Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

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Drone image of the campsite and the sea
Exterior with bunting
Interior
Views from the shepherds hut over the meadows

  • Wildlife haven in west Norfolk: walk to the beach in two minutes
  • Basic and peaceful site next to the Norfollk Coast Path
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; shop and pub a few minute's walk away
The splendid beach near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping (dog-friendly Heacham beach, two minutes' walk away) is the only east-coast beach in Britain facing west. This means that guests here are often treated to the sight of a spectacular sunset over the sea – a real rarity for Norfolk. As well being a romantic sunset spot, this location is also a very enticing one for watersports enthusiasts, hikers and families – plus dog owners, who are welcome to bring their pet along for a holiday and a ramble along the Norfolk coast. Hunstanton Camping and Glamping is on the edge of the village of Heacham, in a peaceful wildlife haven surrounded by open fields. It's three miles from here to Snettisham, five to Hunstanton and 10 miles to Thornham, all with dog-friendly beaches and walks aplenty, or you could feel regal for the day with a trip to Sandringham – and its woodland walking paths – within 15 minutes' drive. The site has a good selection of amenities including toilets (ladies', gents' and unisex facilities), four indoor unisex showers and a number of outdoor showers. Grey waste water disposal and chemical disposal are available for touring guests, and plug sockets in washrooms mean you can charge phones or use hairdryers easily enough. Barbecues and campfires are both allowed; a local shop a minute's walk away has most supplies you should need. There's also a pub a few minutes' walk away.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Caravan sites 10
Motorhome sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

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Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
7
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
6

68% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near the beach, with friendly staff. Facilities are basic but clean for most, though a few found issues. Peaceful, campfires allowed. Pitches can be close. Ongoing upgrades noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent views in the area and located next to the beach.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
5
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7
Debora H.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Spacious pitches, beautiful scenery, very close to beach and facilities are well kept. Added bonus is an Owl sanctuary on site with beautiful owls to watch. this morning we watched a Kite bird of prey close by, friendly visit to the owls. Simon was brillient talking about his love for owls: facebook owls out about.

Disliked There should be a door bell on the office door if no-one is going to be on reception in the office.

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From the manager: Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious pitches and our proximity to the beach. It’s fantastic to hear that the Owl Sanctuary and the local wildlife, like the Kite, made your stay even more special—Simon will be thrilled to hear your kind words about his passion for the owls. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding a doorbell for the office; feedback like this helps us improve our guest experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

To be honest I didn’t like…

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3 out of 10
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3
Value for money
1
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
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1
Wifi
No rating
Marian b.

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked To be honest I didn’t like nothing

Disliked A lot of money for what it is . Wouldn’t stay again

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt our rates did not align with your expectations. We strive to offer competitive pricing that reflects our coastal location and the amenities we provide. While we understand we may not be the right fit for every traveler, we appreciate you giving us a try

Site is very close to beach…

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3 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
No rating
r s.

Power optional grass campervan site

Liked Site is very close to beach
Quiet and nice area

Disliked Pitches not mowed and not very spaced apart for privacy.
Stayed 2 nights but felt it was expensive for the basic facilities offered.
Toilet block out dated and basic and no toilet paper or hand towels in men’s section.
Showers ok but not very good to put clothes or get dry easy.
Shower floor filthy when I used it I had to swill it with hot water avd really needed flip flops here which I’d forgotten to take.
Looks like some renovation and planting was started years ago but not finished.
If it was cheaper would have been ok for basic camping. Couldn’t say I could see the glamping part in the communal facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our proximity to the beach and the quiet atmosphere of the area. However, we are sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay didn't meet expectations. We appreciate your comments regarding the pitch maintenance, privacy, and the condition of the toilet blocks; we are currently looking into updates for our facilities to ensure a better experience. We also aim for high standards of cleanliness, so we will be addressing your concerns about the shower area with our team. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as they help us identify where we can improve.

Excellent site.

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked Great site. Gteat position.
Very welcoming.
Perfect for the beach and walking.
This was our first trip out, so have nothing to compare facilities to.
But very happy with our choice.

Disliked None really.
Facilities were adequate.
Ive read people moaning about the quality of facilities. As I said, we have nothing to compare to as it was our first campervan trip out.
Perfect for us.

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From the manager: Thank you for choosing us for your very first campervan trip! We are so pleased to hear that our location near the beach and walking trails made for a perfect debut. It’s wonderful to know you felt welcome and happy with your choice. We appreciate your fair comments regarding the facilities and are glad they met your needs perfectly. We look forward to seeing you—and perhaps your friends—again soon!

Owners very friendly

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9 out of 10
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7
Facilities / Activities
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9
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
No rating
martin r.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked Great site and so close to the beach.

Disliked The unisex toilets automatic lights switch off really quickly. Issue with the washing up facilities pipework leaking.

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From the manager: We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It’s wonderful to know that you liked the site and found the beach access convenient. Thank you for bringing those specific points regarding the lighting and pipework to our attention; we value all guest feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Great first camping trip!

