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Dave (Club member) said...
My sister & myself stayed at this site in March as we like to be there at the start of the season. I would like to add my comments to some i have seen in the reviews. The wind turbines are a lot quieter now, yes you do get the shadows when the sun shines but who wants rain? As for ball games etc around the site would these people like it if a child or adult kicked a football or through a frisby and it hit there unit? I dont think so, and as for the birds and animals i like the sound of them, thats why we go camping isn't it? There is not a lot in Kessingland but you do have a good bus service just outside the camp site. A good site will be coming back in May.
DATE STAYED: March 2012
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Kessies Mum & Dad (Club member) said...
Kessingland,What a pleasant site,2 new wind turbines were no bother to most people,just a bit of wirring noise nothing too loud to keep us awake.We were there for 2 weeks in September and hope to be back again in May 2012,loooking forward to that.Easy bus routes not too far from site entrance,Chip van comes on site and shops including Morrisons very easily accsessed......The Barkers.
Farewell Jackie & Terry,We hope the new managers are as friendly,hard working and as helpful as you have been to the club customers and members.You will be missed by us all. Kessies Mum & Dad
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples
LOCATION: Coastal
The George Family (Club member) said...
A pleasant 4 night break here for the first time. We were prepared for some noise from the wind turbines but were surprised how noisy they were. Other than that the site and staff were up to C&CC standard. Poor location rather let it down and for this reason it is a bit too expensive at low season. Other sites nearby in better locations at similar prices.
DATE STAYED: October 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal
Richard & Wendy (Club member) said...
We have just returned from a four night stay in a tent at Kessingland. It was our first visit and we have just become members of the Club. We were very disappointed with the noise from the Wind Turbines when we booked we were not told about them - as we were in a tent there was no escape from the noise!!! We were close to the toilet block which was helpful but thought the times of closing for cleaning were a bit excessive 10.30-12.00. We also had problems with the Wi-Fi connection it was expensive and practically a waste of time. Needless to say we won't be staying again which is a shame now that we have joined thank goodness there are plenty of other sites to choose from.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples
LOCATION: Coastal
della biddle said...
was a lovely site the wind turbins could be a little noisey at times.Would like to thank the staff for all they did for us they went above the call of duty to help us out when our grandaughter had a accident on site i would like to say thank you once again.also thank you for sending my dog tags back
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Marie-Claire Trout (Club member) said...
Super site - thoroughly enjoyable time had by my husband and I and our three sons. Seaside at Southwold is a short drive and absolutely beautiful. The site is next door to a Safari Park which is only 2 mins walk and we spent the whole day there. Would definitely stay there again.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal
Linda Sanders (Club member) said...
Kessingland is everything we would expect from a campsite endorsed by the Camping & Caravanning Club and we enjoyed the site so much we stayed an extra night....however.....and it is a big however......very close to the camp are a couple of wind turbines that (during the day) did not cause any problems. During the night they were a NIGHTMARE! The droning noise constantly disturbed our sleep and the sleep of other campers. To add insult to injury we were told that the turbines were not yet connected to the National Grid and that they were at the "testing" stage. To be charged peak rate and have to put up with this discomfort is a joke and left us bitterly disappointed.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
andlaw gang (Club member) said...
This was our Second visit to Kessingland the last one August 2009, But this time we had asked to be at the top of the site behind the toilet block rather then at the bottom of a wet field if it rains, like our previous visit, we were surprized to see two very large wind turbines that had recently been install,the wardens very helpfull & willing to pitch you where you would like to go.
We had lots of rain during our August Bank Holiday Again. But it was much better being up the hill, but we didn’t get much wind so although we were concerned about the wind turbines, they didn’t actually cause us any problems.
On the other hand the Car Boot Sale on Sunday morning I found was more noise, at 6am on Sunday Morning Cars arriving and parking in the field right behind our caravan, so I just got up and went for a wonder around the boot sale.
ALSO there is ONLY ONE TOILET BLOCK not very good for such a big site there was people queuing up for showers everyday Luckily being at the top of the field ,meant we could come back when it was busy.Also they only have two wash hand basins with PRIVACY DOORS, there were other wash hand basins, BUT WITH NO PRIVACY DOORS ON, A visit to Africa Alive is well worth it, it’s right next door, so can be noise with the bong drums being played for half an hour several time a day, which is part of the Zulu dancing show, the lions roaring at feed time around dusk every other night was the most unusual experience, Overall we enjoyed staying at this campsite.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
PeterC (Club member) said...
