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Enjoyed four night stay in summer holidays here. Other reviews have complained about staff but it's just a case that they have a dry sense of humour which I enjoyed straight away!
There is not a lot of space between pitches so you do feel crammed in. No real space for kids to play near tent without annoying other campers and the play area is woefully inadequate for the number of kids there were.
Beach is within spitting distance but only fun for kids in lowtide because it is mainly shingle.
All facilities were clean and adequate be they the old block or new.
Lots of people have enjoyed the chip van on a Saturday night but I have tasted better with a lot less grease.
Overall, a nice enough site but we won't be returning.
Arriving at this site I was reminded of the Quidditch World Cup camp site with all the mixed units and pennants flying and lack of formality in set out, really lovely !
Great facilities, washing up area, laundry, nice clean ladies and gents shower blocks ( 2 of each ) and really super staff, they were always helpful and friendly and when Jill realised it was one of our birthdays she chalked up a 'happy birthday' on the information board at the camp entrance which was a very nice personal touch, and a real surprise.
The sea is opposite the camp site ! right there ! The beach is a pebble one, but dogs are allowed on it, so whether you walk to the left or right there's miles of really enjoyable seaside walks there for the taking. We also swam in the sea most days, plunging straight in opposite the the campsite entrance, perfect !
All shops etc. Easily accessible and just 6 and a half miles, 20 minutes, from the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne. Brighton and Lewes are within 20 miles and so make nice day trips from here. I'd definitely like to stay here again.
Had a weekend of fantastic weather when we arrived and site was not busy as we avoided the bank holiday so had our pick of pitches. Old toilet block is clean- however dated so would recommend pitching over by the newer one. Beach is literally across the road- so on your doorstep. Shop is open often and well stocked. Childrens play area needs improvement- swing was broken while we were there ( not sure how long it had been out of action ) Would recommend a trip to the Eastbourne miniture railway for the children- and a trip to sovereign harbour for a look around for the adults. Overall site was what we wanted for a weekend as right on the beach- however not as scenic as some of the other C&CC sites- a bit to close to Pevensey and nearby housing estates/ station for us to want to stay longer.
The site is right next to the beach, only a quiet road to cross. It is a pebbly beach and not many people on it, except for the campsite members. Fabulously, dogs are allowed on the beach, and off lead to, so it's a great place to go with a dog.
It's about half an hour to walk down the beach and inland to the pub, which does reasonable food and has an adventure playground for kids.
The campsite was completely full the weekend we went, and there were long queues for the washing up facilities.
I didn't use the showers, so can't comment.
There is a shop selling basics and a chip van on a Saturday.
There is a small playarea with swings and slide.
Perhaps because it was so busy, the staff were rather officious, and awkward.
If you go for the weekend and pack up by noon on Sunday, there is only a small car park, and no parking nearby, so you can't necessarily expect to stay at the beach on Sunday afternoon.
Also, although we had amazing weather, it is windy both on the beach and on the site. Expect wind.
Stayed for a long weekend at end of June, as many other reviewers have stated the location is fantastic in relation to the beach.
We were in a tent in the middle section close to the older shower block. Which although was clean does need updating. More showers and pot washing etc.
Reception by staff was a little bit off, had previously phoned ahead for a quiet corner, because we had our 2 dogs. When reminding staff of this got a sharp 'You'll be lucky we are full' response.
When they said full they weren't joking. In excess of the 200 stated pitches. However we were shown to a what I would call a good pitch on a full site.
CCC sites usually are strict on the rules in regards to ball games, spacing etc. However watched staff move a french family three times after they had nearly pitched their tent to create the 6m rule only to see numerous smaller tents packed in together.
A good idea may be an area set aside for ball games which would save the youngsters using our tent as a goal post.
Far too noisy for us, can't really blame staff too much for that. They do keep a very large site very clean.
Would recommend site to families, don't go if you want peace and quiet.
Set in 500 acres of beautiful, rolling Kent countryside. The Oast village on site is the World's largest Oast house collection and makes for a spectacular backdrop. Grass and hardstanding pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes with electric option. Modern toilets and showers and multiple washing up facilities.
