Old Buckenham Country Park

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View from the covered outdoor area by the pond and the park

Well-equipped family-friendly Norfolk site over 26 acres
A 35-minute drive from Norwich and 15 minutes from Snetterton Circuit
Licensed café, large play area and lakes for fishing on site

Among 32 acres of scenic Norfolk countryside, Old Buckenham Country Park is excellent for some serious ‘you time’. The site is dedicated to enhancing its natural habitats; surrounding the lakes are numerous mature trees, hedgerows and flower-rich grasslands, with many footpaths leading around the park. The kids are welcome to unleash their energy in the play area while adults catch up in the coffee shop. The café serves coffee but also has a licensed bar, which sells tasty light bites well into the twilight hours. The café decking overlooks the lake, so it has particularly splendid views at sunset (and there's free wifi in this area too, so you can share any snaps you take…) Be sure to unwind around your firepits in the evenings too. Grab rod and reel, for anglers, too, are invited to reserve a spot for a day of family fishing or solitary reflection. The lake has an abundance of silver fish. Fish aren’t the only animals to track down either: keep your eyes peeled for chickens (on the ground, not in the sky), ducks, geese, kingfishers, swans and owls. The site is less than five minutes’ drive from the Norfolk village of Old Buckenham.

Site type

Open now

Please note

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/10.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 27 to Tue, Nov 3 2026

Pitch types & availability

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		6

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site offers ample pitches, friendly staff, and great amenities like a cafe/bar. Guests love the clean, modern washrooms and the fantastic kids' play area. A few minor points: inconsistent shower temps and unclear pitch boundaries. It’s a peaceful spot, though some found it a bit isolated.

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Arrival date (latest first)

An absolutely beautiful site with outstanding facilities!

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

Aug 2026 Emma W. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This was our first camping trip and we absolutely loved it! The toilet facilities were kept constantly clean, and the showers with the adjoining changing cubical was ideal. The staff were amazing! They were always available to help if required (we didn’t need any assistance, but watched them rally round and help our neighbour set up). There was also an incident with a drunk man on our first night which was swiftly and professionally dealt with, and the family were removed from the site the next morning.
The cafe area was beautiful - The food options initially appeared basic, but were actually of a very high standard and absolutely delicious (for the grown ups). My two children enjoyed the milkshakes and loved the secure play area as well as the goal were they spent most of their time playing. None of us wanted to leave!!

Disliked The children’s food options at the cafe were limited, if non existent. Fortunately we had bought along enough food from home that it wasn’t a problem, but the only thing in the cafe suitable for our 6 yr old was a sausage bap or a cheese toastie (which needed to be modified from the listed menu option).

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Not great at all…

Overall 3 out of 10
Location		3
Value for money		3
Facilities / Activities		2
Customer service		2
Child friendliness		3
Cleanliness		3
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked I’ve tried really hard to find something positive about this site but honestly can’t.

Disliked Showers are freezing cold.
The path to and from the showers is mulch and dirt so after you’ve had a freezing cold shower you get dirty again instantly.

The pitches are tiny and you get hardly any room. No level ground either

The “cafe” is absolutely extortionate. The pizza van isn’t fit for purpose. We waiting 1 hour 40 minutes for a garlic bread…
The staff at the cafe seem like they’d rather be anywhere else than there.

The fishing lake ( if that’s what you want to call it ) was that weedy it’s impossible to fish. There’s no actual pegs to fish from…. If your planning on fishing I wouldn’t bother

The road into the site is full of pot holes and throws the van all over

The WiFi doesn’t work and there’s absolutely zero mobile signal

Let’s just say it isn’t great..

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Everything , found it as a…

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

Aug 2026 Sophie G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Everything , found it as a last minute trip we loved it so much already looking to go back ,

Disliked Nothing really just maybe the toilets could do with a regular clean more due to
The kids in and out A lot no fault to the staff at all

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The site was tidy and quiet.…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		2

Aug 2026 Francesca O. 3 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was tidy and quiet. It is in a rural setting and is a smaller site.

The staff were so lovely and helpful, and made the stay enjoyable.

It is close to a few nearby villages/towns 10-20mins drive away (we liked wymondham). 30mins to Norwich and about an hour to the coast.

The site is very basic which we enjoyed.

There is one toilet/shower block which is shared for the whole site, it has 5-6 shower cubicles. The water was hot and the pressure was good. It was kept clean and tidy.

There is a small play area for kids.

There is a bar/restaurant, we didn't get the chance to visit but it was busy and thriving everyday and we heard from locals that the grill is exceptional.

