Magpie Meadow

View prices & book 9.8 173 reviews
Grass pitches
Woodland pitches
Rural views
Large and well-spaced pitches

  • 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

Tent sites 22
Caravan sites 22
RV & Motorhome sites 22
Open now
Opens 2 May
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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 2 May to

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful eco-campsite with private pitches in a wildflower meadow. Spotless facilities, friendly owners, and a back-to-basics vibe. Cold showers are basic, but the ethos and space for kids are great. Ideal for coast and Broads. Highly recommended relaxing getaway.

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Excellent site for relaxing. A 30 minute stroll into North Walsham

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Sam C.

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked The peaceful site

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely place.. chilled, clean facilities, big pitch, friendly owner

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Sam C.

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked Everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, was a lovely place. Quiet, stress free camping:)…

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Sophie T.

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked Everything, was a lovely place. Quiet, stress free camping:)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a fantastic stay at this site .only a 20 minute walk…

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Anonymous

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked Had a fantastic stay at this site .only a 20 minute walk into north Walsham.very friendly owner and we were made very welcome.would definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a wonderful stay with 3 novice campers who now will def be back

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elisabeth w.

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked It was just what we needed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy the novice campers had a great experience for their first camping trip .
We look forward to seeing you all back for a return visit to magpie meadow

Great site with lovely facilities, close to town but felt very rural

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site (woodland)

Liked Quiet campsite. Private , spacious pitch. Friendly and helpful owner. Lovely, clean toilets and wash up area. Plenty of activities.

Disliked Not so much disliked but would have preferred a more traditional shower set up with water heated in some way - maybe solar panels?, especially if we were staying more than a couple of nights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review . As we are a low impact campsite we do steer away from the traditional shower block set up . Most of our campers who book for a long stay find the showers more than adequate for their stay .
We are always on hand to demonstrate how the showers work if our campers are having problems.
It makes our campers very aware of the amount of water which can get wasted on the touch of a button in traditional homes and campsites .
Hope to see you back at Magpie meadow soon

Facilities were good and the pitches were nicely spaced out and easy…

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Eleanor W.

Meadow unpowered grass site

Liked Facilities were good and the pitches were nicely spaced out and easy to identify.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super back to nature camping (almost) My son booked this and asked if…

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Paul D.

Powered grass site (woodland)

Liked Super back to nature camping (almost)
My son booked this and asked if we wanted to go with them. We have a caravan.
Good location, friendly owners. Large pitches and plenty of free space.
We didn’t know what to expect as used to club sites but more than happy here.
Basic facilities but clean and well looked after. Kids loved it and so did dog.

Disliked No hot water but not a problem as electric hook-up and caravan overcame it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are very different to club sites so it sounds like we the opposite to the sites you normally use . ( thank you for giving the wild low impact camping a go )
Bearing this in mind it sounds like you enjoyed your stay with your family and found our facilities
Clean and well looked after.
We aim for children and adults to experience the back to nature camping experience, with little impact to the environment. With this in mind some luxuries like hot water at the moment aren’t supplied by the site .
We do have the electric hook ups for campers who would like a touch more luxury.
Hope to see you back
Magpie meadow

Location, clean facilities, space around pitches. Owners lovely…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site (woodland)

Liked Location, clean facilities, space around pitches.
Owners lovely

Disliked Cold water showers so we filled the pump with our own warm water mix

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Great review thank you .
As we are a low impact campsite our showers do require campers to supply warm water for them or opt for the natural cold shower.
We do break away from the very traditional campsites at Magpie meadows , wild camping with very low impact.
We aim to provide very clean functional facilities and a space in which children and adults can enjoy the beautiful meadow and the north Norfolk countryside
Many thanks for visiting us see you back at Magpie meadow

Lovely, peaceful campsite with excellent amenities and very friendly owners onsite.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site (woodland)

Liked Lovely, peaceful campsite with excellent amenities and very friendly owners onsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review
Magpie meadow


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

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°E

Nearest transport

Coach
23.7 km Bus Station
24.4 km Kings Head
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 2020201920182017
Mundesley 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 12.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 13.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 14.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sea Palling 16.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Magpie Meadow? From $41.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.