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Stayed here for 2 nights in our family tent using ehu for the first time. We were in the quiet area (blue butterfly). The facilities block a 1 min walk away. Big pitches, well signposted. Nice flat grass lots of trees and pretty. The ground good for pegging. Shower block was clean and functional although the hot water for washing up a bit lukewarm however long I ran it! ate out for tea in the bar/restaurant. Food was nice but service a bit slow. There are activity packs for kids but I asked for one (you could see them) as ds was getting bored. Okay price for food etc, bordering on a bit expensive. Used the free outdoor pool and its freezing! no hot showers there like most pools do nowadays. I agree with other reviewers that for the cost of the pitch the indoor pool should be included. Its extortionate. There was a severe lack of a proper map of the site, so finding the railway halt was awful. Signposts were very few. The place feels very corporate and a bit like centerparcs, only nowhere near as good. Very nice walks etc in the heathland.
2 lovely play areas but so far away from pitches no one could let kids roam, hence they were underused.
A nice site, but could be improved considering the price. I`d rather stay on a simpler much cheaper site and go to splash in sheringham which has a wave machine etc! wouldn`t return for the cost.
This was our first visit to Kelling Heath Holiday Park with our folding camper and it probably won’t be our last. The site was nice and peaceful. We saw Muntjac deer around the site – although if they saw you, they would skip of into the undergrowth! There were lots of rabbits around and loads of birds. A pheasant decided to give us a wakeup call at 6. 30am one day – I nearly jumped out of my skin as it was so close to the side of our unit we could even hear it rustling it wings! The many walks around the site were good. We did the History Trail and will do the others if we visit again. There is a stop/halt for the North Norfolk Railway on the site and it was nice seeing (and hearing) the steam trains go by.
The food was really good, whether it came from Brackens the Takeaway or The Forge & Terrace. Sunday lunch was very good value and really tasty. The Village Shop had everything you could need for your holiday and the prices were good too.
The facilities weren’t very busy as it was early in the season and they were all cleaned regularly. Red block facilities still work on the old push button system which is a bit outdated. The yellow block amenities have recently been re-built. They are lovely – heated throughout, PIR lights and no flushing the toilets as they work automatically! Showers in here were great too. They are on a sensor and will stop every few minutes but they are easier to use than the old push button ones as you can just wave your hand in the general area of the on switch! The sinks also worked by a sensor (which made cleaning your teeth a puzzle!).
Our only gripe was the fact that in the description on the website for the amenity building it says they have hot showers, washing facilities, individual cubicles, toilets and razor points. The individual cubicles didn’t seem to be around. On other sites an individual cubicle has meant a sink in a private cubicle so you can wash etc in private. I even asked at reception where the individual cubicles were only to be met with a puzzled look and told they don’t have anything like that.
All the staff we saw were very helpful and cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble.
All in all, it was a most relaxing week and we would recommend to others.
We love this site. It was our third visit. With two dogs we were allocated a pitch in the Red Squirrel area. Being a mid week in March we were well spaced away from the other three dog owning caravans. We couldn’t envisage what it would be like in high season with all the pitches full. We love the site because of the views and walks across the heath to the sea and because of the luxurious indoor pool and sauna. Again, because it was March these facilities were virtually empty. Our biggest gripe is what we consider an excessive charge for taking our two small dogs. I’m sure they must lose a lot of business from dog owners who find other nearby sites much better value for money. North Norfolk is a unique part of the country with miles of sandy beaches, heath land and woodland walks, National Trust estates, and places to eat. The site has its own station on the North Norfolk Railway. Live steam! But not running during our midweek trip in March.
I love this site. It's quiet, expansive and in a great location. The facilities are excellent. The staff are knowledgeable and couldn't be more helpful. It is generally pretty expensive to camp at Kelling Heath, but each year I get a good deal as part of a very large group booking.
My only gripe about the site is the very poor wifi coverage and having to pay for use of it.
Just returned from a trip here and I'm pretty disappointed to be honest as I was really looking forward to it, at £41 a night I was expecting much better. Whilst it's a nice site and has an awful lot going for it I just think it's overpriced.
On arrival our field wasn't numbered so it meant going down a dead end track full of tents, trying to reverse the caravan out of it was interesting!
