Go Ape - Thetford
10% discount
UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Fly down zip-wires, leap off swings and tackle crossings across amazing scenery.
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Thetford Forest
by Club member Trudie Mann
Why stay here ...
Price Drop - we've lowered our prices this year by up to 5% at Thetford Forest Club Campsite on selected dates in 2024^ (price reductions already applied). Find out more at camc.com/ukoffers.
LOW 10% refundable deposit plus FREE cancellations and FREE amendments*
Thetford Forest Club Campsite is set in luscious Forestry Commission woodland. Quiet and secluded, the campsite offers pitching areas in open glades and tempting trails for exploring the natural charms of the surrounding area. Within the forest there is a memorial area and guided trail dedicated to the Desert Rats, who were based and trained here during the Second World War. On-site there is an abundance of wildlife, with deer often spotted in the early mornings. The site is wonderful for dogs, with great walks nearby.
Within a short distance from Thetford Forest Club Campsite you will discover the market town of Swaffham. Steeped in Georgian history, the town also has a fine Saturday market for some leisurely retail therapy. It is also known for being the birthplace of Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, and there is an extensive exhibition about him in the local history museum located above the town hall. Both King's Lynn and Norwich have other historical centres of note, and are within easy driving distance of the campsite. Another excellent day excursion would be the beautiful Norfolk coastline with its many charming villages. High Lodge Forest Park is a great day out for kids and Lynford Hall and Arboretum offer some lovely walks. Plenty of pubs including The Swan in Hilborough, can be reached within a short car ride.
Thetford Forest Club Campsite - now with secure all year storage pitches. The 70 pitch storage compound at Thetford Forest Club site is secure, gated and CCTV is in operation. Staff are on site all year round, although please note, during winter months, 48 hours' notice must be given for access. Please call the site directly to book on 01842 878356.
Please note: this site does not have a toilet block
Additional ways to stay:
Storage pitches - available here. Visit camc.com/storage.
Seasonal pitches - rent one of our pitches on a long term basis. Visit camc.com/seasonals.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01842 878356.
Nearest alternative campsites: The Sandringham Estate Club Campsite and Fields End Water Caravan Park and Fishery.
Terms and Conditions - ^Price Drop - we’ve lowered our prices this year by up to 5% at Thetford Club Campsite between 29/03-01/09 (excluding 15/04-02/05, 07/05-23/05, 03/06-18/07).
*Book any UK Club campsite with a 10% fully refundable deposit (minimum £20) plus FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival. Applies to any non-promotional booking.
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Directions
From the north: follow the A1065 (Swaffham - Brandon). About 2.25 miles past Hilborough turn R into the Forestry Commission road at the flag poles and WW2 tank. The site is on the right in 400 yards. From the south: turn left off the A11 (Newmarket - Norwich) at the roundabout on the Thetford bypass onto the A134 (signposted Swaffham). In about 6 miles turn right at the roundabout onto the A1065. In 2 miles turn left into Forestry Commission road as above. Please try to avoid route through Brandon.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- IP26 5BZ
- GPS:
- Lat 52.53954 / Lon 0.66748
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- TL810967
- OS map ref:
- 144
- Handbook map ref:
- L6
Transport links
- Car hire on site
- Nearest port: {0}
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Regular visitor
Thetford Forest Club Campsite
Been visiting this site since the 80s, wonderful peaceful place to visit, lovely dog walks through the forest. Our favourite site on the network. Perfectly kept by the amazing wardens Sarah and Keith
Regularly visitor
Thetford Forest Club Campsite
We love this site. Its our local, so much so they recognise us! With no kids or dogs, we love it as its quiet, peaceful escapism. Our only annoyance is those that feel the need to speed?! You're on break ~what's the rush?
Peace and nature
Thetford Forest Club Campsite
Third visit and still love it. My review is a bit biased as I have a dog and she thinks the forest is wonderful. It's everything it promises and there are no negatives for us. The only minor problem for some might be the noises, at all sorts of hours, from the army base nearby but it was no problem for us.
Well kept, peaceful, basic site in the forest, lovely stay
Thetford Forest Club Campsite
My kids love playing in the woods, and we don't have much in the way of forests round South Lincolnshire, so I decided to take them to this site to be right in the forest - and they loved exploring. We had a hardstanding pitch with the forest right behind our van, perfect. Over the road there's a trail of info points about army camps which used to be in the area.
The facilities were fine - it's a shame that there's no toilet/shower facilities, but no big deal - that's why the van has its own. The water & waste disposal points were well maintained and perfectly fine. No play facilities, but exploring the forest more than makes up for that, and there's a pleasant little playground a short drive away in Mundford.
The whole site was well kept, the hardstanding pitches were very neatly maintained, and the grass pitches in the little glade in the middle looked nice too. I was surprised how quiet it was in peak holiday season - granted we were there midweek not at a weekend, but still.
The warden in the office was friendly and welcoming, and willing to listen to my little boy waffling on at her bless him.
My only gripe is the access road, which has quite severe speed bumps and logs laid out in a chicane-type traffic calming (or enraging!) layout - but that's down to the Forestry Commission, not the club site, and didn't really prove any problem - there's still enough space.
Overall I'd happily return to this site and probably will!
Pleasant, clean and quiet.
Thetford Forest Club Campsite
A quite enjoyable week in nice pleasant and quiet surroundings.
I was in a motorhome, which meant I needed to take enough food for the week, but because of a catering cock-up, I was short of sugar, but there was a petrol garage about a mile down the road, which has a cabin that stocks a few essentials, so I was saved.
Be aware though, its a busy narrow road to walk along, especialy as the is no pavement, and a bushy grass bank.
There is no toilets or shower facilities here, not a problem to me, my motorhome is fully functional for that.
Ideal break for walkers, there is plenty of that.
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01842 878356
This site has been rated 5 paws for dog-friendliness!
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