Banham Zoological Gardens
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See tigers, leopards, sea lions, giraffes, monkeys and so much more! The question is, what will you do first?
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You will receive a warm welcome at our small, family-run site in the idyllic, rural heart of the Tas Valley in the grounds of the Norfolk Tank Museum. The level site caters for up to 5 tourers/motorhomes. All pitches have electric hook-ups and are well-spaced with toilet and shower facilities close by. There is a children's play and picnic area adjacent to the pitches and, during peak season Easter to October 31st, the Museum and its Tea Room/Shop are also open for teas, coffees, lights snacks and some essential supplies.
Available separately to hire is a luxury heated outdoor pool for Caravan and Motorhome Club members only when booked in at our CL site.
The caravan pitches face West to get the full benefit of the outstanding rural views and huge Norfolk sunsets. Immediately next to the pitches is an additional large field for exercising children and pets. From this field there is access to the 'Tank Museum Trail' circular footpath, which in turn leads to the 'Tas Valley Way' and the 'Boudicca Way National Trail (36km)'. There are also footpaths to the nearby Saxon churches and to Long Stratton. There are many opportunities for walkers, bird-watchers and artists to pursue their interests.
The outlook from the site is over local fields and river marsh. Marsh Harriers, Owls and birds of prey can often be seen over the fields, particularly Barn Owls on their nocturnal rounds at dusk. Lots of other wildlife can regularly be seen visiting the site, including hare, deer and foxes.
The local village of Long Stratton is just 1.5 miles from the site and has a Co-Op store, two pubs, one family restaurant and a number of take-away shops which deliver to the site. It also has a doctor's surgery, chemist and dental practive.
For the fishermen amongst you, the Taswood Carp & Coarse Fishing lakes are a short drive from the site.
Forncett St Peter itself is situated centrally between the market towns of Diss, Harleston and Wymondham, with their historic High Streets, small cafes and boutique shops.
The city of Norwich is 12 miles away and accessible through public transport as well as a good road network with a Park & Ride facility. It has many attractions including its Norman Castle, medieval streets and 11th Century Cathedral, plus restaurants, bars, cinemas and extensive shopping.
From the site it is approximately 25 miles to the Norfolk Broads and an hour's drive to the North Norfolk Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its Sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and its famous Seal population. Many of Norfolk's renowned stately homes are only an hour's drive away, including Holkham Hall.
As well as the natural wildlife surrounding you, don't be surprised to see the odd military tank!
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Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
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City Sightseeing Norwich
£2.00 discount
Hop on and off as much as you like on the route to see all the sights and attractions that Norwich offers.
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Young Driver - Norwich Norfolk Showground
20% discount
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Young Driver - Norwich
20% discount
Teenagers get the chance to start, steer, manoeuvre, reverse and park on a specifically designed road system.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- NR16 1HZ
- GPS:
- Lat 52.494177 / Lon 1.19626
- OS field ref:
- TM171932
- OS map ref:
- 144
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Long Stratton then to Norwich or Diss
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Tas Valley Visit
Tas Valley CL
Spent two nights at this site at the end of July '23. Enjoyed the Tas Valley loop walk along the river to Hapton. Observed the dedication shown by the tank museum volunteers. An interesting site. Will return.
Hymer Van 314
Reviewed on 02/10/2023 12:16
Tanks for the memories
Tas Valley CL
The Tas Valley CL was a lovely stay, and Stephen was very friendly and helpful. The site was very well kept and clean and tidy. We didn't use the toilet/shower block but this was right next to the pitches.
Our daughter loved the swings and slide at the play park which is right next to the pitches so great for a quick play before lunch or dinner.
The tanks and vehicles at the tank museum on one side were a unique backdrop for the CL - not many places have an artillery piece guarding the waste disposal point!
There is a train track running next to the site, but this didn't particularly bother us as the trains weren't that loud, and didn't run overnight. Our daughter very much enjoyed waving to them as they went past!
Tas Valley CL is a great site and somewhere I'd definitely recommend.
Toilet/shower facilities
Tas Valley CLAlthough this was a lovely location I think the toilet/shower facilities were very poor as they appear to be part of and used by the Tank Museum staff and visitors. It would be nicer if the site had its own facilities.
Comment from the Club:
Just to let you know the WC are shared with the museum, but the campsite and museum are all together. Showers are in the toilets but they are for the exclusive use of the CL Site.
Tanks, trains, swimming, gardening 👍
Tas Valley CL
We turned off the A140 and followed the road round as instructed into the wide open gateway. On the right was a large grassy area with plenty of room for social distancing. Toilets and a shower were available and so were ice lollies from the cafe which were really welcome. The children's play area is a nice touch along with picnic benches and saplings near the museum. A friendly welcome from the owner who pointed out the facilities on our arrival. We didn't get time to go around the tank museum so we will have to return which we fully intend doing so. A very nice flat site, some trains pass by infrequently which did not impact unduly on this quiet rural site. Really good independent garden centre nearby at Tasburgh and co-op at Long Stratton nearby, not to mention the swimming pool next door.
Neil from Leics
Reviewed on 17/06/2021 21:29
Best site we have been to!
Tas Valley CL
Absolute gem of a site!
We stopped here on our way to another site but liked it so much we stayed. Stephen is very welcoming and couldn’t do much more to accommodate you. The site is immaculate and has loads of space and a lovely playground for kids.
We brought our two large dogs and they loved the footpaths that run around the site, we saw so much wildlife and had such a relaxing time. We will be coming back here regularly!
Only one small possible downside is the train track. There are regular trains but our kids loved watching them so not a downside for everyone!
