Applewood Countryside Park

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!

Why choose Applewood Countryside Park

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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.

Pitches are available from February to December while glamping is available all year round. Pitches from £25/night for 2 people.

There are 153 accommodation options on-site

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Bookable pitches and accommodation options

2 x Standard Pods

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2 x Standard Pods

Max 4 people

Sleeping two adults and two children, these are unfurnished but fully insulated and heated, with French doors that lead to your own terrace. Please bring camping equipment and bed linen with you. Access to shared facilities nearby.

Posh Camping Pod (Twin)

Posh Camping Pod (Twin)

Max 2 people

Stylish camping pods that sleep two people in double or twin beds. Bed linen is included. Inside is a handy kitchenette with a Freeview TV, fully heated with French doors leading onto a terrace. Access to shared facilities nearby.

3 x Posh Camping Pods (Double)

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3 x Posh Camping Pods (Double)

Max 2 people

Stylish camping pods that sleep two people in double beds. Bed linen is included. Inside is a handy kitchenette with a Freeview TV, fully heated with French doors leading onto a terrace. Access to shared facilities nearby.

Family Shepherd's Cabin

5

Family Shepherd's Cabin

Max 4 people

Sleeping two adults and two kids (under 12), this features a kingsize bed with two single bunks overhead. Includes ensuite bathroom, kitchen with fridge freezer, combination microwave and hob. There's a lounge area with TV, bedding and towels provided.

Family Plus Shepherd's Cabin (Dog Friendly)

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Family Plus Shepherd's Cabin (Dog Friendly)

Max 5 people

Sleeping up to five, this features a king size bed with two single bunks overhead and comfy sofa bed. Bed linen and towels provided. Private ensuite bathroom, kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave oven and hob, plus lounge area with TV and board games.

Family Plus Shepherd's Cabin

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Family Plus Shepherd's Cabin

Max 5 people

Sleeping up to five, this features a king size bed with two single bunks overhead and comfy sofa bed. Bed linen and towels provided. Private ensuite bathroom, kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave oven and hob, plus lounge area with TV and board games.

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Couple's Ensuite Shepherd's Cabin

Couple's Ensuite Shepherd's Cabin

Max 2 people

A chic space for two, equipped with a romantic bathtub and a pair of matching bathrobes. Also includes king size bed, with bed linen and towels. Kitchen with fridge freezer, combination microwave oven and hob, and a lounge area with TV and board games.

Family Shepherd's Cabin (Dog Friendly)

Family Shepherd's Cabin (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Sleeping two adults and two kids (under 12), this features a kingsize bed with two single bunks overhead. Includes ensuite bathroom, kitchen with fridge freezer, combination microwave and hob. There's a lounge area with TV, bedding and towels provided.

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First trip in our campervan and to Applewood

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Richard L

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesOct 2025

Quiet, very pleasant site with convenient facilities nearby. For our first night with our California we choose Applewood at the last minute as it was just one hour drive. Nice welcome and actually a bonus upgrade FOC to a hardstanding! Very clean toilets and grounds with beautiful autumn colours from the numerous trees. A short 5 minutes walk to a shop, a nice and slightly eccentric pub called the Barrel with excellent beer. Chippy was excellent but the gem is the Butchers ... wow, well worth a visit and the breakfast bacon rolls are marvellous! Discovered a gas leak (very strong smell) connecting our cylinder, so no cooking on first trip. Bonus - it has one of the best zoo's next door, so Sunday morning visit made the weekend. Plus a discount for staying at Applewood - need we say anymore. Overall a great weekend had by all.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback following your stay at Applewood. We're delighted to hear that your first night with your California was such a positive experience and that our site provided a peaceful and pleasant setting for your weekend. We're glad you had the chance to explore the local area — the Barrel pub, the chippy, and especially the butcher's breakfast bacon rolls sound like they made quite the impression! It's great that you were able to visit the nearby zoo and take advantage of the discount — it's certainly a favourite among many of our guests and a perfect way to round off a relaxing weekend. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Applewood again soon. Warm regards, The Applewood Team🍏🌳

Clean and tidy site

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Colin B

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Motorhome - XL Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches Sep 2025

An OK site, level pitches, clean and tidy site with excellent showers rooms, (just make sure shower door locked properly!). Nice dog walk area on site with lovely walks around the local area, reception staff friendly and helpful, site has a few long term caravans sited. For those interested in seeing caged animals, the Zoo next to the site, local alternative pub "the Barrel" located over the entrance to site (music nights worth a visit), adjacent to the pub a comprehensive takeaway.. couple miles away the red lion pub serving lovely food. Plenty of onsite play equipment for the young.

Site's response

Many thanks for sharing your feedback following your stay at Applewood Countryside Park. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our level pitches, clean shower rooms, Grove Meadow, and the lovely local walks nearby. It’s also wonderful to know you found our reception team friendly and helpful – I will be sure to pass your kind comments on to them. We’re pleased you were also able to make the most of the local pubs and takeaway options during your visit. We very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Very nice day, very clean and tidy

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Mindaugas Z

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Large Tent - XL Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

It was lovely camping plenty to do for the kids and adults. Very good location next to the zoo. Cross the road very nice pub shops.

Site's response

Many thanks for your kind review following your stay with us at Applewood Countryside Park. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your camping experience and found plenty to keep both children and adults entertained. Our location next to Banham Zoo is certainly a highlight for many of our guests, and it is great to know you also enjoyed the nearby pub and local shops. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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