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Good clean facilities, nice bar / club house, and very impressed with the well stocked on site shop.
The only down side is that the site is very hilly (not good for camping, even though we had free pick of where we pitched up in our specific area), we had a few falling out of bed issues!
The woodland walks around the campsite are very nice, excellent for a stroll or bike ride.
Nice site very uneven but the shop was well stocked and we managed to buy chocks. When we visited there was an infestation of ladybirds (quite awful) they were in our hair, clothes but not the campsites fault. We found the wardens to be very helpful bringing us ladders as we could not reach the back of the awning due to the steepness of the pitch. Very busy site lots of children but not noisy. We would visit again perhaps out of season. The train was helpful as it runs from the promenade to the campsite last ride at 5.30 and our injured dog didn't have to walk the 2 miles back. Cromer is a nice friendly little town.
After coming here regularly as a child, we came here for our first camping trip with our trailer tent and my own kids. The site did not disappoint. We were pitched near to the pool, park and club house which were all very clean. We ate at the club house for breakfast and the evening buffet, the food was reasonably priced and good. The site shop has the basics and the reception and staff were very helpful. There were 2 toilet blocks by where we were pitched and with young children we could get to them easily. They were also clean and well stocked. Although this is a big site it is friendly and we had enough space around us.
Cromer is only a few minutes drive from the site and we like it because it is not as built up with amusements etc as other seaside towns, although you can find them if you want them.
This is a site we will be going to regularly but it does book up so best to try to book in advance. It is more expensive than other places- it was about 40 a night including 4 adults and 3 children and an extra car- however it is a good site so worth it.
Have been to this site in 04,05,06,07, missed last year and returned this year (only 2/3 nighters). Have to say that this time we weren't as impressed. The whole site is very up and down and this time we were sliding of out air beds and using all manner of things to help prop up the cooker and table etc - even their own adjustable legs was not enough. The shower blocks are generally clean, but a pain getting dry afterwards as the cubicle floor becomes a puddle - needs updating.
My kids however just love this site, as it's just one big playground for them and it's also a safe environment for them.
Pool is very small, and there is a charge to use. Staff, shop and clubhouse are all adequate and friendly.
Cromer itself is lovely, and very easy as a base to travel around and see other parts of Norfolk.
The camp site is large and has good facilities with indoor swimming pool, parks and a large bar. The bar has a child and adults section and has entertainment to cater for both groups.
The shower blocks were cleaned regularly and were in a very good condition.
Despite the park being very busy the facilities were not packed and the park was very quiet at night when trying to get the kids to sleep.
The position of the park is lovely, just 5 mins from Cromer and the park itself is surrounded by trees so you feel quite sheltered. There is even a woodland walk down to the beach at Cromer which takes about 25mins.
Please read the whole review, good points and bad points. Booked 5 nights in August 2009 during carnival week. It seemed clear that the site was fully booked, if not overbooked. Our pitch was occupied by someone else. We were told that we could have another pitch for 4 nights only (we had paid for 5). After a lot of discussion, we were told that we could have it for 5 nights and the warden would sort it when the other people arrived. Not the ideal way to run a campsite, however, the staff were friendly, and did their best to rectify the matter.
The nearest shower/toilet block was basic, nowhere to put clothes and shortage of hooks (one white plastic chair in the shower area to share between three showers). One of the showers just dribbled. One major critism - the water was way too hot. Too hot for both my children (10years + 3years) Luckily grandparents live closeby and so we had to take them there to shower. The water at the washing up facilities were also way too hot. Scorching hot. Couldnt touch the taps with your hand, had to bash it with a cup! However, great for getting the grease off the pots though.
However, we did find the newest shower block (mentioned in another review - thanks for that!) this was ten times better. Modern showers each with a little bench to put your clothes and plenty of hooks. Water a little cooler and ok for 10 year old.
I must say on the whole it is a very nice park.
There were plenty of play areas scattered about for the children. The pool is adequate for a quick dip. A nice play area outside the club. Nobody minded ball games, bikes etc. Shop a bit pricey, although no more than other campsite shops. Lovely woodland walks. Overstrand beach lovely, quiet and has toilet facilities and a cafe. A must for a rainy day - Splash at Sheringham (pool with wave machine). The kids loved it.
I would return to this site, but probably not carnival week!
We have visited this site twice now and this is what we thought:
The reception staff are helpful although the pitches aren't clearly marked and both times we have been on a slope and had falling out of bed issues!
The toilets are showers are not too bad and you access them by swiping a card at the door which is a good idea.
The shop is great, well stocked and very reasonably priced.
We had a takeaway from the clubhouse restaurant and it was very good and a good price.
