Park Farm Camping is a family and dog friendly campsite just outside the peaceful village of Swanton Morley in rural Norfolk. Ran by locals, the site offers both electric and non electric grass pitches for tents and tourers, backpacker pitches and fully serviced pitches. Norwich is just 30 minutes away and a lovely village pubs within walking distance, this site is an ideal base for exploring Norfolk.

Traditional family friendly site with space for games, a woodland and a play area with a zip line!

Communal BBQ onsite and just 15 minutes from the village pub and 30 minutes to Norwich

Camping and touring just a short walk to the River Wensum for fishing, walks and bike rides

About Park Farm Camping

Hidden away in the fields and meadows surrounding a working farm this campsite offers a peaceful base from which to explore Norfolk. Ideal for the whole family with spacious fields to play in or simply sit back and unwind and spot wildlife around your pitch. The site is run by husband and wife duo, Ryan and Hannah, and the site is friendly and relaxed. Simple camping with grass pitches with either a 16 amp electric hook up or no electric. Pitches measure a spacious 10m x 10m. For backpackers, there are 30 unassigned grass pitches and there are also five fully serviced hardstanding pitches for those needing it. Situated next to a small working cattle farm, there is often a view of the Lincoln Reds when they're grazing in the front meadow. The site's central location is perfect for visiting many of the county's top attractions, and the amazing coastline is just 45 minutes away. The site is just a short walk to the River Wensum which makes a lovely stroll with views of meadows and churches. Well behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on a lead due to being near a working farm. Ground fires and electric BBQs are not permitted, but fires and BBQs in raised fire pits are. The site has fire pits to hire with logs and kindling to purchase, please note that fuel must be purchased onsite.

The grass pitches are available from 27/03 until 31/10. The hardstanding pitches and static caravan is open all year round.

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Facilities and amenities

Facilities include a heated shower and toilet block, a family shower room with baby changing facilities and a baby bath. There are also disabled facilities, a laundry area and in the ladies, there are hair dryers. In the centre, there is also a communal BBQ and pizza oven (lit on Saturdays and Wednesdays upon request). WiFi is available though signal strength may vary.

There is also an onsite shop and a play park with swings, a climbing frame and a zipline for the little ones. The reception is open from 8am to 8pm between 01/04 and 30/09. Reception is open from 9am to 5pm between 01/10 and 31/03.

Swanton Morely is a 20-minute walk away where there is Darby's pub a deli, butchers and small grocers.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

A warm hello! We are Ryan and Hannah, a married couple who took over the management of this beautiful site in May 2024. In January 2023, whilst in a local pub, the question of whether we fancied running a campsite was put to us.

Ryan sold it to Hannah as an opportunity to have her much desired herd of runner ducks and vegetable gardens, and Hannah thought it would be good for Ryan to spend more time away from his desk and be outside. So they both said "alright then, deal", and the rest is history. (We are yet to have ducks, have only grown rhubarb thus far and Ryan is still on the computer a lot.)

Our backgrounds have given us a bunch of useful skills including marketing, sales, hospitality and customer service. By trade, we are a Web Developer and a Speech and Language Therapist. Our interests revolve around travel, food, reading, meeting people and visiting independent pubs!

We share the 8-acre site with our two sweet Cocker Spaniels, Frieda and Ethel. They are pure joy and we love them very much, although Frieda can be a bit sassy!

Making this site a laid-back, friendly, nature loving, peaceful place are our top priority. We have oodles of ideas to make this special place even lovelier, and we can't wait to share it with you all when we get around to it.


Map and address

Park address

Park Farm Camping,

Park Farm, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4JU

Coordinates

52.7095, 1.0006 | TG 2 16

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Park Farm Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 87 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

29 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Level grass camping and touring pitches without electric. Pitches are 10m x 10m.

Electric grass pitches

22 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Level grass camping and touring pitches, with 16 amp electric. Pitches are 10m x 10m.


30 x Backpacker Pitches

Max 1 people

Pitches without electric for backpackers, which are not assigned.

5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding touring pitches with electric, water and grey waste. These pitches have a 3 metre grass area and hold units up to 9 metres in length.

Static caravan

Static Caravan

Max 6 people

A three bedroom holiday home sleeping 5-6. Furnished with heating and self contained facilities. Please bring bedding, pillows and towels with you.


Park Farm Camping reviews

4.55 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.55
Location
4.33
Value for money
4.33
Service
4.75
Facilities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.83

Such a lovely place!

Matthew C

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Sep 2024

Stayed for one night at Park Farm Camping, lovely and clean site, peaceful and nice big pitches. We hired a fire pit which was perfect! Lovely new owners Hannah and Ryan are so welcoming. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

Site's response

Hi Matthew, thanks so much for taking the time to give us such a kind review - We are so glad you enjoyed your time here and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Park Farm

karen l

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Lovely site out in the countryside

Site's response

Thanks for your review Karen, lovely to have you here for the night!

Weekend camping

Jeannie P

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Excellent "no frills" campsite. Lots of space and easy bookings. Peaceful and quiet. We really enjoyed the stay. Thank you.

Site's response

Thanks for your lovely review Jeannie - So glad you enjoyed your time here!

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FAQ

Check-in is from 12 noon until 7pm but please get in contact with the site if you are delayed. Check out is before 11am on your final day.

Yes, dogs are welcome on site but please make sure they are kept on their lead and not left unattended. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Yes, BBQs are allowed but the site asks that they are raised off the ground and attended to by an adult at all times. Open fires are only allowed in raised fire pits and the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site. Please note, electric BBQs are not allowed.

Unfortunately the site does not accept group bookings of more than four pitches.

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed. Please note that if you are bringing a pup tent it must fit within your pitch and only be used for storage.

Yes, there is internet access on site.

Yes, you're able to park at your pitch.


Stay close to the site and explore the paths and lanes either walking or cycling around The Carrick estates which nestles in the Wensum Valley. Alternatively, explore mid and north Norfolk and the city of Norwich (30 minutes). The Norfolk Broads are within half an hour too..

The River Wensum is on the edge of the farm estate with free fishing (not available from 16th March - 16th June) for guests on the two miles where the river flows through nearby Castle Farm.

The Norfolk Coast has it all. In Great Yarmouth, the Pleasure Beach for thrill seekers can be found along the miles of golden beaches. For more family fun, head to the county's animal attractions at Hunstanton's Sea Life Sanctuary, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens, and the Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Dereham (15 minutes)
  • ROARR! (20 minutes)
  • BeWILDerwood (40 minutes)
  • Wells-next-the-Sea (40 minutes)
  • Blakeney (40 minutes)
  • Royal Sandringham House and Gardens (50 minutes)
The listing for Park Farm Camping was last updated on September 19th, 2024 at 6:22 AM

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