Small shop onsite and pub/restaurant at the entrance. The River Medway flows through the site, providing idyllic waterside pitches. Make the most of the location and try your hand at canoeing or fishing or simply sit back, unwind and enjoy wildlife spotting. Five minutes' drive from Paddock Wood station and trains to London Find out more here
Normans bay is a great place to stay we are new to caravanning and as my husband is ill we were quite nervous for our first stay. As we have stored our caravan there we turned up to find our caravan sited in a great spot for the water and toilets
The managers and staff are very very helpful and we also found other campers very polite and helpful. The site is clean tidy and very well run. In a nut shell we are very happy to find a great place to relax and get away from hospitals and illness
Never mind all those gripes from other people. I had a great time at this camp. The people were lovely, funny and very helpful, nice and clean and well maintained, right next to the beach. What more do you need.
If it's windy you can hide behind your wind breaker. If you don't like the old shower block use the new one or spend some money on a toilet tent. I will definitely be recommending this place.
What a lovely site. Very friendly staff, extremely helpful. Toilets etc are very clean, cleaned everyday. There is also a nice little shop which sells enough to keep you going. All the electric hookups were lit and pitches were level and had good spacing between them. Fresh water, pot washing and chemical disposal facilities all easily accessible.
Eastbourne is only about 3 miles away and is walkable on a nice night.
Beautifully quiet place from which to explore East Sussex.
Fish and Chips from a van on Saturday night were to die for. Order in your own Chinese / Indian meals.
The road down to the site could do with improving but that's probably a job for the local council. You need to watch out for the speed bumps they are not exactly outstanding.
We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, we were near the newest shower block and found it to be very clean. The campsite was also very clean and we had our dog with us and found the dogwalk very useful for early morning a late evening walks.
I went sea fishing and caught a few small sea bass that I put back because they were too small for the barbecue, the beach is easy for fishing and I can recommend the tackle shop in Pevesey bay for bait and tackle.
We found Eastbourne to be a refreshing change from the east coast resorts that we usually visit, clean and with lots of easy parking. Enjoyed a nice meal in the Belgian Cafe on the front,they specialise in mussels cooked in many different ways.
If I have any complaints about the site it would be that it is a very good site for children but not for the more elderly on their own and I feel that a place should be put aside for those of us who do not wish to be surrounded by children, one could say that we could have chosen a adult only site but we are members and we would not have been able to visit Normans Bay any other way.
My other observation was that if you are pitched in the middle between the two roads there was some confusion on how to get out and join the road, my dog was very nearly run over by a very apologetic lady in a 4x4.
To summarise I enjoyed the area very much, I was very happy with the staff and campsite facilities. I also realise that the two negative comments I have made may be impossible to change. My wife and I and our cocker spaniel would definitely come back to the site again but only in school term.
Had a fantastic camp here in truly appalling weather. The location, right by the beach, the fish and chips, the friendly staff, and clean facilities (not modern, but clean, which is all I ask! We were near the older toilet block), and quiet pleasant other campers all made for a very happy weekend.
It's quite exposed, and it happened to be very windy - our windbreak poles snapped in two. Next time we go we're taking a better quality windbreak! The hot water is scalding hot, so keep an eye on little ones. On the plus side, it's hot enough to fill your hot water bottle without needing to boil kettles at night.
There were a lot more caravans than tents, but we were tucked away with some other tents near the children's play area (we didn't need EHU - most pitches have it but we chose one that didn't). My son loved waving to the train - it didn't disturb us at all.
It's a pebble beach, very windy - fantastic for kite flying! The kids play area had seen better days, but my son was perfectly happy with it. We will definitely return.
Just 15 minutes from Ashford and 25 minutes from fabulous beaches, you'll be ideally placed for exploring the Garden of England. The park is divided into a family area, that is close to the play parks, the sports field and the games room, and a peaceful adult-only area in The Meadows, that is ideal for couples. A range of grass and hardstanding pitches, fully serviced or non electric, catering for all sized of tents and caravans.
