The Anvil Inn

View prices & book 9.5 59 reviews
The inn
The inn
Spacious pitches
Caravan close to the inn
Pitches in a spacious green area
Quiet countryside site next to the village inn
Guest set up on one of the pitches
Looking towards the inn and car park
The site is adjacent to the inn
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Spacious pitches
Caravan close to the inn
Pitches in a spacious green area

  • Quiet site on the grounds of a traditional Norfolk inn
  • Walkers’ paradise: 20-minute drive from the start of Fen Rivers Way
  • Half an hour from the beaches of the north Norfolk coast
Sometimes it might feel like you’re living in the beer garden at your local – at the peaceful family-friendly site behind the Anvil Inn, 20 minutes from King’s Lynn in Norfolk, you pretty much are… There’s plenty in the area around the Anvil that should go on your must-see list, but you don’t have to go far to get started – the nearby town of King’s Lynn, 20 minutes from the site, is well worth exploring. Dive into the history of the town at True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, Stories of Lynn or the Lynn Museum, then experience it in person with a visit to the stunning Red Mount Chapel or Greyfriars Tower. It’s a walker’s paradise too: Roydon Common National Nature Reserve is less than five minutes’ drive from the Anvil and Reffley Wood is a 10-minute drive. In King’s Lynn itself, head to The Walks or follow the Fen Rivers Way the 50 miles to Cambridge. Dogs are welcome on site as long as they’re on-lead, so do bring your four-legged walking buddy along. When you start getting peckish, you won’t have to go far – the inn serves lunch and dinner most days, but if you feel like trying something a little further afield there are loads of other restaurants nearby. No need for designated drivers on this trip either: wash your meal down with a few drinks and knock back some local ales in the Anvil, then toddle the few steps from the inn to your bed.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Mobile homes for rent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Pitches : electricity is metered on site at £0.27 per kWh and can be paid for using pre-paid cards.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely Quiet site

Overall 10/10

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Margaret J.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked No showers

Well recommend

Overall 10/10

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Alan D.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful place, owners were fantastic

Very tidy pitch,we had a meal in the pub and it was…

Overall 10/10

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Sharon H.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very tidy pitch,we had a meal in the pub and it was delicious ,and the manager was helpful

Lovley site . Nice pub . Good food…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovley site . Nice pub . Good food

Lovley . Had a nice meal at the pub . Good facilities.…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovley . Had a nice meal at the pub . Good facilities.

Good for a quiet stay and excellent pub food and real ale

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice quiet (there was a cockerel, but this is the country...) spacious pitch , helpful staff pointing us to everything, then a great meal in the pub - excellent honest, unpretentious home-made food. The manager is very friendly and helpful - we really enjoyed our stay.

Nice quiet area . Lovely meals served in the pub. Friendly and…

Overall 9/10

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Angela D.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice quiet area . Lovely meals served in the pub. Friendly and helpful host

Clean quiet little site

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The quiet pitch . The pub did excellent meals . Good location for sandringham and other locations & beaches

Excellent site can fully recommend

Overall 10/10

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Tim P.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Just had a lovely peaceful rest at the anvil for 6 days the site is easily accessible and nice and flat and shaded there are no showers but the pub is open from 9am so you can use the toilet facilities if needed.The pub has a well stocked bar and a good choice of handpulled beers the staff are excellent and attentive had a couple of meals there and can highly recommend the food a good portion and quality homemade food I can certainly recommend the paella had a great stay hope to be back soon.

Disliked Can't think of anything to complain about really

Idea site for who just want a water, electric and waste.

Overall 10/10

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Peter G.

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Small and well organised
Level pitches.
Clean and tidy.
Friendly staff.
Good pub/restaurant.
Very close to Sandringham estate.

Disliked Shame it had no showers and toilets but you could use the pub ones during opening hours.

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans

Location

The Anvil Inn

St. Andrews Lane

Congham

King's Lynn

Norfolk

England

PE32 1DU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.78259°N
0.53396°E

Nearest transport

Bus
4.7 mi Church
5.6 mi Church
6 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.8 mi Kings Lynn Rail Station
9.9 mi Watlington Rail Station
14.2 mi Downham Market Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
6.3 mi West 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

There are lots of stately homes in this part of the country: Houghton Hall, Peckover House and Garden and Oxburgh Hall are all roughly 30 minutes’ drive from the Anvil. If you’re feeling particularly royal, the museum, house and gardens at Sandringham Estate, the Queen’s country retreat, are less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The spectacular and well-preserved ruins of Castle Acre Priory and Castle Rising are both within 20 minutes of the site – they may be a little less stately, but they’re certainly still worth exploring. If you need a break from your own country retreat, the museums, gardens, theatres, restaurants and shops of Norwich are an hour’s drive away. The stunning university city of Cambridge is an hour and a half from the Anvil if you feel up to travelling a bit further. The Norfolk coast is within easy reach for seaside getaways with the kids – if they’re looking for something more than sea and sand, bring them to Blakeney Point for a seal-spotting boat trip or explore the Pensthorpe Natural Park. Created some budding birdwatchers? Head over to the Snettisham RSPB Nature Reserve to see if you can spot the bar-tailed godwit or the avocet.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Heacham 9.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton Main Beach 10.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Hunstanton (Old Hunstanton) 11.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Wells 18.6 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Skegness 26.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sandringham 3.1 mi

Houghton Hall 5.9 mi

Castle Acre Castle 8.4 mi

Holkham Hall 16.1 mi

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 16.2 mi

National Trust

St George's Guildhall 6.2 mi

Brancaster 13.8 mi

Oxburgh Hall 13.9 mi

Peckover House and Garden 17.9 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Roydon 0.9 mi

Hillington - Congham - Grimston - Hillington 1.1 mi

SANDRINGHAM HOUSE 3 mi

Bawsey 3.1 mi

Little Massingham 4.3 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Anvil Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Anvil Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Anvil Inn? There are lots of stately homes in this part of the country: Houghton Hall, Peckover House and Garden and Oxburgh Hall are all roughly 30 minutes’ drive from the Anvil. If you’re … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Anvil Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    The pub is closed 3pm - 6pm on weekdays. Please check-in once it reopens.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Anvil Inn? From $24.30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.