Acorn Meadow

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Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Plenty of greenery
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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
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 22 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 22 Jan 2026 to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 101 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, peaceful campsite with helpful owner Fred. Level, spacious pitches, clean basic facilities. Great for walks/cycling, pub nearby. Washing-up water could be hotter, but improvements considered. Highly recommended countryside break.

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Lovely peaceful campsite. Excellent facilities and…

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Eliot S.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. Excellent facilities and plenty of room. Lovely village.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site and great facilities in the pod

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Vanessa C.

Owlery camping pod

Liked Lovely and peaceful, great walks on the doorstep and pub close by. Very helpful and friendly host. Spacious pod

Disliked The double bed was a ‘small double’ for us larger people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location for the the Pingos is…

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Anonymous

Owlery camping pod

Liked Location for the the Pingos is ideal our reason for stopping there. Reasonable stock pod with basics

Disliked Small damp patch by the bed on the wall. No brush and dustpan to sweep floor

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would certainly return. Very well run by Fred.

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Duncan W.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Warm welcome given by Fred on arrival. Local information shared. Very well laid out site. Excellent facilities. Good walks from the site. Nice looking pub in easy walking distance.

Disliked Nothing

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Good pub nearby Fred nice guy…

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Paul m.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Good pub nearby Fred nice guy

Disliked Nothing

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Nice place to visit

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David H.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked Quite and lush site with a very friendly welcome and countryside walks from the site. A place to come and soak up the peaceful countryside surroundings.

Disliked Nothing

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It was a great site and…

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reuben c.

Powered grass motorhome site

Liked It was a great site and Fred was really nice.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What’s there not to like. Fred…

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Angela Y.

Owlery camping pod

Liked What’s there not to like. Fred was great we visited 27 dec for 2 nights and the pod was already warmed up for us. There was a bottle of wine to enjoy in the fridge and a heater so we wasn’t cold. Total peace and tranquility and a quick escape over the Christmas holiday. Very highly recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great quiet site, basic facilities, level ground for our campervan

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Jonathon B.

Power optional grass motorhome site

Liked site was clean, and empty due to end of season, plot was level, elec hook up was easy, loos clean, washing up facilities and showers basic, had two good nights sleep, very quiet, was met by Fred the owner, a really nice gentleman, was recommended "chequers" pub grub to eat which was set in old 1600 pub, lovely.Overall a nice simple stay for a couple of nights with no issues.

Disliked not really dislike, but the loos could do with more lighting inside, this was pitch black once inside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A place to definitely come back

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Ana S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything was amazing, facilities, environment.
For kids you have a amazing park other side of the road, literally 1min walk.
Fred was very helpful, very kind and comprehensive.
Always there when we needed.
Very recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 $41.51 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.