Stayed here for a long weekend over the August bank holiday. There had been a lot of rain in the few days before we arrived and it continued during our first day - the site held up well considering! It was very wet underfoot and the play area was waterlogged but it drained very quickly once the weather dried up! The site was very well maintained, facilities very clean. We were at the bottom end of the site near the play area which was great for the kids but they do cram you in abit down there, the middle area of the site was definately better if want abit more space. We visited Africa Alive which is next door just a couple of minutes walk away which was a great day out. Didn't rate Kessingland at all, very little there and the beach was quite bleak. The site is in a good location for a number of both Suffolk and Norfolks attractions and coastal towns. The only downside to this site is unfortunatey a big one - the two wind turbines which are situated either side of the camp. We were pitched almost underneath one of them. When we arrived there was no wind so they moved very slowly and caused no problem but once a breeze picked up - and it was only a breeze, no real movement in the tents around us, they became very annoying. I live 8 miles from an airport and so am used to regular air traffic noise but this sounded like an aircraft up above contantly. I felt sorry for those in tents as at least
I got a break when I went into the caravan. During the morning when the sun came out you had the shadow of the blades going round and round across the site. I found them too annoying in the end to consider returning to this site which is a real shame.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Pam (Club member) said...
This site was fabulous. Spacious with good facilities for all ages, all well maintained. The wardens couldnt have been more helpful, they were knowledgeable and cheery and matched pitches expertly. Great coastal area to tour, site convenient and central.The busy zoo nearby did not cause any problems and the lions roaring at dusk were a surreal experience.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
D (Club member) said...
was not happy were we were put was not ask were we would like of gone . there is only one toilet block not very good when you are at the end of the site.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Terry (Club member) said...
The site staff were friendly and helpful, but the facilities ie the play park area was rubbish with just 1 swing and 1 slide and it wasn't secured from traffic or vehicles.
I would not recommend this site for families as there were no ball games, frisby, badminton allowed anywhere on site.
Also there was a constant noise from the wind turbines and being woken up by monkeys at 5.30am!! by the safari park next to the site.
The pitch wasn't really flat either but didn't cause us to much of a problem
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Jane (Club member) said...
This was our first camping experience and having read the latest reviews regarding the wind turbines, we were slightly concerned. We neednt have been as everything else made up for it. Yes the turbines can be annoying but it didn't stop us from booking an extra night as we liked the site so much. Can't comment much on attractions as we were just happy to stay on site and let the kids play. Did enjoy the African drums from Africa Alive each day though. We will be going back again as the site managers were great. One of the ladies even opened the shop specially so one of my boys could buy something. Loved the whole experience.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Coastal
Cheryl (Club member) said...
This is a very clean site and even at 10pm, the toilets were being spot cleaned. The location if you have children is perfect, the Africa Alive offer is well worth it. We visited the zoo on our first day and paid the small extra fee - we then popped in every day after that to use the soft play facilities and see the animals put to bed after 4pm. The car boot sale on Sunday morning is also worth a look. The site is close to Kessingland Beach (wild and stony), Southwold (charming) and Great Yarmouth's traditional attractions and lovely beach. We didn't rate Lowestoft and don't waste your money on the carvery at the top of the road - terrible service and food. The campsite's only downside is there was only one toilet block so being next to the playground meant we had a bit of a walk but we could hear the lions roaring and various birds! The wind turbines are an imposing sight and they do make a noise on windy nights but you get used to it. We would definitely visit again - we had a great holiday.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break
LOCATION: Country,Coastal
northampton (Club member) said...
lovely site a shame about the wind turbines.
the young children cycling aroud the site (the wrong way of the traffic)was very dangerous i saw a few very near misses
it was lovely to wake up during the night and hear the lioms roaring!!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
maria (Club member) said...
i would recommend this site to any one, To the person who said the wind turbines sent them insane, We were right next to them and to me you will never get a camp site with no noise at all. We went with our children aged 11 and 15 and they loved it. i would like to say the facilities where spotless and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay at this camp again
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Mum of two under fives (Club member) said...
Appeared to be a really nice site and the wind turbines are only a nuisance if its really windy weather.
One of the family rooms had a shower broken and the other one was locked ( not being used, just locked) when we needed it at 6.30pm. As my husband was told not to take our girls in the mens toilets, that meant I had to struggle through the main block showers with two under fives (quite difficult when 34 wks pregnant!)
Also the noise from Africa Alive was very loud during the afternoon.