We didn't use the pool as it looked pretty busy but it is nice to have the facility there.
The one thing we weren't happy with was the noise at night, although it states the noise must be at a minimum after 10pm it wasn't as three nights we have been kept awake by partying neighbours. Security just seems to drive round with his windows shut totally unawares.
Camped on the main tent field in Auust 2009 for 5 nights with my wife and 2 kids. The site's facilities were quite good, particularly the shop. The toilets and showers weren't bad, but could have done with more regular cleaning. The showers were too hot, meaning my daughter couldn't use them at all.
However, the main problem was the BIG problem with rowdy behaviour at night. This site did not get quiet until AT LEAST 12.30, and little was done about it.
This was possibly not the right site for us, and though I wouldn't rule out returning, we would try somewhere new first.
This is our first season camping for some time, and our first with our toddler. We camped at the Bank Holiday weekend.
We were on the (cheaper) overflow field, over the road from the main site and facilities. There were no pitch numbers but pitches were clearly defined, and you chose on arrival. The site was full, with 45 pitches sharing three male/three female toilets and only two showers for the ladies.
We struggled a bit to get our setup on the pitch right - mostly due to our inexperience I think, and as such felt a bit cramped. Our pitch location was near the exit to the site, so not great for our escaping toddler, and as there were defined roadway / pitches, cars travelled perhaps slightly faster than on other sites where we have stayed. The 'quiet lane' on the other side of us at times felt like a unmapped offshoot of the M25, perhaps a pitch on the other side would have been better, however these were very exposed.
Despite my worries at the thought of 'porta loo's' they were in fact very clean (they were the trailer type), and as the showers were electric, there was always hot water - result! We did use the facilities on the main site, and they were in a different league. They were just about to be cleaned, but aside from the large amounts of loo roll everywhere, and overflowing bins, they were a bit old and dingy looking. The showers did not look inviting. The main site was full to bursting ( so glad were were on the overflow field!) and therefore I think the blocks should have been cleaned twice a day, or a least tidied a bit!
Aside from road noise, our end of the site was quiet at night - there were people coming and going over to the club house, and lots of doors slamming on cars etc when people returned from a meal out. However at the other end of the site, it was noisy with ball games by head light and one family with a loud stereo, turned down as security drove past, going till well past 11pm.
The site shop was quite reasonable for emergency milk purchases, and the bacon was nice. They didn't sell tent pegs, which was a shame as we bent around a third of ours as the ground was so hard and stony. They also ran out of the croissants I had been looking forward to following other reviews on here, on the Sunday, so none for our Monday 'pack up' breakfast.
We didn't use the club house, but we did use the pool. It was closed on the Sunday due to 'mechanical error' (if you believe the sign), 'staff not cleaning it properly' (if you believe the cook) or 'always closed on a sunday (if you believe the security guard) - no prize for guessing the correct answer, but frustrating if that was one of the reasons you used to justify the extra cost of this site. It was open on the Monday. We were surprised that it cost extra - £1 per adult, 50p per child, 20p per spectator. There were no lockers and only one shower, and two changing cubicles. A lot of people nipped off in their dressing gowns - been before I think! The pool was a nice temperature, but there was lots of hair floating in it, and the water was murkey you could not see your hands when held by your side and we only stayed in 10 mins at the most. I'm sure the place got cleaned, but I just felt like I wanted to give it a good scrub.
We drove into Cromer and parked for free on the road, but plenty of people walked, we didn't fancy the narrow road with no pavement with a pram, but there may have been a better route.
To be honest, if our children were a bit older, then this site could be for us in theory - lots of places to cycle, good children's play equipment, the possibility of a pool, some early evening entertainment (I think there was a children's disco / karaoke or similiar on) and no requirement to get a toddler to sleep, but for now, they need to spend some money updating their facilities if they want us back.
A very big site. Reception was helpful, pointing out our pitch. Decent enough pitch sizes, but ours was on a slope, not really that much of a problem, but a pain nonetheless. Good clean toilets and showers and lots of them in blocks around the site. Blocks are card accessed with no deposit necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed this site as the children had the swimming pool and the forestry around them, felt very safe to allow them to go on their own adventures as the 3 of them are over 10. Great beach at Cromer. Site shop is excellently stocked with reasonable prices. Make sure you get the local farm smoked bacon and hot fresh baguettes in the morning. Morrisons is only a 10 min drive from site if you need more. Well lit at night, for those 2am dog walks! Would definitely return to site, but hey, I am a tourer!
The park was spotlessly clean & very well maintained.
