The Acre

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Wild 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

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Bell tent

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Day bed, 1 x King sized bed, 1 x Single camp bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers on site.

Features

Bed linen 3 included, 3 max.
Car 1 included, unlimited max.
Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Beds made up
Car parking by pitch/unit
Dining table and chairs
Lanterns/fairy lights
Outdoor furniture

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)

£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Extra car (max unlimited)

£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Non-electric grass tent pitch

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 6.0m depth (39.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

4 people maximum

Multiple Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 12.0m width x 6.0m depth (39.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 72.0m² (775.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, unlimited max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per stay
Bring an awning (1 max)		£1 (£1) per night
Extra car (max unlimited)		£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Location was perfect! And very good price.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Shoni H. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location was perfect! And very good price.

Disliked: No one visible when we arrived or throughout our stay. No one came over to "check in" or anything, wouldn't have known how to make contact with the owners should we have needed - thankfully we didn't need, but a 'hello' would've been good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great, very close to the beach. Very much as described…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Jolene H. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: Location was great, very close to the beach. Very much as described (wild camping), as fun as you want to make it.

Disliked: Toilets and washing facilities basic but sufficient for a short stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and great location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nikki W. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Stayed here last year and this year just as good if not better. Pitch better than last year as Thistles all gone. Toilets clean and did hear might have showers next year. Plenty of room for the kids to play and make friends.

Disliked: Some Dogs not on leads. Had one dog mess by our tent, had to get owner to clean up (luckily we were there at the time).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location. Stunning beaches a stones throw away

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

gareth a. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Brilliant place to go off grid. Very quiet and peaceful. Just hop across the dunes and there’s stunning beaches. Toilets were very clean. If you want to get away from it all this is the perfect place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning location, field views & sea on your doorstep.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Flat site, stunning field views with amazing sunsets (back of field). Pitch where you like. Quiet, no light pollution, friendly/communicative owners - all the basics you need & hot shower nearby at Sea Palling toilets. In the sea within minutes for early swim, bliss! Simplicity & nature in stunning location.

Disliked: No lights inside portaloos at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A magical place if you look past the toilets and off site shower.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Gary C. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The location is brilliant, literally over the sand dune and you are on the beach. Atmosphere on the site was also wonderful, a real family friendly place.

Disliked: Not a fan of chemical toilets and showers off site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed it very much, will most likely go again

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Geanina Andrea G. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Toilets, kitchen sink with drinkable water, hose to rinse your feet, good area, quiet, Max was nice, close to the beach and delicious fish and chips shop

Disliked: Very windy, not much shelter and we had almost no internet connectivity

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to nature kids love it.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Kids love it so much and very peaceful place, not too crowded The pitch area is massive.Seapalling is a very nice sandy and peaceful beach and if you are lucky just like us we saw some baby seals.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The located, facilities and staff…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Kathryn M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The located, facilities and staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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

Claire W. Aug 2023

Bell tent

Liked: The tent had everything you could ask for and more ! Kids loved the games and I loved the little bottles of wine! Location fantastic right on the beach. Beds very comfortable. Very friendly family run business. Thanks for making our holiday great

Disliked: I wouldn’t say this is a dislike and I was aware of the no showers before I came and obviously this is reflected in the price but if you want to make it even better then a shower would be an added bonus

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

The Acre

The Marrams

Sea Palling

Waxham

Norfolk

England

NR12 0UL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.79311°N
1.59275°W

Nearest transport

Coach

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sea Palling	0.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hemsby	13.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mundesley	13.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Caister Point	19 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth North	20.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 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

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

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

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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

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

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Arrivals and departures

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

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

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

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Dogs

Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Payment terms

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