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Stayed for a weekend early September 2013 - had won the 'Name the Red Squirrel Babies' competition and had vouchers to spend in 2013.
We stayed on Yellow Dragonfly this time round - the first time we stayed we were on Blue Butterfly - facilities were great and our neighbours were friendly.
Had fun setting up as arrived late Friday night (Hull is a bit of a trek away) managed ok in the dark though - the remark OH heard from one of our neighbours was 'OMG they have just put their tent up in the dark'
The site is great for Dark Skies visiting - my son spent many a trek to the toilet block weaving as he was watching the stars instead of the path.
Staff were courteous, polite and very friendly, the restaurant serves gorgeous food, the drinks went down very well as well.
Prices are what I was expecting - you get what you pay for.
Have previously done the Bat Walk on a night and have hired bikes and done the cycle route - having bought the book of routes from reception. This time round we did one of the walks and also did the Scavenger Hunt. This was one of the highlights of the weekend as OH and Son found themselves a dead adder and insisted we took it back as evidence - they got themselves an extra prize for that.
The Red Squirrels are amazing - not that I am biased (as we won) - the breeding programme is amazing and it is great to be able to show my 9 year old animals that we don't normally get to see.
I could go on and on but I won't - as someone that goes basic camping with my Scout Group this site is exceptional (I wonder if they would let me bring my group)- this site offers different camping experiences not offered by many other sites.
Will we return - YES! - just wish Hull was closer!
I have recently camped at Kelling Heath and think it is a great site with a few minor problems. First of all it is in Norfolk which although it is a pretty part of the country it is quite isolated and the nearest place of civilisation is Norwich. The site's facilities were kept amazingly clean and the grounds were maintained brilliantly. I would've given the facilities a 10 out of 10 if it hadn't been for one minor issue that was whenever they were cleaning the restrooms you weren't allowed to go in them and on one occasion we came back from swimming wanting a shower and they wouldn't let us. They were very polite and said they would be done in about 10 minutes but even so they us in to the disabled shower. The customer service was very professional although other employees were better than others. We went out for a meal at the bar twice and the second time we did not enjoy our meal. Firstly people that came after us got served before us people who asked for the bill after us got there bill before us. When we complained the waitress that hade made the excuse that they were busy and she was doing things as best she could. Apart from that incident service was great and we had no other issues. We do not have a dog but if you did you might want to reconsider coming to Kelling Heath as the facilities in red block are not as good as the other blocks, there is a chance that you may feel like second class. The staff have attended our every need and if you consult the office the staff are not at all strict about where you put your tent/caravan/motorhome and are happy to help if you need it. The adventure playground was amazing and the children in the family loved it the assault course was great too and fun for all the family. On site bike hire is a great and convenient idea its not too expensive and the workers are friendly and helpful, the bikes were all in a good standard and by a well known make. The railway is another convenient and fun thing to do on a day. I feel that Kelling Heath is a lovely site with a nice atmosphere and I hope other people enjoy it as much as I did!
A weekend stay that went really well. Not quite top marks as the busy nature of the site means there have to be quite strict rules. Can't say it spoiled our stay but other sites are a little more relaxed and more Customer focused. Great rural location and the facilities are good. As a place to relax this is good. Pitch size is good although in some areas you could feel a little claustrophobic. The toilets and shower areas were very good and clean. Staff can be a little curt but you can't be overtly friendly with thousands of campers. Well worth a family break as there's plenty to explore and time to relax here.
We've just returned from a 4 day break at Kelling Heath. (2 families both consisting of 2 kids each and 2 adults)
Good points - easy to find, friendly staff on reception, nice large plot, plenty of open spaces for the kids to run around, beautiful surroundings, woods and heather fields. Lovely swimming pool, bars, restaurant on site. Clean toilets. Plenty of hot water for showers - any time of day/night.
Bad Points - there isn't really any - apart from at night there is NO lighting - its very, very dark - I would suggest to them to use a small maybe solar lights on walk ways to the toilet/shower blocks - as on a few occasional night trips - I met a couple of loose dogs & I believe to be a muntjac deer - which is a bit scary when all you see are their eyes lit up by your torch!
