Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

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Drone image of the campsite and the sea
Outside the shepherds hut, bunting and decking
The old barn self catering cottage
Views from the shepherds hut over the meadows

  • Wildlife haven in west Norfolk: walk to the beach in two minutes
  • Basic and peaceful site next to the Norfollk Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; shop and pub a few minute's walk away
The splendid beach near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping (dog-friendly Heacham beach, two minutes' walk away) is the only east-coast beach in Britain facing west. This means that guests here are often treated to the sight of a spectacular sunset over the sea – a real rarity for Norfolk. As well being a romantic sunset spot, this location is also a very enticing one for watersports enthusiasts, hikers and families – plus dog owners, who are welcome to bring their pet along for a holiday and a ramble along the Norfolk coast. Hunstanton Camping and Glamping is on the edge of the village of Heacham, in a peaceful wildlife haven surrounded by open fields. It's three miles from here to Snettisham, five to Hunstanton and 10 miles to Thornham, all with dog-friendly beaches and walks aplenty, or you could feel regal for the day with a trip to Sandringham – and its woodland walking paths – within 15 minutes' drive. The site has a good selection of amenities including toilets (ladies', gents' and unisex facilities), four indoor unisex showers and a number of outdoor showers. Grey waste water disposal and chemical disposal are available for touring guests, and plug sockets in washrooms mean you can charge phones or use hairdryers easily enough. Barbecues and campfires are both allowed; a local shop a minute's walk away has most supplies you should need. There's also a pub a few minutes' walk away.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 10
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Languages spoken

English

AA 3 pennants

Site types & availability

Other site types

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
7

72% would recommend this campground to a friend

70% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, short stroll to the beach with friendly owners. Loved the peace & sunsets. Facilities are clean but basic/dated. Some found it scruffy & pricey for what's on offer.

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Arrival date (latest first)

As above! Staff were hopeless and almost non existent .

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
3
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Nothing!

Disliked Absolutely avoid this place! Filthy toilets/showers and areas in general were unkempt!
Complete rip off with prices too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are truly sorry to read your review and learn that your experience with us was so disappointing. We pride ourselves on maintaining clean facilities and a welcoming environment, and it's clear we fell far short of your expectations on this occasion.

We take all feedback very seriously, especially concerns about cleanliness and upkeep. We are investigating your comments immediately to ensure our standards are met.

We regret that you felt our pricing was not justified. We strive to offer good value, and we're sorry that you felt this was not the case during your visit.

We understand your feelings, and we truly wish your stay had been a more positive one.

Peaceful site with glorious sunsets views

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8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
4
Chris M.

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Site has a rustic feel to it and it was nice to wake up in a relaxed setting. The showers do need a little bit of maintenance as only one working shower. However, hot water available, toilets clean and washing area brilliant. Nigel was friendly and came over to see how we were getting on. Perfect site next to the beach. Thank you!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you "Recommend to friends" and would "Visit again."

We're thrilled you enjoyed the rustic feel of our site and found it a relaxed setting to wake up in. It's also wonderful to hear that Nigel was friendly and checked in on you – we'll be sure to pass on your kind words! We completely agree that our perfect location next to the beach is a real highlight.

We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the showers. We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused by only one being operational during your stay, but we're glad you had hot water and found the toilets clean and the washing area brilliant. Please know we are actively addressing maintenance needs, and your comments are very helpful in prioritising these improvements.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay by the sea!

Worst campsite I have ever been to

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
1
Accommodation
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
1
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Nothing apart from being able to walk to the beach

Disliked The Owner
The state of the pitch
Overflowing bins
People sleeping in cars
WiFi very week
Very very expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're truly sorry to read your review and learn that your stay with us was so disappointing. It's clear we fell far short of your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologise.

We are very concerned by your specific feedback regarding the state of the pitch, overflowing bins, and the reported issue of people sleeping in cars. These are certainly not the standards we aim to uphold, and we are investigating these matters immediately to ensure our site is well-maintained and properly managed for all guests.

We also regret that you experienced issues with our WiFi signal and felt our site was very, very expensive. We constantly review our pricing to ensure it reflects the value of our location and amenities, and we're sorry that you felt this wasn't the case during your visit.

While we are pleased you found the walk to the beach a positive aspect, we are genuinely sorry that the rest of your experience was so negative. We take all guest feedback seriously as it helps us identify areas for urgent improvement, and we appreciate you bringing these significant concerns to our attention.

Not enough space between pitches

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
3
Accommodation
3
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
2
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Location

Disliked Very poor shower facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear you liked our location.

However, we're really sorry to hear that our shower facilities were very poor during your stay. This isn't the standard we aim for, and we're addressing this feedback with our maintenance team immediately to ensure improvements are made.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Not good.

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
2
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
2
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
3
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Quiet site .

Disliked Poor quality facilities, not much interest from the person running it . Also overpriced.
Would not go back.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay. We're glad to hear you found the site quiet.

However, we're genuinely sorry to learn that our facilities did not meet your expectations and that you felt there was not much interest from the person running the site. This is certainly not the impression we want to give, as guest satisfaction is very important to us. We also regret that you felt your stay was overpriced.

