Old Buckenham Country Park
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- 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
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The bar is open between 01/03 and 31/10.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
View prices & bookPowered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-loved campground has roomy, level sites & great, clean facilities. Guests rave about friendly staff, nice atmosphere, & the lovely lakeside cafe/bar. Popular with families, it has a great playground. Minor issues: shower spray, bins, remote areas. Many want to return!
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Lovely place to visit
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Friendly staff, park for the little one to play in, in the evening we sat outside, bought a nice cocktail and watch our little girl play with other kids. Was a nice experience on our first time using our caravan - will definitely be coming back.
Disliked I can’t think of anything I disliked.
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The check in process was smooth & quick, pitches well laid out…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)
Liked The check in process was smooth & quick, pitches well laid out and of a reasonable size. If a little close together with how busy the site was that meant they requested we not keep a car alongside. That being said ample car parking close by. The playground facility and café where a great added extra for convenience. The main toilet, shower and washing up block, a great size and laid out really well for all the needs.
Disliked Suspect we may have been there for the busiest time of year (due to the local air show) and as such it showed. During the weekend it really didn't seem like the main toilet block facility was cleaned, if at all, anywhere near as frequently as it should have been. They also seemed to have a corresponding issue with the drainage when under such demand, and as such at times there was a site wide very very un-pleasant aroma. We would stay again at a less busy time but will avoid peak demand as it just brought the experience down for us on what feels like is a great site.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that your stay coincided with such a busy time and that this affected your experience. The local air show does bring an unusually high number of visitors, and while we do our best to manage peak demand, it’s clear that on this occasion our facilities didn’t meet expectations.
We take cleanliness and site maintenance very seriously, and your comments about the toilet block and drainage issues have been noted and will be shared with our team to help us improve during high-traffic periods.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the site overall and would consider returning during a quieter time—we’d love the opportunity to give you a much more enjoyable stay next time.
Not geared up for a big event
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked Wasps as we were put next to the bins , having to walk right across the campsite to empty the toilet. Pitches to close together got set up then asked to move
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Not bad for the cost but could easily be improved
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Toilets and showers were clean and large enough so never having to queue. The bar was also clean and tidy with a friendly atmosphere.
Disliked The pitches were poorly signed and I would say poorly maintained as litter wasn’t cleared but seemed to just be mown over, leaving plastic and paper behind. Occasionally got smells of what I assumed was people emptying chemical toilets drifting across the site, which were quite unpleasant and that I have never experienced before at other sites.
The bar, although friendly and clean offered only limited food options. On the occasion we visited the options were pizza or noodles.
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Lovely site with clean modern facilities. Great for families.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (wild)
Liked Modern and clean Facilities, cafe area with lake view, street food vendors, children’s park.
Disliked The wood we bought from the cafe wouldn’t catch and smoked a lot. Some children making lots of noise on bikes past noise cap. Lots of wasps!! (Haha)
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Great stay. Great site
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Staff were friendly and so helpful. Site is clean, well tended. There were some larger groups, but all respectful and quiet. Shower facilities clean and modern.
Disliked The fact we were there for only a few days. We didn't have time to use the cafe or explore the park.
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Brilliant site
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Brilliant clean facilities and very friendly helpful staff.
We found the site to be quiet even though it was very busy.
The cafe and cocktail area is a massive plus.
Disliked The confusion over pitch markings. Our pitch was not clearly marked.
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Clean toilets and showers Lakeside bar had a lovely atmosphere Good size pitches…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Clean toilets and showers
Lakeside bar had a lovely atmosphere
Good size pitches
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A beautiful setting, we stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it!…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked A beautiful setting, we stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it! Toilet/shower facilities were clean, the pitches were a decent size and level. Staff were very friendly and the cafe area was lovely, we recommend the breakfast wrap! We’ll be visiting again soon!
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Will definitely come again, the site is well laid out, good facilities
Powered grass travel trailer campsite
Liked This is the first time we have been here and we're impressed by the size of pitch and accessibility. It was a well laid out site.
Disliked Our only comment is that in the mens' wash area, the sink hot taps have high pressure and tend to splash out onto you, when you stand in front.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible showerNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Old Buckenham Country Park
Doe Lane
Old Buckenham
Attleborough
Norfolk
England
NR17 1PP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.46922°N
1.05065°E
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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
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- 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. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Buckenham Country Park? From $91.58 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.