The pitch was ok but I didn't really feel like I was out in the countryside as it was so packed and we had a premium space!, My main gripe was having to pay extra to use the indoor swimming pool at £11 per adult on a rainy day it would have cost us £22 just to take our toddler swimming, yes you have use of the sauna etc but a toddler isn't allowed in these areas, at other sites when we have paid so much it has been free. There is an outdoor pool but it was packed and the great British weather doesn't always make this a viable option. The food was mediocre and the service very slow, we waited well over forty mins for it's arrival, the second night we tried the takeaway pizza which was vastly overpriced and tasted really naff, the third night it was closed due to lack of staff! The shop was very expensive too although it did have a good toy section and I was pleased to see some local produce.
The squirrels that the site is very keen to promote were kept in a very small enclosure and spent much of the time running backwards and forwards seeming quite distressed to me, when another guest asked about this she was told they were exercising!. Checkout time at 10am is ridiculous when you have a lot to pack up and with the wardens coming round to check you are packing up it seemed very regimented. The wireless was incredibly slow too, after trying for an hour to get online I gave up.
All in all if I hadn't paid so much I would have probably overlooked a lot the above as it really is not a bad site although I did feel a bit like I was stuck in a upmarket butlins in the countryside at times. I won't be going back.
Just returned from our 2nd visit to Kelling Heath. Still very lovely as we remember from last year. But this year we decided to hire bikes for the kids so they could go off on their own and explore. Bike hire was expensive - £12 from 10-5pm for a standard bike, helmet & padlock inc. You had to leave your credit card as a deposit which was a bit strange but that was returned on the return of the bikes. The outdoor pool was cold and v busy - we had about an hour and then either had to queue up again or leave completely. The pool really isn't big enough for the amount of people that stay on the site. The indoor pool was expensive to use - although other facilities were thrown in - it was still pretty hefty for a family of 4! £33 for a family of 4 for a 1 day pass! For the amount we paid for a 6 night stay I think it should have been thrown in - not charged separately.
The shower/toilet block (red) was pretty clean - shame there weren't more showers (3) - I had to queue up every time. One day there was only 1 shower working - which was just a drip - so had to walk for about 6-7 minutes to use the other block - yellow had more facilities - and newer showers - which were bigger and you could control the temperature too. Washing up area was pretty good - shame the hot tap wasn't hotter or slightly faster - just being picky but being honest!
My biggest grudge of the site was the departure time - 10am - we ended up leaving at 11am in the end as we had a lot of rain the night before and had to dry out our shelter and tent - I asked if we could extend our departure time but due to it being high season we weren't allowed.
On our last day we went into the restaurant for spot of lunch to see us through our journey home. The service was incredibly slow - we arrived at 12 noon - and there was only one other family in there before us - the kitchen was incredibly slow - we had to wait 40 minutes for a BLT & fish finger sarnie - although they were very nice once they did arrive - but service was very slow - Id hate to think what they would be like on a busy day!
We will be returning to Kelling Heath again - a little more prepared this time!
We stayed 10 nights and had electricity. The site was probably the best overall campsite we have ever stayed at. However to put it into context the sun did shine for all but one of the days of our holiday so we made great use of the outdoor pool.
The site was well shaded by trees which was great but with trees come pigeons who nest above your tent and make a mess. I know they cant really win on this one. Adjacent the site was a steam railway so the noise of the steam train as it ran past the site was stuff of child hood famous five adventures.
On a more critical note some of the toilet blocks / showers did need modernizing but I have seen much much worse.
The site is located in easy car journey (15min) to Cromer Sheringham and 5 mins from Holt. There are also great walks in the area and you can ride in relatively safety as long as you avoid the main A148 coastal road.
The shop on site was a little expensive for what are everyday items. The restaurant again a little pricey so we did not eat there. We did use there take out cafe which was pretty appalling- rubbery pizza.
We paid just under £40 per night so its a bit pricey, but even with all the negatives it is a fantastic site, quiet, good adventure playing facilities. The kids can cycle in relative safety. We will be going back next year at some point.
We booked in at the last minute and hadn't realised just what a gem we'd found. The initial feel was a little like Center Parcs - forest setting with well spaced lodges and statics and a very tastefully designed 'village square'. The staff are friendly, the facilities excellent. We had a pitch with electric and the pitches are huge and very well marked out.
