Applewood Countryside Park

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Our warm, cosy glamping pods offer all the fun of camping but with more protection from the weather!

Undercover games den with table tennis, connect4, chess and draughts

Aerial view of the new apple harvest adventure play park next to the main shower and toilet faciliti

Located in the beautiful countryside of South Norfolk, East Anglia
Next to one of the UK's most exciting wildlife attractions Banham Zoo
Family and dog-friendly caravan park and glampsite

A tranquil, family-friendly campsite set within 13-acres of grassy parkland, Applewood Countryside Park caters for touring caravans, campervans, motorhomes, tents, glampers, large groups and rally clubs. With spacious electric pitches separated by mature laurel hedges, Applewood Countryside Park offers privacy whilst still allowing plenty of green open space to enjoy and explore. Six cosy Glamping Pods and five luxury Shepherd’s Cabins are also available for guests that love the idea of camping but prefer their home comforts! Facilities include modern shower rooms and toilets, with two fully accessible/ family bathrooms, laundry facilities, free WiFi, undercover Games Den, children's Play Trail and NEW Applewood Harvest Adventure Play Park (opened July 2025) and a scenic 1.5km Woodland Trail. The campsite boasts a great location next to Banham Zoo and is within walking distance to the village of Banham and its amenities; pub, convenience store, local butchers, takeaway restaurant. It's also close to famous spots such as Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, Thetford Forest and the Norfolk coast.

Site type

130

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Applewood Countryside Park

Kenninghall Road

Banham

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR16 2HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.44523°N
1.02708°E

Route directions

Follow the brown tourist signs to Banham Zoo from the A11 and A140. Enter the Banham Zoo carpark and follow the signs to Applewood Countryside Park.

Nearest transport

Coach

8.2 km Queens Square

9.6 km Bus Station

15 km The Chestnuts

Rail

4.8 km Eccles Road Rail Station

7.7 km Attleborough Rail Station

8.1 km Harling Road Rail Station

Ferry

37.7 km Reedham Ferry North

37.7 km Reedham Ferry South

45.9 km Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

30.2 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

- Banham Zoo, just a 5-minute stroll from the campsite, this award-winning zoo is packed with amazing animals, thrilling adventure play areas, and plenty of wild activities to entertain the kids and create unforgettable family memories together! - Bressingham Steam & Gardens, a magnificent collection of working locomotives that take you on a tour of six beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland - ROARR! Unleash your adventure at East Anglia’s largest all-inclusive family day out! With over 20 ROARR-some attractions, including Predator High Ropes, Dippy’s Splash Zone, Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play and Secret Animal Garden, fun for all the family awaits! - Africa Alive, discover the sights and sounds of Africa only a short car ride away! From majestic lions and towering giraffes to playful meerkats and mighty rhinos – there’s something incredible around every corner - St George's Distillery, home of The English Whisky Co. and the first distillery in England in over 100 years - Redgrave & Lopham Fen, National Nature Reserve and the largest remaining lowland valley fen in England - Historic city of Norwich, for the castle, museums, theatre and shopping - Busy market towns, including Diss, Attleborough, Bury St Edmunds - National Trust properties, including Oxburgh Hall, Ickworth House

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southwold The Denes	46.4 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southwold The Pier	46.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Banham Zoo 0.2 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 7.1 km

Grimes Graves 24.4 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 27.4 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 27.4 km

National Trust

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 31.1 km

Oxburgh Hall 34.4 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 35.4 km

Lavenham Guildhall 40.6 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 42.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Banham Mlllennium Walk 1.1 km

New Buckenham 4.3 km

Lopham Fen 7.2 km

Blo-Norton 8.8 km

Burston 8.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 42 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the Park Warden - through main gates on left.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 9 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/04 and 30/09.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 01/10 and 30/03.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Arrivals and departures

The site will send you further check-in information 3 day(s) before your arrival.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £50,00 (R1 202,46) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Applewood Countryside Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Applewood Countryside Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Applewood Countryside Park? - Banham Zoo, just a 5-minute stroll from the campsite, this award-winning zoo is packed with amazing animals, thrilling adventure play areas, and plenty of wild activities to entertain the kids and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Applewood Countryside Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	noon –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

All arrivals must check in at Park Reception (open until 5pm) or with our Park Warden (if after 5pm) so that we can welcome and direct you to your pitch.
If you are unexpectedly delayed and are due to arrive after our latest arrival time of 8pm, please give our Park Warden a courtesy call on 07881 827968