Merryhill Country Park

Family park eight miles from Norwich
Clubhouse on site with evening entertainment (weekends only)
Heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and pétanque court

Merryhill Country Park is a family-friendly site, with heated outdoor pool, a play park and space to relax, all surrounded by forest. Pitches at Merryhill are spacious and well-located, with optional electric. Guests have access to a fridge freezer, a washing machine and tumble dryer; also on site is a modern shower block with separate gents', ladies' and disabled-friendly toilets. Nearby, the Ringland Swan pub and the Parsons Woodforde pub are both within three miles; Longwater Retail Park with shops and fast food outlets, is just over four miles away, and the Chapelfield shopping centre is under 10 miles.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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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 Pétanque 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 Scouts 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

Forest Peaceful Remote location

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Merryhill Country Park

Telegraph Hill

Honingham

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR9 5AT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.67124°N
1.13798°W

Route directions

From Norwich take the A47 direction Swaffham. Pass the Sainsbury's junction and after the roundabout take the first right onto Taverham Road. The campsite is signposted on the lefthand side. From Swaffham/King's Lynn: follow the A47 heading towards Norwich. Go straight over at Honingham roundabout and take the first left (Taverham Road). Continue to the cross-roads where the park is signposted left. From the Thickthorn roundabout: follow the A47 heading towards Swaffham. At the Easton roundabout go straight on and take the first right (Taverham Road). Continue to the cross-roads where the park is signposted left.

Nearest transport

Bus

2.9 mi Victoria

5.4 mi Admissions Building

5.7 mi Cottages

Rail

7.4 mi Wymondham Rail Station

7.7 mi Norwich Rail Station

9.7 mi Spooner Row Rail Station

Ferry

19 mi Reedham Ferry North

19.1 mi Reedham Ferry South

Airport

5.9 mi 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

Stacks of family options are close by Merryhill Country Park, like Norfolk Showground and Dinosaur Adventure Land under five miles and both BeWILDerwood and Banham Zoo within 17—25. The splendid city of Norwich is less than 11 miles away – if you only have a day here, see the castle and/or cathedral; if you have a bit longer, also take in the marketplace, shopping in the Lanes and the rest of the Norwich 12, the dozen old buildings including Norwich Castle and the cathedral. A quieter urban day out is at the market town of East Dereham 20 minutes' drive from Merryhill; Greentrees Caravans is here too to pick up any last minute bits and pieces of caravan kit. Also take time to visit the Royal Norwich Golf Club six and a half miles away; Carrow Road within 11; Whitlingham Broad within 15 and Wroxham about 22.5 miles from base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mundesley	19.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sheringham	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Runton	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Runton	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Cromer	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 7.2 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 7.3 mi

Norwich Cathedral 7.3 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.4 mi

Mannington Gardens 12 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.3 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 17.1 mi

Sheringham Park 17.6 mi

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 20.7 mi

Horsey Windpump 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringland Hills 0.8 mi

Colton: Walk Two 1.9 mi

Colton 2 mi

Alderford Common 3.6 mi

Lenwade - Great Witchingham - Lenwade 3.7 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 Merryhill Country Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Merryhill Country Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Merryhill Country Park? Stacks of family options are close by Merryhill Country Park, like Norfolk Showground and Dinosaur Adventure Land under five miles and both BeWILDerwood and Banham Zoo within 17—25. The splendid city of … Read more