Applewood Countryside Park is a family friendly park, ideally just outside of Banham, a great spot for exploring Norfolk's top attractions. There are a wide range of pitches for touring and camping as well as pods and ensuite cabins for glamping. You'll be next to Banham Zoo and even entitled to discounted entry! There is a play area, a giant chessboard and table tennis to keep you entertained. There is even a dog exercise area for your pooch!

Wide range of pitches including pods and ensuite cabins. Great onsite facilities too

Family and dog friendly park, an hour from the coast and 45 minutes from historic Norwich

Next door to Barnham Zoo with discounted entry available, a fun day out for the kids!

About Applewood Countryside Park

Surrounded by mature trees and laurel hedges, Applewood Countryside Park is the perfect family and dog-friendly retreat from which to explore Norfolk's beautiful countryside, offering excellent facilities, luxury glamping and seasonal events. Fancy a holiday in the great outdoors? Caravans, campervans, motorhomes and tents are all welcome and there is a great choice of spacious electric and non electric pitches, with hardstanding and XL pitches also available. Large groups and rally clubs are welcomed too. For glampers, there are a host of tempting options. If you fancy a hassle free stay, you can choose a standard glamping pod that is delightfully cosy and unfurnished. There are also posh pods, which sleep two and include a comfortable double or twin bed, plus a small kitchenette and TV. Or you can really treat yourself with a stay in a shepherd's cabin complete with stylish interior, ensuite bathroom, compact kitchen area and a charming sitting/dining area to ensure a relaxing self-catering break - real luxury! There is plenty onsite to keep the little ones entertained with a children's play trail, an undercover games den with table tennis tables and a giant chessboard! Banham Zoo is right on the doorstep too, offering a fun-filled day out with discounted entry tickets and the unique experience of waking up to the sound of roaring tigers and barking sea lions! Dogs are more than welcome if you are camping or touring, please note that dogs are not permitted in any of the glamping pods and only in select shepherd's cabins. Please ensure that they are kept on a lead at all times, there is a dedicated area to walk them in. You're welcome to have a BBQ or fire as long as it is in a covered fire pit and raised off the grass.

Touring is available from February to December while glamping is available all year round.


Facilities and amenities

On site facilities include private shower rooms and toilets, with two fully accessible family bathrooms, free WiFi, children's play area and laundry facilities. Each private shower room has underfloor heating, a changing bench, sink, mirror and hooks.

There's a children's play trail and event space for groups inside Applewood Hall. A dog exercise area is also provided and ice pack freezing is available.

The campsite boasts a great location next to Banham Zoo and is within walking distance to the village of Banham and its amenities, where you'll find a family-friendly pub, convenience store, local butchers, takeaway restaurant and beauty salon.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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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...

Welcoming campers since the early 1980s, Applewood Countryside Park is run by an all-female team of outdoor enthusiasts, who love exploring Norfolk!

We are friendly and approachable and enjoy nothing more than making your holiday a memorable one. So if you require any assistance, recommendations on where to go, what to do or local information, please pop into Park Reception for a chat and some advice.


Map and address

Park address

Applewood Countryside Park,

Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE

Coordinates

52.4450, 1.0273 | TM 5 87

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Applewood Countryside Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children


There are 151 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Cycling around the site

20 x Non Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Standard grass pitches without electric. Suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and tents measuring up to 6m x 6m (including guy lines).

20 x XL Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Large grass pitches without electric suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and tents measuring up to 9m x 9m (including guy lines).

70 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Standard grass pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and tents up to 6m x 6m (including guy lines).

12 x XL Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Large grass pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and tents measuring up to 9m x 9m (including guy lines).

16 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Standard hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes and trailer tents up to 6m x 6m (including guy lines).

2 x XL Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 8 people

Large hardstanding pitches with 10 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans, motorhomes and trailer tents up to 9m x 9m (including guy lines). Complete with on pitch parking for one car.


Applewood Countryside Park reviews

4.73 /5

75 reviews

95%

would recommend

Overall
4.73
Location
4.75
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.77
Facilities
4.72
Cleanliness
4.83

"What an experience. From our arrival to departure everything was made so easy"

Philip G - Jul 2023

"We were blown away by Applewood, an absolutely lovely caravan and camping site"

Shaun C - May 2023

"Excellent dog walking area and a wonderful pub, butchers, garden centre and shop a stones throw away"

Nikki W - Mar 2023


Brilliant

Jen R

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass Touring PitchesOct 2024

A wonderful campsite, well set up. The showers were luxury, everything clean, well maintained and right next-door to Banham zoo. We will def stay again!

First time Caravan users

Gordon L

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2024

We booked this site as it was local to us for our 1st trip in our caravan before we ventured further afield & we weren't disappointed. The site is beautifully clean, the showers & toilet areas are spotless. Pitches are a very good size, well maintained & quite private. Site is right next door to Banham Zoo which is well worth a visit. There's a local shop, pub, restaurant & post office.

Really nice

Tom W

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Touring PitchesSep 2024

Everything was spotless and well kept. The only thing that let it down was the price of the laundry and the fact the spin wasn't good and the dryer, therefore, didn't dry. Ended up using my campervan as a drying rack. If you don't need to do a washing then everything is great.

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FAQ

Check-in is available between noon and 8pm for camping and touring, and between 4pm and 8pm for glamping. Departure is due before 11am on your last day for all guests.

Up to two dogs are welcome to join you per pitch and must be kept on a lead whilst onsite - there is a dog exercise area on the park too.

BBQs and covered fire pits are welcome provided they are kept raised off the grass so as not to damage the grass - campfires are not permitted.

A five minute walk from the park will take you to Banham Zoo, home to an abundance of wildlife with over 2000 animals to meet from all over the world - guests staying on the park benefit from a discount on admission too! A scenic stroll along the River Wensum is ideal for soaking up the nearby scenery while further afield will take you to a number of family friendly highlights including: *Knettishall Heath Country Park (9.3 miles) - starting point of the Peddars Way and idyllic picnic spots by the Little Ouse River *High Lodge Thetford Forest (16.1 miles) - including a Go Ape course, adventure play area and a network of forest trails. *Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure (32.4 miles) - with high ropes, splash zone, dino trail and more for little ones to explore.

Yes they do, you can view it here.

You can bring a gazebo for your stay. These are not permitted on the XL pitches. Awnings and pup tents are not permitted.


The site hosts regular seasonal events including an annual Easter egg hunt, street food pop-up weekends and popular Halloween Spooktacular event. Little ones and big kids can enjoy the undercover games barn for a game of giant chess, connect four or table tennis!

Adjacent to the park is one of the country's most exciting wildlife attractions, Banham Zoo, where you can meet 2,000 animals from around the world and get your little ones giggling over their incredible antics. Guests even enjoy a discount on the price of admission when staying at Applewood.

Norfolk is packed with excellent things to see and do! The coastline is one of England's best and there are tempting pubs on every corner.

Walks along the River Wensum are idyllic and perfect for all the family, plus there are walks and bike routes to roam further afield.

Other great attractions in the area include:

  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens
  • ROARR!
  • High Lodge Thetford Forest
  • Knettishall Heath Country Park
The listing for Applewood Countryside Park was last updated on September 19th, 2024 at 2:40 PM

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