Acorn Meadow

View prices & book 9.9 77 reviews
Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Plenty of greenery
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Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green

  • Dog-friendly Norfolk site 25 minutes’ walk from Thompson Water
  • Easy access to the Peddars Way, Cycle Route 13 and the Pingo Trail
  • Playground and pub within 10 minutes' walk
There’s a plentiful supply of Norfolk strolls or pedals around Acorn Meadow, a well-maintained dog-friendly countryside site. There are signposts scattered around the edge of the site pointing you in some splendid directions… perhaps to the Peddars Way past pingo ponds and Roman roads or Cycle Route 13? The Pingo Trail is another top route for seeing historic pingo ponds (and see them you should, as these rare ponds are mostly only found in Norfolk). Thompson Water, famed for the same periglacial landforms and popular with dragonflies and the occasional otter, is 25 minutes’ walk away. If you’re looking to get an idea of the wider picture, the site is 50 minutes’ drive away from The Broads and Norwich and an hour from Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast. There’s a playground a few minutes’ walk away and a sports hall 10 minutes’ walk away. Plus, at the end of the day, tasty food is served up at the local pub 10 minutes’ walk away. Families and couples should both very much like this grassy field site, which has simple facilities covering water, a washing-up area, toilets and a shower, plus a toilet emptying point for tourers. Everything is well maintained, so it should be no surprise that there’s always help at hand too.

Campground type

Tent sites 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • 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.

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Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 77 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Acorn Meadow's a ripper, champ! Peaceful, tidy, with a top bloke named Fred. Clean facilities, spacious spots, and good value. Close to a pub too. Mostly five-star feedback, though the Pingo Trail was a bit wild. Campers keen to come back.

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Super site. Plenty of room and…

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Zoe N.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Super site. Plenty of room and level pitch. Quiet with not many pitches. Toilets were excellent. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this site.

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We will be back

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Kerry C.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Very clean and well maintained the owner Fred was very polite gave excellent information on the area and for the site just amazing stay

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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All great- owner was really nice.…

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Peter D.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked All great- owner was really nice. Site was perfect and well kept

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic place to stay…

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Susie M.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Fantastic place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful. Location is amazing, very private…

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Alison B.

Owlery camping pod

Liked Peaceful. Location is amazing, very private and rural (loving the pheasants). The pod was extremely comfortable and clean and secure. Couldn’t wish for more, it had all the equipment needed for a comfortable stay! Will most definitely be back. Fred was available in minutes if you needed him.

Disliked Nothing

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I will use this campsite again.

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Paul R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Flat ground, good comms from Fred who is amenable to help out if he can. Quiet during day. Close to cycle routes. Good for bikers too. Some pitches had benches ( we did) and this was really useful.

Disliked Nearby cockerels were noisy at 3am. Obviously nothing to do with the campsite but I feel that I should mention it.

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Lovely small and quiet campsite with…

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Tony J.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely small and quiet campsite with plenty of space. It had all the essential facilities which were clean and tidy. The owner Fred welcomed us on our arrival and was very friendly and helpful. There's a great thatched pub nearby.

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Lovely Site in a beautiful area

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Heidi F.

Powered grass tent site

Liked Fred greeted us on arrival and was very friendly, even gave us a map with suggested walks. The site is very relaxing and calm. The chequers pub was absolutely gorgeous and a 2 minute walk from the site.

Disliked Bathroom Facilities were not great and could do with upgrading or adding more toilets/showers. Sorry Fred, but I removed a start from the facilities rating for this reason but even with this dislike we would still return to Acorn Meadow.

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Lovely site. Perfect facilities - 2…

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Kristy H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely site. Perfect facilities - 2 toilets, a shower, washing up area. All undercover and lit up at night. Play park just across the road with field, football goal etc at the village hall. The campsite owner Fred is on site everyday, usually multiple times as people arrive, and you can call him anytime you need assistance. Bins regularly emptied. Picnic benches dotted near pitches to use. The pitches have newly played hedges in between that we can see will grow into a privacy screen in a year or two. Overall a lovely, clean, well maintained site.

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I would stay there again as I enjoy the peace and quiet

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location was perfect, very quiet.

Disliked No segregation or privacy in toilet or shower area. Washbasin in toilet totally inadequate as you can't get your hands under the tap. No mirrors either

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Acorn Meadow

Hallfield Road

Thompson

Thetford

Norfolk

England

IP24 1PT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.53247°N
0.83182°E

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km War Memorial
12.2 km War Memorial
12.7 km Queens Square
Rail
10.2 km Harling Road Rail Station
11.6 km Eccles Road Rail Station
13.1 km Attleborough Rail Station
Ferry
38.7 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
39 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
33.9 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

There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to explore. The forest’s namesake, Thetford (20 minutes), is just as splendid in a less green way. Some of its top spots include the Dad’s Army Museum, the Ancient House Museum and Thetford Priory. King's Lynn (50 minutes) is a household name in Norfolk. Check out the merchants’ houses and the Custom House from its heyday. If you time your trip right, you could snap up some good local products at the Sunday and Tuesday markets. Norwich (50 minutes) is also packed with things to do should you want a rest from the walks. Tick off all the many historic sites, like Norwich Cathedral, Saxon Marketplace and the St. Ethelbert’s and Erpingham gates. After a little rest stop or an easy afternoon activity? Melsop Farm Park (15 minutes) has some lovely little play areas and a café for a family-friendly and budget-friendly afternoon out.

Must see

Grimes Graves 12 km

Banham Zoo 16.2 km

Castle Acre Castle 21.4 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 22.5 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 33.1 km

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 18.5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 33.4 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 36.6 km

St George's Guildhall 38.6 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 40.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stow Bedon 1.9 km

Wayland Wood - Merton - Watton - Wayland Wood 3.2 km

BRECCLES HALL 4.6 km

Great Hockham 4.8 km

Rockland All Saints 7.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Acorn Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acorn Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Acorn Meadow? There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acorn Meadow?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Acorn Meadow? From $31.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.