The Acre

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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 a splendid 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. The facilities on site are basic, but you do have access to toilets, showers 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

Opens 1 July

Please note

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Jul to Wed 30 Sept 2026

Open from Thu 1 Jul to Thu 30 Sept 2027

Open from Sat 1 Jul to Sat 30 Sept 2028

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 12m width × 6m depth (72m²)

4 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 12m width × 6m depth (72m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, unlimited max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Other options

5

Bell tent

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 1 x Day bed, 1 x King sized bed, 1 x Single camp bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers on site.

Features

Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.
Car 1 included, unlimited max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Beds made up
Car parking by pitch/unit
Dining table and chairs
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)

£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Extra car (max unlimited)

£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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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 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 Tents for hire 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)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Location

The Acre

The Marrams

Sea Palling

Waxham

Norfolk

England

NR12 0UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.79311°N
1.59275°E

Nearest transport

Coach

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sea Palling	0.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hemsby	8.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mundesley	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Caister Point	11.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth North	12.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Acre? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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