Overall

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

Power optional grass campervan site

Liked Met upon arrival and shown to my pitch. The site was quiet and peaceful which was just what I needed. Toilets were clean and easy to access.
Location was perfect for me and my dog , less than 5 minutes from the beach.
Perfect first stay camping in my Tesla!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so glad we could welcome you personally and show you to your pitch. It’s wonderful to hear that the peace and quiet provided the perfect break for you and your dog, and that you made the most of being so close to the beach. We’re also thrilled to have been the location for your first Tesla camping trip—it sounds like a fantastic way to experience the coast. We hope to see you both again soon!

Excellent campsite, good facilities superb location has all you need

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Peter S.

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked This is a really nice campsite, with large pitches. They're good facilities for plenty of toilets and showers. I really like the hosts, they couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. The campsite is in a great location, within a 5 minutes walk to the nearest beach which would be ideal for children. This is only a short distance by car to Hunstanton itself. There are shops within easy walking distance, and supermarkets only a short drive away. Overall this is a really great campsite that we really enjoyed staying at It was quiet and peaceful and an excellent chance to see wildlife.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It was a real pleasure having you stay with us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the spacious pitches and managed to spot some of our local wildlife. It’s great to hear that our proximity to the beach and Hunstanton added to your experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another peaceful stay!

Amazing location amazing views amazing sunset amazing stay

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

Power optional grass campervan site (no awning)

Liked We have been coming here for about 4 years love the location atmosphere and the vibe and not to mention Nigel the host always very accommodating
This site is perfect for the camper it’s not luxurious it’s a proper campsite and you have everything you need
We are yet to find another site located so close to a beach
We will certainly be back soon with our dog

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s been a pleasure having you visit us over the last four years. We’re thrilled that you enjoy the 'proper' campsite vibe—we try hard to keep it authentic and focused on what camping is really about. I’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to Nigel; he’ll be delighted to know he’s made your stays so welcoming. We’re already looking forward to seeing you (and your four-legged friend) back at the beach soon!

Perfect site

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Andrew B.

Power optional grass tent site (medium, family)

Liked Nigel is very friendly and helpful facilities all clean very nice place

Disliked Cannot find anything to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a seamless experience and that you found everything to be clean and enjoyable.

We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Nigel—he takes great pride in being helpful to our guests, and he’ll be delighted to know he made your stay special. We truly appreciate the support and can't wait to welcome you back for another perfect stay!

Space and surrounding area, nice layout…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating
Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (small)

Liked Space and surrounding area, nice layout and utilities

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the space and found the utilities and surrounding area to your liking. Knowing that you’d visit us again and recommend us to your friends is the best feedback we could ask for. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hunstanton Camping and Glamping

72-74 South Beach Road

Heacham

Norfolk

England

PE31 7BB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.90368°N
0.47354°E

Route directions

The site is behind the sea defences: watch out as you head towards the sea. The site is the last farm building on the left-hand side of the road. From the A149 at King's Lynn, turn left towards Heacham South Beach (Lamsey Lane). Then, turn left again towards the beach and turn left into the campsite when you can see the sea in front of you (roughly 1000 yards before the beach).

Nearest transport

Coach
17.4 km Bus Station
20.6 km Eau Brink Road
20.8 km Church
Rail
17.3 km Kings Lynn Rail Station
26.4 km Watlington Rail Station
27 km Havenhouse Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
17.4 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing

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

Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to see avocets, marsh harriers and pink-footed geese around its marshlands, reedbeds and freshwater lagoons. Titchwell has a wide sandy beach to investigate too, where scenery seekers can snap far-reaching views across the Wash. Boating and watersports are easily accessed just down the coast at Hunstanton. The town's also home to the rides of Rainbow Park fairground, and the Sea Life Sanctuary next door where you and curious kids can see seals, penguins, otters and other watery species. Other recommended options include Norfolk Lavender, five minutes' drive away at Caley Mill, and the 12th-century ruins of Castle Rising (15 minutes), one of the biggest and best preserved keeps in England.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 0.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 3.7 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 5.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wells 26.3 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Skegness 28 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 9.1 km

Houghton Hall 15 km

Holkham Hall 22.7 km

Castle Acre Castle 26.5 km

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 26.9 km

National Trust

Brancaster 14.6 km

St George's Guildhall 17.4 km

Peckover House and Garden 34.2 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 34.8 km

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 35.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Snettisham Round via Ken Hill Woods, Snettisham Beach and RSPB Reserve 3.2 km

Snettisham 3.6 km

SNETTISHAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/10/2002) 5.3 km

HUNSTANTON HALL 5.3 km

Ringstead - Peddars Way 6.8 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 Hunstanton Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hunstanton Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? Nature fans rejoice, for there's birdwatching galore around here. Make for the RSPB reserve in Snettisham for flocks of birds around the Wash, or for RSPB Titchwell Marsh (20 minutes' drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hunstanton Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hunstanton Camping and Glamping? From $39.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.