As campers the indoor pool and spa is charged at £11 per adult per day, but the outdoor pool is free. There was live music in the square on the Saturday evening, and in the restaurant area both Friday and Saturday.
Highly recommended site, the problem is moving on elsewhere afterwards - it's hard to find something that compares!
Our second visit to Kelling Heath & the location/surroundings are stunning. As you drive into the park the stresses of everyday life seem to ebb away.
Then you arrive at reception & reality sets in, long queues, fairly unfriendly staff, bikes & kids everywhere, not what you expect when we had paid £43 per night!
Surely we all expect a friendly, warm welcome especially after a 5 hour drive?
We must have been lucky last time as we had been designated a nice, fairly private pitch but as we had our dog his time we were relegated to the red area? & it resembled a car park, no privacy just back to back continuous rows of caravans & motorhomes
Asked to move but no chance
As we spent a great deal of time cycling & walking & the children out playing the pitch location became less of an issue over time
However, the bar food was pretty horrible & not particularly palatable or hot & you do expect better for your money
Entertainment OK but basic & I was shocked to learn of the cost of the leisure centre passes. If the site fees had been cheaper we would have paid/stomached the cost but at £43/night one would have thought use of the pool would have been included
Other gripe was the showers - one block always seemed to be closed & the other nearby facility was incredibly busy
In summary, a stunning location, beautiful surroundings but couldn't help but feel the fees are simply too expensive for what you receive
This was our first visit to Norfolk as we are normally Cornwall visitors through and through, but to be fair Norfolk is very picturesque but just hasn't got the wild coastline for me, any way back to the site,
We booked this on the afternoon before the day of travel as keeping an eye on the weather, wasn't sure about the site, something about the website had me thinking the site was more toward holiday homes and not tourers, but that was obviously me as it couldn't have been further from the truth. The Receptionist was very friendly polite and couldn't have been more pleased to see us, giving us our sort of welcome pack with info on the site etc.
The Reception is sited at the 'Village Square', this seems to be the hub of the park with a spa centre, free outdoor pool, shop, bar restaurant and other facilities set around it, it really is a lovely place and at night time entertainment is put on in the bandstand which adds even more to the atmosphere, there is also an act playing in a lounge at the back of the restaurant, again adding to the experience.
To the pitch
The pitch was level neat and more than big enough for our Monty even with the car parked at the side,
We were sectioned off from our neighbours via hedging but a lot of the pitches are all open but still spaced well apart, the pitches are surrounded by lovely trees and bushes of all kinds, along with wildlife such as rabbits, stoats and Jays paying visits.
The toilet shower and washing up block were always clean and although we were only there for 2 nights we never had to queue, my only slight criticism would be that the hot water for washing pots could have been a few degrees warmer, but that is just nit picking.
The peace was only shattered by a group of families kids, they were not misbehaving just 4-8 year olds having a good time running round screaming, although I do think the parents could have kept them quiet and under canvas before 7am.
The whole site is great it, even as you enter from the road you can tell its going to be a smashing place, clean, tidy, well ran with lovely fellow visitors as well as staff, you wouldn't actually have to leave the site to find something to do, I would have no hesitation in recommending this site to any one and although its not our beloved StIves we will definitely be returning.
What a great place to stay ! We love Kelling Heath as it is fairly local to us and it is set in the most amazing scenery. With different types of pitches available, all with hook up this site appeals to young families and the not so young ! Toilets and showers are good although some areas of the site are served by older type blocks which are kept very clean. There is a leisure centre which we felt was a little expensive, several restaurants and bars and a shop which sells just about everything and prices are about convenience store prices. At weekends entertainment is provided both indoors and outside in the village square, which if the weather is kind is a great place to be. The nice thing is you can take your own drinks to the square to keep the expense down. You will also find there petanque pitches and table tennis tables.
Whilst we were there some individual decided to hold his own alcohol fuelled disco with ultra loud music and very quickly security stopped this and the whole family were asked to leave ! Despite being very full we heard very little noise after 11. 00pm. We found all the staff in every area of the site very pleasant, helpful and courteous.
Pitches are in three areas, one of which is the dedicated dog area, the other areas being dog free. Pitches are well spaced out and some very large ones are available.
