Heathland Beach Holiday Park












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- Family-friendly Suffolk holiday park on the edge of Kessingland
- Africa Alive five minutes’ drive; Great Yarmouth half an hour
- Three swimming pools, fishing lake, tennis court, playground and bar
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
This campground is a member of Sunset Leisure Resorts group.
Campsite types & availability
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See nearby bookable parksPowered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £115 (£115)
Meadow powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
Reviews
91% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-kept, friendly campsite boasts spacious, clean sites and great family amenities like a pool & playgrounds. Staff are praised for helpfulness & location is close to the beach. Some found showers dated & food options limited, but overall it's highly rated, with many wanting to return.
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This states 5 Star in the making. That's questionable for camping side
Powered grass campsite
Liked Pitch sizes are brilliant. More than enough space for all of your tent and seating!
You have your own water supply from your hook up point.
Disliked Toilet and shower blocks very dated. Working but often unclean.
Seems the new owners are more focused on selling caravans, rather than fixing whats all ready their, to make instant improvements.
Kids screaming after 9.30 that then caused all dogs to bark well in to the night.
No onsite shop, which should be a basic necessity.
It stated no fire pits. These were being used.
It stated all dogs on leads. They were not!
The camping is unsupervised by any personal after 5pm and people do what they want until they're tired regardless of other campers.
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Staff were very polite
Powered grass campsite
Liked The pool is a great addition
The pitches are nice
The disco and kids entertainment was good
Disliked The showers and toilets didn't seem to get cleaned very often and sinks and showers blocked up quickly.
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Friendly welcome helpful information. Level and…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Friendly welcome helpful information. Level and large plots. Swimming pool was warm and a nice clean area. Large children’s play area. Fishing lake was laid out well and stocked with carp etc. Tennis court was free to use a little uneven but ok. Great location for the beach which was sandy but sea was a long walk away 😂. Good value but toilet and shower blocks could have been cleaner. Overall though good 👍
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Lovely spacious pitches, great play areas…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely spacious pitches, great play areas well maintained grounds. Lovely family oriented site and well maintained swimming pool. Spacious sports field, great site for families. Bar was well stocked. Great friendly, helpful and welcoming staff.
Disliked Toilet facilities were poor (leaking toilet) and the standards of cleaning were not great. (Debris on the floor for several days and toilets and sinks were unclean) Tired and needs up dating.
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Large pitches Great location Facilities for children…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Large pitches
Great location
Facilities for children
Disliked Despite booking 2 pitches and asking for them to be together they weren’t.
Showers and toilets needed cleaning more regularly
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Lovely site for families
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely site! Good sized pitches. Right next to beach. Pools on site required booking at busy times for sensible safety reasons so worth planning ahead. Friendly helpful staff at reception. Would definitely recommend to families as lovely play areas for kids.
Disliked Toilets and showers need a deep clean - they worked well though.
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Really good sized pitches, and a…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Really good sized pitches, and a lovely site, beautiful pool and great park and football area for the kids. Shower and toilet blocks were always clean and tidy. Also a great location!
Disliked Communication could have been better when arrived on site you could just turn up for swimming and half way through our stay it was changed to a booking system but this wasn’t communicated to us so we turned up to swim and were unable to swim as we hadn’t booked
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Lovely site, need for improvement on the cleanliness, hope to return.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Love the site, the pool is great as is the children’s parks. The plots are a good size, location is good for Lowestoft and Southwold beach.
Disliked Cleanliness of the shower blocks, hardly cleaned at all, no hand soap in the toilets for the whole of our six night stay. We stayed on this site around 4 years ago and it was spotless, such a shame it has gone downhill. Not much happening in the club room either, bingo was a good evening with a lovely lady calling out the numbers, she made it great fun! Thank you.
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Avoid
Powered grass campsite
Liked Be warned this is not friendly nor accommodating
Disliked Terrible Experience – Misleading, Dirty, and Intimidating
Our recent stay at this campsite was extremely disappointing and frankly, upsetting. It’s advertised as a friendly, family-focused site, but what we encountered was the complete opposite.