There is also the Norfolk railway which runs partly through the site - so be warned of early mornings if you ever get lucky enough to think you will get a lie in! - it wont happen here!
We do plan to return next year with more walks and catching the train for a ride along the coast.
Stayed for a second visit here for a weekend event on the steam railway, very convenient for Kelling Halt and Weybourne Stations.
Our allocated pitch was 70% mud, visited reception and alternative pitch offered no qualms, although most pitches in the area that all vans were concentrated were similar, do they concentrate dog owners in a crappy kept area? so not impressed for the tariff charged.
£3.15 per night for the dog, what a joke, nothing provided. Usual extortionate overcharge for awnings in excess of top pitch prices £20.75 in low season.
£11 per day or £17 per person for 3 days for a swim in leisure centre. Over the top bar prices, worst kept real ales I have tasted in a long while, poor service when busy, waited for ages. Didn't eat as were so appalled by ale quality.
The plus points, good location, the heath area is wonderful, (not part of site incidentally but open access). Looks to be lots of organised activities on the nature front for kids in high season.
North Norfolk Railway is wonderful, check out the different events, dog friendly also.
I feel this site hides behind its conversational ethos to charge sky high prices but offers very little, I wouldn't consider staying here in high season on price £34 per night minimum plus £5 for awning £5 for dog, total £44 for 2 berth campervan and dog(no thanks) and row upon row of pitches with little grass on.
This site could be excellent with a little more care and attention in all departments.
Will I visit again, probably, because of its location next to NNR of which I am fan, do I rate this site, a definite NO !
Had a fantastic week in Kelling Heath. Large site but with a feel of a small site with larger site facilities. We chose a pitch in the long field right at the bottom of the site opposite the playing field. It was perfect. Spacious, decent area for kids to play. Used swimming pool on Saturday as it was quiet due to people only just arriving. I believe that it is quite busy usually and there is a time limit to make it fair. Got bikes out for the day and the men at the bike hire were really helpful. Overstrand is a lovely beach if you like the quieter beach perfect for playing games and building sandcastles. Would recommend Kelling Heath to everyone. Its perfect. I never had to queue for a shower and they were always clean. Blue block showers are the nicest.
Just returned from a week here with 2 adults, 2 children (7&9) and a dog. People have said before that the area is remote but we didn't think so, we walked to Weybourne Station then caught the steam train between Holt and Sheringham. Holt is really pretty and has a good supermarket there (Budgens), Sheringham is great too but very busy.
Holkham Hall is worth a visit, the beach there is sandy and allows dogs, quite a trek from the car park to the beach though. Holkham village is very pretty albeit tiny, a lovely woodland playground at the hall for kids and lots of other things to do there.
Now to the site itself, on the way in there are some huge speed bumps which were awkward to negotiate with a caravan. Toilets were dated but kept very clean, we were in the red area but used the yellow area toilet block. Quite a walk to waste water area and could do with more water taps about.
This is not a site to visit if you want peace and quiet it was the loudest site I have ever visited although apart from one night it was very quiet after 11pm. Take torches as it is pitch black at night. Sports field and playgrounds were great, we hired bikes on site for the kids and felt happy to let them go about on their own.
There is no barrier on site and loads of people were having car loads of visitors coming and going and staying then using the facilities for free thus making them busy.
Lots of activities on site but the numbers allowed were too small for such a big site - lots of activities only took 12 people.
Live music in the square was nice, take your own drinks and glasses to keep costs down. Little market in the square on Sunday morning for local producers, would have liked to buy something but £3 for a loaf of bread is too much for a northerner.
All in all we had a good time, the local area is beautiful, steam train is worth a ride (buy tickets on site for discounted price), pitches are big but too close to each other and only a handful have any hedging to separate and make private. The site is huge and lacks any community spirit which you get on smaller sites and which we enjoy.
