Green Gables Camping Ground

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Visitor image of the main camping field
Visitor image of the main camping field
Grassy pitches
Dog-friendly site
View over the site
Walks to the coast
Animals on site
The animals
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Grassy pitches
Dog-friendly site
View over the site

  • Peaceful family-friendly site on the Norfolk coast
  • A 15-minute walk from the nearest beach; a 15-minute drive from Cromer
  • Walking distance from pubs and food shops
A big ‘yes please’ to a break by the sea? Then root down at Green Gables Camping Ground. This peaceful site in the Norfolk Coast National Landscape has views over the surrounding countryside. A 15-minute walk away from the nearest beach and 15 minutes' drive away from Cromer, you’ll also be well situated for activities that revolve around the sand and sea. Plus, with four acres of grasslands (and rather splendid rural views), there’s plenty of space for everyone to unwind. It’s likely you’re already heading to the coast with the idea of whiling your day away on the sand and pottering (or speeding your way) around the coastal footpaths. If so, this site is a 15-minute walk away from the sheltered Trimingham beach… perhaps take a surfboard for the waves or set your sights on the good fishing spots. Very handily, the beach joins up with the coastal path, and there’s a small food shop 20 minutes’ walk away along this route, well-positioned for filling your pockets with some energy-boosting snacks before you set off. Catch a fish and chip shop and a couple of pubs on the way to Mundesley beach too (40 minutes’ walk in the same direction). If you’re feeling a little sandy after your adventures, there’s an amenities block on site that has showers and toilets. Other on-site facilities include a washing-up area for you to take care of your dirty dishes or grab some drinking water.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • 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).
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to

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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 6
Budget/backpackerPeaceful

78% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a simple, relaxed, and quiet camping experience with good value for money. Guests appreciated the ability to have bonfires, the availability and reasonable price of firewood, and the friendly, unobtrusive staff. The location is highly praised for its proximity to the coastal path and beaches, making it ideal for exploring. Facilities are described as basic but functional and generally kept clean, with some reviewers noting they could benefit from an upgrade. Some visitors were initially put off by the entrance appearance, describing it as junkyard-like, but found the camping field itself to be pleasant and not overcrowded. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a back-to-basics, natural camping getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very simple + cheep + relaxed. Amazing to have a bombfire facitities.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 10
 Gema N. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Best thing ever was that they set up metal barrels that we were allowed to use to make a fire in. They also sold wood which was not a rip off it was real good value. Very simple and basic, a field with trees around, nice and quiet and not crowded. I liked that is was simple, not loads of over the top mod cons. Could chose where you wanted to pitch, it is a good place for tents or vehicles that have thier own electric. Staff were friendly and let you get on with it, they were not fussy or moany. Very cheep too. It was off the beaten track but we still was able to get there on foot using bus and walking.

Disliked I was nervous on entering as i did not know where to go, Need a sign saying reception here or this way to entrance type of thing, i ended up walking through junk and rubbish because i saw a hut that i thought was the reception, but it was not anyway. If there was a sign saying this way... i would have carried on going forward and had seen the owners house/huts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice little site right on the costal path. Really well located

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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Jack R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location
Price
Friendliness

Disliked Nothing really. Would definitely come again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tranquil area with ability to have…

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
 1
 Francis B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Tranquil area with ability to have bonfires.
Cheap!

Disliked Long walk to showers.
Facilities very basic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great open spaces, plenty of choice to choose where to camp

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 No rating
Alex C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely loved the camping site and was so happy it hasn’t changed much since my childhood. Every year my church would have our children/youth camp there. The facilities are old but they function just fine. And the place is so atmospheric with easy access to lovely walks. The camp site is very laid back atmosphere with no pressure.

Disliked We were hoping to see lamas as one person had photos of them on there review but we weren’t to bummed out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We'd definitely stay again if we head back towards that area.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 2
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Emily H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Easy to find, we travelled via train and bus. The local Coast Hopper bus service stopped about 5-10 minute walk away.
The staff that we met were very friendly and helpful. It was just myself and my son and as we had no car we were told we could get in touch with the owner if we needed anything, even a lift which was very lovely. Although we walked and used the bus mostly.
The site was lovely, quiet and had all we needed.
Near to the local bus route and coastal walk way.