My main problem was that the wifi didn't even register at the far end of the site near the park. Not just a weak connection, i couldn't even detect it with my new ipad.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Active break
LOCATION: Country
ChrisC (Club member) said...
You know when you are getting close by the two very large wind turbines you will see and yes you end up staying right below them which is a little disturbing and results in a low continous sound not dissimilar to a light aircraft. Also animal noises from zoo esp birds that wake up at crack of light each day - then at 3.00 in afternoon you will be treated to sound of Africa show from zoo next door. Site is a long way from beach (which is also disappointing) and there is not much else in Kessingland itself which is very disappointing. Site very full and lots of kids cycling everywhere even where signs said not too. Would not return
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Coastal
John Dalesway (Club member) said...
A well run site completely spoilt by the noise from the wind turbines which, at times, sound like an aircraft taking off continually. Had one really bad night when I had to go for a walk at 3 am to get away from the noise, walked down to Kessingland beach for some peace and quiet.I won't be back, sorry!!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Coastal
Gunn Family (Club member) said...
This was our second visit to Kessingland. The first we really enjoyed so booked a few more nights this visit with our two preschool children.on the whole, an enjoyable site, a great base for the local zoo and surrounding attractions, however.....
Those windmills! Oh dear, what a shame. A once lovely site is now cursed with the woosh woos, all day, all night!
In addition. It would appear that the ladies showers are also on the downturn with fluctuating temperatures, mainly lukewarm to cold...
We will be heading elsewhere in future.....
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Terry and Ruth Pawson (Club member) said...
Wonderful site wake up to the sounds of Africa
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
Sue and Tony Davidson (Club member) said...
Our first site we found it very good, amenities good, a very nice site which I am sure we will return to.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
zggb0b (Club member) said...
This is a nice, reasonably flat site with good drainage. (we had lots of rain) There is only one Toilet / Shower block on site. Staff very helpful in sorting pitch for you. However, big show-stopper for us was the recently-erected Wind Turbines (one on each side of the site) which emitted a constant "Whoosh..whoosh" which drove my wife to despair, as it did to several of the other campers. If you want peace and quiet, this may well be a problem for some people, so be aware. The only other issue was the closing of the toilets for cleaning. Although there was a sign saying the disabled toilet was available during the cleaning period... it wasn't, which meant I had to get in my car and go elsewhere. Overall a well run site, and in a good location, but probably won't come back to this particular one mainly because of the noise from the Wind Turbines.
DATE STAYED: July 2008
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Coastal
coombsey (Club member) said...
Overall we really enjoyed staying at this campsite. The couple who run it are very friendly and helpful if needed. The only two issues we felt let it down are that they close all the facilities including all family toilets and men and women's toilets for cleaning between 10.30am and 12pm everyday. There were a lot of young families when we were there in the half term and this led to queues outside the only available disabled toilet with families going in with 2-4 people at a time. This was especially an issue as the 12pm leaving deadline approaches as everyone is trying to use the loo before setting off! Our only other issue was with the camp's wifi. We checked the signal strength as advised before buying a days worth of connection but despite it showing as excellent the signal kept dropping off so we weren't able to use it.
Otherwise we would go back but would hope in the meantime that they might reconsider the length of time they close their facilities and in particular the toilets!
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
rayleigh family (Club member) said...
found the site unsuitable for my teenage children, there was nowhere for them to play ball, or chill out, the wardens worked very hard in keeping the site clean and the fish and chip van was excellant. caravans too packed in for our liking and spent whole week worrying that kids on bikes were going to collide with car - no controls in place. will not go back prefer set up at kelvedon hatch where kids have seperate play and ball area - zoo was worth the £85 we paid for unlimited access all week as nothing to do on park kids spent spare time in there.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Younger couples
Paul & Geraldine Jones (Club member) said...
Our first visit to this site and can't recommend it highly enough. Managers are extremely helpful and the facilities are spotless. Lots to do in the area, including walking, nature reserves and beach. Will definitely be coming back as a week wasn't long enough.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
David (Club member) said...
My self & my sister have stayed at this site 2 or 3 times a year since we joined the club 3 years ago and found no fault at all. I found the wardens very helpfull & willing to pitch you where you would like to go if at all possible. I can not understand why 'camper august bank holliday' did not ask the warden if he could not pitch in another spot before he put his tent up, he would have let him if he could. I would recomend this site to anyone. The only comment i would make is on Sundays there is a large car boot sale on one of the fields next to the site, this may be a problem when towing a large caravan or motorhome as the road going to the site can get very busy when they exit the car boot sale. This is just my comment as i do not tow and i have not got a motorhome. Enjoy your stay, see Africa Alive you will not regret it.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal,Secluded
claire warrior (Club member) said...