We take all feedback seriously as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We understand from your comments that you would not return, but we still appreciate you bringing these points to our attention.

Dirty,messy place, with spiders everywhere, our daughter was even scared to go…

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1 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site (medium, family)

Liked Dirty,messy place, with spiders everywhere, our daughter was even scared to go to toilet. We are not recommended this place.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay was so disappointing and that the cleanliness, particularly the presence of spiders, made your daughter uncomfortable using the toilet facilities. This is certainly not the experience we want for our guests, and we sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations.

Proximity to beach. Washing up facilities, showers and toilet block. …

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
No rating
Value for money
5
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
No rating
Kate A.

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Proximity to beach. Washing up facilities, showers and toilet block. Friendly welcome. Handy for buses and local shop. Level site.

Disliked Bit pricey

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our proximity to the beach, found our washing up facilities, showers, and toilet block convenient, and received a friendly welcome. It's also great that you found our location handy for buses and the local shop, and that the site was level.

We understand your comment about the pricing. We aim to offer good value by providing well-maintained facilities and a convenient location, and we regularly review our rates to remain competitive while ensuring we can continue to invest in improving the site for our guests.

We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Short walk to the beach and shop. and also very freindly staff.…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Sam A.

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Short walk to the beach and shop. and also very freindly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your stay! We're thrilled you liked the easy walk to the beach and shop, and that our friendly staff made a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

A no frills site, needing a bit of thought and face lift

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
Peter B.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Great location / road access and pitches were generally level

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From the manager: We're delighted to read your review! It's wonderful to know you found our location and road access great, and that the pitches were generally level for your stay. Thank you for your kind words!

A slightly disappointing stay but booked last minute & close to beach

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
5
Accommodation
6
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
5
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (small)

Liked Good location for short walk to beach, able to park car quite near tent.. Nearby shop.

Disliked Facilities were neglected- toilet roll dispenser was broken and fell on me while on the loo! Some taps didn’t work, no soap, one shower didn’t lock. Another guest complained they were charged double only at the end of their stay as they were leaving for their tent being slightly oversized - this seemed a bit unfair. Allocated tent pitch next to road.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback following your stay. We're glad to hear you liked our location for its short walk to the beach and the convenience of parking near your tent and the nearby shop.

We are, however, genuinely sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with our facilities. Please accept our sincerest apologies for the broken toilet roll dispenser, the non-working taps, the lack of soap, and the shower that didn't lock. This is certainly not the standard we aim for, and we are addressing these maintenance issues with our team immediately to ensure they are rectified. Your comfort and safety are paramount, and we clearly fell short here.

Regarding the tent pitch next to the road, we understand this isn't ideal for everyone, and we try to allocate pitches considering guest preferences where possible. We'll review our allocation process to see if we can better manage this.

Finally, we're very concerned to hear about the overcharge complaint from another guest regarding their tent size. This is not our standard practice, and all charges should be transparent and communicated upfront. We would appreciate it if you could provide more details about this incident, or encourage the guest in question to contact us directly so we can investigate and resolve it immediately.

Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide the much better experience we strive for.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Laundry 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

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

72-74 South Beach Road

Heacham

Norfolk

England

PE31 7BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.90368°N
0.47354°E

Route directions

The site is behind the sea defences: watch out as you head towards the sea. The site is the last farm building on the left-hand side of the road. From the A149 at King's Lynn, turn left towards Heacham South Beach (Lamsey Lane). Then, turn left again towards the beach and turn left into the campsite when you can see the sea in front of you (roughly 1000 yards before the beach).

Nearest transport

Coach
17.4 km Bus Station
20.6 km Eau Brink Road
20.8 km Church
Rail
17.3 km Kings Lynn Rail Station
26.4 km Watlington Rail Station
27 km Havenhouse Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
17.4 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing

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

Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to see avocets, marsh harriers and pink-footed geese around its marshlands, reedbeds and freshwater lagoons. Titchwell has a wide sandy beach to investigate too, where scenery seekers can snap far-reaching views across the Wash. Boating and watersports are easily accessed just down the coast at Hunstanton. The town's also home to the rides of Rainbow Park fairground, and the Sea Life Sanctuary next door where you and curious kids can see seals, penguins, otters and other watery species. Other recommended options include Norfolk Lavender, five minutes' drive away at Caley Mill, and the 12th-century ruins of Castle Rising (15 minutes), one of the biggest and best preserved keeps in England.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 0.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 3.7 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 5.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wells 26.3 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Skegness 28 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 9.1 km

Houghton Hall 15 km

Holkham Hall 22.7 km

Castle Acre Castle 26.5 km

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 26.9 km

National Trust

Brancaster 14.6 km

St George's Guildhall 17.4 km

Peckover House and Garden 34.2 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 34.8 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 35.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Snettisham Round via Ken Hill Woods, Snettisham Beach and RSPB Reserve 3.2 km

Snettisham 3.6 km

SNETTISHAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/10/2002) 5.3 km

HUNSTANTON HALL 5.3 km

Ringstead - Peddars Way 6.8 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 Hunstanton Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hunstanton Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hunstanton Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? From $30.77 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.