Applewood Countryside Park
Applewood Countryside Park
4.73 /5
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.
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.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 151 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
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.
4.73 /5
94%
would recommend
"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
Pleasant off-season stay
Recommends site
Colin M
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Could have been better signposted to the caravan site entrance, but once we got there, the pitch was very spacious. Took us a while to figure out how to connect electricity through big beech hedge, but it was via a tube at the back of the socket box. Actually, said hedge provided good shelter and privacy. Site very quiet, but is is the end of November. Toilets good, and showers (with underfloor heating) excellent. Banham Zoo discount welcome, but perhaps not the best example hereabouts. Good for a couple of hours. Shop at entrance of park is very good, and butchers is excellent.
Site's response
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for the feedback on signage. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Brilliant
Recommends site
Jen R
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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!
Site's response
Thank you for your fabulous 5* review. It was great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you found our facilities clean and well maintained. We are open all year round, hopefully it won't be long before we can welcome you back for another stay.
First time caravan users
Recommends site
Gordon L
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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.
Site's response
Many thanks for writing us such a lovely 5* review. We are really pleased to hear that you found our campsite spotlessly clean and tidy. We will ensure that your feedback gets passed back to the Housekeeping Team. Even though you are local, we look forward to being able to welcome you and your family back again soon.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Banham area
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
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