Waxham Sands Holiday Park is a family and dog-friendly site, with its own section of Waxham beach, just minutes from the gorgeous sands of Horsey Gap. Spacious grass pitches are perfect for your tent or tourer, with optional electric hookup too. Nestled on the Norfolk Coast, with spectacular surrounding views, this site is sure to make a memorable getaway. Onsite, you'll find a beach library and a playground for the kids to enjoy too!

Just a short walk to the sandy beach at Horsey Gap - perfect for seal spotting

Stunning views of the Norfolk Coast with great access to nearby attractions

Great onsite facilities including a doggy shower, beach toy library, free bodyboard hire and more!

About Waxham Sands Holiday Park

This welcoming holiday park is set in the village of Waxham, on the iconic Norfolk Coast, surrounded by breathtaking views. The golden sands of the beach at Waxham and Horsey Gap are just a few minutes walk from the site, the perfect spot to play and explore or relax and unwind. Tents and tourers are welcome across the site's range of grass pitches, each allowing up to six guests. Pick between electric grass pitches up to 9m in length, and premium grass pitches up to 10m in length, each with an electric hook up. Guests here are in a prime spot for seal spotting at the famous Horsey Gap or days out on the beach where you can borrow a body board from the site and try your hand at riding the waves. Situated with the Broads National Park, you will also be surrounded by beautiful walking routes and waterways to explore. If you're wanting to enjoy a spot of al fresco cooking, gas and charcoal BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground. Dogs are welcome onsite, so make sure to make room for your four-legged friends! There are also holiday homes onsite.

Waxham Sands Holiday Park is open from 24/05 to 30/09 in 2024 and from 02/05 to 30/09 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Site facilites include shower and toilet facilities, baby change, which are disabled-friendly. There is also washing up area's and an onsite shop.

There are two playground's for the kids, a communal safari dining tent with games to play, Vendor food court, a communal firepit, a playing field, a beach toy library, table tennis, boules court, free body board hire, tandem bike Hire, herb garden, nature area and a laundry room.

For dogs, there is a doggy shower and an outdoor beach shower for the humans.

It's just a short walk to the sandy beach of Horsey Gap, with the Nelson Head pub a five minute drive and the Reef bar a ten minute drive from the site.

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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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CafΓ© / 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...

Waxham Sands is part of the Lovat Parks Group, a family owned company that is passionate about creating Holiday sites that give that 'Back to nature' feel. BCorp registered, meaning we work with agencies to become more Environmentally Friendly and sustainable.

Using local businesses to supply our General store and working with and promoting the local community. We are passionate about creating memorable holidays and adventures for all the family.


Map and address

Park address

Waxham Sands Holiday Park,

Warren Farm, Palling Road, Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EJ

Coordinates

52.7631, 1.6440 | TG 45 24

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Waxham Sands Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 219 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

81 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

These spacious grass pitches are ideal for any tent or tourer up to 9m in length. No electric hook up. Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch.

111 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

These spacious grass pitches are ideal for any tent or tourer up to 9m in length. There are 6 amp electric hook ups available. Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch.

27 x Premium Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for tents and tourers up to 10m in length with 16 amp electric hook up. Up to two dogs are welcome per pitch.


Waxham Sands Holiday Park reviews

89%

would recommend

Overall
4.64
Location
4.85
Value for money
4.67
Service
4.72
Facilities
4.42
Cleanliness
4.56

"Every time we went to the beach we saw 10+ seals bobbing by the shore"

Olivia B - Sep 2024

"Perfectly-placed for exploring the Norfolk Broads and it's costal area"

Angela W - Jul 2024

"Absolutely loved this. Can't fault it, best place I've been in ages"

Anna T - Jul 2024

"Staff were some of the friendliest and most helpful people I've ever met."

Shannon A - Jun 2024

"Great location if you want a lovely, sandy beach ... added bonus of watching the seals swimming"

Joanne N - Sep 2023

"Such a perfect location with the beach just a sand dune away"

Rebecca L - Aug 2023

"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of walks onsite for dogs including a lovely wild meadow"

Anne B - Jul 2023

"The site loves animals, there's a doggy spa, doggy treats outside the shop, and doggy ice cream"

Allison P - Jun 2023


Holiday

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Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Loved everything about it. The slight complaint in that we weren't too happy about the shop, as the store was shutting earlier than the 6 o'clock time as advertised.

A really lovely spot

Victoria L

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Tent - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

It was wonderful that we could walk from the campsite to the beach. Clean showers and toilets, which are free to use. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Enjoyable stay

Anthony J

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Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

The site was very clean and tidy, and facilities were very good. All staff we had contact with were outstanding. Love the shop but can we have some adult flip flops for next year please and would it be possible to stay open a little later in the year for touring campervans? Thank you. Lorna & Tony.

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FAQ

Dogs are more than welcome onsite.

Absolutely! This site is ideal for families, with a playground onsite for the little ones to enjoy.

Awnings are accepted as long as they fit within your pitch. There is a small charge for awnings. Gazebos and pup tents are not allowed.

Check-in is available from noon until 5pm. Departure is due before 10am on your last day.


With direct access to the beach, the site is a prime location for days walking along the beach, catching a tan or enjoying a dip in the sea. A short walk will take you to the famous Horsey Gap known for its wonderful sea-spotting opportunities.

The National Trust - Horsey Windpump is just a five minute drive away. Here you can climb the five floors of the restored windmill with glorious views across The Broads to enjoy from the top.

For some family fun, Wroxham Barns can be found a 25 minute drive away. The leisure complex offers everything from farm animals, indoor play, shopping and restaurants!

Other nearby attractions:

  • East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden (20 minutes)
  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (25 minutes)
  • BeWILDerwood Norfolk (30 minutes)
  • Britannia Pier (30 minutes)
  • National Trust - Elizabethan House Museum (30 minutes)
The listing for Waxham Sands Holiday Park was last updated on November 23rd, 2024 at 2:56 AM

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