Reviews
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Anne & Rick (Club member) said...
Sandringham CCP site is one of the best I have been on so far. The staff are always friendly & helpful- 2011 staff were exceptional- Facilities are well maintained every day.We dont live far away, but the break away from the normal routine is superb at Sandringham- always something new to see or do. People we meet too are always pleased to share a tip & friendly chat. This year's Diamond Jubilee celebrations will be a bonus arround the area
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Mr & Mrs Goody (Club member) said...
The staff were extremely helpful and the site was clean. We have been to this site approximately 12 times and have never had any problems. The access road could do with levelling out but that will not stop us from coming again. Plently of walks and cycle paths nearby, visitor centre for a nice coffee and cake. The town of King's Lyyn is close as is the coast at Hunstanton. There is plenty to do in West Norfolk and would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to stay there.
DATE STAYED: November 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country,Coastal,Secluded
Steph (Club member) said...
Fantastic site and very clean. facilities all up to date. staff very friendly and helpful.
DATE STAYED: October 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Very satisfied customers (Club member) said...
I would just like to let you know what a wonderful year we have had camping with the Club. I have taken a year off this year so had lots of camping breaks. We started our adventures in April at Winchcombe and travelled to Corfe Castle from there. We had glorious weather; the scenery was fantastic we visited Swanage and Studland Bay. In May we went to Sandringham, sadly the Queen wasn’t in, the site was set in beautiful grounds, and we visited Brancaster and Huntingham. Later that month we went to Hereford and here we visited The Weir and Symonds Yat. In June we went to Cheddar, Mendip Heights again outstanding views, we visited Glastonbury Tor and Wells. In July we went to Chipping Norton and we went to Cornbury Festival, we have been for the last 5 years, great music and wonderful atmosphere. At the end of the month we went to Veryan, again fantastic weather and views, we visited St Mawes, Falmouth, St Austall, Truro and local villages. We also camped at Bath on our way back to visit our daughter. August we went to Chard, not a club sites, not impressive. In September we went to Delamere Forest, had a lovely time at Chester and exploring the forest. In October we went to Preston, again not a club site, but we wanted to take our daughter to the illuminations .In between all these breaks we have had short stays at our second home Woverley. We would like to say every club site gave us a warm friendly welcome and we will not be going to non club sites next year. We store our caravan at Wolverley and sadly have just put it away for the winter, We would like to give a huge thank you to Carol and Mike Aspery, and their assistants for looking after us and our caravan for the 5th year, always friendly, helpful and welcoming. Looking forward to next season Merry Christmas to those now starting their winter break.
Very satisfied customers
Kevin and Susan Jobbins
Club member 597718
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
happy campers (Club member) said...
first time on this site but not our last superb staff very friendly site was perfect and very clean. where can you sit and have breakfast and watch squirrels playing. had a walk to sandringham house very good.coming back when lavender is in bloom. we went when we had the late hot weather which made it even better
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Ann (Club member) said...
Had a wonderful holiday on a wonderful site. We had met the wardens at a previous site and they were as warm and friendly now as they were then! The site is in a lovely setting and there are great walks up to Sandringham. Would love to go back but not at this time of year, because of the SCI dog problems. Our dog has been diagnosed with cancer and will probably be our last holiday with her so would not have taken her there if I had known about the illness risks. The dogs in the adjacent caravans all got ill, I think we were lucky as I made sure that they weren't allowed off the lead in the woods and I washed their feet everytime we got back. Also, did a lot of the dog walking on the coast, which by the way, is stunning! Loved the higgledy piggledy parking rather than in a row like the caravan club site, but this turned out to be a disadvantage when a double axle caravan with a landrover was parked in front of us! Still had an amazing time and would go back, tomorrow!
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Angie, Mitch, Gem, Georgia and Elsa (Club member) said...
what a lovely friendly site just about to book again !
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Coastal
Jackson Family (Club member) said...
