The Tented Turnip
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- 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 chemical disposal and a drinking water supply (please note no showers or hot water supply on site). 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
40
40Opens 17 July
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 17 Jul to
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Coach28.8 km Market Place
30.7 km Victoria
30.8 km Millwrights
Rail17.6 km Sheringham Rail Station
20 km West Runton Rail Station
23.2 km Cromer Rail Station
Ferry42.8 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
42.9 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport37.5 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 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | 7.6 km | Estuary | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Sheringham | 17.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| West Runton | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| East Runton | 22 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cromer | 23.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Tented Turnip? From $56.15 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.