Had a lovely week here at Kelling Heath. We stayed in Red Squirrel area as that was the only area left when we booked. However, would not voluntarily choose this area as there were lots of dogs but mainly because the loo/shower block is old & quite dirty - saw a lady cleaning it with a cloth but no detergent etc so it couldn't be that clean! The washing up facilities were also poor, water pressure v low and water luke warm. Loved the site though overall and are going back next year but have selected pitches in Yellow Dragonfly area, which is fab. Had no problem with the 10am leave time as we didn't get going til midday and no-one said anything. My tent was also too big for the pitch and it strayed well over its allowed area and no-one complained. Pitch 370b in Red Squirrel has a tree in it which makes pitching tricky and 388 is very small. Would recommend the Yellow and Blue areas, the pitches are larger (even the standard ones) & the facilities are better.
I have been coming to kelling heath since I was ten and have always loved coming back. Now with my Husband this was our second visit [the last one being 4 years ago] but it didn`t seem as great this time. The toilets and shower block as always was clean as was the all of the site. But as we like to travel early, we got there too early, but were unable to book in even though our pitch was empty. The receptionist was quick to tell me check in at 12, fair enough if some one was on the pitch. The village store is well stocked, staff are helpful, it is a little expensive but 90% of shops on campsites are. Last time we came we had many nice meals in the forge, now everything has brie or stilton on it, nice meals have now gone, posh nosh not to everyones taste. The beer, according to my husband, wasn't great even though we did see someone cleaning the lines one morning, maybe new glasses are needed. The site is lovely but may be another 4 years before we come again
Our first visit to this site and we had a great time. We utilised their '3 nights for the price of 2' offer so although only staying 2 nights we were able to make full use of our last day leaving around 5pm. I am glad we made use of this offer, otherwise a 10am departure is rather prompt. You can only request late departure on your final day (at 9am) by which time there is insufficient time to pack up. Facilities are good but would not want to stay in peak season - not enough showers or washing up facilities. These facilities were very clean and inspected regularly. The pitches were nice but we would upgrade to a larger one next time as it was a little snug - but our family tent is large! Kids wanted to swim but the leisure facilities were very over priced. I guess they do not want families using it (£11 per adult £ 5. 50 per child, no 'swim only' option). Husband and kids used the heated outdoor pool and I was informed it is ffffreezing. I took their word for it. Lovely play areas and walks and we spent a lot of time around the pond and watching for trains. Shop well stocked and takeaway tasty, prices are little high as you would expect in a remote location. We will be returning.
Pitch was large but area for awning was bare to dirt in most places.
Wifi was advertised as being available around the main complex but on asking staff only available in bar area.
Restaurant was busy the bar next door was closed due to staff shortage. Had a few drinks in the bar to give you an idea of cost a bottle of Pinot £17. 95 same bottle at a supermarket £6-7. Shop was expensive had a look around was surprised at some of the prices.
The thing is its not like a caravan club site where you would find an information area that would tell you where to find supermarkets etc. They are a business trying to get you to spend your money there.
We always use everything on board our caravan which was fine with us as there are not many showers for the number of people.
Seems like there are plenty of staff that seem to drive around all day ticking off empty pitches.
Main thing that concerned me was lack of security, there are no barriers just drive in. It also seems pitches had multiple cars arriving for parties etc. We locked everything as we're not sure who was camping or just driving around.
Signs everywhere saying no ball games but did not seem to stop anyone.
You have to be off by 10 am which is early we did ask reception about leaving later but were asked to come back on Sunday morning at 9. 00 as there were not many people booked in and ask. If we had come back at 9. 00 and they had said no we would only have an hour to pack up so we got up early and left anyway. I can see the reason for this as the road in is narrow with not many places to pass only worn parts of the verge not laybys.
All in all probably would go back but very disappointed at the whole weekend however could see the attraction if it was a week holiday with the kids
We visited over May half-term / bank holiday weekend. We were a group of 4 adults and 4 children aged 6-9. We had a trailer tent and a tent, and stayed in the blue area.
Lovely lovely site. Will definitely go back!
Play area in touring fields was great, kids loved it. Nearly missed the one in the mobile home area (behind the back of the pool, check your map), was also great.
Facilities in blue field were fantastic. Visited red field and they looked a bit older and not as nice.
Inside pool wasn't cheap, but a 3 day pass was OK value and the kids enjoyed it. Didn't have to pay for parents watching at the side. Kids enjoyed free outdoor pool too.
General thoughtfulness around site was great - lots of sinks with draining racks and plugs to wash up, hand sanitiser beside loo disposal point etc.
