Acorn Meadow

View prices & book 9.9 88 reviews
Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Plenty of greenery
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Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green

  • Dog-friendly Norfolk site 25 minutes’ walk from Thompson Water
  • Easy access to the Peddars Way, Cycle Route 13 and the Pingo Trail
  • Playground and pub within 10 minutes' walk
There’s a plentiful supply of Norfolk strolls or pedals around Acorn Meadow, a well-maintained dog-friendly countryside site. There are signposts scattered around the edge of the site pointing you in some splendid directions… perhaps to the Peddars Way past pingo ponds and Roman roads or Cycle Route 13? The Pingo Trail is another top route for seeing historic pingo ponds (and see them you should, as these rare ponds are mostly only found in Norfolk). Thompson Water, famed for the same periglacial landforms and popular with dragonflies and the occasional otter, is 25 minutes’ walk away. If you’re looking to get an idea of the wider picture, the site is 50 minutes’ drive away from The Broads and Norwich and an hour from Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast. There’s a playground a few minutes’ walk away and a sports hall 10 minutes’ walk away. Plus, at the end of the day, tasty food is served up at the local pub 10 minutes’ walk away. Families and couples should both very much like this grassy field site, which has simple facilities covering water, a washing-up area, toilets and a shower, plus a toilet emptying point for tourers. Everything is well maintained, so it should be no surprise that there’s always help at hand too.

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 88 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Acorn Meadow is a peaceful, well-maintained campsite praised for its beautiful rural location and exceptional host, Fred. Visitors highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, the spacious and level pitches, and great value for money. The site is conveniently located near a village pub with good food. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one noted the Pingo Trail was overgrown. Many guests express a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to stay for a tranquil break.

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Simon C.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely for being off the track and peaceful. Lovely setting and beautiful countryside. Fred the host was very pleasant and helpful explaining local walks and providing a map for us.

Disliked No hot water for washing up cooking utensils.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, clean, beautiful campsite. Extremely friendly…

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Ian M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely, clean, beautiful campsite. Extremely friendly and helpful host. Toilets, showers and sink areas absolutely spotless.
Will most certainly be staying again

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommend this lovely little campsite/pod

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Lucy F.

Owlery camping pod

Liked Fab night in the Owlery pod. Beautifully fitted out with all you could need for an overnight chillout in the country. Very peaceful. Fred, who showed us around, was very friendly and helpful and even offered us a lift back from a friends house locally if we couldn’t get a taxi- thankfully not needed but it was a lovely offer. Currently sat on the decking enjoying a coffee in the morning sun.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous camp site.

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Duncan P.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful, flat and well-drained spot, with optional electric hookup and simple, clean facilities - just how we like it. Warm welcome on the site and a great pub down the road.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site owner. Good walking trails. Excellent pub close by.

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8 out of 10
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Trisha L.

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very restful country site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite in a lovely,…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great little campsite in a lovely, quiet location. Used as a stopover on my way to a festival for one night. Limited time to visit the area but will hopefully go again sometime to explore. Meal at the pub was great and just a very short walk away. Great communication from the site manager/owner who was very helpful and welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A delightful visit to the Owlery. We’ll be back!

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Bee H.

Owlery camping pod

Liked *warm welcome
*shepherdess hut has a bathroom
*good walks locally
*small, quiet campsite, very peaceful
*pub with good food nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super site. Plenty of room and…

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Zoe N.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super site. Plenty of room and level pitch. Quiet with not many pitches. Toilets were excellent. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend acorn meadow

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Moranda A.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location is lovely with a brilliant park opposite and a lovely woodland walk. The owner is very friendly, helpful and looks after the facilities all throughout the day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back

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Kerry C.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean and well maintained the owner Fred was very polite gave excellent information on the area and for the site just amazing stay

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Acorn Meadow

Hallfield Road

Thompson

Thetford

Norfolk

England

IP24 1PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.53247°N
0.83182°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi War Memorial
7.6 mi War Memorial
7.9 mi Queens Square
Rail
6.3 mi Harling Road Rail Station
7.2 mi Eccles Road Rail Station
8.1 mi Attleborough Rail Station
Ferry
24.1 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
24.2 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
21.1 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

There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to explore. The forest’s namesake, Thetford (20 minutes), is just as splendid in a less green way. Some of its top spots include the Dad’s Army Museum, the Ancient House Museum and Thetford Priory. King's Lynn (50 minutes) is a household name in Norfolk. Check out the merchants’ houses and the Custom House from its heyday. If you time your trip right, you could snap up some good local products at the Sunday and Tuesday markets. Norwich (50 minutes) is also packed with things to do should you want a rest from the walks. Tick off all the many historic sites, like Norwich Cathedral, Saxon Marketplace and the St. Ethelbert’s and Erpingham gates. After a little rest stop or an easy afternoon activity? Melsop Farm Park (15 minutes) has some lovely little play areas and a café for a family-friendly and budget-friendly afternoon out.

Must see

Grimes Graves 7.5 mi

Banham Zoo 10.1 mi

Castle Acre Castle 13.3 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 20.6 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 11.5 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 20.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 22.7 mi

St George's Guildhall 24 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stow Bedon 1.2 mi

Wayland Wood - Merton - Watton - Wayland Wood 2 mi

BRECCLES HALL 2.9 mi

Great Hockham 3 mi

Rockland All Saints 4.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Acorn Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acorn Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Acorn Meadow? There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acorn Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Acorn Meadow? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.