This was our first camping trip and the all the staff where very helpful, the site facilities where excellent and very clean, very easy bike ride to sandringham house and visitirs centre, we would reccomend to anyone.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal,Secluded
John (Club member) said...
A tranquil wooded site set in beautiful countryside where one is surrounded by birdsong. Wonderful walks through the Sandringham Estate are easily accessible direct from the site and we were lucky enough to spot deer. Sandringham House was definitely worth a visit. Arriving at the campsite we received a very warm and most helpful welcome, particularly from Barry (our warden of the year)! Nothing was too much trouble for him. We shall be returning next year.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Norman & Di Fowler (Club member) said...
We were blown away by the welcome and politeness of the staff nothing was too much trouble. We were asked where we wanted to go and were suitably pitched it was one of the best holidays we have had for a few years and will certainly be back in the not too distant future.
The only hitch was the tv reception but we have now got ourselves a satellite system so no more problems.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Clive (Club member) said...
Very pretty well kept site in the middle of the Sandringham estate. Good sized pitches. Friendly helpful staff. However if you are a dog owner do not visit from the end of August to the backend of the year unless you can manage not to take your dog in the surrounding woods. The Sandringham Estate appears to be one of the areas where dogs can contract a serious illness and ours did and has been hospitalised at the vets for the last 4 days and is getting worse not better and is not expected to recover. There are warnings on the gates to the woods but there is no designated dog walking area within the campsite. At the time of our visit within the space of a dozen caravans there were three sick dogs.There is no warning at this moment on the website about the danger to dogs at this time of the year yet when you arrive it seems to be commom knowledge and this problem has been around I think since 2009. If you do not have a dog an absolute gem of a campsite.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
fielding (Club member) said...
We picked Sandringham (a dog friendly site)because we have 3 Border Collies and 600 acres of woodland and lovely sandy beaches sounded perfect. We camped with friends, also dog lovers with 2 Border Collies, a Poodle and a Cockerpoo. So we have seven dogs between us. The site and facilities are 5 star and faultless, with lots of dog walking adjoining. Now for the bad news. We set up on Monday, having booked in until the following Sunday. On Thursday morning, the Cockerpoo was ill and taken to the local vet. Seasonal Canine Infection(SCI)was immediately diagnosed. We decided to leave on Thursday morning for home in Sussex as the Poodle was also showing symptoms. Today, Friday, our three Collies were ill, and taken to our vets. Two have been kept in on drips and will be monitored. Our friends two Collies have also been taken ill and the two little ones kept in on drips. That is all seven dogs taken ill. These are all very fit dogs which compete at a high level at dog agility shows.
I have since Googled SCI and found that it is common at Sandringham and other parts of Norfolk. Six dogs have died!
I cannot stress highly enough how important it is that dog owners should be made more aware of the risks of camping at Sandringham and that it should be published with the site information.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Smurmsons (Club member) said...
Good Points
Lovely setting - Sandringham is an easy walk through the woods. A large site with huge variety of pitches - we were allowed to choose our preferred one when we arrived - excellent washing/cleaning facilities which are kept very clean. A number of child play areas are also available. The site shop (which is shared with the Caravan Club site) is well stocked and didn't seem overly expensive.
The dog walk is superb and goes all the way round the edge of the site and can be joined at various places.
Fish and chip van was very welcome and was excellent quality.
Bad points
....errrr......nope can't think of any !!!!
In summary a superb site in wonderful surroundings which sets the standards for all the rest.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Dawes Family (Club member) said...
A lovely site despite the poor weather! and poor customer care from the start. The 'welcome' on arrival was not brilliant the lady had a very brusque manner and some insistance of seeing our membership cards, despite having booked though the site with our membership number on the paperwork! We are new to the CCC which she said she could tell!!!!! Can I suggest that the CCC make it clearer that Membership cards must be shown at all sites! Other than that shown to a choice of pitch which was lovely but again on enquiring if we could extend our departure to later on our departure day was told in no uncertain terms NO! This didn't leave me with a feeling of a Friendly Club, but don't be put off, the site is great and we will go back again and we'll be prepared for the check-in!!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
nomads55 said...
