Kessingland Beach Holiday Park

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Outdoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Touring and camping
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Touring and camping

  • Seaside family park 15 minutes' drive from Lowestoft
  • Access to lots of sporting and watersports activities
  • Spa, sports bar, pools, adventure playground, bar and restaurant
Starland Krew and sandcastles for the munchkins, a spa bath, a sports bar, and fish and chip-fuelled smiles all round… guests can pick and mix from a vast menu of family activities at Kessingland Beach Holiday Park, on the gorgeous Suffolk coast just north of the Benacre National Nature Reserve and 15 minutes' drive from Lowestoft. Guests at this seaside site have access to great sports and watersports facilities, playing all sorts of games at the multisports court, shooting down the waterslide into the indoor pool, splashing about in the open-air pool or wallowing contentedly in the adjacent hot tub. For the under-11s, the kids' clubs have activities to please sporty, arty and smartypants types alike and there’s an undercover play area and an outdoor adventure playground too, with a zipwire for the intrepid and swings and slides for those who prefer more placid playtime. Whatever activity you select can be followed up by gathering all ages for something from the frisky programme of family entertainment for the evenings. Aside from the chippy and other takeaway food, the on-site Boathouse bar and restaurant serves up a good range of grub. Go on, have that pudding – there’s a lovely beach right outside where you can stroll it all off.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 38
Tent sites 77
Caravan sites 38
Open now
Opens 18 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. Swimming pool access is included: please show your Entertainment pass. Entertainment passes are included in the rate.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 282 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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Peaceful

72% would recommend this campground to a friend

70% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

The ease of access to the show and washing up block along…

Overall 5/10

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Andy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked The ease of access to the show and washing up block along with the onsite shop.
The site was clean and tidy and very friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Your typical parkdean resort if I'm honest and is fit for a purpose.

Pitches were to close together for me, shower/toilet block could really do with a revamp as its old and dated.

Bin stores could be better and hidden away making them not such an eyesore.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outdoor pool Entertainment venue Easy check in…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Child friendliness
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Melanie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Outdoor pool
Entertainment venue
Easy check in

Disliked Pitch seemed small
Showers small with not much space to put dry clothes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Helpful staff, large pitch with toilet/shower block nearby, super toddler disco and…

Overall 10/10

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Judy P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Helpful staff, large pitch with toilet/shower block nearby, super toddler disco and Milkshake club. Outdoor swimming pool gently sloping so suitable for young children. Good playground and great little shop that sells everything you could want. Beach right next to the site if you don’t mind a little walk to the sea.

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Fantastic site, very friendly staff, dog friendly, beautiful beach

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything!! Me and my 16yr old daughter came camping for the weekend after what was a very traumatic week for us both, and seriously loved everything about this site, so close to the beach with a lovely 5 min walk, also the park and beach are very dog friendly, and we had lots of fun also in your outdoor pool, we had a lovely relaxing time, everyone’s so friendly and looking to come back again next week. We can’t wait.

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommended. 5 min walk to the beach

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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IZABELA S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Everything

Disliked Too fart to toilet

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Nice site, if it wasn't for the distance between pitches and toilets.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The pitch was nice and flat, you can park by your pitch, the toilet/shower facilities were plentiful and clean, the staff were nice. The nearby pub was a shortish walk with nice real ale.

Disliked The toilet/shower block (including the washing up facilities) was much too far from the camping area, about a 2 minute walk which feels awfully long when when you need the loo in the middle of the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite for family's and couples of all ages

Overall 8/10

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Jade J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Touring pitches are in a good location to the entertainment pool and beach but far away enough you don't have too much noise. Outdoor pool was lovely had no trouble getting a space. Park was clean and well looked after.

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Definitely would go back

Overall 8/10

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Ricky N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked The food at the restaurant was lovely we had the steak and come out really fast. When we booked in at the reception the receptionist was so helpful and moved us to a better pitch in the sun. Overall the staff the staff was were so happy and always made my children laugh especially the lady at the food bar in the mornings.
The outside pool was lovely and warm and again the lifeguards were welcoming and let my child do an activity even tho it wasn't on

Disliked The seagulls were everywhere and seemed to be overwhelmed by them I know it's by the sea but at this place where alot more then usual. Sleeping was difficult at sunlight due the sheer numbers of them on the roof of the tent ⛺

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Outdoor heated swimming pool and access to the beach. Very friendly staff.…

Overall 9/10

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Ewelina W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site (large)

Liked Outdoor heated swimming pool and access to the beach. Very friendly staff.

Disliked Dirty tables and chairs in the morning in the restaurant. Breakfast not too good.

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Would recommend

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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P E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked The pitches were very well tended and hook up easily accessed. Staff exceptionally friendly. Pools both indoor and outdoor warm and very clean. Easy to access an amazing nature reserve beach with some very unusual plants. Great walks and places to cycle. Near large supermarket for provisions.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Kessingland Beach Holiday Park

Beach Road

Kessingland

Lowestoft

Suffolk

England

NR33 7RW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.40791°N
1.72666°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km Gordon Road
12.5 km Old Market Place
17.1 km James Paget Hospital
Rail
7 km Oulton Broad South Rail Station
7.6 km Lowestoft Rail Station
7.8 km Oulton Broad North Rail Station
Ferry
10.9 km Southwold Ferry Landing
11 km Walberswick Ferry Landing
20.5 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
42.1 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

The nearby seaside towns of Lowestoft (15 minutes' drive) and Southwold (20 minutes) are among the most charming in the country: think fab family beaches, candy-coloured beach huts, piers and proms, plus buckets and spades of old-school charm. Aim for the former if you're after a bit of watersports action, or pick the latter for chi-chi shops, a zany pier attraction and seafront walks to Walberswick. Swap beaches for beasties with family outings to see the exotic beasts roaming the plains of Suffolk at Africa Alive! (five minutes), or seek out seahorses, sharks and penguins at Sea Life Great Yarmouth (35 minutes). For wildlife of a more local variety, nip up to the waterways of the Norfolk Broads (half an hour) where you can become captain of your own boat for the day (or take a tour if you're unsure of your navigational expertise…) For family fun on a grand scale, head to Pleasurewood Family Theme Park (25 minutes); at the opposite end of the spectrum is the tiny townscape at Merrivale Model Village (35 minutes). And somewhere in the middle is the swish Victorian pad at Somerleyton Hall (half an hour), where both mansion and gardens are worth a stroll.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 6.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 6.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southwold The Pier 9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Southwold The Denes 10.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Gorleston Beach 18 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 13.1 km

Fritton Lake Country World 15.9 km

Pleasure Beach 20.8 km

Framlingham Castle 33.1 km

Orford Castle 37.3 km

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 21.9 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 37.5 km

Horsey Windpump 38.3 km

Sutton Hoo 43.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 5.5 km

Carlton Colville 7.1 km

North Cove 8.4 km

BELLE VUE PARK 9.1 km

Southwold - Walberswick - Westwood - Southwold 9.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kessingland Beach Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Kessingland Beach Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kessingland Beach Holiday Park? The nearby seaside towns of Lowestoft (15 minutes' drive) and Southwold (20 minutes) are among the most charming in the country: think fab family beaches, candy-coloured beach huts, piers and proms, plus … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kessingland Beach Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Kessingland Beach Holiday Park? From $21 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.