If we had to be picky it would have been the fact that where we were pitched on an incline & near the road & although we asked if we could be moved it wasn't possible as there wasn't any other available pitches, so we just had to make do & get on with it. It did our heads in at first being on a slope, but we managed.
The ground was excellent for pitching & when we were putting our tent away it wasn't even wet underneath as it drained very well, even though we had some rain.
We were near one of the parks on the site which the kids loved. It is a very open campsite & we didn't feel at all closed in.
We had a key card to get into the shower blocks which were a brilliant idea. The showers were clean, but were a bit hit & miss with regards to the fact that they were either too hot or too cold. The launderette was great too.
The clubhouse was ok. There is a games room at the clubhouse which has got a nice selection of arcade games. The Bingo was fun & the karaoke was good. We didn't eat there so I can't comment on the food.
The site shop was good & had everything you needed which you may have forgotten, but was expensive.
The swimming pool is only open at certain times & although it's small the kids enjoyed themselves & it wasn't that dear at all to go in.
The forest walks are lovely.
Mundesley Beach is ok for a visit, but be warned the toilet facilities were absolutely disgusting and made me gag because of the smell.
Great Yarmouth was absolutely lovely, Very Very clean & a lovely feel to the place. Sarah's Tea Room is a must if you like good old fashioned home-made food & a nice bit of nostalgia.
Great Yarmouth has Amusements, Fun Fair, Crazy Golf, Go-Carts etc etc.
We never had a bad nights sleep on the site, we found it quiet.
We are returning in July 2011 as we really enjoyed it & we are going on electric this time which is just fantastic & the pitches are flat!
Smooth check in, helpful staff. Pitches were of a very good size however, very lumpy and on a noticeable slope.
Toilets and showers adequate, sometimes looked a little grubby though. The worst bugbear was to use the swipe card every time any member of the party wanted to use the facilities. Many times got half way to the loos only to find I had to go back to get the card. Only one card given per tent.
Pool was fine for a quick dip/swim. Bar had a nice atmosphere, again staff very friendly. Didn't eat on site so can't comment however, freshly baked croissant from the shop were lovely.
Site is in a nice area with access via a footpath to Overstrand beach. (approx. 20-30 mins walk).
Stayed for three nights, arrived May bank holiday Sunday. Pitches aren't too clearly marked, reception pointed us in general direction but from there on it was guesswork and helpful neighbours. Have to echo previous concerns, pitch slopey in most areas so go armed with blocks for table legs and cushions to pack under sleeping mats etc.
Can be a noisy site (emptied out on bank holiday Mon and rain seemed to put still more in the mood for home). Depends what you are looking for, but if like us you have young children and want a few relaxing and peaceful days, I'd advise steering clear of electrical hook-up pitches. Excitable late night board games and tipsy gatherings are one thing, we're camping after all and people want to enjoy spending time with their friends and family, but I draw the line when people expect to sit in their tent with TV or music belting out and did pity their neighbours.
Toilets and showers are OK, nice new block with parent and child room tucked away in area to side of reception, well worth searching out. Keycard system in operation, one per family can make life difficult for larger families but reception can offer you extra when they are available. Eldest daughter excited to find a socket for hair straighteners and mobile in pot wash near club house so if you want to use socket yourself get there early to beat the teenagers to it.
The pool was indeed very cold, small, and does fill up quickly, but mine loved it. Three year old loved the club house and food was Ok, do not make same mistake as us and choose to eat early whilst entertainment was in swing, not unless armed with earplugs anyway.
Staff on site are helpful, in fact even with a bit of noise Forest Park still manages to be a friendly site in a great location. Don't forget, Cromer weather can be almost as changeable as the Lake District, even if its blazing sunshine when you set out, take a jumper and mac just in case. `
Having read the reviews (the most recent was last year) I was a bit wary, but went anyway. I thought it was worth putting the latest update forward for others to read - e.G. The latest goss in 2009!
We went with a large tent and kids. No pets, although some of the bugs/insects did adopt a second home in our casa.
Overall, campsite is very large and very open, and very scenic. Has a real outdoors feel to it. We had sunny weather, but I feel if it were raining then the whole vibe would be completely different. Also the wind does get up a bit out that part of the country. The site is sloping about 5 degrees I would say, so if it rains it would be muddy and a problem. There are a LOT of caravans on the site, and seems to be the main clientele.
Our tent was large (8 by 3m tunnel tent) and I did ask about pitch size. I was told 10 x 10m, but out pitch ended up being a lot smaller. This varies across the ground tho - just make sure you mention your requirements on booking.
