The Tented Turnip

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Sea view
Sea view
View across the pitch area
Camping field with coastal view
Field and sea view
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Footpath
Nearby fields
Cockthorpe all saints church
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View across the pitch area
Camping field with coastal view
Field and sea view

  • 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 shower, chemical disposal, hand-washing facilities and a drinking water supply. 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens July 15
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jul 15 to

Open from Wed, Aug 12 to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 55 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

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

A simple, quiet campsite appreciated for its open space and peace, ideal for self-sufficient campers. Good base for exploring North Norfolk. Pricing and portaloo cleanliness can be issues, though new showers were added in July 2026. Ants reported Aug 2026.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/4/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice nights stay

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Large space for camping and toilets adequate, good bins

Disliked Basic for the price but okay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Looking at booking again!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Price was amazing for what was there. Liked how we could drive on and just set up! Could choose where we parked. Loved watching the shooting stars early hours!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great site, have already recommended

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 Christine H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great choice of pitch, with water, toilets, shower

Disliked No Elsan waste disposal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets, lovely showers, glass recycling…

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Suzanne T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Clean toilets, lovely showers, glass recycling and waste bins onsite.
Close to everywhere anyone would like to go whilst visiting North Norfolk.
Great for the independent traveller who does not require entertaining .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great budget option.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very quiet. Loads of space. Great location with views. Excellent value.

Disliked Porta loos, although they were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple campsite with great clean amenities.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Simple campsite with great clean amenities. Loves the view and the sounds of the wildlife during the night. I will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, would love to come back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Excellent showers, toilets and washing facilities. Gorgeous location.

Defo pop into the church next door.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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lee f. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at the Tented Turnip, Good flat ground, Booked online so easy check-in, just drive on and set up. Good clean portable toilets (4) 2 fantastic hot water showers , pot washing area and a fresh water tap. Everything you need for a comfortable stay . Excellent and peaceful. Would definitely return and recommend. We like good value and this campsite delivered.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a visit

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 Alan B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Easy to find clean showers and toilets liked the relax approach has wasn't bothered and left alone

Disliked Woke up at 530am crows in the trees not the owners fault but would have had a better sleep over the other side of the field

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Peaceful

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7 out of 10
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Steve E. 8 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Laid back, lovely setting, 2 freshly made showers which was a joy after a day at the beach. So peaceful i slept past my usual wake up time.

Disliked Only gripe was ants, lots of them, i re pitched my tent thinking i might have disturbed an ants nest but a fellow camper confirmed they are everywhere. Luckily my inner was firmly covered, so not an issue inside just made me feel itchy at the thought.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Bus
17.9 mi Market Place
19.1 mi Victoria
19.1 mi Millwrights
Rail
11 mi Sheringham Rail Station
12.4 mi West Runton Rail Station
14.4 mi Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
26.6 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
26.6 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
23.3 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

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 2020201920182017
Wells 4.7 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 10.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 12.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 13.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 4.4 mi

Holkham Hall 6.1 mi

Mannington Gardens 11.8 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 13.2 mi

Houghton Hall 14.5 mi

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 1.9 mi

Sheringham Park 9.8 mi

Brancaster 11.9 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 13.2 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 14.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockthorpe 0.2 mi

STIFFKEY OLD HALL 0.6 mi

Stiffkey 1.5 mi

Saxlingham 3 mi

Blakeney 3.1 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Tented Turnip? From $20.24 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.