Holiday Parks in Norfolk

Coast or countryside?

BritStays lists 16 holiday parks in Norfolk, and most fall into one of two groups: seaside parks and parks set among woods, lakes and fields. Decide which you want before comparing anything else.

On the coast, the Great Yarmouth area has the biggest cluster. Caister on Sea Holiday Park, Hopton Holiday Village at Hopton-on-Sea and Seashore in Great Yarmouth all sleep up to 8. All three are listed as near a bus stop with EV charging nearby. Further along the coast, Heacham Beach in Heacham also sleeps 8, and Anchor Park at Eccles on Sea and Field View at Mundesley each sleep 6.

For somewhere quieter, look at the countryside parks:

• Otters Mead Boutique Lodges in Beetley, near Dereham
• Yaxham Waters in Yaxham
• Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa at Pentney, near King's Lynn
• Fairway Lakes Lodges in Fritton
• Langmere Lakes Lodges at Frettenham, near Norwich
• The Wilds at Cobbleacre Park in Hevingham
• Old Buckenham Country Park

King's Lynn Holiday Park, which sleeps 6, gives you another option in that part of the county.

Families, couples and dog owners

Group size narrows your choice quickly, so check it early.

• Large groups: Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa sleeps 10, the most of any park here. Fairway Lakes Lodges and the coastal parks around Great Yarmouth and Heacham sleep 8.
• Couples and small families: Old Buckenham Country Park sleeps 4. It lists a cafe, a playground and toilets, and it's the only park in this set with a playground recorded.
• A bit of a treat: Only Otters Mead Boutique Lodges and Fairway Lakes Lodges list a hot tub. Fairway Lakes Lodges also lists a swimming pool and restaurant, and Otters Mead lists takeaway food.
• Dog owners: Langmere Lakes Lodges is the only park here flagged as pet friendly. Other parks may still accept dogs, but confirm the policy before you book rather than assume.

What the facility data tells you

Across the 16 parks, the most common listed feature is being near a bus stop (6 parks). EV charging nearby and parking follow with 4 each. Only 2 list a cafe, and just 1 is listed as near a train station.

A facility missing from a listing doesn't always mean the park lacks it. For example, parking is recorded for only 4 parks. If something matters to you, check the individual listing or ask the park directly.

If you're travelling by public transport, these parks are listed near a bus stop:

• Caister on Sea Holiday Park
• Hopton Holiday Village
• Seashore
• Yaxham Waters
• King's Lynn Holiday Park

If you drive an electric car, Caister on Sea Holiday Park, Hopton Holiday Village, Seashore and Heacham Beach list EV charging nearby. That means close by, not on site.

What to do once you're there

Water and wildlife: The Norfolk Broads are the obvious draw for a day on or beside the water. Horsey Windpump, run by the National Trust, makes a good stop on the way. In Great Yarmouth, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park is listed for animal lovers, and Africa Alive at Southwold is another wildlife day out.

Theme parks: Families have BeWILDerwood in Wroxham, Pleasurewood Hills and Pleasure Beach to choose from. Woodbastwick Forge, also in Wroxham, is a different kind of visit if you're already in that area.

History: Around Cromer, you'll find The Muckleburgh Military Collection and Sheringham Museum at The Mo. In Norwich there's The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, and the 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club is over the border in Suffolk.

Houses and gardens: For grand houses and grounds, consider Sandringham House, East Barsham Manor and Sheringham Park.

Opening days and times vary through the year, so check before you set off.

When to book

The parks that suit the most people tend to go first. Only one park here sleeps 10, only two list a hot tub and only one is flagged as pet friendly. If you need any of these, especially during school holidays, book as early as you can.

Outside the school holidays, you'll usually have more choice. That makes it easier to pick on location rather than settling for whatever's left.

Before you pay, run through this short checklist:

• Does the park allow dogs, and are there any charges or limits?
• Is parking included and on site?
• How far is the nearest bus stop or EV charger, if you're relying on one?
• Which facilities are on the park itself, and which are only nearby?

If anything isn't clear from the listing, message the park and get the answer in writing before you confirm.