Only faults - bar and restaurant - service was slow, and prices were mid range to high. Food service was really slow, and not amazing food. Probably Harvester / Beefeater standard. Wifi - don't rely on it. It was rubbish. Ten minutes to update a FB status. 3G was quicker. Couldn't get kindles to log on at all.
Security presence noted, and felt safe.
Shop well stocked, but v. Expensive. Budgens in Holt great.
Had a Quechua 4. 2 & XL gazebo, and no extra charge for gazebo (maybe just not noticed?). Late leaving pitch, wasn't mentioned (maybe just not noticed?).
Beach near Wells - Lady Anne's Drive? A trek from carpark, but gorgeous. Dunstable Arms pub in Sheringham - no more expensive than site pub, but gorgeous food and friendly staff!
DON'T FORGET your buckets, spades, crab lines and table tennis bats and balls.
We'll be back next time we can face the long drive!
We booked in advance for 2 nights requesting a quiet pitch. When we arrived and found our pitch, our exhaust pipe was no less than 18 inches from a family tent! Even though our motorhome is only 22 feet long the pitches are tight to say the least.
We were told we could 'upgrade' to a pitch opposite which was the same just with more brambles and another £5 a night. With many dozens of pitches empty we couldn't understand why we couldn't be recommended a pitch with a little more privacy - there is no refund for bookings under several hundred pounds so we had to stay there at a cost of £25 a night!
We usually stay on CLs, so this place had an appeal in that it resembles about a dozen CLs all stuck together but with modern, clean shower blocks. Leveling blocks are a necessity as it is mostly grass pitches which must puddle and get muddy when wet.
For motorhome owners it is miles from anywhere so you do need to be prepared to bike or take the motorhome out again if you want to sight-see, even though we are keen walkers it feels very remote - though the site itself must get very very busy especially if the many occupants of mobile homes are there too.
The 10. 00 am Leaving time does not contribute to a relaxing stay.
We decided the many 'facilities' e. G. Restaurant, pool etc were far too overpriced to try and a conversation with 2 other campers confirmed we were probably right to avoid them.
In fairness, we think this site probably has merits for families, but not for us, a couple looking for a quiet couple of nights with access to a reasonably priced bar/restaurant. It would also help if the reception staff had a little more knowledge about the site and pitches available.
Afraid this is one we certainly would not visit again, even at half the price.
Just returned from Kelling Heath with our family or four, kids are 6&7 years. We found the site to be huge, if you allow your kids free range to cycle the site you wont know where to start looking for them. Worryingly there is no defined boundary and could easily leave the site. The site has out grown its facility's the washrooms are average and get dirty very quickly after clean due to the volume of traffic, the showers are feeble (blue area) and without except we're just warm, there is no room in the cubicle for a child and adult at the same time and nothing to sit on. Washing up area is average mainly outside with push button taps and warm water not sufficiently warm to get grease of your pans. There is hardly any phone reception on the site and the free WIFI around the bar is a joke! The takeaway is a rip £2. 45 for a coffee! The swimming pool is too small for the amount of people on site. We paid for premium pitches and could see no benefit for the extra money it seem everyone was using our facilities regardless of the pitch. Overall just about average
There is a central village with shop, pub, outdoor pool, pizza/cafe, outdoor table tennis and boule pitch.
There is an indoor pool with steam room and a gym but this has to be paid extra for - the pool is very nice though and there are adult only times for peaceful swimming.
Some nights there is live music in the bandstand, generally this is not too loud and I quite liked most of it.
There are three toilet/shower blocks each with washing up sinks. The hot water for the sinks is a bit slow and sometimes erratic. The showers and toilets were regularly cleaned and always worked for me.
The pitches are large and not too cramped together. Water is not normally too far away.
The site is not too noisy and I did see security walking about at night enforcing the rules - mostly the no open campfires rule.
The North Norfolk Railway runs past the site and they like sounding their whistle - which takes a bit of getting used to but it is only once and hour or so.
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Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
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 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire On Site 
Golf <5 miles 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Stayed for a weekend early September 2013 - had won the 'Name the Red Squirrel Babies' competition and had vouchers to spend in 2013. 