With a large playing field, adventure area for children and its own railway station there is a lot to do here. Plenty of different trails to follow, an abundance of wildlife, and dark skies if you want to see the stars ! If you do go. Take a torch !
We would not normally opt for such a large a site but it suited our needs on this occasion. We were very pleasantly surprised by how good this site was. Arriving late due to traffic congestion en-route caused no problem and we were able to pick up our pitch details from the bar.
The 'Red Squirrel' pitch was spacious, flat and fully serviced. The camping area was large and well laid out. The toilets and showers were all clean and warm throughout the bank holiday weekend. We really liked the village centre at Kelling Heath and the amenities on offer there. The shop in particular was well stocked and we thought, fairly priced. Staff were efficient and courteous at all times. Night times were quiet on the pitches and seemed to be well managed by the wardens. The night sky was amazing, highlighted by the lack of light pollution on the site (take a torch)
It was a real treat to be able to catch the steam train from the site's platform into Sherringham but prices were hiked unreasonably due to the 'Thomas Special Weekend' Tickets normally available at reception were not available due to this and that made it impossible to budget for the cost until actually on the train. We thought this was particularly unfair to families with excited children who's options were limited, or very costly, once the train had started to move. It has to be said that this was no fault of Kelling Heath or to the volunteers who man the railway but of the organisation who promote the 'Thomas' brand. At the end of the line, Sherringham had plenty to see and do and the beach was lovely.
The surrounding area is wonderful with quaint villages and small harbours dotted along the coast. The coastal areas abound with birdlife and Blakeney has boat trips to watch the seals. There are some great places to fish for crabs at Blakeney too.
We would certainly use this site again and more than likely will do.
The last time I went camping was a rather aborted affair – Skegness, May 2004, and a torrid experience all round, with torrential rain and gusting gales all but destroying our tent. Tempers frayed, we abandoned the experience, shoved the children in the back of the car - along with said broken tent - slammed the boot lid shut and watched as the suspension on the rear of the car went ‘pop’.
It has taken my wife ten years to persuade me to return to camping but a rather impetuous purchase of a trailer tent on eBay has seen us sleeping back under canvas once again, with Kelling Heath our first destination to try out our new purchase.
And what a great experience it has been. Early April weather was never going to be in our favour but there was no rain, some sun and, keeping my nerves on edge, probably a bit too much wind. But Kelling Heath is a revelation in camping.
It’s a more ‘premium’ campsite, set on the Norfolk coastline near Holt and Weybourne, amidst beautiful wood- and heathland with plenty of trails to appreciate walkers and cyclists.
Camping facilities are designated in to three large, well serviced areas, although some of the pitches are a little open to the elements; set in this area, expect winds from the coast to gust occasionally and guy your tent/awning out well!
Some pitches are set amongst trees or near bushes and some are more enclosed but you can choose from three types of pitch: Serviced, Serviced Premium or Fully Serviced Premium. All come with electric hook-up included in the price; Serviced Premium is a guaranteed pitch size of a minimum 100sq meters; Fully Serviced Premium pitches are as Serviced Premium but also include a dedicated water, waste and TV Connection for each pitch.
The site is open for much of the year, with prices for touring pitches starting from £18. 95 per night but, if camping’s not your style, there are plenty of static luxury holiday homes or woodland lodges to rent, too.
On-site facilities are excellent as well. The washing, laundry and toilet facilities are exemplary; well-lit at night, modern, very clean and warm, even on the chilliest April evening.
The Village Square is the hub of all your needs, with a modern reception area, well-stocked shop, three table-tennis tables, a petanque terrain, plenty of tables to sit at to enjoy the sun with a warm or cold drink, and a breeding area for red squirrels provides young and old with delightful views of these rare creatures.
Brackens Café and Pizzeria is just off the village square, offering takeaway pizzas, burgers, fish & chips, and a warm conservatory to enjoy a coffee in. The Forge & Terrace bar and restaurant area offers sit-down meals, although this is quite upmarket for a ‘camping’ holiday; we were asked if we had booked (we hadn’t, and for a second it looked as if this might be a problem) and a meal for a family of four with drinks set us back the thick end of £80 on our first night. Drink prices at the bar, however, are reminiscent of a city centre establishment and pretty standard for an on-site pub.
