The Acre

9.1 18 reviews
Pitches on site
Pitches on site
Visitor image of the beach by the site
View across the site
The acre
Marram grass
Walkway to the beach
Sandy beach
Beach for walks and kite flying
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  • Wild camping field next to the beach at Sea Palling in Norfolk
  • A 20-minute drive to Hickling Broad, and 25 to BeWilderwood Norfolk
  • Direct access to a sandy beach; pubs and cafés five minutes’ drive
Small and just steps away from an award-winning beach, The Acre is close to Sea Palling, on the north coast of Norfolk about 40 minutes' drive from Norwich. Once you’ve pitched up in the level meadow, the only thing that separates you from the sandy beach and the man-made coastal reefs is a stroll through the dunes covered in marram grasses. It's a very peaceful setup here – the camping pitches are lined with conifers to one side and have rural views over the fields. This is a place where it pays to keep your eye on nature, perhaps watching the sand martins flit around, seeing the sun rise or spotting muntjac deer roaming the countryside. Cars are parked in the top half of the field, away from the pitches, to keep everything safe and quiet. As this is pretty much wild camping, facilities on site are basic, but you do have access to portable toilets and a washing-up area. To add to the back-to-nature vibe, there’s no electricity, so it’s a good idea to bring torches to find your way around at night. Now back to that beach. It’s a fabulous spot for swimmers, birdwatchers, walkers, kitesurfers, surfers, jetskiers and divers alike, with plenty of space for kids (and dogs, if you're bringing the pets) to run off energy on the dunes. When you need to refuel, there are some good pubs and cafés within five minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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 Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

The Acre

The Marrams

Sea Palling

Waxham

Norfolk

England

NR12 0UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.79311°N
1.59275°E

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 mi Kings Head
10.8 mi Kings Head
14.1 mi Market Gates
Rail
8 mi Worstead Rail Station
8.9 mi North Walsham Rail Station
9.4 mi Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
Ferry
16.4 mi Reedham Ferry North
16.4 mi Reedham Ferry South
Airport
15.7 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

No need to drive to the seaside – Sea Palling beach is accessed on foot in less than five minutes. Simply follow the boardwalk across the dunes and – hey presto – you’re there. But it’s by no means the only local sandy spot. Head for Waxham (five minutes’ drive) or Horsey Gap beaches (15 minutes) for the chance to spot seals lolling in the waves, or tire everyone out playing chase on the long stretch of beach at Mundesley (25 minutes). Kids still going strong? Try them on the rope swings and treetop walks at BeWilderwood Norfolk (25 minutes), get them looking for barn owls and kingfishers on walks at Hickling Broad (20 minutes), or treat them to a cruise on a wooden boat through the waterways at Horsey Mere (15 minutes). Climb to the top of National Trust-owned Horsey Windpump (15 minutes) for apparently endless views over the flat landscapes of Norfolk, and get up high again when you visit red-and-white striped Happisburgh Lighthouse (10 minutes), with views over the beach and North Sea from its lookout deck.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sea Palling 0.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Hemsby 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mundesley 8.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caister Point 11.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Great Yarmouth North 12.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

BeWILDerwood 8.4 mi

Pleasure Beach 14.9 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 15.3 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 16 mi

Norwich Cathedral 16.6 mi

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 3.7 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 14.1 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 15.3 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 16 mi

Sheringham Park 19.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cart Gap 2.1 mi

HAPPISBURGH MANOR 3.2 mi

Horsey 3.4 mi

SUTTON FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/11/2006) 4.1 mi

East Ruston - Weavers Way - Stalham - Brumstead Common - East Ruston 4.6 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.

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 18 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location was perfect! And very good price.…

Overall 8/10

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Shoni H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location was perfect! And very good price.

Disliked No one visible when we arrived or throughout our stay. No one came over to "check in" or anything, wouldn't have known how to make contact with the owners should we have needed - thankfully we didn't need, but a 'hello' would've been good.

Location was great, very close to the beach. Very much as described…

Overall 8/10

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Jolene H.

Bell tent

Liked Location was great, very close to the beach. Very much as described (wild camping), as fun as you want to make it.

Disliked Toilets and washing facilities basic but sufficient for a short stay

Great site and great location

Overall 10/10

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Nikki W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Stayed here last year and this year just as good if not better.
Pitch better than last year as Thistles all gone. Toilets clean and did hear might have showers next year.
Plenty of room for the kids to play and make friends.

Disliked Some Dogs not on leads.
Had one dog mess by our tent, had to get owner to clean up (luckily we were there at the time).

Excellent location. Stunning beaches a stones throw away

Overall 10/10

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gareth a.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant place to go off grid. Very quiet and peaceful. Just hop across the dunes and there’s stunning beaches. Toilets were very clean. If you want to get away from it all this is the perfect place.

Stunning location, field views & sea on your doorstep.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Flat site, stunning field views with amazing sunsets (back of field). Pitch where you like. Quiet, no light pollution, friendly/communicative owners - all the basics you need & hot shower nearby at Sea Palling toilets. In the sea within minutes for early swim, bliss! Simplicity & nature in stunning location.

Disliked No lights inside portaloos at night.

A magical place if you look past the toilets and off site shower.

Overall 8/10

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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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Gary C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location is brilliant, literally over the sand dune and you are on the beach. Atmosphere on the site was also wonderful, a real family friendly place.

Disliked Not a fan of chemical toilets and showers off site.

Enjoyed it very much, will most likely go again

Overall 8/10

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Geanina Andrea G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Toilets, kitchen sink with drinkable water, hose to rinse your feet, good area, quiet, Max was nice, close to the beach and delicious fish and chips shop

Disliked Very windy, not much shelter and we had almost no internet connectivity

Close to nature kids love it.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Kids love it so much and very peaceful place, not too crowded The pitch area is massive.Seapalling is a very nice sandy and peaceful beach and if you are lucky just like us we saw some baby seals.

The located, facilities and staff…

Overall 10/10

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Kathryn M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The located, facilities and staff

Excellent

Overall 10/10

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Claire W.

Bell tent

Liked The tent had everything you could ask for and more ! Kids loved the games and I loved the little bottles of wine! Location fantastic right on the beach. Beds very comfortable.
Very friendly family run business. Thanks for making our holiday great

Disliked I wouldn’t say this is a dislike and I was aware of the no showers before I came and obviously this is reflected in the price but if you want to make it even better then a shower would be an added bonus

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Acre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Acre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Acre? No need to drive to the seaside – Sea Palling beach is accessed on foot in less than five minutes. Simply follow the boardwalk across the dunes and – hey presto – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Acre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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