Acorn Meadow

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Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
Arial view
Campers enjoying a peaceful warm weekend
Arial view
Cyclists enjoying there weekend camping break
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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.

Site type

Tent sites 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens January 22
Please note
  • 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 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

9.8

Overall rating from 116 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, clean, well-kept site with friendly staff like owner Fred. Great for walks, cycling, and near a pub. Level pitches, basic but spotless facilities. Affordable, though hot water can be limited. Highly recommended for a quiet countryside getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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The privacy and peace…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The privacy and peace

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean tidy peaceful and chilled. Beautiful…

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david h. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean tidy peaceful and chilled. Beautiful setting.

Disliked No negative aspects

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple set up, friendly owner. beautiful…

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 Emma T. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Simple set up, friendly owner. beautiful location with plenty of walks. A lovely stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site, clean facilities, friendly people.…

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CORINNA T. 4 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful site, clean facilities, friendly people. Nice view. Would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet site with good facilities…

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Karen B. 9 reviews

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked Great quiet site with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Little gem of a site, clean basic camping

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 Ashley I. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Small and peaceful site, friendly owner that you can have a good chat with.
Benches for use at your pitch.
Good location for snetterton race track.

Disliked Nothing, we had no issues.

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I loved the sight, so quiet…

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Anonymous

Powered grass RV campsite

Liked I loved the sight, so quiet and well kept

Recommend to friends Visit again

Delightful location. Host was really welcoming…

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 Mark G. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Delightful location. Host was really welcoming and helpful.

Disliked Facilities were limited and a little basic, but very functional.

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There was everything to like here,…

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NIC C. 1 review

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked There was everything to like here, from the great host to the campsite itself. Everything was clean and tidy and worked perfectly. And then the nature - the birdsong in the mornings, the abundant wildlife and the starry skies.
If you want peace and tranquility then this site is for you!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely would recommend for cycling parts of Peddars Way,

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Anonymous

Owlery camping pod

Liked Position. Quiet site. Everything we needed for our 1 night stay
Fred was lovely, helpful and supportI’ve.

Disliked Smelled a little damp when we arrived.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs 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 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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park 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 $30.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.