Applewood Countryside Park

Check-in at Applewood Countryside Park is available between noon and 8pm for camping and touring, and between 3pm and 8pm for glamping. Departure is due before 11am for camping and touring and by 10am for glamping.

At Applewood Countryside Park, up to two dogs are welcome to join you per pitch or dog friendly glamping unit, but they must be kept on a lead whilst onsite. There is a dog exercise area on the park too. Do note, breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

At Applewood Countryside Park, 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.

When you arrive at Applewood Countryside Park, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by the allocated time.

You can find a copy of Applewood Countryside Park's map here.

At Applewood Countryside Park, gazebos are welcome as a bookable extra on all of the XL pitches, but awnings are permitted on all pitches.

Yes, one vehicle is welcome to park next to your pitch, pod or shepherd's cabin at Applewood Countryside Park. All other vehicles and those of visiting guests must use the car park located adjacent to park reception.

The electric hook ups at Applewood Countryside Park are 10 amp.

At Applewood Countryside Park, the shepherd's cabins include both bedding and towels, while posh camping pods come with bedding only. If you are camping, touring, or staying in a standard pod, please bring your own bedding and towels.

All of the electric pitches at Applewood Countryside Park have your usage included in the price of your booking.

At Applewood Countryside Park, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Yes, there is free WiFi at Applewood Countryside Park to help you stay connected throughout your stay.

Yes, Applewood Countryside Park does have an onsite shop which stocks basic camping essentials, plus table tennis bat and ball hire, firewood, Calor gas bottle exchange and RADAR key hire. A small Morrisons Daily is also within a five minute walk.

No, there is not a restaurant or cafe at Applewood Countryside Park. For dining out, there is Coffee Nook at Play Nook with kids' play and a cafe, Banham Butchers with fresh treats and bakes to take away, and The Barrel Pub within a five minute walk.

No, Applewood Countryside Park does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging points are in the Banham Zoo car park.

Applewood Countryside Park offers an ice pack freezing service. There is not a communal fridge, so bringing a cool box is recommended.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Applewood Countryside Park, though Vodafone and O2 customers may struggle more. However, free WiFi is available!

Tourers should have no issue with access at Applewood Countryside Park. It is located just behind Banham Zoo with a wide entrance point.

Local taxi companies to Applewood Countryside Park include Barnham Station Taxis (01243 551753).

From Applewood Countryside Park, the Zoo bus stop is less than a five minute walk from the site. From here, there are a few services per day with stops in Norwich, East Harling and other local towns/villages along the way.

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.

From Applewood Countryside Park, the Zoo bus stop is less than a five minute walk from the site. From here, there are a few services per day with stops in Norwich, East Harling and other local towns/villages along the way. The nearest train station is Eccles Road, which is less than a ten minute drive away.

The nearest pubs to Applewood Countryside Park are The Barrel (a five minute walk), or the Red Lion Kenninghall, and The Garden House Banham, both within a five minute drive.

Within a five walk of Applewood Countryside Park there is Banham Zoo (discounted entry), Coffee Nook at Play Nook with kids' play and a cafe, Morrisons Daily, Banham Butchers and The Barrel Pub. Banham Car Boot is also next door, which runs on Sundays during summer (until the end of September).

Local walking routes to Applewood Countryside Park include the Marsh Harrier Nest loop from Redgrave and Lopham Fen. This begins at the Cafe Piccolo Coffee Truck at the Redgrave and Lopham car park, taking you on a 5.3km route. Harling Woods and Norfolk Wildlife Trust: New Buckenham Common are also both within a ten minute drive.

At Applewood Countryside Park, the reception is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays between April and September.

Yes, at Applewood Countryside Park, guests are required to purchase their tickets online in advance, but you will receive a £5 discount.