Acorn Meadow

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Grassy pitches
Grassy pitches
Grass field pitches
Drinking water on site
Thompson village green
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Campers enjoying a peaceful warm weekend
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Cyclists enjoying there weekend camping break
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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.

Site type

Tent pitches 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 22 January
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. 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 22 Jan 2026 to

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Tiny, tranquil site. Praised for beautiful setting & helpful owner Fred. Clean, basic facilities, spacious pitches. Great for walkers/cyclists, pub nearby. A peaceful getaway, many want to return.

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Quiet and friendly site in a beautiful part of Norfolk.

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Andrew H. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location, Friendliness and helpfulness.
Fred, the owner, gives you a great welcome and provides local information.
The site is clean and tidy and well laid out. There are bench tables to eat at if you are feeling social.
My wife and I walked the Pingo Trail and ended up at the pub 8.5 miles later for a great lunch and couple of pints of ale each. It was a lazy afternoon thereafter.
The site was quiet and about 1/3rd full at most while we were there a good place to relax.
Please note;- There is only one loo for men and one for ladies plus a single shower for all but while we were there it was more than enough. Always very clean and tidy.

Disliked Nothing. We'll be back.

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A lovely little campsite, very quiet,…

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Jen E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A lovely little campsite, very quiet, great location with the Peddars Way and other lovely walking trails on the doorstep. Basic facilities but perfectly adequate. Fred was so kind, friendly and helpful. A gem of a find and I will definitely come again.

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Beautiful setting, very peaceful.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fred was very helpful, the campsite…

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Rob O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fred was very helpful, the campsite was peaceful and well located. Fantastic pub a stones throw away for food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Was very quiet site. Only opened a short while.
Hedges growing to seperate the pitches.

Disliked Units are parked quite close together.

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Vey quiet and easy access. Friendly…

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Vey quiet and easy access. Friendly and welcoming owner with lots of local information available.

Disliked Nothing

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Great countryside stay! Peaceful and Clean

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 Karin C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything. The site, the location, the attention to detail. The place was very clean and peaceful which was exactly what we wanted. Fred is really helpful and kind. He knew I was a solo camper and made sure to check in.

Disliked No dislikes at all! I am hoping to return and use the site again.

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The privacy and peace…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The privacy and peace

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Clean tidy peaceful and chilled. Beautiful…

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david h. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean tidy peaceful and chilled. Beautiful setting.

Disliked No negative aspects

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Simple set up, friendly owner. beautiful…

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 Emma T. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Simple set up, friendly owner. beautiful location with plenty of walks. A lovely stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52,53247°N
0,83182°E

Nearest transport

Coach
12,2 km War Memorial
12,2 km War Memorial
12,7 km Queens Square
Rail
10,2 km Harling Road Rail Station
11,6 km Eccles Road Rail Station
13,1 km Attleborough Rail Station
Ferry
38,7 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
39 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
33,9 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

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 12 km

Banham Zoo 16,2 km

Castle Acre Castle 21,4 km

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 22,5 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 33,1 km

National Trust

Oxburgh Hall 18,5 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 33,4 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 36,6 km

St George's Guildhall 38,6 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 40,8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stow Bedon 1,9 km

Wayland Wood - Merton - Watton - Wayland Wood 3,2 km

BRECCLES HALL 4,6 km

Great Hockham 4,8 km

Rockland All Saints 7,1 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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site 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 R347,87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.