Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

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Aerial view of grass and hardstanding touring pitches
Aerial view of grass and hardstanding touring pitches
Plenty of room for an awning
Spacious touring pitch
Well-maintained touring pitch
Spacious grass pitch under the trees
Hardstanding pitches shaded by trees
Shady grass pitches
Campsite entrance and signage
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Plenty of room for an awning
Spacious touring pitch
Well-maintained touring pitch

  • Peaceful woodland site 20 minutes’ drive from Thetford in Norfolk
  • Historic Swaffham 15 minutes’ drive and Roarr! 45 minutes
  • Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
Set within Forestry Commission woodland, Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is 20 minutes’ drive from the market town of Thetford in Norfolk. This splendidly peaceful touring site has pitching areas in open glades surrounded by mature trees; hopefully you’ll spot loads of wildlife while you’re there, including deer in the early mornings. The site is a handy spot for dog owners, as you have miles of walks directly from the pitches. It’s very family-friendly as well, so your kids can roam safely and ride bikes down traffic-free woodland tracks too. This site is managed by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, and it’s open to non-members as well as members, with discounted rates for members. The price displayed is the member rate; non-members will need to pay the £15/night extra or buy a £69 membership. Membership is worth considering if you’re likely to spend more than four nights at a Club site over the coming year – it brings discounts at more than 140 UK sites, plus other perks including access to tailored caravan/motorhome insurance, discounts on days out and savings on top brands. You’ll need to be self-sufficient at this simple but well-kept Club site, as there are no showers or loos. It has electric hook-ups and drive-over waste disposal, while there’s all the sightseeing inspo you could wish for in the information kiosk, as well as a library. If you have any queries or issues, just ask at reception.

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.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 10.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

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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 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

Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

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 to Swaffham/Brandon. About 2.25 miles past Hilborough, turn right into the Forestry Commission road at the flag poles and World War II tank. The site is on the right after 400 yards. From the south: turn left off the A11 at the roundabout on the Thetford bypass onto the A134, signposted Swaffham. After six miles, turn right at the roundabout onto the A1065. In two miles, turn left into Forestry Commission road as above. Please avoid the 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

Military history buffs will be pleased to hear that there’s a museum, memorial and guided walk dedicated to the Desert Rats – who were based here during World War II – five minutes’ walk through Thetford Forest from the pitches. There are also scenic walks to be had in the arboretum at Lynford Hall (10 minutes’ drive). If the kids still need more activity, there are treetop rope courses, zipwires, cycle tracks and play areas at High Lodge (25 minutes). You can also keep them happy with a day at Roarr! (45 minutes), with its dinosaur trail, deer park and splash fountains. The town of Swaffham (15 minutes) has handsome Georgian architecture and a lively Saturday market, while you can stroll around the historic docks at King’s Lynn (45 minutes), learn about the local fishing industry at True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum and see a wooden prehistoric circle at Lynn Museum. Norwich (an hour) is noted for its magnificent cathedral and castle as well as shopping in the Norwich Lanes.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Crown Hotel Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Swan Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Crown Inn Pub 3.5 mi
  • The Old Windmill Inn Pub 3.8 mi
  • Gooderstone Tea Room Restaurant 4.3 mi
  • The Swan Inn Pub 4.4 mi
  • Twenty Churchwardens Pub 4.7 mi
  • The George Pub 4.9 mi
  • Bedingfeld Arms Pub 5 mi
  • The Saxon Pub 5.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Mundford Village Hall Playground 2 mi
  • Cranwich Heath park 3.2 mi
  • Warren house : Caravan park 4.6 mi

Family days out

  • Gooderstone Water Gardens and Nature Trail Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Grime's Graves Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Oxburgh Hall Castle 5 mi
  • Cherry Treee Farm Zoo 6.4 mi

Public transport

  • Old School, adj 2.1 mi
  • Old School, opp 2.1 mi
  • Westgate Street 2.3 mi
  • Church, opp 3.3 mi
  • Church, adj 3.3 mi
  • Chapel, opp 3.6 mi
  • Chapel, adj 3.6 mi
  • West End, adj 4 mi
  • Phone Box, opp 4.4 mi
  • Phone Box, adj 4.4 mi

Local services

  • Gulf Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Methwold Surgery Doctors 4.9 mi
  • BP Fuel station 5.5 mi
  • Merco Fuel station 6.1 mi

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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 Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? Military history buffs will be pleased to hear that there’s a museum, memorial and guided walk dedicated to the Desert Rats – who were based here during World War II – five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thetford Forest Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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