We stayed at this site in tents for one night on our cycling holiday as it was just off the route one cycle path.
This is an otherwise reasonable site that is spoilt by the large numbers of pigeons living in the trees above and surrounding area where where we camped.
As a result the ground was covered in pigeon poo and by the morning our tents also had some poo on them. We even had pigeons coming near where we cooked, trying to beg food from us!
In my opinion this is a potential health hazard when cooking outside and is also not ideal for children to play outside.
This problem could easily be resolved by employing a pest control company.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
LOCATION: Country
Katie Hardy (Club member) said...
Very nice and pretty site, facilities immaculate, warm and friendly welcome on arrival, would definately recommend
DATE STAYED: August 2009
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Peaceful break
LOCATION: Coastal,Secluded
Michael (Club member) said...
Just arrived back home from a weeks camping, and i loved it. Went by myself for some peace and quiet, and i certainly got it. Staff were helpful (not that i needed to talk to them much as i had no problems), toilet blocks were always clean and perfectly working, the site was spotless with wardens regularly litter picking and the pitches were laid out superbly.
The beaches surrounding the area are brilliant, especially Brancaster beach which is well worth the drive. Dersingham (2 miles, if that) has a well stocked Budgens supermarket. I'll most definitely be back next year with the dog in tow!
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Coastal,Secluded
Tanner family (Club member) said...
Our secong stay at Sandringham and we weren't disappointed. Lovely pitch under the trees (shame we missed several pine cones when clearing the pitch!)despite the resident pigeons above! Our kids aged 3 and 6 were able to play safely around the tent. Staff were friendly and v helpful, even lending us a gas cylinder when we ran out mid-way through cooking tea! We love this area of Norfolk - we will be back... :-)
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Allan & Nova (Club member) said...
We have just returned from our first visit to this site. Wonderful pitch, in wooded area, although we had plenty of choice if we had wanted to move elsewhere. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Shop was nearby for necessities, and it was a half hour walk to Sandringham House which is well worth a visit! Very easy to get to the coast and all those little beautiful beaches. Our favourite place turned out to be Hunstanton; a town about 15 mins north of Sandringham which was free from litter and not brash and'in your face' as some seaside towns now seem to be. The traffic on the A149 was very busy, but to be expected at this time of year. We did experience some noise from a few unruly children and footballs were being kicked around,(as experienced by other reviewers) but luckily not that close to our van. We are sure we will return for another visit, although we will take a slightly different route into the site, as the road we entered from was really bumpy!!! Regards, Al & Nova, North Wales
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
tony163 (Club member) said...
I visited this site for a couple of days as a backpacker.
The site is large, the facilities were excellent and were regularly cleaned.
For anyone using public transport to get to the site it is worth knowing that it is a 20-25 minute walk to the bus stop on the main road which is on the Coast-hopper route.
As to staff attitude I would have to say this was variable.
On arrival at the site I asked if there was anywhere I could charge my mobile phone later that evening. I was told that the reception was closed at 6pm but that there was someone on duty until 11pm and if I rang the bell someone would come and plug the phone in the office and I could collect an hour or so later. This I did on the first night of my stay and found the member of staff very helpful and friendly.
I followed the same procedure on day 2 to be met with indignant scorn by a different member of staff who appeared incensed that anyone should think being on duty implied that they could be expected to leave their unit for such a unimportant matter.
For this reason I would have to score the site lower for friendliness, and suggest that at least one member of staff should be reminded that the club markets itself as 'the friendly club'.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
The Greens (Club member) said...
We have just spent 4 days of the school holidays on this site. We expected the site to be busy and noisy, but were pleasantly surprised. We had a wonderful break here and would recomend it to anyone.
