Applewood Countryside Park
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- Dog-friendly 13-acre Norfolk site next to Banham Zoo
- Thetford Forest 25 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to Norwich
- Adventure play park, games den and nature trail on site
Campground type
Tourist board rating
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Dogs
- 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).
Occupancy
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Sites
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, Jan 1 to
Campsite types & availability
4

Primitive grass campsite
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Powered grass campsite
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Primitive grass campsite (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38 (£38)
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
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Powered grass campsite (XL)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
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Powered grass campsite (XL, premium)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48 (£48)
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Camping pod (four person, basic, no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 8.7ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Camping pod (two person, no pets, premium)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site
Dimensions: 8.7ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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1 bedroom shepherd's hut (family)
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £280 (£280)
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1 bedroom shepherd's hut (two person, no pets)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroom
Arrival daysFrom £280 (£280)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This clean, well-kept campsite boasts spacious spots, great amenities, and a family vibe. Friendly staff, proximity to Banham Zoo, and nearby shops are big pluses. Kids love the play area and woodland walks. Minor notes on Wi-Fi, pitch spacing, and occasional zoo animal sounds. Manager addresses feedback; electric hook-ups upgraded.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 8/25/2026
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Great family campsite. Extremely clean facilities…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great family campsite. Extremely clean facilities at all times during our 5 day stay. A lovely play area on site for the children. The proximity to the zoo was perfect for a day out. We will definitely be back soon.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall a fantastic stay, we will definitely camp here again
Powered grass campsite
Liked Location was excellent, facilities were excellent. Play park was great for the children. Staff were super friendly and helpful.
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We had a brilliant time, beautifully…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL)
Liked We had a brilliant time, beautifully clean, maintained and well looked after. Ablutions were a pleasure. Lovely entertainment foe the kids. I would highly recommend. Very helpful, thank you.
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Site very clean, staff very helpful…
Powered grass campsite (XL)
Liked Site very clean, staff very helpful communication was very good. Pitches very spacious would highly recommend
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback! 😊
We're delighted to hear that you found the site clean, the pitches spacious, and our team helpful throughout your stay. We take great pride in providing a welcoming experience from booking to departure, so it's fantastic to know our communication and customer service made a positive impression. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
Small well equipped family campsite. A…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Small well equipped family campsite. A small supermarket, butcher and pub are in short walking distance.
Disliked You can hear animals from the zoo during the night, this can be quite adventurous for some people, a bit less for others. They are not too loud anyway.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed our well-equipped family campsite and the convenience of having local amenities just a short walk away.
As for the sounds from the nearby zoo, we like to think it adds a unique touch to the experience. For many guests, hearing the occasional animal call at night creates a memorable holiday atmosphere and a little extra sense of adventure. We're pleased to hear that the sounds were not too loud and appreciate your balanced perspective. We hope to welcome you back for another wild and wonderful stay! 🦁🌙
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
Lovely site was a the back…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely site was a the back near the trees, with the weather bringing so hot it was good
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments.
It’s great to hear your pitch location worked well during the hot weather. The tree-lined areas are always popular in the sunshine, providing a little extra shelter and comfort throughout the day.
We look forward to seeing you again.
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
Good placed to stay recommend it. Nice to hear the zoo animals
Powered grass campsite (XL)
Liked I like the set up of the site, the bathrooms were clean and tidy, nice large pitches. Friendy staff. Open spaces, food wagons arrival on sone nights, lots fir children to do with different players grounds.
Disliked Not much to dislike, our pitch was dog friendly, but it had two lots of dog mess on it, I am a dog owner and wouldn't leave dog mess on the pitch, also there was a lot of little bits of rubbish egg shells paper plastic I just felt that it was the occupiers of the pitch before not cleaning up before they left. But pitches should be checked
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From the manager: Thank you for your review and for highlighting our spacious pitches, clean facilities, friendly team, open spaces, food vans, and play areas.
We're sorry to hear your pitch wasn't as clean as expected on arrival. All pitches are checked following departures and regularly inspected throughout the day, but on this occasion it appears we missed some debris, and we apologise for that.
As a dog-friendly park, we ask that all dogs are kept on leads and that owners clean up after their pets, with several dog waste bins available around the park for guest use.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back to Applewood again soon.
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
Incredible site, relaxed atmosphere, well run, clean facilities
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (XL)
Liked Everything !!
Disliked Nothing !
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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review!
We love the fact that your "liked" list covered everything and your "disliked" list covered nothing. That's exactly the experience we strive to create for our guests.
We're delighted you had such a great stay and can't wait to welcome you back to Applewood for more relaxing countryside escapes.