Disliked I can't think of anything.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyable stay.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Patrick L. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly staff who guided us to where we could pitch our tent . Excellent toilet and shower facilities. Clean and hygienica. Washing up area outside with hot and cold water . Easy accessible drinking water tap. A small shop selling home made products i.e oats milk. Bricks provided to put fire pit on . There was their factory next door , heard little noise as camping fenced off.

Disliked Only 1 thing what I found wrong was one of the showers wasn't giving out hot water .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect spot for a short trip away, camping with everything you need.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Zoe W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location.
Welcomed by David who shared lots of information.
Perfect base for exploring Norfolk coast.
Great value and handy to be able to stay for just one night.
Will happily stay again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, only thing would be more toilets and showers available but even so facilities were adequate.

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Nothing…

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
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 Michelle B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked As another reviewer already added, the pictures are not accurate, we are from an equestrian background, so more than used to an outside environment. This site in our opinion should not be on this website, having wildcamped at numerous locations would consider that a better option. To say it's an eyesore with dilapidated facilities would be an understatement, in all honesty I wouldn't wildcamp here, packed in like sardines, views of steptoes yard, filthy , absolutely stinks like raw sewrage, abandoned caravans and vehicles to look at, drove in and immediately out and found somewhere else to stay . The guy that met us was very informative about the local area and very nice , but I would not in any way shape or form recommend this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but adequate and we enjoyed our stay . Thanks

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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penelope p. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Basic facilities, but adequate and kept clean . Pleasant field not crowded. Easy access to coastal path and 20 minutes stroll to Trimingham beach. Space to walk the Labrador adjacent. Owners were welcoming . Will definitely be back.

Disliked One shower too cramped and 1( of 3) toilet out of action.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I really liked this campsite & would stay there again.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Rob W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely Campsite in nature & fresh sea air. Great Location in a quiet area & a short walk to the beach. Stunning views from the Campsite as it’s high up. The owner was a really nice guy, very welcoming & helpful. Basic facilities but very reasonably priced overall. Cheap & good firewood for sale.

Disliked Facilities were basic but fine & I can’t complain for the price & location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Location

Green Gables Camping Ground

Gimingham Road

Trimingham

Norfolk

England

NR11 8HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.89274°N
1.39719°E

Nearest transport

Coach
18.6 mi Kings Head
18.7 mi Kings Head
19.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.7 mi Gunton Rail Station
4.4 mi Roughton Road Rail Station
5.1 mi Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
24 mi Reedham Ferry North
24.1 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
16.2 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

Beach days on the brain? No worries – sandy shores are on the horizon, whether it’s Mundesley beach's (five minutes’ drive) safe swimming waters, beach huts and watersports or Cromer’s beach and traditional pier (15 minutes), a popular crabbing spot for novices and pros, by the way. Sea Palling Beach (35 minutes) is another watersports haven with plenty of swims and sandy dunes in store. It's likely you’ve already met the site’s alpacas, but if it’s monkeys, pumas and peccaries you’d like to see next, Amazona Zoo (15 minutes) has a cluster of South American animals. You’re sure to spot some creepy crawlies and feathered animals around the woodland and parkland walks, the lake and walled garden at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate (15 minutes) too. If you’ve kids to keep occupied, they might enjoy clambering across the treehouse adventure park at BeWILDerwood Norfolk (half an hour) or gliding across the boating lake at North Lodge Park (10 minutes). Heard of Henry Blogg, a famous lifeboat crew member who performed some fearsome rescues? The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum (15 minutes) remembers his life and some of his craziest rescues.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mundesley 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 4.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 5.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sheringham 8.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 5.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 9 mi

Mannington Gardens 9.7 mi

BeWILDerwood 12.9 mi

Norwich Cathedral 18.5 mi

National Trust

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 5.8 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 9.1 mi

Sheringham Park 9.3 mi

Horsey Windpump 14.2 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trunch - a Parish Walk 2.1 mi

Southrepps 2.4 mi

THE PLEASAUNCE, OVERSTRAND 2.9 mi

Overstrand 3 mi

Old Hall Street 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 Green Gables Camping Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Green Gables Camping Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Green Gables Camping Ground? Beach days on the brain? No worries – sandy shores are on the horizon, whether it’s Mundesley beach's (five minutes’ drive) safe swimming waters, beach huts and watersports or Cromer’s beach and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Green Gables Camping Ground?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Green Gables Camping Ground? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.