WiFi is also freely available in the restaurant and bar areas, although if you’re lucky enough to get a decent data signal on your mobile phone I recommend you use that – at the time of our visit WiFi was notoriously difficult to make a connection with and pitifully slow once we did, regardless of make and model of device.
Every member of staff we dealt with was polite and friendly, eager to help us with any enquiry we had.
If I were to pick fault anywhere it’s with the cost of the health & fitness club, which offers pool, sauna, spa and gym facilities but is price-prohibitive for most touring guests. I don’t mind paying to use facilities but, when they are exclusively available only on site, a family of four wanting to use the indoor swimming pool would have to buy a day pass at a cost of £33, and that’s too much. Guests in Woodland Lodge accommodation get access for free.
There is an outdoor pool available separately from the end of May to the end of August, tennis courts and an ‘eco gym’: for walkers, the Trim Trail is littered with outdoor exercises!
Out and about you’ll find the beautiful coastline, pretty local villages and towns and great local pubs, plus Kelling Heath has its own stop on the North Norfolk Railway, which runs a steam engine or diesel service throughout the holiday season from Sheringham to Holt. Either buy a Rover Ticket (family of four, £34 from reception) or simply sit by the side of track and watch yesteryear steam on by.
All-in-all, Kelling Heath is an excellent (if perhaps slightly highly priced) place for a short stay or a full family holiday and we’ve already booked again for another weekend trip. (Discounts are available for repeat visitors…)
Kelling Heath is a quality site in heathland setting. Obviously a big busy family orientated site in the busier periods but great at this quieter time of year.
Particularly liked the Forge restaurant with 3 course meal for £26 - pheasant when we were there; leisure club was very enjoyable (extra cost), very relaxing with no more than half a dozen people using the pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Adults only after 6pm. Very good shop with local products section
Very friendly staff in all parts. Red squirrel breeding programme. Has its own rail halt on the Poppy Line, Good location for car, cycling and walking. Dark skies provide impressive view but take a torch!
Discount of 20% on breaks later in the year if you have a 2 night stay
Not for us at peak times but lovely at this time of a year
Took a break during the Feb half term holiday as this site is really popular and quite difficult to book up during the main Summer Holiday Period.
Selected a Premium Pitch on Yellow Dragonfly Field. Pitch is a great size, with hook up, TV connection, drinking water and waste outlet. Chose not to put up awning as pitch was muddy and had quite a few potholes filled with gravel.
Touring site not busy as it was Feb so only 1 toilet block open. This only had half facilities open to save on cleaning but never had to queue for showers. Judging by the number of pitches, this site looks like it could get very busy indeed!
£60 for 2 adult and 2 child leisure passes. Being half term pool was busy in day time but quieter towards evening. Watch out, all children have to leave pool by 18. 00 so don't leave it too late in the day! Gym was spacious, well equipped and well maintained unlike many other holiday parks.
Pub/Restaurant menu was limited with many items already sold out which was really disappointing. Half term week must have come as a surprise to the Catering team!
Reception staff were very friendly and gave warm welcome and sound information about the local area.
Ideal base for visiting the coastal towns of Cromer, Weybourne and Sheringham. We were very lucky with the weather. Try Funky Mackerel Café in Sheringham for a huge flapjack!
All in all, enjoyed the break away and visiting the local area. Certainly pleased to have visited Kelling Heath at a quiet time though.
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Families Welcome 
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Rallies Welcome 
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Dogs Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
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Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool On Site 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
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Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
Sea Views 
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Stayed here for 2 nights in our family tent using ehu for the first time. We were in the quiet area (blue butterfly). The facilities block a 1 min walk away. Big pitches, well signposted. Nice flat grass lots of trees and pretty. The ground good for pegging. Shower block was clean and functional although the hot water for washing up a bit lukewarm however long I ran it! ate out for tea in the bar/restaurant. Food was nice but service a bit slow. There are activity packs for kids but I asked for one (you could see them) as ds was getting bored. Okay price for food etc, bordering on a bit expensive. Used the free outdoor pool and its freezing! no hot showers there like most pools do nowadays. I agree with other reviewers that for the cost of the pitch the indoor pool should be included. Its extortionate. There was a severe lack of a proper map of the site, so finding the railway halt was awful. Signposts were very few. The place feels very corporate and a bit like centerparcs, only nowhere near as good. Very nice walks etc in the heathland. 