The wardens were very friendly and suggested a couple of pitches we could use for our large tent.The second pitch was perfect, under some trees and only overlooked by the tents opposite.
The site was very quiet by 10pm and no screaming children in the morning. Our own children slept in...bliss!
We all loved the location in the forest and the fact that it was only a short drive to the sea.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
John an Mary (Club member) said...
Stayed here with my family in two tents, were given two pitches next to each other could not have been better.The staff were very helpful and we found the site very clean and well run.The shop was very good and well stocked.This is our third visit to this site and will return. The only down side to the stay was the standard of the fish and chips we bought from a visiting van, frozen chips and poor quality fish which we did not eat it cost us £29.50 for the family this was bought on recomendation . Just a waste of money do not buy.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Terry and Ruth Pawson (Club member) said...
Lovely secluded site with open spaces Signs could be clearer for the local club which is close by. Fish and chips wonderful. very helpful staff on site.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Mr. & Mrs. CUMMINGS (Club member) said...
The staff were so helpful, especially when the Camper Van refused to leave !
Great for small or large distance walking. A really good site.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Eric & Louise Turner (Club member) said...
It is impossible to over state the customer care that the wardens at Sandringham, particularly Barry and Wendy showed when we stayed on the site in early June. I had a heart attack in the middle of the night and as we were staying on a pitch quite a way from the office we had to pack me and the dog into the car and drive to the entrance to meet the ambulance, this was at about 2 in the morning.
We had to leave the car in front of the gate but Barry and Wendy got out of bed to make sure that we were alright. They looked after our car and the dog so that Louise could come to hospital with me in the ambulance. This speeded up our journey to hospital and no doubt saved me from more serious problems.
The next day Barry drove from Sandringham to the hospital in Norwich, a round trip of over 100 miles to pick Louise up.
I was in hospital for 5 days and over this time Barry and Wendy took great pains to make sure Louise was alright.
When I came out of hospital we stayed on the site for another few days then on the last day Steve and Barry, two assistant wardens took the awning down and packed it away for us.
Louise and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Sandringham for their care and would recommend this site to all members. We look forward to visiting Sandringham again soon, but with a little less drama next time.
Thank you Barry and Wendy and your assistant wardens.
From Eric and Louise Turner
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
shaun duncan (Club member) said...
A very worrying time for my wife and two kids, whom had not been camping before in thier lives. Well it rained! I felt that all my hard work of convincing the motly crew was shattered within one weekend. The rain stopped long enougth for me to get the tent down and everything packed up in the car. "What a lovely place" wifey and daughter said. "Very pretty suroundings, very friendly staff, toilets and facilities kept wonderfully clean, shame it rained, can we come back again." I think if it wasn't for the above remarks my days of camping would have come to an abrupt end, so to the staff of sandringham, Thanks, (supersize). See you again for Sure.
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
J Green (Club member) said...
Excellent site with new up to date facilities. Very quiet and clean. Highly recommended.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
The Tordoffs (Club member) said...
A fantastic four nights at a lovely site. We had a great pitch in the trees near all the facilities. For a site with 250 pitches it really didn't feel big at all. The staff were helpful and very friendly, the toilet/ shower blocks were always clean and never seemed busy.
Our dogs loved the woods around the site that were designated for dog walking and our two year old was impressed with the children's play area and more importantly the onsite digger and tractor :0). All we needed extra was somewhere to officially play with the ever present rugby ball because we did break the no ball games rule (you can get away with it when you are a cheeky 2 year old)
We will definitely be back because we only scratched the surface of what there is to do in this area too. The Sandringham estate and north Norfolk coast are beautiful for walks. The coast hopper bus made long coastal walks easy too.
For a dog free day we used the day boarder service at Dogotel near Little Massingham and it made so many things we can't do with dogs in tow possible.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Tooky (Club member) said...
