Gatton Waters Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.7 258 reviews
Lovely views of the Norfolk countryside
Lovely views of the norfolk countryside
Pitches with lakeside views
Spring time blossom
Dusk
Abundance of wildlife
Huge norfolk skies
Lake side views
Beautiful skies
1/223
Pitches with lakeside views
Spring time blossom
Dusk

  • Adults-only site with a fishing lake outside Hillington, in Norfolk
  • Sandringham Estate five minutes’ drive; Blakeney Point 45 minutes
  • On-site bar open on weekends; heated shower blocks; dogs welcome
Have fishing rod, will travel. If your dream holiday involves sitting on the banks of a peaceful lake while casting a line, Gatton Waters Caravan Park might well be the place for you. Sitting a five-minute drive from the Norfolk village of Hillington, this adults-only site spreading over 24 acres has its own coarse-fishing lake, stocked with carp, roach, rudd, perch, bream and tench. It also has a fully-stocked bar open on weekends. While you indulge your favourite activity, the rest of your family (and the dog, who is a welcome guest here) might prefer to explore the surrounding woodlands, which is inhabited by hares and other wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, the lake itself attracts plenty of winged creatures; however, if you’re into birdwatching, you should take the half-hour drive to Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, an area of salt marshes and sand dunes populated by terns, plovers and wintering geese. Some might prefer a day at the seaside, maybe at sandy Brancaster Beach (25 minutes) or Holkham Beach (40 minutes), or at Blakeney Point (45 minutes), which is known for its seal colony. Want to catch a spectacular Norfolk sunset? Head to Snettisham Beach (20 minutes), then get back to the site for an evening barbecue (stopping for provisions in Hillington, which has a fully stocked convenience store and a petrol station). Not in the mood for cooking? There are plenty of pubs serving locally sourced food and ales in the nearby villages. Amenities at the caravan park include ladies’ and gents’ heated shower and toilet blocks, and a washing-up area, as well as electric hook-up, chemical disposal, wifi and charging and recycling facilities.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 77
Motorhome pitches 77
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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 hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh plus applicable VAT and must be paid at check out.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 258 Pitchup.com customers

  • 87%
    10
  • 1%
    9
  • 7%
    8
  • 0%
    7
  • 1%
    6
  • 0%
    5
  • 0%
    4
  • 0%
    3
  • 0%
    2
  • 0%
    1
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, peaceful adult-only site centred around a fishing lake. Visitors praise the immaculately clean, modern facilities, friendly and helpful owners, and spacious pitches, many with lake views. The site is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere with abundant wildlife. Electric is metered, with guests paying for usage. A good base for local attractions.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 26
Arrival date (latest first)

We will be returning again

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Andrew M.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Clean, quiet and peaceful site

Overlooking the fishing lake and plenty of trees make this an idilic location

Dog friendly and close enough to walk to Hillingdon for shops/pub

Friendly and helpful staff/owner

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend and will visit again

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 6
Wifi
 6
Sharon R.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site even with lots of caravans and motorhomes. Super outlook across Lake. Owner very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I really lucked out with a last minute booking.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8
River A.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked The general vibe and spacious feel. A very friendly welcome and good, clean facilities. Definitely worth the money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend this site

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
CARL E.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Warm welcome from Mark and the team, extremely friendly and helpful. Lovely well kept pitches, spacious and tranquil setting, superior toilet/shower blocks, ideal site for rest and relaxation, good fishing and bar available at selected times advertised at reception, also 2 lovely walks from site, route maps available from reception

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Go book it - recommended ...

Overall

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

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet site next to a very nice lake. The Owners are so super helpful and everything is provided for. Close to Sandringham and Castle Rising, but very handily placed to tour the north Norfolk coast.

Disliked Nothing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect again as always

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice for a couple of days if you’re visiting sandringham

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 7
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 9
David M.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked 5 miles on a bike scenic route to sandringham house , wash area had plenty of hot water was very clean apart from windows which was covered in cobwebs and dirt .

Disliked Pitch could have been nicer , don’t expect a lake view , seems there taken weeks in advance, our view was a mound of gravel and some bushes , electric very expensive 2 days costs us 22.50, and not much room between pitches compared to other sites

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Just wanted to provide clarity on the electricity charge, as the actual charge for this stay was £2.03. On check-in, we provide a card for the electric hook ups with £20.00 of credit on it, which we don't charge for at that time. At the end of the stay, we read the card to determine actual usage, and levy the relevant charge. In this case I think David must have thought he had been charged the £20 on entry and another £2 or so on exit. This wasn't the case, we only charged for what was used, which amounted to the £2.03. Apologies if we didn't make that clear.

Very friendly, well maintained site. The shower block was extremely clean.…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 9
Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly, well maintained site. The shower block was extremely clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent as always

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Robin B.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful adult only only site. Beautiful view. Completely relaxed and friendly environment.…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 No rating
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Marie C.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful adult only only site. Beautiful view. Completely relaxed and friendly environment. All staff very helpful. Fantastic facilities and lovely onsite pub. Would definitely return here!

Disliked Charge for additional electric

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gatton Waters Caravan Park

Lynn Road

Hillington

King's Lynn

Norfolk

England

PE31 6BJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.79804°N
0.52452°E

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 mi Church
6 mi Bus Station
6.3 mi Church
Rail
5.9 mi Kings Lynn Rail Station
10.5 mi Watlington Rail Station
15 mi Downham Market Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
6.4 mi West 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

Does your canine companion deserve a royal treat? Take them to Sandringham Estate (five minutes’ drive), where they can sniff their way around 243 hectares of dog-friendly parkland. Humans can also stroll or cycle along nature trails winding through oak and chestnut groves, then reward themselves with an elegant afternoon tea (book in advance). At Norfolk Lavender (15 minutes), you can feast your eyes (and nose) on fields upon fields of colourful and fragrant flowers. Informative tours explain the process of harvesting and distilling lavender oil, and you will also learn all about the various uses of this aromatic plant. Stretching along the River Great Ouse, the historic town of King’s Lynn (15 minutes) is justifiably proud of its maritime heritage, which you can explore on guided or self-guided tours that take you along narrow cobbled streets to the medieval harbour and quayside.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 9.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 10.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wells 18.2 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Skegness 25 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 1.9 mi

Houghton Hall 5.9 mi

Castle Acre Castle 9.4 mi

Holkham Hall 15.6 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 16 mi

National Trust

St George's Guildhall 6.2 mi

Brancaster 13 mi

Oxburgh Hall 15 mi

Peckover House and Garden 18 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 22.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillington - Congham - Grimston - Hillington 0.6 mi

Roydon 1.5 mi

SANDRINGHAM HOUSE 1.8 mi

Bawsey 3.8 mi

Little Massingham 4.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Norfolk?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gatton Waters Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gatton Waters Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gatton Waters Caravan Park? Does your canine companion deserve a royal treat? Take them to Sandringham Estate (five minutes’ drive), where they can sniff their way around 243 hectares of dog-friendly parkland. Humans can also stroll … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gatton Waters Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gatton Waters Caravan Park? From £29.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.