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Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Magpie Meadow?

From $41.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Magpie Meadow

View prices & book Last booked 7 hours ago 9.9 133 reviews

Environmentally friendly holidays in norfolk

Environmentally aware site set over six acres of Norfolk countryside
Five minutes' drive from North Walsham; 15 mins from Mundesley beach
Firewood available; 1.5 miles to Weavers' Way trail and rail station

Looking for a break that'll make you feel as free as a bird? Swoop down for a stay at Magpie Meadow, a back to basics Norfolk site with fab mega-sized pitches and far-reaching rural views. The site is also conveniently located 15 minutes’ drive from top coastal spots like Mundesley and Bacton beach. You can expect a warm welcome and relaxed vibe here – this site bills itself as 'family-friendly, dog-friendly, cat-friendly… and generally friendly'. It's also an eco-friendly place within easy reach of public transport options: those skipping the car can arrive via North Walsham railway station (20 minutes' walk), then get out and about on miles of bike-friendly trails (including the nearby Quiet Lanes Network and car-free Weavers' Way). This community-run spot is run on the basis that 'nature does it best'; as such, the site is proud that it's totally free of tarmac tracks and manicured hedges. Parts of the grounds are also gradually being rewilded with native flowers and trees, and limits on guest numbers mean that the whole middle of the meadow is always left as clear as it looks in the photos. In terms of facilities, Magpie Meadow is low on frills, with just two flushing loos, a low-impact shower, drinking water and a washing-up point provided; you're welcome to bring your own toilet with you. Barbecues are allowed here (as long as they're at least 60cm/two feet off the ground and burning charcoal only) and bundles of sustainably sourced logs are available to buy on site (although please note campfires may be banned during particularly hot and dry weather).

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to Wed, 3 Sept 2025

Site types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean and tidy toilet cabin with proper plumbing!

Bonus communal area, also had a table with a chess board, cabin with books etc and insect areas

Pitch size was massive and not close together, we had our 6…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2025

Unpowered grass site (woodland)

Liked: Pitch size was massive and not close together, we had our 6 week old baby with us and didn’t feel as bad when he cried. We stayed in a woodland side pitch which had a lovely clearing with a picnic table and firepit which was a bonus.

Facilities basic but good, very tidy and well kept considering they are outside! We didn’t use the showers but they looked great too.

Communication great – we booked last minute at 6:30 and got there by 7:45, had a message from the owners confirming details almost immediately and was greeted upon arrival.

Location good and easy to find.

Will be staying again if/when we are that way in Norfolk!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This has become our go-to place when we need get away from…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Andrei T. May 2025

Unpowered grass site (woodland)

Liked: This has become our go-to place when we need get away from civilisation for a bit.
It's clean, pitches are nicely separated from each other so you get your fair share of privacy, host is able to provide logs and kindlings for bbq/firepit. I only wish it had running hot water but that's still not a massive issue as I can always boil some.
Overall, these guys are great.

Disliked: Too far from our house!! otherwise we'd be there every weekend!!

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Lovely site with big pitches, friendly and helpful. Has toilets and cold…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Pete M. May 2025

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely site with big pitches, friendly and helpful. Has toilets and cold water taps/showers

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Would recommend

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Anonymous May 2025

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked: Great site. Lovely accommodating owners who are on site to help. Games for the kids to plan and a flat pitch for the tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great stay for us, we will definitely be back.

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Value for money	10
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Child friendliness	10
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Hannah R. May 2025

Powered grass site (woodland)

Liked: What a lovely site, clean, tidy and so welcoming. Lots of space between pitches, super helpful hosts, everything you need for a chilled stay. Loved that we had a fire pit for marshmallow toasting too. We had the best stay.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Lovely site. Lots of space and well maintained. The owners are clearly…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nigel H. May 2025

Powered grass site (woodland)

Liked: Lovely site. Lots of space and well maintained. The owners are clearly focused on quality rather than quantity which makes it a great place to stay.
The facilities are clean and well thought out.
We will definitely be back.

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with magical pitches and activities available for all.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site (woodland)

Liked: Loved the relaxed, natural vibe of the whole site and the friendliness of our hosts!
Loved the facilities, spotless and accessible.
Loads of information available for those wanting to explore the area.
Beautiful little pitch in amongst the trees.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site if you like basic natural sites

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

John H. Sept 2024

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely site. Unspoilt. Owner on site and v helpful. Big pitches. Can have fires. Quiet and close to coast and lovely walks.
Toilets good and washing up sink.

Disliked: Only down side was that showers are cold water which I’m sure is in the blurb although we had not spotted this. Nor a big deal for one night

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Excellent site, quiet and pretty

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Dawn W. Sept 2024

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked: Very peaceful. Secluded park. Minimal but that made it nice. Lovely spacious pitches, with hedges, felt very private.

Disliked: Nothing.. was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and quiet. The rural setting. The huge pitches. The distance…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked: The peace and quiet.
The rural setting.
The huge pitches.
The distance between the pitches.
The basic set up.
The fact that there is a recyling facility.
Very friendly and helpful host. Nothing was too much trouble for her.

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Features

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 site/unit 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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Magpie Meadow

Bradfield Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

England

NR28 0ND

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.83124°N
1.37353°W

Nearest transport

Coach

23.7 km Bus Station

24.4 km Kings Head

Rail

1.8 km North Walsham Rail Station

4.2 km Gunton Rail Station

6.3 km Worstead Rail Station

Ferry

32.7 km Reedham Ferry North

32.7 km Reedham Ferry South

Airport

19.1 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

Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth of the car-free Weavers’ Way (five minutes' drive). Seaside strolls can also be arranged if you settle down here; the stretch of coast between Bacton and Mundesley is particularly pleasant (both 20 minutes). Boating in the Broads is another brill bet, especially if you're curious about the area's birdlife. Wroxham (20 minutes) has several local businesses that hire out vessels for the day, but professionally organised cruises are also on offer if your rowing skills leave something to be desired. Wroxham Barns (15 minutes) is also worth dropping by – this one-stop attraction is home to a shopping village, kids’ play farm and several food outlets. Newcomers curious about the area's history can head down to Felbrigg Hall (15 minutes), a rather regal National Trust estate. The community-run Museum of the Broads (15 minutes), meanwhile, houses well-preserved examples of the craft that cruised these waters in days gone by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mundesley	6.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	13.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	14.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sea Palling	16.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.4 km

Mannington Gardens 13 km

BeWILDerwood 14.6 km

Norwich Cathedral 22.7 km

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.1 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.4 km

Sheringham Park 16.6 km

Horsey Windpump 20.1 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 29.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Walsham (2) 1.3 km

North Walsham 1.4 km

Old Hall Street 3.3 km

Felmingham - Banningham 3.4 km

Felmingham - Tuttington - Felmingham 3.5 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.

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 21 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Festival type toilets or toilets that collect waste in a bag are not permitted.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.

Extras

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

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11:30 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
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.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Magpie Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Magpie Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Magpie Meadow? Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Magpie Meadow?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: noon – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Magpie Meadow? From $41.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	noon –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Site types & availability

Pitch size was massive and not close together, we had our 6…

This has become our go-to place when we need get away from…

Lovely site with big pitches, friendly and helpful. Has toilets and cold…

Would recommend

A great stay for us, we will definitely be back.

Lovely site. Lots of space and well maintained. The owners are clearly…

Beautiful site with magical pitches and activities available for all.

Great site if you like basic natural sites

Excellent site, quiet and pretty

The peace and quiet. The rural setting. The huge pitches. The distance…

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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