We enjoyed a lovely stay in Sandringham and visited local coastal towns all within 20 miles of the site.
The site is very wellmaintained, easy to tow and pitch with a long caravan. We had no problems with 3 dogs and lots of lovely easy to get to dogs walks all round the site. Toilet and shower blocks were excellent and there were three big blocks, so never queued. Staff were helpful and offered different pitches. Busy at the weekend but still fantastically quiet and no noisy neighbours - would definitely return and recommend to anyone.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Di, Geoff & Cleo (Club member) said...
Excellent site, wonderful dog walking.
We found a delicious Deli/Cafe at Thornham well worth a visit, we had 2 lunches and 1 evening Tapas there, its on the main road you cannot miss it. The crabs are very tasty and plentiful!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Mr & Mrs P (Club member) said...
We had just picked up our first motorhome and drove straight to site with our two dogs, reception staff really really friendly, took us to our pitch, chap who took us there on his bike was really nice and humorous, we had a lovely one night stay, visited the beach nearby, brilliant for dogs surrounded by woodland, we kept them on leads otherwise they would gone off for rabbits, showers/toilets very clean, we also used the shop which was very nice. Would highly recommend and we will be back ! Thank you
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
steve Hirst (Club member) said...
Just had 2 weeks on this site . Great location to explore from , Great coastal locations to discover, the broards nearby. good roads and village locations. Well worth a visit.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Steve Mears (Club member) said...
We had a great weekend at Sandringham. We camped under the trees in a secluded clearing....lovely.
The Wardens were great....really helpful and friendly - in fact the best we've met so far....they took lots of time helping us choose the pitch we wanted and nothing was too much trouble.
Definately returning!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Jon Redford and Mandy Turner (Club member) said...
This was our first visit to Sandringham,and boy we were not disappointed ,the site is beautifully situated in the woods surrounding Sandringham house.
On arrival the very friendly staff showed us to our pitch and helped us to position our unit.The first thing that strikes you is how peaceful it is,don't be put off by the size of the site (huge)its lovely, the amenities were always clean and modern showers (not push button )were a real bonus.The shop is well stocked but there is a Budgens 1.5 miles away so we used that,the pub in nearby Castle Rising was nice with good food,if you have dogs in tow its perfect,in all cant wait to visit again.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
jdb (Club member) said...
after 25 years away from camping this was the site to reignight our love of camping.was easy to find we were made to feel realy welcome, gived a great spot to pitch our tent.intending to stay for one night to see if two older citezens could cope we stayed 4 days.we will return.
DATE STAYED: June 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Country
normally happy camper (Club member) said...
Havin been to the site twice before as we love it, I was suprised to be asked for my husband's membership card as well as my own. The admin staff in the office wouldn't give me my card back until I had been to the car to get my husband's card as well, building up a que of people to pay behind me. I aksed if we could stay after 12 and pay till 4pm but was told I would have to pay for both of us for the whole night - over £20 for 4 hours. Needless to say I didn't bother and came home. Next time we will go to the Caravan club next door, the staff might be a bit more friendly! Site lovely though.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Coastal
Tim & Gillian (Club member) said...
This was our first trip with our RV and the staff could not have been more helpful. It was pouring with rain but Adrian was happy to take the time to explain everything to us and help us setup on our pitch. The facilities were good and very clean and the dog walking areas were fantastic. We will definately be returning for another visit.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
The D family (Club member) said...
Wonderful site, staff were very friendly and helpful - especially when we realised we hadnt taken the keys with us to unhitch our unit from the car and a set of spanners were needed.... The site was always clean even when it rained. Our 3 year old son loved the squirrels and rabbits and chasing the pigeons. Sandringham is well worth a visit and there are plenty of attractions close by. We will definitely recommend the site to our friends and will definitely return to the site in the future.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Dillan (Club member) said...
