Magpie Meadow

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  • 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).

Site type

Tent sites 22
Travel trailer sites 22
RV sites 22
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

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

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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9.8

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98% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, low-impact site with spacious pitches and a natural vibe. Clean, basic facilities suit the 'back to basics' feel. Friendly owners, fire pits, and woodland pitches. Cold showers are noted, but excellent value and relaxation are highlights.

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Liked Layout. Friendly owner. Quiet.
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Lee C. 3 reviews

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything, so easy and simple, clean facilities and a very warm welcome when l arrived.

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christopher b. 5 reviews

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet natural site,large plot,friendly staff,definitely stay again

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Lovely site we hope to return soon.

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Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Really well managed site, the pitches are generously sized and well spread out, the facilities are clean and have a charm to them and the site is clearly run with campers experience in mind as opposed to maximising profit.

Finally whilst there we had torrential rain which after the long hot summer we were worried would cause issues however the site held up completely no big puddles or rivers etc.

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Georgina 2 reviews

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Our second stay here was just as lovely as the first. The owners are super friendly, the facilities are clean and tidy and the location is quiet and peaceful.

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Anonymous

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious plots, plenty of room for more than 1 tent

Disliked Hard to find site, but worth the effort

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David A. 1 review

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked The site has flat large pitches which are well spaced and litter free. Facilities were basic but sufficient and well maintained.

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Bob E. 1 review

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Nicely organised. Friendly welcome. Toilets well stocked with paper. Interesting and effective shower system. Quiet site with plenty of room.

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Evie M. 2 reviews

Meadow primitive grass campsite

Liked Had an amazing stay at magpie meadow, the site is beautiful with lots to do around the area. All the amenities were clean and worked well. Tina and james were lovely and super accommodating. We stayed 2 extra nights as it was just perfect. Will definitely be back next year :)

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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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation 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.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Labore Restaurant 1.3 km
  • The Orchard Gardens Pub 1.3 km
  • Chubby Panda Restaurant 1.3 km
  • The Peasants' Tavern Pub 1.3 km
  • Cafe Kitale Restaurant 1.3 km
  • Hop In Pub 1.4 km
  • JR's Restaurant 1.4 km
  • Kings Arms Hotel Pub 1.4 km
  • The White Swan Pub 1.5 km
  • The Black Swan Pub 1.5 km

Groceries

  • Waitrose 0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's 1.4 km
  • Lidl 1.6 km
  • Tesco Express 6.6 km
  • Walcott Stores 8.7 km
  • Co-op Food 9.2 km
  • Budgens 9.2 km
  • Tesco 9.3 km

Parks and play

  • Trackside Park 1.5 km
  • Acorn Road Play Park and Recreational Area 1.6 km
  • North Walsham Memorial Park Play Area Playground 1.7 km
  • North Walsham Memorial Park 1.8 km
  • Gunton Park 4.8 km

Family days out

  • Alby Crafts Visitor attraction 6.8 km
  • Norfolk Children's Book Centre Visitor attraction 7.2 km
  • Wizard Maze & Play Visitor attraction 9.5 km
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • Blickling Hall Castle 9.8 km
  • Amazona Zoo 11.4 km
  • Gresham Castle 12.6 km
  • BeWilderwood Norwich Theme park 14.3 km
  • BeWILDerwood Theme park 14.4 km

Public transport

  • Kingsway, opp 0.7 km
  • Waitrose, adj 0.7 km
  • Waitrose, opp 0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Lane, opp 0.9 km
  • Harvey Drive, opp 1.1 km
  • Harvey Drive, adj 1.1 km
  • Queensway, adj 1.2 km
  • Car Park, adj 1.2 km
  • Car Park, opp 1.3 km
  • Oak Road, adj 1.4 km

What’s nearby

  • Club KA Nightclub 1.4 km
  • Gimingham Lakes Fishing 5.7 km
  • Mundesley Golf Course 6 km

Local services

  • Sims Foot Clinic 1.3 km
  • Birchwood Medical Practice Doctors 1.3 km
  • North Walsham Pharmacy 1.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 1.4 km
  • Paston Surgery Doctors 1.4 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.4 km
  • GeniePoint Charging station 1.5 km
  • North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital 2.2 km
  • Mundesley Medical Centre Doctors 6.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy 6.5 km

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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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $37.38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.