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Lovely reception, even though very busy, the lady was very friendly. However two other guys stood around just looking with no offer of help.
Pitch nice and big, flat and clean. Electric hookup didn't work, so swapped sockets on post. Dodgy!
Busy site reflects the low pitch price, but no soap in toilets should not be as a result of low pitch price and neither should the security people that have a heavy right foot in his old banger and a bad attitude!
Our neighbours, a large group but very friendly were shouted at and told to turn the music off even though it was quieter than the half naked lady one side and a an again large party the other side.
If only I had my camera at the ready, I would have video'd this very unfriendly and unprofessional oik!
I was under the impression security teams are supposed to be licensed these days, and if so, the probability of meeting such a person on such a fab location would be negated, and stay at such location vastly improved.
Hasten to add, unless improvements are made, mind sets changed, security teams professionally trained, we will not be staying again!
Just got back from a week here, 3 adults 1 dog on a touring caravan.
Firstly, the staff are very friendly and gave me lots information.
The campsite is very large, the biggest site I've ever been on.
The site was quiet the week we went, but I assume on the school holidays it would be very busy and noisy!
Toilets are very dated, could do with being updated slighty. There was also nothing to dry your hands.
On the Sunday the toilet block was closed for a while, but no sign to say why?
The EHU runs on 6amp so remember that, although you can use quite a fair bit if you calculate it right.
Showers was 50p for 5mins, not bad however having to wait for the water to warm up I wasted valuable time!
The beach is by far the best I have ever seen! and the seals also was fantastic to see and they came soo close. The only down side if getting to and from the beach, making it over the sand dunes.
It was very tiring even for a young person like me(27)! even harder carrying fishing equipment!
Didn't catch any fish, probably didn't help with the seals looking at us and probably laughing! haha.
The fish and chips on site was fantastic! £6 but the best I have ever had!
All in all great site, great location,
Showers and toilets need updating. Would I go back? yes! great price and great for my dog
Booked for 2 weeks. Caravan, 2 people, 1 dog, awning + EHU 16. 95 pn not too bad.
As mentioned by other reviewers old but perfectly functional toilets and showers. Cleaned regularly. No towels or soap but loo paper provided :-)
It was beautifully quiet just the wind and waves. No road noise! Lovely walks on the dunes and the beach. The waves and undercurrent can be quite strong so be wary when swimming.
A few inquisitive seals patrolling up and down the beach. In fact one popped up 3metres behind me while swimming!.
Fish and Chip van was open Fri and Sat a bit pricey but very nice.
Very dog friendly. Our German Shepherd loved it.
We did get some high winds when there. Don't know if this is a regular September/Autumn feature but we survived intact.
Will probably go again. But avoid school holidays! Lots of rather loud children!
Up until 3 years ago I'd not been camping since my childhood and decided to give it ago with my family. We loved it at Waxham Sands so much so we've not stayed anywhere else. Plenty of facilities which are cleaned regularly and always well stocked. Staff are very helpful, friendly and polite. On our first visit they lent us a stove cos we couldn't get ours working. My kids love it and have made some lovely friends. Pitches are very good size, plenty of room to play and relax in the sun. There are parks and crazy golf on site and a gorgeous beach just over the dunes. We have a large 7 birth tent for 2 adults, 2 kids, our dog and our cat. The only downside is we live too far away to come up for weekends and only manage 2-3 visits a year :-)
Great site, flat with plenty of space for games etc. Endless beach of fine sand 5 minutes walk away over a large bank of dunes. There are lots of seals who pop up unexpectedly to look at you and then disappear again. They come ashore towards evening about 1-2 miles south east down the beach, and can be watched from quite close until it gets pitch black. We bought wet suits for the North Sea, but didn't need them as the water was warm enough. There is a well stocked shop on site, which includes a book swap shelf in reception, and a burger van that opens most evenings and Sunday morning - excellent fish and chips. Shopping has to be done by car in Stalham which has a Tesco, which is north about 8 miles away, or Great Yarmouth which is about 12 miles south east. There is also a very good farm shop and butchery on the way to Stalham. When the locals tell you it's only a couple of miles away to something, take that with a large pinch of salt - it took us 2 hours on bikes to buy a paper which you can order from the site shop anyway! The showers were good with a separate changing stall in most of them, operated by a 50p token for about 4 minutes. They are shut from 10p. M. Until 6 a. M. Toilets and wash basins are in separate blocks to the showers. The site holds a lot of people and we had a couple of noisy neighbours who were told to quieten down by the staff. With so many people I wouldn't recommend this to an elderly couple looking for peace and quiet, but for families it's first class.