Accessing the location of the site is not straightforward if you are travelling North on the A149 from Kings Lynn as we were. Don’t turn off right onto the B1439 for West Newton as the ‘brown’ sign is for the Caravan Club site. Instead, stay on the A149 towards Hunstanton and then take the next available right hand turn (early warning ‘brown’ sign for Sandringham). This is a more direct route and also the road has been resurfaced. At the junction before the two Lodges, turn right and then first left at the very small Camping and Caravanning Club fingerpost.
If you are travelling South from Hunstanton, there is the correct ‘brown’ sign for Tents and Caravans. I don’t understand why the same signage doesn’t appear when travelling North on the A149.
As for the site itself, welcome on arrival was first rate. We were allowed to choose where to pitch. We had two units, a motorhome and a tent and we had pitches with electric hook-up facing each other.
The site is big. Each of the three areas has its own toilet/shower block. However, not all have the same facilities. They all have toilets/showers/wash area but not all have chemical disposal or outside rotary clothes lines.
Facilities in our area, at the end of the site, were well-looked after and clean. However, of the seven washbasin cubicles, three were permanently locked. There appeared to be no reason for them being locked and I didn’t see any notices explaining why they were locked. This was irritating as it meant having to queue for the remaining four.
If your unit is a tent, make sure you completely clear your pitch of fir cones as the grass areas are littered with them. Also, if you don’t like wood pigeons, which are in abundance, and they do commence a collective dawn chorus as soon as daylight appears, best not pitch near the fenced-off woodland.
Overall, a good site.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Howard (Club member) said...
Expected to see loads of rabbits given earlier reviews but I guess they dont like the rain too much!
Easy access but very slow on the last road before the site as it's incredibly bumpy.
looking forward to going back.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
Karl Butler (Club member) said...
Just returned after "another" trip to Sandringham and I have to say the staff on site this time around were the most helpful yet ! couldnt do enough for us ( forgot a rather critical piece of caravanning equipment - the team were only too happy to help !! ) Our kids have a ball too - socialising and making new friends, We cant rate this site highly enough. Will be returning very soon without a doubt !
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Secluded
thomasnbec (Club member) said...
Excellent site
We stayed for the bank holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great base for exploring north norfolk.
the beach at old Hunstanton is massive and allows dogs on.
Excellent site if you have dogs as there are loads of forrest walks straight from your pitch.
Very welcoming staff who were helpful
Nice half hour walk to the local village Dersingham where there are a couple of pubs that do good food and the locals are really friendly and made us welcome. one of the pub landlords offered us a lift back to the site!!!! declined him though as having 2 border terriers they are better when tired.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Sotontraveller (Club member) said...
I had very high expectations of this site given its glowing reports historically. It's in a lovely, very peaceful location. It is a large and uneven site. Understandably it gets very busy.
The staff are very "process" driven (again, understably) and I do have concerns that male & female staff clean the ablutions block with minimal annoucement. When I was there, unsurprisingly teenage girls were using the Ladies at 10pm, walking around in very little and it was always the male that cleaned the Ladies and the lady that cleaned the Gents !
Disappointingly, the shop has ordinary hours. Missing a business opportunity ?
Lovely walk to the royal house and plenty of opportunity for exploring the countryside.
I rate the site as "OK".
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families
LOCATION: Country
The Hinkleys (Club member) said...
Despite the downpour when we arrived (which was no fault of the site obviously!) we had a super stay. The site was clean and well maintained and our pitch (with electric) was perfect for our needs. Great spot for some peace and quiet but only a short drive to the coast for some seaside action. Lovely safe site for small children - our 7-year-old loved the freedom he had for riding his bike and playing 'dens' in the woods with his friend.
The only negative for us was that the site didn't have any fridges/freezers for campers to use. Reception hired out freezer blocks for 50p a go, but we could only get these during opening times which for us wasn't enough.
Highly recommended and we will go back when we want a North Norfolk holiday :)
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
MP (Club member) said...
