Acorn Meadow

View prices & book 9.9 94 reviews
Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Thompson waters
Plenty of greenery
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Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green

  • Dog-friendly Norfolk site 25 minutes’ walk from Thompson Water
  • Easy access to the Peddars Way, Cycle Route 13 and the Pingo Trail
  • Playground and pub within 10 minutes' walk
There’s a plentiful supply of Norfolk strolls or pedals around Acorn Meadow, a well-maintained dog-friendly countryside site. There are signposts scattered around the edge of the site pointing you in some splendid directions… perhaps to the Peddars Way past pingo ponds and Roman roads or Cycle Route 13? The Pingo Trail is another top route for seeing historic pingo ponds (and see them you should, as these rare ponds are mostly only found in Norfolk). Thompson Water, famed for the same periglacial landforms and popular with dragonflies and the occasional otter, is 25 minutes’ walk away. If you’re looking to get an idea of the wider picture, the site is 50 minutes’ drive away from The Broads and Norwich and an hour from Great Yarmouth on the Norfolk coast. There’s a playground a few minutes’ walk away and a sports hall 10 minutes’ walk away. Plus, at the end of the day, tasty food is served up at the local pub 10 minutes’ walk away. Families and couples should both very much like this grassy field site, which has simple facilities covering water, a washing-up area, toilets and a shower, plus a toilet emptying point for tourers. Everything is well maintained, so it should be no surprise that there’s always help at hand too.

Campground type

Tent sites 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

Overall rating from 94 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-kept site features a friendly owner, Fred. Guests love the clean, basic facilities with hot showers. It’s a lovely spot for country exploration, with nearby woods and a popular pub. Pods are well-equipped. A few noted a lack of hot water for dishwashing, which the owner may address. Highly recommended for a relaxing escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

great quiet site, basic facilities, level ground for our campervan

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8 out of 10
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Jonathon B.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked site was clean, and empty due to end of season, plot was level, elec hook up was easy, loos clean, washing up facilities and showers basic, had two good nights sleep, very quiet, was met by Fred the owner, a really nice gentleman, was recommended "chequers" pub grub to eat which was set in old 1600 pub, lovely.Overall a nice simple stay for a couple of nights with no issues.

Disliked not really dislike, but the loos could do with more lighting inside, this was pitch black once inside.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A place to definitely come back

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Ana S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything was amazing, facilities, environment.
For kids you have a amazing park other side of the road, literally 1min walk.
Fred was very helpful, very kind and comprehensive.
Always there when we needed.
Very recommended

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little spot for an overnight…

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John W.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Great little spot for an overnight stay, en route to an event. Fred was very helpful and the place spotless. Impressed how pristine the place was, even as we head into the colder, wetter months!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and peaceful site with amazing…

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Mark M.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful and peaceful site with amazing walks on the doorstep. Owner Fred couldn’t be more helpful and will definitely be a regular here.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay for a tranquil break.

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8 out of 10
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Simon C.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely for being off the track and peaceful. Lovely setting and beautiful countryside. Fred the host was very pleasant and helpful explaining local walks and providing a map for us.

Disliked No hot water for washing up cooking utensils.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, clean, beautiful campsite. Extremely friendly…

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Ian M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely, clean, beautiful campsite. Extremely friendly and helpful host. Toilets, showers and sink areas absolutely spotless.
Will most certainly be staying again

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% recommend this lovely little campsite/pod

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Lucy F.

Owlery camping pod

Liked Fab night in the Owlery pod. Beautifully fitted out with all you could need for an overnight chillout in the country. Very peaceful. Fred, who showed us around, was very friendly and helpful and even offered us a lift back from a friends house locally if we couldn’t get a taxi- thankfully not needed but it was a lovely offer. Currently sat on the decking enjoying a coffee in the morning sun.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem. A nice place to get away from it all

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Mark B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful site with a nice hot shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous camp site.

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Duncan P.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful, flat and well-drained spot, with optional electric hookup and simple, clean facilities - just how we like it. Warm welcome on the site and a great pub down the road.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site owner. Good walking trails. Excellent pub close by.

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8 out of 10
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Trisha L.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Very restful country site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Acorn Meadow

Hallfield Road

Thompson

Thetford

Norfolk

England

IP24 1PT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.53247°N
0.83182°E

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi War Memorial
7.6 mi War Memorial
7.9 mi Queens Square
Rail
6.3 mi Harling Road Rail Station
7.2 mi Eccles Road Rail Station
8.1 mi Attleborough Rail Station
Ferry
24.1 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
24.2 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
21.1 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

There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to explore. The forest’s namesake, Thetford (20 minutes), is just as splendid in a less green way. Some of its top spots include the Dad’s Army Museum, the Ancient House Museum and Thetford Priory. King's Lynn (50 minutes) is a household name in Norfolk. Check out the merchants’ houses and the Custom House from its heyday. If you time your trip right, you could snap up some good local products at the Sunday and Tuesday markets. Norwich (50 minutes) is also packed with things to do should you want a rest from the walks. Tick off all the many historic sites, like Norwich Cathedral, Saxon Marketplace and the St. Ethelbert’s and Erpingham gates. After a little rest stop or an easy afternoon activity? Melsop Farm Park (15 minutes) has some lovely little play areas and a café for a family-friendly and budget-friendly afternoon out.

Must see

Grimes Graves 7.5 mi

Banham Zoo 10.1 mi

Castle Acre Castle 13.3 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14 mi

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 20.6 mi

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 11.5 mi

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 20.8 mi

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 22.7 mi

St George's Guildhall 24 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stow Bedon 1.2 mi

Wayland Wood - Merton - Watton - Wayland Wood 2 mi

BRECCLES HALL 2.9 mi

Great Hockham 3 mi

Rockland All Saints 4.4 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 Acorn Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acorn Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Acorn Meadow? There are lots of hikes to get stuck into from Acorn Meadow. Don’t overlook the trails of Thetford Forest Park (10 minutes’ drive), which has around 45,000 acres of dense forestry to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acorn Meadow?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Acorn Meadow? From $23.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.