This site was recommended by our friends so we thought we would give it a try. On arrival I thought, what have we booked! The site is very large, but the pitches are very generous and the site is well run. The toilets are dated, and do not have soap or towels so remember to take your own. However, the staff keep them spotless, with cleaning taking place at least 3 times a day. The showers are paid for by tokens, but we always had hot water and it ran long enough for me and the children to have a shower with only one token (even with hair washing with us all jumping in and out to rinse the soap off). Although there are washing up facilities at each toilet block, we found that the one near us almost never had hot water. A short walk to the shower block area, and that sink almost always had hot water for washing up. The boys had great fun, we hardly saw them unless they were hungry as they went off and found lots of new friends at the play area. The shop is well stocked but mainly with bits and pieces not with things for full meals. We tending to use the Tesco in Stalham. There is a good Indian takeaway (Cinnamon) in Stalham that will deliver to the site and a fish and chip shop (selling burgers too) on site for those who do not wish to cook.
The beach is nice, but not life guarded.
Overall, very good value for money, the facilities could do with being upgraded but they are adequate and keep the cost down. Nice friendly site with large level pitches.
Another great stay at this fantastically friendly site. If you are looking for an away from it all holiday not much could beat Waxham Sands; to hear the sea in the distance at night, with no noisy neighbours is just great.
The beach is a short walk through the dunes (but up steps or quite steep paths), and to see the regular seal visitors so close to the shore is fantastic. Only tip - in real heat the ice creams melt by the time you get them from the shop back onto the beach so take a cool bag/box! Helps keep the beach litter free as well - which it normally is even at very busy times.
You make your own entertainment here- normally enough room to play by the pitches; but in the height of season there is still a big field for games etc. & a decent children's play area. A crazy golf course is on site; as is a fish & chip van which also does burgers etc.
A wonderful location right against the dunes, with simple, clean toilet/showers for those not using their own facilities.
A real chill out site - great for a relaxing stay.
We have visited this campsite many times, and every time we want to come back again. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The sandy beach over the dunes is perfect, and it is mainly people from the campsite who use it, so it doesn't get over busy.
The campsite itself is slightly dated, but don't let this put you off as it makes the perfect getaway.
The toilets are kept clean and stocked with paper, although there is not soap to use, so it's best to take your own. Showers are again dated, but clean, spacious and plenty of warm water, which you need to buy a 50p token for 5 min shower time
There is a small shop with the basics, a hot food wagon opens in the evenings which is average priced and gives generous portions.
For younger children there is a small play park, and a larger play area for older children, plus a huge playing field
My family have just got back from Waxham Sands campsite we went from 25th-30th May 2013 and had an excellent time. We pre-booked the pitch and met with other family who booked the pitch next door. The pitch sizes are generous and the roadways between are large giving a nice feeling of space. The site is excellent value and is in the perfect position. The sea is just over the top of the large sand dunes, and the beach is usually nice and peaceful because the campsite is quite remote meaning the beach is only really accessible by users of the campsite. I have been to this site before and will definitely return again my whole family loves it. The kids have space to run around and love the beach.
The facilities are good, they look a bit old fashion, but the toilets are cleaned very regularly including through the night and the showers are large and warm (you do have to pay for the shower using 50p tokens). There is a small shop on the site which sells a little bit of everything which is very useful. There are also two play parks one for little kids and one for bigger ones and they are away from the pitches in large fields so plenty of space for ball games without disturbing others. There is also a little pitch and putt golf course. In peak season there is a chip shop on site which offers very good food and good value for money.
The site is monitored discreetly in the evening by a friendly security guard and in all the time I have camped there I have never heard any late night noise etc.
