The Tented Turnip

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Sea view
Sea view
View across the pitch area
Camping field with coastal view
Field and sea view
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Cockthorpe all saints church
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View across the pitch area
Camping field with coastal view
Field and sea view

  • Friendly, well-kept site at a North Norfolk family-run farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Blakeney or Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Sea view from site and access to footpaths; pub and café a mile away
Here’s a tempting spot for a North Norfolk holiday – The Tented Turnip is in the pretty village of Cockthorpe, a sweet spot that’s within easy reach of lots of the area’s main attractions but far enough away to make a peaceful place to stay. This friendly and well-kept site is part of a family-run working farm, so you’ll be surrounded by arable land and livestock to give you that chilled-out rural atmosphere. There’s a sea view from the site, too – and that gives you just a hint that this place makes an excellent base for exploring both countryside and coast. That exploration is best done on foot or by bike – there are lots of great paths and quiet lanes in the local area, taking you through fields and wildlife-filled salt marshes or along the coast for scenic and peaceful days out. And speaking of the coast, some of Norfolk’s top seaside spots are easy to get to from here: the seal-spotting hub of Blakeney is 10 minutes’ drive away, as is Wells-next-the-Sea with its colourful beach huts. The sweeping dunes of Holkham are about 20 minutes away and well worth a visit. Facilities on site have been kept pretty simple, with just portable toilets, a shower, chemical disposal, hand-washing facilities and a drinking water supply. Dogs and kids are welcome, and you’ll also be able to bring a barbecue if you like. The village of Stiffkey, a mile away, has a popular pub (with a great beer garden) and an independent shop/café for top-notch coffee and baked treats.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Motorhome sites 40
Opens 15 July
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 15 Jul to

Open from Wed, 12 Aug to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 58 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, uncrowded spot with basic portaloos. Good for self-sufficient travellers exploring the coast. New showers added July 2026 are well-liked. Some mention expense for facilities, and past portaloo/ant issues noted when busy.

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We loved the rural location. The…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked We loved the rural location. The campsite was very family friendly. It is refreshing to have the opition to choose your own pitch.

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Peaceful, beautiful scenery and old church.…

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Natalie S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Peaceful, beautiful scenery and old church. Walking distance to shop and pub. Short drive to Blakeney and Wells. Felt safe. Ideal for families.
Shower blocks were lovely, toilets were adequate. Its wild camping so no thrills , but we enjoyed it.
Would stay again

Disliked Nothing bad.
Would stay again!

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Lots of open space to pitch…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lots of open space to pitch where you want. Lovely new and clean showers with hot water. Mostly quiet so slept well.

Disliked Lots of dogs off lead, so couldn’t walk my dog around the campsite without other dogs approaching, not ideal for a dog reactive to other dogs.
Toilets were very smelly and felt unclean, yes they are porter loos but the smell first thing in the morning wasn’t nice.

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Nice nights stay

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Large space for camping and toilets adequate, good bins

Disliked Basic for the price but okay

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Looking at booking again!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Price was amazing for what was there. Liked how we could drive on and just set up! Could choose where we parked. Loved watching the shooting stars early hours!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great site, have already recommended

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 Christine H. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great choice of pitch, with water, toilets, shower

Disliked No Elsan waste disposal.

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Clean toilets, lovely showers, glass recycling…

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Suzanne T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Clean toilets, lovely showers, glass recycling and waste bins onsite.
Close to everywhere anyone would like to go whilst visiting North Norfolk.
Great for the independent traveller who does not require entertaining .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great budget option.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very quiet. Loads of space. Great location with views. Excellent value.

Disliked Porta loos, although they were clean.

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Simple campsite with great clean amenities.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Simple campsite with great clean amenities. Loves the view and the sounds of the wildlife during the night. I will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would love to come back.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Excellent showers, toilets and washing facilities. Gorgeous location.

Defo pop into the church next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities 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) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Tented Turnip

Manor Farm

Cockthorpe

Wells-next-the-Sea

Norfolk

England

NR23 1QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9408°N
0.94788°E

Nearest transport

Coach
28.8 km Market Place
30.7 km Victoria
30.8 km Millwrights
Rail
17.6 km Sheringham Rail Station
20 km West Runton Rail Station
23.2 km Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
42.8 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
42.9 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
37.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Langham Dome military museum: two minutes’ drive - English Heritage - Binham Priory: five minutes - Seal-spotting trips from Blakeney: 10 minutes - Wells-next-the-Sea: 10 minutes - Wells & Walsingham Light Railway: 10 minutes - Hindringham Hall Gardens: 10 minutes - Walsingham Abbey: 15 minutes - Holkham (for beach and Holkham Hall): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 7.6 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 17.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 20.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 22 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 23.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 7.1 km

Holkham Hall 9.8 km

Mannington Gardens 19 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 21.2 km

Houghton Hall 23.3 km

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 3 km

Sheringham Park 15.7 km

Brancaster 19.1 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 21.2 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 23.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockthorpe 0.4 km

STIFFKEY OLD HALL 1 km

Stiffkey 2.4 km

Saxlingham 4.9 km

Blakeney 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 The Tented Turnip have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Tented Turnip dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Tented Turnip? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Langham Dome military museum: two minutes’ drive - English Heritage - Binham Priory: five minutes - Seal-spotting trips from Blakeney: 10 minutes - Wells-next-the-Sea: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Tented Turnip?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Tented Turnip? From $34.37 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.