting arty gifts from indie boutiques at genteel Burnham Market (half an hour) or go for the foodie treats sold in the upmarket delis of Thornham (20 minutes). You can also source scented oils, herbs and garden plants at Norfolk Lavender (five minutes), which handily also caters for kids with a play barn and petting zoo. Seals, penguins and aquariums full of colourful fish await at SEA LIFE, or you can let the offspring loose at Hunstanton’s (both 10 minutes) seafront amusement parks and fairgrounds. They can also have a run-around on woodland trails at Sandringham Estate (15 minutes), and if that doesn’t do the trick, march them straight to the play park. Tours of the big house itself are available from March to October.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Heacham	0.4 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hunstanton Main Beach	2.3 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton)	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Wells	16.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	N/A	N/A	Good
Skegness	17.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 5.7 mi

Houghton Hall 9.3 mi

Holkham Hall 14 mi

Castle Acre Castle 16.4 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 16.7 mi

National Trust

Brancaster 9 mi

St George's Guildhall 10.8 mi

Peckover House and Garden 21.3 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 21.5 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 2.2 mi

HUNSTANTON HALL 3.2 mi

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

Ringstead - Peddars Way 4.2 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We liked our welcome from the host, Nick. We were amazed how clean…

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Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Russell C. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: We liked our welcome from the host, Nick. We were amazed how clean and tidy the facilities were. The kitchen area was very useful and to have access to a toaster was a real treat. The shower block was also immaculate, clean and polished. The owners are obviously very proud of their camping site and look after the place so very well. The location is great for the beach (and sun set). There's a great restaurant within walking distance, The West Norfolk.

Disliked: The first impression was odd - There were hoards of toddler bikes, tricycles, scooters, tractors, etc., these were positioned at the entrance to the campsite. We may have understood the reason more if it had been the school holidays. Maybe they would be better in a less visible location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site for a short stay

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Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Location, helpful & friendly owner, large level pitches

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Lovely small secluded campsite only minutes walk from the beach. Good…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Lovely small secluded campsite only minutes walk from the beach. Good facilities kept immaculately clean. Owners extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

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Very friendly welcome, offered help and advice beyond what I'd normally expect…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Very friendly welcome, offered help and advice beyond what I'd normally expect even without being asked. Large and clearly defined pitch with its own tap. Clean facilities, kettle, toaster, microwave, USB points for phone charging. Nearby walks and wildlife. Amazing sunset seen from the west facing beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site, friendly owners, clean facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Liked the locality of the site, the wandering wildlife. For most of my stay I was the only one on site. It is a few minutes from the beach, and with walking trails starting from outside the gate. It was great to have the use of a kettle and fridge in the kitchenette and sole use of toilet/ facilities.

Disliked: The ground is a meadow, and although overall level, there are wheel marks and dips which might make a difference when pitching a tent, as I found out too late when pegging out. Just wished I had seen it earlier as I would have turned the tent 90 degrees. Didn’t like the heavy storms, but that’s not a campsite problem Shower area is small, nowhere to go to dry off and get dressed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location just a couple hundred meters from beach. Facility's on site…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andrew D. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Great location just a couple hundred meters from beach. Facility's on site were clean and well located. Burn pits were a great feature for the cooler evenings. Great walk along sea front into Hunstanton, Would happily return and recommend to friends and family. Toys provided for the kids is above and beyond.

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An excellent site in a superb location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Edward G. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: A great campsite, run by friendly owners. We hadn’t camped for over 6 yrs and were so glad we selected this site for our first outing. The pitches were well spaced and only numbered 8-10. The site was secure. There was drinking water on tap in the field. The toilet block was clean and well provisioned with 2 toilets and 2 electric showers- everything worked and was in good order. There was a handy kitchen, for the lazier of campers, with kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing up area. Braziers at every pitch for roasting marshmallows and cosying up by. The beach is only 5mins walk away. Local shop. All in all I would highly recommend this site for those of you looking for a quiet site with all the little comforts to make it an enjoyable stay. Thank you Nick.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Very friendly owners, lovely campsite , fab laid back atmosphere and location.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Martina C. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Very friendly owners, lovely campsite , fab laid back atmosphere and location. Good clean facilities. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly owners

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Becky L. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly owners also loved the fact its a small site so felt very safe. We will Defiantly be returning next year Thank you for a Great weekend!

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Everything about the site was perfect. Small site with all the amenities…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Everything about the site was perfect. Small site with all the amenities you would need and very clean.

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Does South Beach Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near South Beach Farm Camping? So – not one but two beaches within walking distance. Heacham’s North Beach is backed by a promenade and beach huts, while South Beach (both five minutes’ walk) has a more rugged … Read more