The only negative thing I can think of to add is that the toilets do not have soap provided, this is a slight annoyance as you have to remember to take some over with you (and can be a pain with the kids) but since it is the only negative point and is relatively minor, I would say that the site is the best one I have stayed on.
This is a good value for money site with no thrills.
Good points: beach is just over the dunes, children love it! No arcades so you don't get pestered by the children, clean and well kept and friendly owners.
Bad points; this is only a small criticism, it needs more amps for the err electrics.
Norfolk broads is on your door step, the gang hired two day boats (8 families). Tesco only ten mins away in Statham, I did mine online, and had it delivered I did ask the site prior. Fish and chip van is very popular but worth the wait.
Surrounding area is great for cycling. Just how I like it flat!
The park staff were friendly and helpful. If you like open field camping, then the site will suit you. The beach and walk are fantastic. A fish and chips van comes each night and offers a huge plate of good food. On the down side the electrics pop the fuse several times during our stay. Hot water in the shower blocks and at the plate washing station was not always available. This was a bit disappointing as you have to pay for the showers. Big open fields for children to play in, but not much else in the way of facilities, a well-equipped store. I will not be planning a return visit soon.
What a great camp site. Our first visit was in July 2011 and we returned again in August 2012. On our original arrival my initial thoughts were 'OMG what have we booked' as the site was packed, however we easily found our pitch which was suitably sized and level and I was able to reverse our large twin axle van in without any problems and although a very busy site it is spacious enough with enough facilities so your not on top of other people.
Some facilities could do with an upgrade, as mentioned by others the showers & toilets, and other small things like fogged windows in the toilets so you can't see people standing at the urinals!, but they were clean and well stocked all the time. Overall the site could do with some investment, but I'd rather they didn't as the dated environment keeps holiday costs down.
Electric hookup is limited to a 6A supply which means you can leave your electric kettle at home as there is not enough power to run it, but plenty for everything else (mobile phone charger, TV, lights etc).
Access to the beach is via footpaths over the dunes, which is easy for the young and mobile, however being quite high they are not suitable for the disabled or elderly. The dunes also create a sheltered site from the wind off the north sea.
Price was much lower than expected especially given the location and facilities, and once you have paid for your pitch you can put whatever you like on it, no extras for awnings, gazebos etc.
The on site shop was OK, but could be better stocked (like newspapers not having to be ordered the day before and useful things like food for meals rather than sweets & chocolate & toys), but there is a Tesco store about 8 miles away.
The site has 24H security keeping those noisy neighbours in check both day and night so no worries about noise after 11pm.
There is plenty to do locally.
The beaches are great, but at the sea line there is always sharp shingle to walk over. This is normally only about 3M wide and once you've passed it the sea bed is soft sand once more. At low tide you can walk out quite a distance as there are lots of sand banks some of which will be come dry.
Another great day out is to hire a boat for a day (or part of) on the broads.
Great Yarmouth is about a 30min drive, and if you take the coast road look out for the Maize maze in late August
TV and mobile coverage - Digital TV is very good but mobile phone reception on EE networks (Orange/T-Mobile) was weak and only 2G, however a walk up the dunes provided excellent 3G coverage.
This site may not be for everyone as it is dated, but for a family holiday it is cheap and excellent value for money. This is one of those hidden gems that once you've been there you'll want to return again and again
We have just come back from 4 days of camping in Norfolk Waxham Sands Holiday Park with 6 adults and 14 kids ! Highly recommend the place!
Cheap n Cheerful, big pitches, close to sandy beach, friendly staff.
Just be prepared for the old of toilets and shower blocks! But we found them clean and in good working order! Just remember to bring hand soap with you as there is none!
Never had an issue with no toilet paper or cold showers! (As some campers has mentioned in their feedbacks).
Although at first glance it seem very over crowded it didn't put us off!
Play areas were good for the children but if you have children under the age of 5. You may want to go and watch them as the play ground for the younger ones is situated across the reception. Cars that are leaving the site are using the road between the playground and reception
Other than that I would highly recommend the site! We will be back soon. Next time with my husband!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Stayed for the weekend. 