The walks are great, and local NT sites and beaches/bird watching very nice. However, the onsite facilities of the pub and the swimming pool I would not rely on. The Pool was closed 2 days in a row much to our kids constant disappointment as the lifeguard didn't turn up, and in the end we (among others) complained to the office who then rang and gave him a bollocking for not coming into work. The pool itself is small, and when it did open it closed again as it was FULL of people and over capacity. So keep these things in mind along with the other reviews.
The Pub itself is small and divided into two areas - adults and children's. The adults area doesn't allow under 14's into it and its the quieter area until the bands start playing (then its loud and can be heard across the opposite end of the campgrounds!). It sounded like folks had a good time there tho, and the desserts are worth a trek up the hill there. The 14yr age limit is worth noting as nowhere is it mentioned in the website or literature and it meant for us a meal at the pub was relegated to the VERY noisy children's area where they have kids activities and kids disco parties in the evening - really loud and not much fun unless you are under 5 years old or joining in for a quick 'pizza-hut-pizza-hut-kentucky-fried-chicken-and-a-pizza-hut' dance. Hilarious to watch, but a bit noisy. A better bet may be down the road at the nearest local pub or the fishnchip shop in Cromer. So if you need these onsite facilities don't go to forest park I would suggest as you would be gambling a little. If you are going for outdoors and sun tho - forest park is fine.
Some reviews say the staff were not nice, but we found the opposite in the office and the pub. Staff were great. The chap on the desk was always very helpful, and even let us leave late (normally you need out by 10am) on request as our site was not occupied the next day.
Likewise, the facilities I think have had a partial makeover. They now have swipe cards so only camp patrons can use them (which may cut down on the toilet paper vagabonds), and seemed fine for cleanliness or at least no worse than other campgrounds in the UK. The water in the mens showers was the 'always hot' condition as another reviewer mentioned so took a bit of negotiating, but my wife said the ladies were fine. I think due to the layout of the grounds you can easily just walk to a different shower/toilet block if the one nearest doesnt seem up to scratch for you. They seem to vary a bit but not far between each block.
The forest walks are nice and convenient. Loads of swings and a playground for the kids while you are packing the tent up or such. The campsite shop is very extensive (just make sure you know the opening hours and arent caught out as they change daily but typically are no earlier than 6 or 7pm) so fine for a lastminute pack of sausages and some cider. The local farm bacon is AWESOME - it sells out for good reason. The pricing in the shop is similar to the nearest SPAR (which is at the end of Northrepps RD and around the corner and worth noting for emergencies). I was impressed at the range of camping spares/accessories. I guess the shop is there to cater for the large campgrounds and number of patrons. They sell crabbing lines and buckets also - grab one for the Blakeney Sands to while away a day.
During our stay : the wardens patrolled regularly and fairly; some kids were on bikes (even though not allowed to technically) which no one minded; and the pub band played til about 11pm very loudly then was stopped/a 40th birthday party group likewise stopped at 11pm. These things seemed to be in line with other grounds, but be aware that this is the case - e.G. There is some noise depending on patrons or the pub on the ground, but not til crazy hours. So if you are a lite sleeper it may not work for you. Due to the open-field nature of the park, and being on a slope, noise does carry from other campers. If you have a caravan the noise would not be a problem I think.
I must reiterate that we found the staff quite friendly and quite capable, in our experience anyways, and the wardens did their job. The campground is large and has a lot of patrons so you could get a bad bunch in there who are out of range of the wardens, but again, no worse than other campsites.
Overall - I think the situation has improved from the 2008 situation in previous reviews, but I also need to mention we did not go at peak season and the grounds were only half full. At peak season I could see that some things like kids playing ball and such may become annoying (well - unless its your kids playing ball!). But that's the nature of camping right? I would suggest its fine for a cheeky family weekend away or a touring stay where you would like to look around the local area (I can recommend the NT sites), take some walks, check the local beaches and do some crabbing, and are having good weather. I don't think I would go again unless we had sunshine guaranteed as in the rain it would be a different story.
2 adults + a 7yo camping in a tent here during half-term weekend.
Please with the campsite and facilities - toilets were clean, with no queueing generally needed, showers OK, although the water wasn't too hot occasionally.
The swimming pool is great - can be tricky to find space in it at busy times (and isn't open continually), but good otherwise.
Clubhouse is decent - kids' entertainment was variable, as is the case anywhere, and as we were at the end of the season, things were starting to wind down, which meant we were unable to eat one evening.
The shop is great - pastries, etc., in the morning, if you get there early enough are great and the on site tent doctor was a godsend when our tent decided to leak.
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Holiday Homes for Sale 
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Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
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 
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 
Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool On Site 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Electric Car Charging Point
Good clean facilities, nice bar / club house, and very impressed with the well stocked on site shop.