Facilities in a Disgusting State
The toilet and shower blocks were filthy throughout our stay. There was no sign of regular cleaning, with vomit, urine, and faeces often left on the floor. The grime buildup alone made using the facilities an unpleasant experience, especially with young children.
Unwelcoming Environment for Families
Despite promoting itself as family-friendly, the site had strict noise restrictions starting from 4pm. Children playing outside at that time were considered “too loud,” even during the summer school holidays. When we explained this was unfair, we were met with a disturbing response. A staff member told us the site had recently been taken over “by travellers” and suggested they could be called down to “deal with us” if we didn’t comply. This was extremely threatening and completely inappropriate.
False Promises
None of the advertised amenities were available. The bar never opened once during our stay. There was no on-site shop for essentials and absolutely no entertainment or activities provided. The swimming pool was chaotic — one minute it was open to everyone, the next it was apparently “bookings only.” There was no clear guidance or communication.
Plot Mismanagement
We had reserved two pitches — one for our tent and a second as a play and seating area for our kids, which we always do. Despite having paid for both, the site re-let our second plot while we were away for the day, moving our things without notice or permission. This was not only disrespectful but completely unacceptable.
Final Verdict
We felt misled, let down, and at times unsafe during our stay. The entire experience was far from what was advertised. Poor hygiene, zero amenities, and threatening behaviour made this trip one to forget.
I would strongly advise others to avoid this site
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**We will never return. Be warned – avoid at all costs.**
Powered grass campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked Extremely Disappointing and Unsafe Experience – Avoid This Campsite
I rarely leave reviews, but I feel compelled to warn others about the shocking experience we had at this campsite.
**Cleanliness:**
The washroom and toilet facilities were absolutely disgraceful. They were consistently filthy, with grime covering the surfaces and bodily fluids – including sick, urine, and faeces – frequently left on the floors. It was genuinely unhygienic and unacceptable for any site, let alone one advertising itself as *family-friendly*.
**False Advertising:**
The campsite claims to be family-oriented and welcoming, but this was far from our experience. Children were not allowed to play or make any noise past 5:30pm – during the *summer holidays*! When we politely questioned this policy, we were met with an incredibly inappropriate and threatening response:
> “We’ve just been bought by travellers – if you want them to come down to sort you out and kick you off, then so be it.”
This was not only unprofessional but left us feeling intimidated and unsafe.
**Lack of Amenities:**
The bar was never open, there was no shop on site for basic supplies, and there was zero entertainment – all of which were clearly listed as features in the advert. The swimming pool was another letdown, with rules and access times changing constantly. One moment it was open, the next it required booking, and we were never properly informed.
**Plot Issues:**
We booked two plots – one for our tent and the other as a seating/play area for our children. Despite paying for both, the site gave our second plot away while we were out, even moving our personal belongings without consent. This was the final straw.
**In Summary:**
This was by far the worst camping experience we’ve ever had. The combination of unsafe conditions, misleading advertising, lack of facilities, and hostile behaviour from staff made for a truly awful trip.
**We will never return. Be warned – avoid at all costs.**
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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 Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Heathland Beach Holiday Park
London Road
Kessingland
Lowestoft
Suffolk
England
NR33 7PJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.4286°N
1.7231°E
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southwold The Pier | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Southwold The Denes | 7.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Gorleston Beach | 9.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 6.7 mi
Fritton Lake Country World 8.5 mi
Pleasure Beach 11.5 mi
Framlingham Castle 21.3 mi
BeWILDerwood 22.5 mi
National Trust
Elizabethan House Museum 12.2 mi
Horsey Windpump 22.3 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 24.6 mi
Sutton Hoo 28.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 2.8 mi
Carlton Colville 3.1 mi
BELLE VUE PARK 4.3 mi
North Cove 4.5 mi
Gunton 5.4 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 Heathland Beach Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Heathland Beach Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Heathland Beach Holiday Park? Cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos and flamingos are among the residents at Africa Alive (five minutes’ drive). Experiences at this conservation zoo range from ‘keeper for the day’-type affairs (where kids help to feed … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Heathland Beach Holiday Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Heathland Beach Holiday Park? From $155.39 (for 4 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.