The Acre

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  • Camping field next to the beach at Sea Palling in Norfolk
  • A 20-minute drive to Hickling Broad, and 25 to BeWilderwood Norfolk
  • Direct access to a sandy beach; pubs and cafés five minutes’ drive
Small and just steps away from an award-winning beach, The Acre is close to Sea Palling, on the north coast of Norfolk about 40 minutes' drive from Norwich. Once you’ve pitched up in the level meadow, the only thing that separates you from the sandy beach and the man-made coastal reefs is a stroll through the dunes covered in marram grasses. It's a very peaceful setup here – the camping pitches are lined with conifers to one side and have rural views over the fields. This is a place where it pays to keep your eye on nature, perhaps watching the sand martins flit around, seeing the sun rise or spotting muntjac deer roaming the countryside. Cars are parked in the top half of the field, away from the pitches, to keep everything safe and quiet. As this is pretty much wild camping, facilities on site are basic, but you do have access to portable toilets and a washing-up area. To add to the back-to-nature vibe, there’s no electricity, so it’s a good idea to bring torches to find your way around at night. Now back to that beach. It’s a fabulous spot for swimmers, birdwatchers, walkers, kitesurfers, surfers, jetskiers and divers alike, with plenty of space for kids (and dogs, if you're bringing the pets) to run off energy on the dunes. When you need to refuel, there are some good pubs and cafés within five minutes’ drive.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Jul to

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Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly owners, great beach spot! Facilities are tops, pitches well-kept. Minor notes on shower temps and drying space, but booking and showers seem improved.

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Great location, really easy access to…

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Lizzie W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, really easy access to a beautiful part of the beach and a short walk to the village high street. Toilets and showers were clean, area felt safe and rest of the campers were respectful and friendly.

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Brilliant location, spacious pitches.…

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Bradley K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Brilliant location, spacious pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The quietness of the site. Friendly…

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Lou O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The quietness of the site. Friendly owner.
Closeness to the beach. Walkable to Sea Palling.

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Friendly welcome, lovely tent - very…

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Anonymous

Ready tent (no pets)

Liked Friendly welcome, lovely tent - very roomy for two adults and a child. So close to the beautiful beach!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful family getaway

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Extremely friendly and helpful on arrival. Toilet and shower facilities were very clean and maintained. Quiet and peaceful

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The location is excellent — just…

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 Andrii P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The location is excellent — just a 5-minute walk, or even less, to a beautiful beach. Absolutely perfect!

Disliked It would be good if more toilet cubicles could be added.

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Nice place, clean facilities, really near…

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Andrii P. 3 reviews

Ready tent (no pets)

Liked Nice place, clean facilities, really near to the sea

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful stay - the tent…

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Paula F. 1 review

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked A wonderful stay - the tent was spacious, very well equipped and kept our family of four warm and comfortable during an unexpected heavy rainstorm! With its location minutes from the beach in a beautiful setting, we couldn’t have asked for more.

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Great bell tent even withstood a…

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 Victoria S. 1 review

Bell tent (no pets)

Liked Great bell tent even withstood a torrential thunderstorm! Really peaceful setting and great location for a beautiful beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and peaceful location very close…

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Sara N. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful and peaceful location very close to the beach - we enjoyed the wildlife and views. Plenty of space and clean facilities. The owners were welcoming and helpful.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Location

The Acre

The Marrams

Sea Palling

Waxham

Norfolk

England

NR12 0UN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52,79311°N
1,59275°E

Nearest transport

Coach
17,4 km Kings Head
17,4 km Kings Head
22,6 km Market Gates
Rail
12,9 km Worstead Rail Station
14,3 km North Walsham Rail Station
15,2 km Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station
Ferry
26,3 km Reedham Ferry North
26,4 km Reedham Ferry South
Airport
25,3 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

No need to drive to the seaside – Sea Palling beach is accessed on foot in less than five minutes. Simply follow the boardwalk across the dunes and – hey presto – you’re there. But it’s by no means the only local sandy spot. Head for Waxham (five minutes’ drive) or Horsey Gap beaches (15 minutes) for the chance to spot seals lolling in the waves, or tire everyone out playing chase on the long stretch of beach at Mundesley (25 minutes). Kids still going strong? Try them on the rope swings and treetop walks at BeWilderwood Norfolk (25 minutes), get them looking for barn owls and kingfishers on walks at Hickling Broad (20 minutes), or treat them to a cruise on a wooden boat through the waterways at Horsey Mere (15 minutes). Climb to the top of National Trust-owned Horsey Windpump (15 minutes) for apparently endless views over the flat landscapes of Norfolk, and get up high again when you visit red-and-white striped Happisburgh Lighthouse (10 minutes), with views over the beach and North Sea from its lookout deck.

Food and drink

  • The Lifeboat Tavern Pub 0,7 km
  • The Star Inn Pub 3,5 km
  • The Ingham Swan Pub 3,7 km
  • The Greyhound Pub 4,6 km
  • The Harnser Pub 5,1 km
  • Pleasure Boat Inn Pub 5,4 km
  • The Hill House Inn Pub 5,4 km
  • Poppylands Restaurant 5,6 km
  • The Swan Inn Pub 5,7 km
  • The Grebe Pub 5,7 km

Groceries

  • Tesco 5,8 km
  • Walcott Stores 8,3 km

Parks and play

  • Doorstep Green playground 0,7 km
  • Children’s play area 9,3 km

Family days out

  • Sandy Hills Family Amusements Amusement arcade 0,8 km
  • East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens Visitor attraction 5,8 km
  • Horsey Windpump Visitor attraction 6,6 km
  • Horsey - Seal viewing Visitor attraction 6,7 km

Public transport

  • Bus Terminus, adj 0,7 km
  • Hall Farm, adj 1 km
  • Hall Farm, opp 1 km
  • Service Station, opp 1,2 km
  • Service Station, adj 1,2 km
  • Water Lane, opp 3,1 km
  • Happisburgh Road, adj 4,3 km
  • Happisburgh Road, opp 4,3 km
  • Wakeby, adj 4,4 km
  • The Green, opp 4,6 km

What’s nearby

  • Richardsons Boating Holidays 5,8 km
  • Wayford Marina 7,9 km
  • Broads Haven Marina 9,3 km

Local services

  • Nicholsons Stalham Engineering Fuel station 5,2 km
  • Staith Surgery Doctors 5,6 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 5,8 km
  • Tesco Fuel station 5,9 km
  • Gulf Fuel station 8,3 km

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Must see

BeWILDerwood 13,5 km

Pleasure Beach 24 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 24,6 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 25,7 km

Norwich Cathedral 26,6 km

National Trust

Horsey Windpump 5,9 km

Elizabethan House Museum 22,8 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 24,6 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 25,7 km

Sheringham Park 31,3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cart Gap 3,4 km

HAPPISBURGH MANOR 5,1 km

Horsey 5,4 km

SUTTON FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 17/11/2006) 6,6 km

East Ruston - Weavers Way - Stalham - Brumstead Common - East Ruston 7,4 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 The Acre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Acre dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Acre? No need to drive to the seaside – Sea Palling beach is accessed on foot in less than five minutes. Simply follow the boardwalk across the dunes and – hey presto – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Acre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Acre? From R545,55 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.