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
We had a fantastic stay at…
Powered grass campsite
Liked We had a fantastic stay at Applewood Countryside Park. The site was very well maintained, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing camping trip.
The children’s play area was brilliant and kept the kids entertained, and we loved exploring the woodland trail with all the games and activities along the way. It’s also a very dog-friendly site, although we left our dog at home this time.
One of the highlights was the location right next to the zoo. It was incredibly convenient to walk over, and in the evening we could hear the animals making all sorts of interesting sounds, which added to the experience.
We also liked that there was the option of a later check-out for those who wanted a more relaxed departure, even though we didn’t use it ourselves.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommended for families looking for a fun and relaxing break.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Applewood provided everything you needed for a relaxing family getaway.
It sounds like you made the most of everything on offer, from the play area and woodland trail to our unique location next to the zoo. There's something quite special about ending the day with the sounds of the animals in the background! 🦁🌳
We're so pleased you had a fantastic stay and truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for another family adventure at Applewood soon.
The Applewood Team
Very pleasant site, good facilities. A tick in the box from us
Powered grass campsite
Liked The whole experience at Applewood was delightful. The whole site was very well maintained and well set out. The showers and toilet facilities were very clean and the washing up area was good with plenty of hot water, but there was only 2 sinks. Whilst not being a problem when we were there, maybe when the site was full there could be. The staff were very helpful and friendly, they cleared up our pitch hiccup on arrival in a very professional manner.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the whole Applewood experience and that our well-maintained park, clean facilities, and friendly team helped make your stay so enjoyable.
We're especially pleased that our team was able to quickly resolve the pitch issue on arrival and get your stay off to a positive start.
Thank you also for your suggestion regarding the washing-up area; guest feedback like this is always appreciated as we continue to look for ways to improve.
We hope to welcome you back to Applewood for another relaxing countryside escape soon!
The Applewood Team 🍎🌳
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Applewood Countryside Park
Kenninghall Road
Banham
Norfolk
England
NR16 2HE
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.44523°N
1.02708°E
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Trawler's Catch Restaurant 0.1 mi
- The Banham Barrel Pub 0.1 mi
- The Garden House Pub 1.2 mi
- The Red Lion Pub 1.4 mi
- Ox & Plough Freehouse Pub 2.6 mi
- The Gamekeeper Pub 2.6 mi
- King's Head Pub 2.7 mi
- The King's Head Pub 2.9 mi
- Old Railway Tavern Pub 3 mi
- Fighting Cocks Pub 3.2 mi
Groceries
- The English Distillery Off-licence 4.7 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 5 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 5.1 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 6 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 6.1 mi
- Wolf Brewery Shop Off-licence 6.2 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 6.2 mi
Parks and play
- Old Buckenham Play Area Playground 2.6 mi
- Quaker Wood park 5.3 mi
- Broomscot Common park 5.3 mi
Family days out
- Market Cross 2.7 mi
- Bressingham Steam & Gardens 4.4 mi
Public transport
- Zoo, opp 0.1 mi
- Post Office 1.5 mi
- Quidenham Road 2 mi
- Green, adj 2.6 mi
- Green, opp 2.6 mi
- Green 2.7 mi
- School, adj 2.8 mi
- School, opp 2.8 mi
- The Green 2.8 mi
- Rail Station, adj 3 mi
What’s nearby
- No 8 Marketplace 5.9 mi
Local services
- King's Ride Surgery Doctors 1.5 mi
- Esso Fuel station 3.7 mi
- Aircraft Charger Charging station 3.8 mi
- East Harling Surgery Doctors 4 mi
- East Harling Pharmacy 4.1 mi
- Plug in Suffolk Charging station 4.4 mi
- Travel Norfolk Charging station 4.6 mi
- Station Road Surgery Doctors 4.9 mi
- Attleborough Health Clinic 4.9 mi
- Sainsbury's Fuel station 4.9 mi
Must see
Banham Zoo 0.1 mi
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 4.4 mi
Grimes Graves 15.2 mi
Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 17 mi
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 17 mi
National Trust
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 19.3 mi
Oxburgh Hall 21.4 mi
Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 22 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 25.2 mi
Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 26.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Banham Mlllennium Walk 0.7 mi
New Buckenham 2.7 mi
Lopham Fen 4.5 mi
Blo-Norton 5.5 mi
Burston 5.5 mi
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 Applewood Countryside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Applewood Countryside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Applewood Countryside Park? Banham Zoo will surely be the first port of call for a lot of guests here – all it takes is a five-minute walk and you’ll be meeting primates, big cats, reptiles … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Applewood Countryside Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. From 01 October to 26 March, arrivals are until 5pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Applewood Countryside Park? From $40.60 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


