Magpie Meadow

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Grass pitches (added by manager 22 Aug 2022)
Woodland pitches
Rural views
Large and well-spaced pitches

  • Environmentally aware site set over six acres of Norfolk countryside
  • Five minutes' drive from North Walsham; 15 mins from Mundesley beach
  • Firewood available; 1.5 miles to Weavers' Way trail and rail station
Looking for a break that'll make you feel as free as a bird? Swoop down for a stay at Magpie Meadow, a back to basics Norfolk site with fab mega-sized pitches and far-reaching rural views. The site is also conveniently located 15 minutes’ drive from top coastal spots like Mundesley and Bacton beach. You can expect a warm welcome and relaxed vibe here – this site bills itself as 'family-friendly, dog-friendly, cat-friendly… and generally friendly'. It's also an eco-friendly place within easy reach of public transport options: those skipping the car can arrive via North Walsham railway station (20 minutes' walk), then get out and about on miles of bike-friendly trails (including the nearby Quiet Lanes Network and car-free Weavers' Way). This community-run spot is run on the basis that 'nature does it best'; as such, the site is proud that it's totally free of tarmac tracks and manicured hedges. Parts of the grounds are also gradually being rewilded with native flowers and trees, and limits on guest numbers mean that the whole middle of the meadow is always left as clear as it looks in the photos. In terms of facilities, Magpie Meadow is low on frills, with just two flushing loos, a low-impact shower, drinking water and a washing-up point provided; you're welcome to bring your own toilet with you. Barbecues are allowed here (as long as they're at least 60cm/two feet off the ground and burning charcoal only) and bundles of sustainably sourced logs are available to buy on site (although please note campfires may be banned during particularly hot and dry weather).

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Touring caravan pitches 22
Motorhome pitches 22
Opens 2 May 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 5 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 02 May to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful site with magical pitches and activities available for all.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked: Loved the relaxed, natural vibe of the whole site and the friendliness of our hosts! Loved the facilities, spotless and accessible. Loads of information available for those wanting to explore the area. Beautiful little pitch in amongst the trees.

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Great site if you like basic natural sites

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
John H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely site. Unspoilt. Owner on site and v helpful. Big pitches. Can have fires. Quiet and close to coast and lovely walks. Toilets good and washing up sink.

Disliked: Only down side was that showers are cold water which I’m sure is in the blurb although we had not spotted this. Nor a big deal for one night

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Excellent site, quiet and pretty

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Dawn W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very peaceful. Secluded park. Minimal but that made it nice. Lovely spacious pitches, with hedges, felt very private.

Disliked: Nothing.. was lovely

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The peace and quiet. The rural setting. The huge pitches. The distance…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The peace and quiet. The rural setting. The huge pitches. The distance between the pitches. The basic set up. The fact that there is a recyling facility. Very friendly and helpful host. Nothing was too much trouble for her.

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A really beautiful site, set apart from other campers, impeccable toilets and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked: A really beautiful site, set apart from other campers, impeccable toilets and facilities yet still felt wild.

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Beautiful. Great atmosphere. Perfect for lovers of simple camping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked: This is a lovely place. Simple but thoughtful setup. Lovely owners. The pitches are huge and well separated.

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Relaxing site, super friendly owners, large flat pitches with fire pit

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jim H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything about this site is ideal, great sized plots set within a peaceful meadow. This is a wild campsite, so as long as you like a cold shower in the morning (or heating your own water), this is the place for you! The hosts have done a great job adding small but perfect little touches to the site giving this place real heart. We liked it so much we decided to extend our stay here, and will definitely return in the future.

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Great campsite, well kept pitches with lovely wild feel with the tall…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lily M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great campsite, well kept pitches with lovely wild feel with the tall grass inbetween the pitches. Nice & quiet, good toilet facilities, would definitely visit again.

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Great place with lovely surroundings.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch (woodland)

Liked: Great place with lovely surroundings.

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As site we would definitely all return to.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow non-electric grass pitch

Liked: This is a great site with a lovely, natural vibe. Really big pitch size with loads of space for our campervan with awning plus a pup tent and extra car. Very clean, flushable loos and friendly host who made us feel very welcome. We all loved the fairy lights under the trees in the communal area. We also really liked the fact the the areas between pitches were left un-mown and the extras in the shed and play area - great for our 2 year old grandson.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike as far as we were concerned.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Magpie Meadow

Bradfield Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

England

NR28 0ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.83124°N
1.37353°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.7 km Bus Station
24.4 km Kings Head
24.4 km Kings Head
Rail
1.8 km North Walsham Rail Station
4.2 km Gunton Rail Station
6.3 km Worstead Rail Station
Ferry
32.7 km Reedham Ferry North
32.7 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
19.1 km 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

Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth of the car-free Weavers’ Way (five minutes' drive). Seaside strolls can also be arranged if you settle down here; the stretch of coast between Bacton and Mundesley is particularly pleasant (both 20 minutes). Boating in the Broads is another brill bet, especially if you're curious about the area's birdlife. Wroxham (20 minutes) has several local businesses that hire out vessels for the day, but professionally organised cruises are also on offer if your rowing skills leave something to be desired. Wroxham Barns (15 minutes) is also worth dropping by – this one-stop attraction is home to a shopping village, kids’ play farm and several food outlets. Newcomers curious about the area's history can head down to Felbrigg Hall (15 minutes), a rather regal National Trust estate. The community-run Museum of the Broads (15 minutes), meanwhile, houses well-preserved examples of the craft that cruised these waters in days gone by.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mundesley 6.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cromer 12.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
East Runton 13.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Runton 14.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sea Palling 16.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.4 km

Mannington Gardens 13 km

BeWILDerwood 14.6 km

Norwich Cathedral 22.7 km

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 10.1 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 11.4 km

Sheringham Park 16.6 km

Horsey Windpump 20.1 km

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 29.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

North Walsham (2) 1.3 km

North Walsham 1.4 km

Old Hall Street 3.3 km

Felmingham - Banningham 3.4 km

Felmingham - Tuttington - Felmingham 3.5 km

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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Magpie Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Magpie Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Magpie Meadow? Touring the Norfolk countryside on foot is a top-notch pursuit, whether that involves taking a constitutional on the peaceful country lanes around the site or day-long treks along the length and breadth … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Magpie Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Magpie Meadow? From R458.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.