WiFi non existent and signal very sporadic on site.

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Lovely, spacious campsite. Clean and well…

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

Aug 2026 Louise A. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely, spacious campsite.
Clean and well kept toilets and showers.
Lovely cafe and bar on site.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site , very simple shower block was well maintained. Very good!

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		4

Aug 2026 Helenor G. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The location was good, site was good size, bar was a lovely setting staff in the bar were very efficient and friendly

Disliked Fishing like need de-weeding. Only good for kids and tiny toddlers.

Whilst bar was lovely it would have been better to have mire evening food options.

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Great site very good facilities great…

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

Aug 2026 Paul J. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site very good facilities great staff and people with entertainment good food and very nice atmosphere

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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The ease of getting on the…

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

Jul 2026 Ruth W. 7 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The ease of getting on the pitch and how accommodating the owners were. The site was lovely clean and tidy. The shower block and toilets were nice a warm and clean. The site is set in a lovely area and the onsite cafe is a real treat.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Setting is great, facilities are brilliant…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Dan C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)

Liked Setting is great, facilities are brilliant and the bar is an added bonus. One of the best campsites we’ve been to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		5

Jul 2026 Leasa B. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful and beautiful views. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Old Buckenham Country Park

Doe Lane

Old Buckenham

Attleborough

Norfolk

England

NR17 1PP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.46922°N
1.05065°E

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 km Queens Square

11.3 km Bus Station

12 km The Chestnuts

Rail

5.4 km Attleborough Rail Station

5.5 km Eccles Road Rail Station

7.7 km Spooner Row Rail Station

Ferry

35.3 km Reedham Ferry North

35.4 km Reedham Ferry South

45.3 km Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

27.1 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

Anyone keen on whisky may have found a nice spot here. The site is 10 minutes’ drive from the English Whisky Co distillery. If the vino is more appealing, it’s 35 minutes from base to Winbirri Vineyard for tours and tastings of reds, whites and sparkling wines. Thirsts quenched, turn next to Snetterton Circuit (15 minutes) where – during well-timed stays – guests can join the crowds to watch the GT Cup final, Mini races, time attack trials and fireworks. Not able to travel for a race? Have a go on the circuit yourself, with track days and training days available for cars and motorbikes. Those who prefer a slower pace to their holidays can skirt Snetterton and opt instead for leisurely days among exotic birds, ferocious beasties and peaceable pets at Banham Zoo (five minutes), or hanging about with the alpacas in the nearby town of Diss (15 minutes). In Diss, there is a leisure centre and a kids' trampoline experience for any rainy days. When some time away from rural bliss is required, a 35-minute drive will land guests in Norwich to explore castle and cathedral, stroll in stunning gardens, learn a bit about history at one of the many museums, or burn a hole in wallets with shopping at the Norwich Market or in high-street stores. And if it’s the coast calling, you’re roughly an hour’s drive from the Norfolk coast, where there are sandy beaches, arcades, scenic dog walks and, of course, plenty of ice cream stops.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	45.7 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	45.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	47.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	47.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	47.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Banham Zoo 3.2 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 9.5 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 24.4 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 24.4 km

Norwich Cathedral 24.7 km

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 34.2 km

Oxburgh Hall 34.8 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 38.4 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 39.7 km

Lavenham Guildhall 43.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

New Buckenham 1.6 km

Banham Mlllennium Walk 2.1 km

Great Ellingham - Rockland St Peter - Great Ellingham 8.5 km

Burston 9.4 km

Lopham Fen 10.1 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

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

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

General

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

Dogs

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

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the The onsite coffee shop.

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.

Extras

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

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m..

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/10.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Buckenham Country Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Old Buckenham Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Old Buckenham Country Park? Anyone keen on whisky may have found a nice spot here. The site is 10 minutes’ drive from the English Whisky Co distillery. If the vino is more appealing, it’s 35 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Old Buckenham Country Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at Old Buckenham Country Park? From $93.87 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Electric car charging (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Electric car charging (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (2 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Electric car charging (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night

Arrive:	noon - 8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	noon –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

General

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What customers say

An absolutely beautiful site with outstanding facilities!

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Not great at all…

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Everything , found it as a…

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The site was tidy and quiet.…

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Lovely, spacious campsite. Clean and well…

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Lovely site , very simple shower block was well maintained. Very good!

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Great site very good facilities great…

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The ease of getting on the…

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Setting is great, facilities are brilliant…

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Very peaceful

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Leisure on park

Amenities on park

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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