Plum Camping

View prices & book 9.3 34 reviews
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  • Farm site half an hour’s drive from the Norfolk Broads and coast
  • Just outside Sprowston, 15 minutes from Norwich by car
  • Farm shop, wifi, coffee shop, beautician and dance studio
Travellers bound for the wide open spaces of East Anglia should home in on Plum Camping, a five-acre farm site 15 minutes' drive from Norwich that's surrounded by pick-your-own fruit orchards and 250 acres’ worth of fields and woodland. Settle in here among the plum and apple trees for a real rural feel and a handy location on the edge of the quiet town of Sprowston. Looking to make regular trips into Norwich? This spot is a five-minute walk from a bus stop where you can board regular services and be dropped right in the middle of town. Amenities on site include a farm shop, a butchery, a coffee shop, a fenced picnic area, a beautician’s and a dance studio, plus a communal kitchen and a washing-up area. Access to fridges and freezers can also generally be sorted on request, as can electric sockets for your crew's assorted gadgetry. The Norfolk coast is a top pick for walkers and is home to paths with some truly excellent views, such as the scenic trail from Cromer to Overstrand (40 minutes' drive). Inland, the Norfolk Broads’ north-eastern corner is particularly peaceful as most of the boats that cruise these waterways can't squeeze under low-lying Potter Heigham’s bridge (30 minutes). All in all, you won't find wetlands, wildlife and cosy village pubs hard to come by around here.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb to

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 34 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close…

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
Sian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close to everything you need. It’s a shame the farm shop was closed Sunday and Monday, but we managed to get some lovely sausages before they closed Saturday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close…

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
Sian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close to everything you need. It’s a shame the farm shop was closed Sunday and Monday, but we managed to get some lovely sausages before they closed Saturday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close…

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
Sian S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: There was plenty of space and the facilities were great, and close to everything you need. It’s a shame the farm shop was closed Sunday and Monday, but we managed to get some lovely sausages before they closed Saturday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space to choose from, grass kept nice and short so…

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Lots of space to choose from, grass kept nice and short so easy to get around. Facilities clean and tidy

Disliked: Unclear where to dispose of dog poo.
One toilet door lock not working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

certainly worth the money

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 9
Facilities / Activities 7
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ivor G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Friendliness, honesty box's for wood, great open space.

Disliked: would of liked a network or wifi connection

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, quiet field.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Louise M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Nice, quiet field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

So quiet and peaceful, there was only one other camper there, I…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Myles H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: So quiet and peaceful, there was only one other camper there, I set up a fire in one of the fire pits and bought some wood from the shed and watched the sun set. I’ve stayed here before when working in Norwich but I like it that much I will probably camp here again for the fun of it. The toilet and shower block are basic but adequate for what you need. There’s a big Tescos 5 mins drive away if you need anything. No one bothered me, really chilled and laid back site.

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Great site where all the little things have been considered.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Free plums from plum orchard!
Facilities clean. Charging point, fridge and freezer for freezer blocks all very useful. Toilets always had paper and washing up sinks with hot water and washing up liquid available.
Availability of free fire pit hire and fire logs to purchase.
Close by to shopping facilities although it doesnt feel like it when you are on the campsite.
Generously spaced plots.

Disliked: Shower huts were too small making it a bit difficult to find somewhere to keep dry clothes dry. It was very windy when we stayed and the boiler pilot light had a tendency to blow out. There is however a large family shower room as an alternative to the shower huts.

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It’s a nice simple simple site, really relaxed, not too big, nice…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Tom D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: It’s a nice simple simple site, really relaxed, not too big, nice and quiet. Has everything you need with a rustic feel which I liked.

Disliked: Showers were temperamental.

It was a Shame the farm shop was shut on Sundays and Mondays but there is a huge Tesco down the road

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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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market 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 Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Plum Camping

Wroxham Road

Sprowston

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR13 6LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.65993°N
1.35488°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Bus Station
4.5 mi Lime Tree Road
4.5 mi Lime Tree Road
Rail
1.9 mi Salhouse Rail Station
3 mi Norwich Rail Station
3.7 mi Brundall Gardens Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 mi Reedham Ferry North
10.9 mi Reedham Ferry South
27.2 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
3.3 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

Pitch up, stroll next door to Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club (a few minutes’ walk) and you're set for a day of pleasant putting on a well-kept 18-hole course. For some classy spectator sports, meanwhile, you might like to amble in the direction of Castle Carvery Racecourse (15 minutes' walk) and watch jockeys and horses vying for that all-important first place. Norwich (15 minutes' drive or about half an hour on public transport) is a regional hub of food, culture and ornate architecture, with the undisputed highlight of that final category being the city's well-preserved Norman cathedral. Families with active younger members may appreciate such proximity to town too, as it means easy access to kid-pleasing attractions like bowling alleys, a snowsports centre and Whitlingham Country Park (all within 20 minutes), where there's bucketloads of space for frisbee, ball games and the like. Heading to the seaside is another obvious option: Sea Palling beach (30 minutes) and Waxham beach (35 minutes) are both sandy and have a relaxed, family-friendly vibe, while Blakeney National Nature Reserve (50 minutes) has wilder stretches of shoreline and seal colonies to scout out.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sea Palling 13.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hemsby 15.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mundesley 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caister Point 16.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth North 16.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Norwich Cathedral 3 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 3.2 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 3.2 mi

BeWILDerwood 5.2 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11.7 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 13.4 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 16 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 17.5 mi

Sheringham Park 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CATTON HALL 2.3 mi

Salhouse - Rackheath - Salhouse 2.7 mi

Norwich City 2.8 mi

THE ROSARY CEMETERY 2.8 mi

WATERLOO PARK 2.9 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.

Offers

Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Plum Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Plum Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Plum Camping? Pitch up, stroll next door to Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club (a few minutes’ walk) and you're set for a day of pleasant putting on a well-kept 18-hole course. For … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Plum Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Plum Camping? From £25.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.