The campsite itself was spotlessly clean, the facilities are excellent. The shower block and laundry room were always clean and tidy. The on site shop has lots of stock and really reasonable prices.
The village centre is a ten minute walk away with a couple of nice pubs.
The couple who run this site are extremely welcoming and very friendly and could not do enough for us.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Mrs S Annal (Club member) said...
Superb site, very friendly staff. facilities are very clean, although we camped at the other end of the site, so had a long walk to the showers, could do with another toilet/shower block at other end of site, but this is a minor negative. The location is easy to find,and was a very quiet site, perfect for a relaxing break....
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Bob's Family (Club member) said...
Enjoyed the stay very much, couldn't be more helpful, my daughter and son-in-law along with my 2 young grandchildren 5 and 3 yrs old they being first time campers as a family (my daughter started many years ago with me) My 2 sons 18 and 20 were with me, one in his own tent, the other in the caravan with me, they will be doing it again, every body so friendly Thanks once again it really is a friendly club
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country,Coastal
Neil and Emma Mackay (Club member) said...
This was the first time we have stayed at Kessingland and we were very happy with the site. We were having such a nice time that we booked to stay longer. We were asked on arrival where we would like to be, advised where the sun is during the day and what our preferences are before being shown personally to the pitch. We couldn't have been helped more. We loved being near the Africa Alive, as did our children, and hearing the lions roaring! The facilities on site were very clean and to a high standard. We feel the site offers much for either families such as ourselves or older couples. A very lovely holiday which we and our children thoroughly enjoyed!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Tent (Club member) said...
Whilst I appreciate we stayed during perhaps the busiest part of the year (August Bank Holiday) we arrived nice and early as we try to scout the sites out for nice locations. We found several good positions along the tree lined fencing nearest to the wild life park and in and around the play area, all having good sun spots and near to the facilities. However, when we were allowed to check-in, we were told we had to pitch in the spot they had selected. Now bear in mind the park is now virtually empty and we got there early so we were 1st in the queue. We were positioned in the far corner nearest to the wild life car park. When I asked if we could move we were advised this was a very good sun trap and the best position on the site. The sun never came into this area rendering the ground very damp thus never drying out during the sunny intervals whereas the other locations did, we were also positioned in a wind tunnel. When I complained, we were told we could move, however as we were in a tent it was not so easy to move! I wouldn’t be writing this poor review had the park listened to my original request. There are much better sites within the club. Personally I wouldn’t visit here again. If you do intend staying at this site ring before booking to confirm that you can select your pitch on the day. Get there early to explore the site.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Country
Steve (Club member) said...
Very good site very pleasant greeting from warden. Very clean Modern Toilet / Shower block . An open site with no pitch boundary but plenty of space. Good location for visiting Lowestoft and the Broads with a pub by the entrance to the site.
The site shares its entrance with the Africa Alive 'Attraction'. As it's right on the doorstep we visited the animal park, quite a pleasant place but would be better enjoyed with young children.
If in the area again we would not hesitate to stay here again.
DATE STAYED: October 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal
Bob Cook (Club member) said...
Super little site great access for local area.
If you have young children they will love the zoo and you can't get any closer camp site is on the driveway.You may even hear a tiger or elephant in the night.(Kid's will love it).
If you want a bit more life on holiday Yarmouth is only about 10 mile down the road with all the fun of the fair,night club's and arcades.
If you perfer it a bit more gentle then Southwold is the place to go the land that time forgot lovely little town and great boat yard.
Home to Adams brewery and fish cooked straight of the boat in the harbour.
A great all rounder for all the family young and old.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal
Roger & Catherine (Club member) said...
A large quiet well maintained open site surrounded by trees. 15 minute walk to bus stops outside site entrance that provide access to Southwold, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.
DATE STAYED: May 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal ,Secluded
Mr B (Club member) said...
Our first camping trip and stay at Kessingland which did not disappoint. Very friendly, hard working team on site, great facilities and ultra clean and tidy. Excellent location (Morrison's and Homebase 5 mins in the car, beach down the road)
Close by to Southwold and Lowestoft (South beach is just great for the kids) Couldn't have asked for more - thanks.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Coastal
