Bylaugh Country Park

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Pitches on site
Grass pitches
Peaceful countryside setting
Entrance gate

  • Peaceful site in the Wensum Valley, south facing with excellent views
  • Easily explore the county from a convenient mid-Norfolk setting
  • Plenty of fishing, walks and cycle paths locally
If you’re in real and urgent need of a peaceful getaway, then a stay at Bylaugh Country Park should do the job. It might be close to civilisation – the town of Dereham is within 10 minutes’ drive and Norwich is half an hour away – but the quiet and secluded site in the Norfolk countryside should still give you all the escape you need. This part of Norfolk is paradise for walkers and cyclists, as it's well placed for exploring the county. You can join Marriott’s Way footpath, cycle path and bridleway about 10 minutes from Bylaugh Country Park, or follow its entire length by starting in Aylsham, less than half an hour away. The red route of Norwich’s Pedalways cycle path network is also within easy reach. When you’re feeling peckish, head to one of the many restaurants within 10 minutes of the site or fire up the barbecue for a home-cooked meal; pick up supplies from the small on-site shop or from the village of North Elmham, five minutes' drive drive away. Handily, North Elmham also has a popular fish and chips shop. Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, relax in the peace and quiet, looking out over the Wensum Valley and the quiet Norfolk countryside.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 10
Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 20
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Site types & availability

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Super clean site with well-kept grounds and spacious, level spots. Friendly, helpful owners. Kids love the playground. On-site shop and laundry are handy. Some found entertainment a bit loud, and a car's useful for getting around.

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Very well maintained site. Staff were excellent. Plenty for the family to…

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Adam L.

Powered grass site

Liked Very well maintained site. Staff were excellent. Plenty for the family to do. Will be coming back.

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From the manager: Thank you

Excellent site in all areas, we will be back

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stuart f.

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Liked Toilet block, shower block, washing up area washing machines, fridge freezers, shop nearby walks.
So many positives

Disliked Not a dislike, just a niggle as the site had quietened down after the weekend, putting a tent for 2 right next to a party of 8 adults and 8 children was a bit of a shock to the system, a quieter area would have been more appropriate.

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From the manager: Thank you , unfortunately we only have 6 non electric pitches and that was the only one left at the time

We recently stayed at Bylaugh Country Park campsite with our 7- and…

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David R.

Powered grass site

Liked We recently stayed at Bylaugh Country Park campsite with our 7- and 5-year-old granddaughters, and it was an absolute delight. Nestled in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, the site is wonderfully peaceful.

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and shown to our pitch. Our campervan had full electric hook-up included in the pitch fee, which was very convenient. The facilities were spotless, with staff cleaning throughout the day.

We enjoyed exploring the area on bikes, following tracks around the farmers’ fields and discovering Bylaugh Hall. The girls were, of course, more fascinated by a giant haystack along the way!

All in all, it’s a lovely, safe site. Like many of the guests we met, we will certainly be returning.

Oh, you must check out the owls, stunning.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Can’t fault the facilities, it’s one of the most convenient places to stay with everything you need inside.

Disliked No signal for our phones at all

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From the manager: Thank you

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Paulo D.

Powered grass site

Liked Everything

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From the manager: Thank you

An excellent site

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Simon S.

Fully-serviced grass site

Liked Really tranquil site. Impeccable facilities. Friendly staff

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From the manager: Thank you

Best family site we have visited would highly recommend

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Site was so clean, pitch area was massive, lovely area for the children. Safest site we have visited thank you so much. Staff were so friendly I can’t fault it. We really loved the stay and will be back.

Disliked Only slightly negative was our pitch was near an animal feed I believe which spooked the dog at first. Not a massive issue but maybe next time a quick by the way that’s a bird feed for anyone staying with a dog mainly as I felt bad that our dog woke a few people :)

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From the manager: Thank you

Highly recommended site- excellent spacious and level pitches

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Immaculate shower and toilet facilities. Beautifully laid out park with nice pitches and trees all around. Very helpful owners.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you

A fabulous, family friendly site

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Scott G.

Powered grass site

Liked The fabulous, friendly family running the site.
The well stocked shop, clean and large toilet block and showers.
The twice weekly live singers.
The family feel and huge play area with climbing and ball game equipment.
The location, just a short drive to Dereham, Norwich, great cafés and the coast plus some lovely walks directly from the site.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent facilities that were kept in pristine condition throughout our stay. Pitches…

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Becci D.

Powered grass site

Liked Excellent facilities that were kept in pristine condition throughout our stay. Pitches were spacious and in close proximity to water points. Excellent play area for the children and it felt very safe letting them go off independently to play. Staff were very helpful and friendly and the live music was brilliant

Disliked Nothing!

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From the manager: Thank you


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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bylaugh Country Park

Dereham Road

Bylaugh

Dereham

Norfolk

England

NR20 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.73431°N
1.0031°E

Nearest transport

Coach
7.2 km Market Place
7.9 km Victoria
8.9 km Millwrights
Rail
20.3 km Wymondham Rail Station
22.9 km Spooner Row Rail Station
23.8 km Norwich Rail Station
Ferry
41.4 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
41.5 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
41.9 km Reedham Ferry North
Airport
19.9 km 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

Angling fans will be well served with a stay at Bylaugh Country Park – the Wensum river is nearby, as are several carp lakes including the Lenwade and Billingford lakes, both ripe for fishing. The Billingford Fishing Lakes are only five minutes' drive away from the site, whereas Lenwade sits 10 minutes' drive away. If a beach break is more your bag, it's a 40-minute drive to the northern coast of Norfolk, where you can explore the Norfolk Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walk the Norfolk Coast Path and visit the scenic seaside towns that line it. Head back in time with a trip on the steam trains at Mid-Norfolk Railway and Bure Valley Railway, both within 30 minutes of the site, or by visiting the stately homes of Blickling Estate, Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall and Sandringham, all within 40 minutes of Bylaugh. There’s plenty close at hand for entertaining the kids too: they can meet the wildlife at Pensthorpe Natural Park, run wild at BeWILDerwood or get their own taste of history at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure. If they’re up for a slightly longer jaunt in the car, you can all get your adrenaline pumping on the rides at Pleasurewood Hills theme park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sheringham 27.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 28.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wells 28.5 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
East Runton 29.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 29.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mannington Gardens 17 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 17.4 km

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 19.8 km

Castle Acre Castle 21.4 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 22.8 km

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 17.3 km

Sheringham Park 24.3 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 24.7 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 25.8 km

Oxburgh Hall 33.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Swanton Morley 2.4 km

Foxley - Foulsham - Foxley 2.8 km

Lyng 4.3 km

ELMHAM HOUSE 5.1 km

Marriott's Way and Reepham 5.5 km

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bylaugh Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bylaugh Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bylaugh Country Park? Angling fans will be well served with a stay at Bylaugh Country Park – the Wensum river is nearby, as are several carp lakes including the Lenwade and Billingford lakes, both ripe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bylaugh Country Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bylaugh Country Park? From $51.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.