Acorn Meadow

View prices & book 9.8 104 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 now
Opens 22 January
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

Open from Thu 22 Jan 2026 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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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

This is a beautifully maintained, peaceful campsite with a very friendly and helpful owner, Fred. Pitches are level and spacious, with clean, basic facilities including flushing toilets and hot showers. The site is well-located for walks and cycling, with a pub a short walk away. Some guests noted that the washing up area lacked hot water, but this is being considered for improvement. Overall, a highly recommended spot for a relaxing countryside escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent service from Fred. Greeted on…

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Melody m.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent service from Fred. Greeted on arrival and explained where everything was. Choice of sunny or shaded pitches. Picked half and half as Mylo likes the shade. Plenty of walks straight from site and pub in walking distance. Very pretty place

Recommend to friends Visit again

A tranquil and mindful stay in a beautiful setting.

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Jonathan A.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the space and tranquillity. Only a short walk to the Chequers for good food and beer. Fred is a legend - super host.

Disliked Still a relatively new and quite basic site but Fred is making tweaks and improvements all the time. A super site if you are happy with just the basics - Thompson also does not have a local shop, so plan ahead…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pitches level water tap close…

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PAUL L.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good pitches level water tap close by we did upgrade to electric on arrrival could,nt fault certainly has a big advantage being close to some good walks also the roads are very quiet would recommend to anyone

Disliked No dislikes Fred was very helpfull

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite. Excellent facilities and…

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Eliot S.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. Excellent facilities and plenty of room. Lovely village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site and great facilities in the pod

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Vanessa C.

Owlery camping pod

Liked Lovely and peaceful, great walks on the doorstep and pub close by. Very helpful and friendly host. Spacious pod

Disliked The double bed was a ‘small double’ for us larger people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location for the the Pingos is…

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Anonymous

Owlery camping pod

Liked Location for the the Pingos is ideal our reason for stopping there. Reasonable stock pod with basics

Disliked Small damp patch by the bed on the wall. No brush and dustpan to sweep floor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would certainly return. Very well run by Fred.

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Duncan W.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Warm welcome given by Fred on arrival. Local information shared. Very well laid out site. Excellent facilities. Good walks from the site. Nice looking pub in easy walking distance.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good pub nearby Fred nice guy…

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Paul m.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Good pub nearby Fred nice guy

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place to visit

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9 out of 10
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David H.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Quite and lush site with a very friendly welcome and countryside walks from the site. A place to come and soak up the peaceful countryside surroundings.

Disliked Nothing

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It was a great site and…

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reuben c.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked It was a great site and Fred was really nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

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

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 £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.