Stayed over the May Bank holiday. Loved the site will be going again. It is particularly suitable for dog owners as there is a ciruclar walk around the campsite with lots of walks off of it. The staff were friendly and the toilet block very clean. We do not usually choose sites as large as this one but felt that the trees around the site stopped it from feeling too big. We recommend going to Sandringham even if you do not want to go in the house & gardens, as you can park there free and have a choice of walks, as well as a scenic drive through the grounds. There are loos, cafe and shop there.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Coastal
Yendor (Club member) said...
This is a really pretty site but when it is windy, which was every day we were visiting, the dust is dreadful. It took us 3 hours to clean our awning after we got home and still some of the dust has stained the material. This is a large site and there are no indicators as to pitch numbers and no lighting after dark. This makes it very difficult to find your van if you have been out for the evening.
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Jamie Payne (Club member) said...
This was a fantastic space.
It was very big though.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Chris and Paul (Club member) said...
As our first trip to a CCC site we were very impressed. The welcome was very friendly and site facilities first class. Beware noisy wood pigeons!!
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
scubabuddies (Club member) said...
We visited this site in April and had a lovely break with our dogs, with good walks around the site and a lovely walk to sandringham house not far away. Coastal walks within a short drive away. The site facilities were kept clean and tidy regularly. we recommend this site. Also we must thank the staff as my husband left his watch in the shower block, when we returned home after realizing his watch had been lost my husband contacted the office and was told a watch had been handed in, once the staff member had confirmed the watch was my husbands it was posted back to us within a few days. Thank you sandringham staff for a lovely holiday location and the return of the watch.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups
LOCATION: Country
andy (Club member) said...
Great site with friendly staff and very clean showers and toilets! Felt a bit crammed in but to be fair it was a bank holiday! However the site is so dusty my 3 and 1 yr old girls were perminantly filthy! I dont mind a bit of dirt but if you want your kids to stay remotely clean dont bother! Could do with having some pitches put doen to 10mm gravel to keep dust down.Other than this a very pleasant stay!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
karen harris (Club member) said...
JUST RETURNED FROM A LONG WEEKEND HERE, WHAT A WONDERFUL SITE. SECLUDED AND VERY PEACEFUL EVEN THOUGH THE SITE WAS FULL. NOT TOO FAR FROM BEACHES IF YOU WANT TO GO, BUT FAR ENOUGH AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THE TOILET BLOCKS WERE VERY CLEAN AND SHOWERS NICE AND HOT, STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY. WE WERE LUCKY AND HAD A VERY SUNNY WEEKEND, OUR DAUGHTER LOVED THE RABBITS THAT CAME OUT AROUND THE CAMPSITE AND THINK WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF PHOTOS OF BABY RABBITS TO SIFT THROUGH.
ONLY A LITTLE MOAN BUT THE GROUND WAS VERY DRY AND DUSTY AND IT GETS TROD EVERYWHERE, JUST FINISHES SHAMPOOING THE CARPET IN THE CAMPER, BUT THAT CAN'T BE HELPED WILL KNOW FOR NEXT TIME.
WILL DEFINATELY BE GOING AGAIN. AND SOON
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Sarah and Dean (Club member) said...
Our first time camping which was fantastic due to the location of the site and the facilities available. The showers and toilets were always clean, warm and close by. The shop on site had a huge range of goods for both eating and camping supplies. The walks and history of the area were fascinating and provided many days out in the country. Our dog thouroughly enjoyes the site with good walks surrounding the site. The staff were also very friendly and helpfull. Altogether a wonderful stay - we shall definitely be returning soon!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
John & Gill (Club member) said...
Sandringham is one of our favourite Club sites to visit.
Always a warm and very professional welcome.The staff are very helpful at all times and the site is set out well.
very dog friendly with a good dog excercise area away from the main camping site.
Plenty of room between the caravans and nice and quiet in the evenings.TV reception a bit poor but OK with a sat dish.
