Merryhill Country Park

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Peaceful, remote and relaxing family park, eight miles from Norwich
Spectacular views, suntrap field and acres of room to roam or sunbathe
Heated outdoor pool, mini tennis courts and a playground

Merryhill Country Park is a family-friendly site, with heated outdoor pool, a play park and space to relax, all surrounded by forest. Pitches at Merryhill are spacious and well-located, with optional electric. Guests have access to a fridge freezer, a washing machine and tumble dryer; also on site is a modern shower block with separate gents', ladies' and disabled-friendly toilets. Nearby, the Ringland Swan pub and the Parsons Woodforde pub are both within three miles; Longwater Retail Park with shops and fast food outlets, is just over four miles away, and the Chapelfield shopping centre is under 10 miles.

Site type

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

Features

Dogs 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

Pétanque

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

D. of E. 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

Forest

Peaceful

Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Merryhill Country Park

Telegraph Hill

Honingham

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR9 5AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.67124°N
1.13798°W

Route directions

From Norwich take the A47 direction Swaffham. Pass the Sainsbury's junction and after the roundabout take the first right onto Taverham Road. The campsite is signposted on the lefthand side. From Swaffham/King's Lynn: follow the A47 heading towards Norwich. Go straight over at Honingham roundabout and take the first left (Taverham Road). Continue to the cross-roads where the park is signposted left. From the Thickthorn roundabout: follow the A47 heading towards Swaffham. At the Easton roundabout go straight on and take the first right (Taverham Road). Continue to the cross-roads where the park is signposted left.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.9 mi Victoria

5.4 mi Admissions Building

5.7 mi Cottages

Rail

7.4 mi Wymondham Rail Station

7.7 mi Norwich Rail Station

9.7 mi Spooner Row Rail Station

Ferry

19 mi Reedham Ferry North

19.1 mi Reedham Ferry South

Airport

5.9 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

Stacks of family options are close by Merryhill Country Park, like Norfolk Showground and Dinosaur Adventure Land under five miles and both BeWILDerwood and Banham Zoo within 17—25. The splendid city of Norwich is less than 11 miles away – if you only have a day here, see the castle and/or cathedral; if you have a bit longer, also take in the marketplace, shopping in the Lanes and the rest of the Norwich 12, the dozen old buildings including Norwich Castle and the cathedral. A quieter urban day out is at the market town of East Dereham 20 minutes' drive from Merryhill; Greentrees Caravans is here too to pick up any last minute bits and pieces of caravan kit. Also take time to visit the Royal Norwich Golf Club six and a half miles away; Carrow Road within 11; Whitlingham Broad within 15 and Wroxham about 22.5 miles from base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mundesley	19.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sheringham	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 7.2 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 7.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 7.3 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.4 mi

Mannington Gardens 12 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.3 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 17.1 mi

Sheringham Park 17.6 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 20.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringland Hills 0.8 mi

Colton: Walk Two 1.9 mi

Colton 2 mi

Alderford Common 3.6 mi

Lenwade - Great Witchingham - Lenwade 3.7 mi

Local events

Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, Suffolk 29.4 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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Does Merryhill Country Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Merryhill Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Merryhill Country Park? Stacks of family options are close by Merryhill Country Park, like Norfolk Showground and Dinosaur Adventure Land under five miles and both BeWILDerwood and Banham Zoo within 17—25. The splendid city of … Read more