Magpie Meadow

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Large and well-spaced pitches

  • Environmentally aware site set over six acres of Norfolk countryside
  • Five minutes' drive from North Walsham; 15 mins from Mundesley beach
  • Firewood available; 1.5 miles to Weavers' Way trail and rail station
Looking for a break that'll make you feel as free as a bird? Swoop down for a stay at Magpie Meadow, a back to basics Norfolk site with fab mega-sized pitches and far-reaching rural views. The site is also conveniently located 15 minutes’ drive from top coastal spots like Mundesley and Bacton beach. You can expect a warm welcome and relaxed vibe here – this site bills itself as 'family-friendly, dog-friendly, cat-friendly… and generally friendly'. It's also an eco-friendly place within easy reach of public transport options: those skipping the car can arrive via North Walsham railway station (20 minutes' walk), then get out and about on miles of bike-friendly trails (including the nearby Quiet Lanes Network and car-free Weavers' Way). This community-run spot is run on the basis that 'nature does it best'; as such, the site is proud that it's totally free of tarmac tracks and manicured hedges. Parts of the grounds are also gradually being rewilded with native flowers and trees, and limits on guest numbers mean that the whole middle of the meadow is always left as clear as it looks in the photos. In terms of facilities, Magpie Meadow is low on frills, with just two flushing loos, a low-impact shower, drinking water and a washing-up point provided; you're welcome to bring your own toilet with you. Barbecues are allowed here (as long as they're at least 60cm/two feet off the ground and burning charcoal only) and bundles of sustainably sourced logs are available to buy on site (although please note campfires may be banned during particularly hot and dry weather).

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Touring caravan pitches 22
Motorhome pitches 22
Open now
Opens 2 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

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PeacefulWild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

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Clean plenty of space

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Steve A.

Non-electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked The size of the pitch and the area of wooded cover with your own picnic bench.
Toilets and showers ample and washing up facilities close by.
Amazing recycling system.

Disliked Needs better singage when finding site.

Some other campers unwilling to become less noisy after 11pm and some who lite fires in areas that are a danger to themselves and other campers.

Perfect little campsite. Toilets and little extras were just enough.

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Heather B.

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked Large plots with loads of space.

Great basic site

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked Fabulous campsite. Large pitches surrounded by beautiful meadow. We were a woodland pitch so we had some trees and picnic table for shade. Firepit provided. Proper flushing toilets.
No hot water on site - washing up sink provided (with helpful dish drainers) so take your kettle to heat water. Hand pump shower (take your own hot water into the cubicle and pressurise the pump by hand).

Kids enjoyed the chess set and clearly labelled recycling bins.

Short drive to Mundesley Beach.

Disliked Nothing. Only improvement would be a proper shower to wash the sand off after a beach day.

Tina and James were welcoming and attentive hosts. The site was beautiful…

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Bobby B.

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked Tina and James were welcoming and attentive hosts. The site was beautiful – we enjoyed one of the woodland plots – which offered some privacy. A great location to go for walks from.

Literally everything…

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Anonymous

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked Literally everything

Disliked Nothing

What a lovely campsite! Small, quiet, clean. The individual pitches are enormous.…

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Katrina K.

Non-electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked What a lovely campsite! Small, quiet, clean. The individual pitches are enormous. The 'woodland' pitches all have a little area in-between the trees with a bench and a firepit. Owners are extremely kind and friendly. Cold running water in the sinks and loos, showers are pressurised handpumps - heat up your own water if you want a hot shower.

Spacious pitch, loved the woodland area and picnic bench for extra shade…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked Spacious pitch, loved the woodland area and picnic bench for extra shade for our young children and dog!
Clean facilities.
Lots of space for children to run and play games in the centre of the site too.

Lovely quiet site. Woodland pitch was great for shade

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andrew k.

Electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked Large private pitches, quiet site.

Disliked Nothing

Great location, ten minutes for Mundesley beach which is a lovely sandy…

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Anonymous

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location, ten minutes for Mundesley beach which is a lovely sandy beach. Owners were very helpful, polite and responsive. Fire pit on pitch with wood, kindling, fire starters and marshmallows available to buy. Decent sized pitches, peaceful location. We had a great stay! :)

Everything. The site is beautiful and so well run. We’ll definitely be…

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Adam B.

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything. The site is beautiful and so well run. We’ll definitely be back again.

Features

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 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 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

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Magpie Meadow

Bradfield Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

England

NR28 0ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.83124°N
1.37353°E

Nearest transport

Coach
14.7 mi Bus Station
15.2 mi Kings Head
15.2 mi Kings Head
Rail
1.1 mi North Walsham Rail Station
2.6 mi Gunton Rail Station
3.9 mi Worstead Rail Station
Ferry
20.3 mi Reedham Ferry North
20.3 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
11.9 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

Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth of the car-free Weavers’ Way (five minutes' drive). Seaside strolls can also be arranged if you settle down here; the stretch of coast between Bacton and Mundesley is particularly pleasant (both 20 minutes). Boating in the Broads is another brill bet, especially if you're curious about the area's birdlife. Wroxham (20 minutes) has several local businesses that hire out vessels for the day, but professionally organised cruises are also on offer if your rowing skills leave something to be desired. Wroxham Barns (15 minutes) is also worth dropping by – this one-stop attraction is home to a shopping village, kids’ play farm and several food outlets. Newcomers curious about the area's history can head down to Felbrigg Hall (15 minutes), a rather regal National Trust estate. The community-run Museum of the Broads (15 minutes), meanwhile, houses well-preserved examples of the craft that cruised these waters in days gone by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mundesley 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 9.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sea Palling 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.2 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 7.1 mi

Mannington Gardens 8.1 mi

BeWILDerwood 9.1 mi

Norwich Cathedral 14.1 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 6.3 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 7.1 mi

Sheringham Park 10.3 mi

Horsey Windpump 12.5 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 18.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Walsham (2) 0.8 mi

North Walsham 0.8 mi

Old Hall Street 2 mi

Felmingham - Banningham 2.1 mi

Felmingham - Tuttington - Felmingham 2.2 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Magpie Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Magpie Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Magpie Meadow? Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Magpie Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Magpie Meadow? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.