Highly recommended.
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
anonymous... (Club member) said...
This was the 2nd time we visited the site, and we enjoyed it EVEN MORE! It was a wonderful get away for the family, and dog, (who was worn out by the end of the week!) The areas we were given BOTH times were great, they were away from cars, so that our dog could be put on a long lead and look around! It was a great holiday, along with some good weather, (the rain didn't stop us having fun) It was very peaceful, and we will most definitely be returning next year!
DATE STAYED: July 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Ann & Rick (Club member) said...
Loved the site & overall very worthwhile stay.It felt as if we were anywhere in the world very quiet at night,& everyone kept to the rules as we saw it Plenty to see & do arround the area. Highly recommend
DATE STAYED: September 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Coastal,Secluded
Deborah (Club member) said...
its a nice site in a lovley area. Sandringham House is well worth a vist and so are the grounds.. easy to get to other areas ... I go every year with the Family & my dogs love it too ..
DATE STAYED: June 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town,Country,Coastal
Mr & Mrs Moss (Club member) said...
One of our favourite sites - being tucked amongst the woodland it hides its size, retaining a friendly feel.
Loads of space for the kids to run around, units are mixed together nicely and the useful shop neighbours the site boundary.
DATE STAYED: May 2010
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Secluded
Melissa H said...
Lovely well maintained yet still natural site located in a beautiful wooded area of the Sandringham Estate.
We particularly enjoyed the local wildlife and the privacy provided by the trees. The toilet blocks are very clean and the staff are very helpful. Lots of woodland walks and Sandringham is just down the road.
A highlight of our visit outside of Sandringham itself was the Lavender Centre in nearby Heacham with its great shops and cafe.
DATE STAYED: September 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
John Tolson (Club member) said...
This is a lovely site set in the royal estate at Sandringham , it has mainly level pitches ,a lot are set in woodland among the trees, for a large site it never felt crowded and we were their in August ,and the facility were plentiful and spotless , it was about a 2 mile walk to the Sandringham visitors centre , and there was numerous woodland walks from the site.
There is a small shop at the site entrance selling provisions, you can walk from this site to the adjacent Caravan club site, where you will notice a difference in sites, the caravan club site is more regimented and all hard standing, which in my opinion spoils the woodland feel that you get with the C&CC site.
Masses of space for children to run about and play in woods, teenagers would maybe be bored if not into walking , this site is a dog owners paradise with all the woodland walks, its not to far from the sea side resorts of Cromer and Sheringham.
DATE STAYED: July 2008
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country
graham (Club member) said...
Camped here with my wife, 2 kids and dog.Had a more than adequate jumbo tent pitch. All toilet blocks close to camping areas.
There was a well stocked shop nearby selling all essentials. Staff were great, friendly and helpful.
Loads of wooded walks and beach was an easy drive away. This is one of the best sites I have camped on and will definitely be going back next summer.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Jo McDougall (Club member) said...
Wonderful relaxing site. Can choose where you want to site. Really friendly and helpful staff.
DATE STAYED: May 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Country
Anonymous said...
This site is an absolute dream...we just love it here and keep coming back. I have to say that it is our favorite location. It's not far for us to travel and you can always be assured of a warm friendly welcome.
DATE STAYED: June 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
Mr & Mrs T, Hastings (Club member) said...
One of our favourites sites and we return again and again. The pitches are nestled between giant trees and you feel a million miles from anywhere - bliss.
DATE STAYED: September 2009
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
gail & shaun (Club member) said...
Following a nice greeting and choice of pitch and being told a strict 6 metre rule applies, we were suprised after a day out 3 tents 2 cars immediately in front of our tourer and couldnt get our car any where near.
Also no recycle bins whatsoever, facilities old and need updating although clean. Over all top prices for medium grade site.
Good position for visiting Sandringham and on bus route.
DATE STAYED: August 2010
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples
LOCATION: Country,Secluded
