The Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

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  • Quiet woodland campsite offering open glades and local wildlife
  • Discover historic Swaffham and the beautiful Norfolk coast
  • Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
Thetford Forest Club Campsite is a quiet and secluded location set within luscious Forestry Commission woodland. The site offers pitching areas in open glades and features an abundance of on-site wildlife, including early morning deer sightings. It is an excellent destination for dog owners, providing great nearby walks and tempting trails for exploring the natural surroundings. The campsite also features a secure, gated 70-pitch storage compound with CCTV operation all year round.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 79
Motorhome pitches 79
Open now
Opens 2 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Units longer than 10.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

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Features

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

The Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

High Ash

Hilborough

Thetford

Norfolk

England

IP26 5BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.53964°N
0.66731°E

Route directions

From the north: follow the A1065 (Swaffham - Brandon). About 2.25 miles past Hilborough turn R into the Forestry Commission road at the flag poles and WW2 tank. The site is on the right in 400 yards. From the south: turn left off the A11 (Newmarket - Norwich) at the roundabout on the Thetford bypass onto the A134 (signposted Swaffham). In about 6 miles turn right at the roundabout onto the A1065. In 2 miles turn left into Forestry Commission road as above. Please try to avoid route through Brandon.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi War Memorial
2.2 mi War Memorial
6.7 mi Old Forge Court
Rail
6.2 mi Brandon Rail Station
8.5 mi Lakenheath Rail Station
9 mi Thetford Rail Station
Ferry
18.9 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
19 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
27.2 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

Within the forest, visitors can explore a memorial area and guided trail dedicated to the Desert Rats. The nearby market town of Swaffham offers Georgian history, a Saturday market, and a local history museum. Historic centres like King's Lynn and Norwich, as well as the beautiful Norfolk coastline, are within easy driving distance. High Lodge Forest Park and Lynford Hall and Arboretum provide excellent day excursions and lovely walks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 26.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 28.5 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 29.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Grimes Graves 3.8 mi

Castle Acre Castle 11.4 mi

Banham Zoo 16.3 mi

Ely Cathedral 19.6 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 19.6 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 5 mi

St George's Guildhall 18.8 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 20.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 22 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Desert Rats Memorial - Shakers Wood - Highash Hill 0.1 mi

West Ash - Ickburgh 0.2 mi

Lynford 2.2 mi

LYNFORD HALL 2.2 mi

Lynford 3.3 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 The Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near The Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site? Within the forest, visitors can explore a memorial area and guided trail dedicated to the Desert Rats. The nearby market town of Swaffham offers Georgian history, a Saturday market, and a local … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Covert Caravan and Motorhome Club Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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