Touring Norfolk by 5 CL’s/ CS’s
Touring Norfolk is on everyones agenda at some point isn’t it ? , but how to do a tour is often the question we’re asked. There are of course a number of ways of covering the scenic county of Nelson. This is how we would do it and it’s a tale of 5 high quality CL’s/CS’s strategically located to allow access to the finest places the county has to offer.
Nelson’s birth place Burnham Thorpe Norfolk.
To those who remain unsure as to whether Norfolk is worth a visit let me paint a written picture of this county rich in history, There were people here 950,000 years ago, quarrying flints along the higher ground , then came the famous Iceni tribe of Britons who were prevalent in the 1st Century BC. Their iconic leader Boudica’s struggled for freedom against the Romans. This was before even the Angles from Germanic heritage arrived and eventually separated East Anglia into North Folk and South Folk and some sense of geographic identity emerged as in the county of today . Next came the Danes , Romans and the Normans, the gradual creation of a United Kingdom , Civl War , Anne Boleyn , Admiral Nelson and so on and so forth. In the 16th Century Norwich was the second biggest city in England and Kings Lynn the main port in the nation at one point , a county punching above its weight.
The county was scattered with air bases, both UK and American, as the county played it’s part in the war effort. But wartime heritage remains an important part of the county life.
It has miles of amazing beaches , windmills and wind pumps , seals and birds of rare distinction. It has the oldest collection of churches in Europe , amazing resorts and lots of strange events that we just class as ‘Normal for Norfolk’.
But how to see the County on holiday and not miss the main bits with a Motorhome, Caravan and Camper Van is the question - we have the answer and it is a tour of 5 CL’s/CS’s.
White Hall Farm - Burnham Thorpe
Big Skye Caravan Site - Brisley
The Lighthouse Camping - Walcott
Priory Farm - St Olaves
The Stables - Forncett
White Hall Farm - Burnham Thorpe (Caravan and Motorhome Club)
What three words reference ///pony.reverses.amusedIdeally located to access the North Norfolk Coast and this a 5 Star CL. It is unique as it’s one of the few CL’s where you can also bring your horse. There is a takeaway food kiosk which allows for breakfast and evening options which are inexpensive and very tasty. There are a number of local walks and bike rides including an 8 mile round trip to the Holkham Hall Estate. For more images of Burnham Thorpe the village please click here . A site review video is below.
From this location the best sites on the North Norfolk Coast are within easy reach and the colours in this part of Norfolk are simply amazing.
The following places are recommended from this site.
Holkham Hall
Holkham Hall Beach
Burnham Overy Staithe
Old Hunstanton Beach
Wells Next The Sea
Cley Next The Sea
Blakeney (National Trust)
Mortson Quay ( National Trust)
2. The Lighthouse Campsite - Caravan and Camping Club CS
w3w reference ///suspends.frown.productsIdeally located to allow access to the mid point of the Norfolk Coast line and the Northern Broads. The CS has a a great pub attached , with fine ales and great pub food wrapped in a warm welcome.
The following places are recommended from this site.
Cromer
Overstrand
Mundesley
Walcott
Happisburgh
Cart Gap
Horsey Seals
Horsey Windpump - National Trust Location
Potter Heigham and the Northern Broads
3. Priory Farm St Olaves Caravan and Motorhome Club CL
w3w ref ///manicured.apron.detailIdeally located at the southern end of the Norfolk Coast and making the northern Suffolk accessible with locations such as Oulton Broad and Lowestoft within reach.
The following places are a recommended visit from this site.
River Waveney
Lowestoft
Herringfleet
Great Yarmouth
Gorleston on Sea
Kessingland
Southwold
4. The Stables Forncett - Caravan and Motorhome Club CL
w3w ref - ///blush.remains.directorIdeally located in beautifully rural Southern Norfolk, accessing most of the south of the county and home to some really interesting events such as balloon shows , sunflower festivals and air shows among many others.
The following places are recommended from this location.
Norwich City
Wymondham - Historic Town and Abbey
Old Buckenham Airshow and Aerodrome
Old Buckenham Hot Air Balloon show.
Thetford ( Dad’s Army Museum)
5. The Big Sky Caravan Site - Caravan and Motorhome Club CL
w3w ///strongly.outdoors.overlapsLocated in the beautiful village of Brisley in North Norfolk this is a very flexible place to stay. We have arguably left the best site until last , although on this page the competition is stiff. A beautiful village with an exceptional pub.
The following places are recommended from this site.
Sandringham Estate
Fakenham
Walsingham
Castle Acre
Wolferton and Royal Station
Snettisham Beach
Oxburgh Hall
Pensthorpe Water Gardens
Hopefully you have enjoyed this take on how to cover Norfolk in a CL Tour, the sites are not listed in rank order but constitute a clockwise tour of the county.
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Wishes you safe travels Helen and Martin
