At Old Buckenham Country Park, kids are welcome to unleash their energy in the play area while adults catch up in the coffee shop. The café serves coffee but also has a licensed bar, which sells tasty light bites well into the twilight hours. The café decking overlooks the lake, so it has particularly splendid views at sunset (and there's free wifi in this area too). Be sure to unwind around your fire pit in the evenings, too.
Why choose Old Buckenham Country Park
Incredible onsite facilities including a café, bar, hot shower block, charging points
A great variety of glamping options including bell tents, tin huts and a cabin with your own hot tub
Wildlife activities on offer include sunrise bird watching, twilight strolls and guided trails
About the site
The site offers a relaxed, family-friendly camping experience in the heart of Norfolk. Set within beautiful countryside, the park features spacious pitches, a children's play park, a cosy coffee area, and an onsite bar for unwinding after a day of exploring. With lakeside views, peaceful walking routes, and easy access to local attractions, it's an ideal spot for families, couples, and weekend getaways. Whether you're camping, caravanning, or visiting for a short break, Old Buckenham Country Park provides a calm, enjoyable setting to reconnect with nature. When some time away from rural bliss is required, a 35-minute drive will land guests in Norwich to explore the castle and cathedral, stroll in stunning gardens, learn a bit about history at one of the many museums, or enjoy shopping at the Norwich Market or in high-street stores. And if it's the coast calling, you're roughly an hour's drive from the Norfolk coast, where there are sandy beaches, arcades, scenic dog walks and, of course, plenty of ice cream stops.
Open from 1 March to 31 October.
There are 8 accommodation options on-site
Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Basic grass pitches for tents only. Pitches are 6m x 6m.
Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Max 6 people
Standard grass pitches with electric. Pitches are 8m x 8m.
Electric Grass Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 16 amp electric suitable for caravans, campervans or motorhomes. Gazebos and awnings permitted. Pitches are 8m x 10m.
Interested in staying at Old Buckenham Country Park?
Unfortunately Old Buckenham Country Park 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.
Site rules and policies
Check-in must be before 9pm.
One car only is kept by your accommodation if needed and all other vehicles are parked in the nearby car parks shown on the map. This is to ensure that your vehicles are not damaged by children playing close by and to support our vision of a 'relaxed and wild' campsite.
There is a small, limited amount of fire pits to hire. A £10 deposit on arrival and these, along with the firewood sold can be collected from the café. Firewood is £5 a bag. You can bring your own fire pits, just make sure they're the ground and contained. The site reserve the right to temporarily ban the use of fire pits if the ground is dry.
BBQs are welcome but must also be raised off of the ground. The site reserve the right to temporarily ban the use of these if the ground is too dry.
Hot ash: BBQ coal and fire pit ash must be disposed off in appropriate ash bins not in general waste.
Quiet time is from 9pm.
Obstacle course is 'out of bounds' to everyone - unless booked in and disclaimer has been filled in. Any use of the obstacle course is at your own risk and the site do not accept any liability for injury.
Only one tent/caravan/motorhome per pitch with awning or gazebo (regardless of size).
Rubbish and recycling to be put into designated bins.
No swimming in the lakes.
Drinks consumed on decking/in café building/coverings must be purchased from the café.
Dogs to be kept under control, out of the toilet/shower block and please pick up dog mess.
Please be responsible for the care and whereabouts of your children. The site do not accept responsibility for your children during your stay.
Please be considerate to other guests, staff and our neighbours.
There is no disposal point but the site ask that you kindly water the surrounding trees with this, as being young trees they will be grateful.
The café is open every day in peak season from 9am - 10pm serving drinks, light snacks and alcohol. Non-peak season hours vary, please ask for these when booking or check our socials.
Electric lockers can be hired for £5 and are secured by a key which we will provide on purchase.
To contact the warden please call on 01953 861466 for non-emergencies. Otherwise for an emergency please contact the site owner (number will be provided on booking) or call 999.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Old Buckenham Country Park?
Unfortunately Old Buckenham Country Park 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.
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