On both areas you will enjoy five-star, centrally-heated showers, and private cubicles with toilet, hand basin, dryers etc. Laundry and campers kitchens, a large childrens playground, sports field, games room and television lounge. The park has CCTV and WiFi is available for a small fee. A dog walking area is provided on site. Find out more here
We visited during August when it was full, we might not have seen it at its best
Plots are all marked out but, although we'd booked (& given the dimensions of our large tent), we were shown to a plot that was too small. Eventually we were able to swap to another, but, if you are looking for peace or privacy this is probably not the site for you as it's all very open with tents and caravans close together. Our kids loved this as they soon made friends, but I could have done with a bit more space and didn't really appreciate the constant loud music from a nearby tent or being able to hear several different conversations going on as I ate my dinner!
The staff were helpful enough as you'd expect from a club site, especially the friendly ladies in the office. There's also a shop which sells basics and gets deliveries from a local baker in the mornings. In Pevensey Bay there are a couple of take aways and a corner shop.
The toilet blocks were both good, though one is much newer than the other, both were clean and, despite being full, there were enough toilets and showers.
The best thing about this site is its location. The sea is just outsite the front gate & it's lovely lying in the tent at night listening to the waves. Pevensey Castle was also a good morning out (& we'd recommend the open air cafe next to the castle entrance), and Eastbourne and Beachy Head are easy to get to.
We enjoyed our weekend but our main gripe would be that the plots are too small and closely packed.
The older shower block was insufficient for the demand and wasn’t up to scratch (no toilet paper and no hand soap on numerous occasions and broken and missing toilet seats). In design terms the dishwashing area wasn’t sufficient for the number of people using it. The beach was interesting and was probably the best reason to visit this site. Fish and chip van was a great idea and served good quality food. Site in need of some TLC!
We stayed at the site for two nights, using it as a base to walk during the day. We were led to a very well situated pitch near one end of this site by one of the assistants on a bike. As previous reviewees have mentioned the soil took pegs well and the area had plenty of drainage.
It was a little busy, so we were organised with just the obligatory space but it was more than adequate. We were near the older set of showers, which are tired and in need of updating. However, they have hot water and are quite roomy.
We were situated near the playground and a creatively engineered 'den' in the hedge close by our pitch. This meant we were almost constantly surrounded by children as they played with newly made friends around us. It was a little noisy as a result for me. However, this is merely a personal preference and in no way detracts from the sites more than adequate facilities. They were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The main attraction of this site has to be the location, being across the road from a lovely, shale-covered beach. We spent most of two days exploring the coast in both directions on foot. We visited the newly revamped harbour area in Eastbourne on one of these occasions, with its hydraulic pedestrian bridges, newly built apartment complexes and impressive lock mechanism. We had a wonderful lunch in the mediteranean restaurant in its food court. On the last day of our trip we drove to Beachy Head near Eastbourne for a wonderful cliff walk towards Seaford.
We had a great time and I would be more than happy to go back again.
Site was excellent although can be windy, and I mean windy ! Take your storm pegs !
We were located near the newer toilet and shower block, modern and clean the showers were very good.
The shop has all you need very good for ccc site but supermarkets are close by (on the way to Eastbourne).
The staff are very helpful and I must say do very well on a busy site
The down side to this site is the old toilet block for ccc standards its terible in fact it wants pulling down,i must say the staff do all they can and it is kept clean. Are you listening ccc
On the whole a good site that is well kept and tidy. Pitches can be close together if busy, but on the whole the location makes this site. Would definitely return.
The facilities are pretty good. There are two lots of shower blocks at either end of the park. The newer looking buildings have the best showers etc. The shop is OK with all of the essentials.
The kids playground/play area was not big enough, although our eight-year old daughter spent most of her time there. Our tent was situated very close to the park as were others with children getting there as early as 7:30am and not leaving until about 9:30pm.
Eastbourne is only about 10 minutes away and there is a good retail park on the way with an Asda supermarket. There are also lots of other interesting places to see if you want to venture out.
Overall a good campsite with handy access to a private beach. The beach is stony so invest in a pair of Aqua Shoes from the camp shop.
We would go back but would stay on the other side of the site, or at least a little further away from the park.
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Is Normans Bay Camping And Caravanning Club Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups 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 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
No Bar 
No Restaurant 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
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 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Enjoyed four night stay in summer holidays here. Other reviews have complained about staff but it's just a case that they have a dry sense of humour which I enjoyed straight away!
