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Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk

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Acorn Meadow is a peaceful camping and glamping site in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. With a popular pub a ten minute walk away and some fantastic surrounding walks, your stay here is sure to be relaxing. Guests can choose between electric and non electric grass pitches, suitable for tents only. Or for those after a little more luxury, there is a cosy glamping pod with its own kitchen area and ensuite bathroom! Dogs are welcome.

Why you'll love it at Acorn Meadow


A small, peaceful Norfolk site with spacious grass tent pitches and a cosy ensuite glamping pod

Ideally located a ten minute walk from a local pub, with Thompson Water a 25 minute walk away

Family and dog friendly site, 20 minutes from the Thetford Forest and 40 minutes from Norwich

About the site


Whether you're hoping to take on the Pingo Trail, enjoy a bike ride round through the Thetford Forest, or explore the bustling city of Norwich, this dog and family friendly site is a great base for all your Norfolk adventures! There are ten non electric grass pitches for guests to choose from and six grass pitches with access to a 16 amp electric hookup. These measure 7m x 7m, are suitable for tents and roof tents only and have space for you to park at your pitch. Trailer tents are not permitted. If you're looking to explore the outdoors in style, the site has one ensuite glamping pod (measuring 3m x 9m). This cosy heated pod sleeps up to four guests with a double bed and sofa bed. There is an additional charge if more than two people are staying. The beds will be made up for your arrival, but please make sure to bring your own towels along. Inside you will find a small kitchen area with a kettle, air fryer, microwave, toaster, sink, and fridge. There is also an ensuite bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Outside there is also a decking area for guests hoping to enjoy an evening tipple outdoors! This site is great for those looking for a laidback breakaway, with a local pub just a ten minute walk from the site. This site is also ideal for kids with Melsop Farm Park a 15 minute drive and Banham Zoo 25 minutes away! If you're hoping to bring your pup along, up to two dogs are allowed on the grass pitches and one dog is allowed in the glamping pod. For those after dinner al fresco, BBQs are permitted please just ensure they are raised off the ground. Open fires are not allowed.

The grass pitches are available on weekends from 1st March to 1st October. The pods are open all year round.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Glamping

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

There is one male and one female portable flushing toilet, one hot electric shower and a washing up area with two mains drinking water taps for those on the grass pitches. The glamping pods have a private ensuite bathroom. Please note, there is no WiFi onsite.

For those after a bite to eat, The Chequers Inn is a ten minute walk from the site and it also has a playground for the little ones! There is a Tesco Superstore a five minute drive away.


Map and address

Park address

Acorn Meadow ,

Hallfield Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PT

Coordinates

52.5326, 0.8328 | TL 92 96

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Acorn Meadow is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 17 accommodation options on-site

Grass pitches

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 7m x 7m without electric hook up. Suitable for tents and roof tents only with car parking space at your pitch. Trailer tents are not permitted.

Grass pitches

6 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches measuring 7m x 7m with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents and roof tents only with car parking space at your pitch. Trailer tents are not permitted.



Interested in staying at Acorn Meadow ?

Call 07557 404101 to book.

Unfortunately Acorn Meadow doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Commercial vehicles are not permitted on site.

Fires and BBQs will not be permitted in dry, windy and hot weather conditions.


This site is ideal for those looking to get outside and enjoy some local walks, with Thompson Water just a 25 minute walk away and the Pingo Trail within a 30 minute walk from the site! Thetford Forest is also just 20 minutes away.

If you're hoping to explore the local area, the quaint market town of Thetford is just a 20 minute drive, while the bustling city of Norwich is just a 40 minute drive away. Or, if you're hoping to explore the seaside, Great Yarmouth is one hour from the site.

If you're looking for something to keep the little ones entertained, why not head to Melsop Farm Park (15 minutes) or visit the animals of Banham Zoo (25 minutes).

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Brandon Country Park (30 minutes)
  • Go Ape Thetford (30 minutes)
  • Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens (30 minutes)
  • Castle Acre Priory (35 minutes)
  • Bury St Edmunds (40 minutes)

Interested in staying at Acorn Meadow ?

Call 07557 404101 to book.

Unfortunately Acorn Meadow doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Acorn Meadow was last updated on March 26th, 2025 at 4:41 PM

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