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Trudie (Club member) said...
We visit this site quite regularly - being Norwich City supporters and Malcolm always gives us a great welcome. We always have a football chat - and we are so happy that we can just walk or cycle to the Riverside and Carrow Rd from the site. The facilities are always clean if old fashioned, and you can order newspapers and buy the basics on site = including free range eggs from the hens virtually on site. You can bike into Trowse with the country park and a couple of ice pubs - or get a bus into town for shopping. We will be staying again as soon as the site is open.
DATE STAYED: October 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED: 
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
Dawn (Club member) said...
What lovely people, what a shame they have to contend with complaints about the sites rather antiquainted facilities, come on camping club give them some help here. Great access to Norwich easy walk to city centre and of course from there you have bus routes to all coastal areas of Norfolk. Site small but ideal for touring.
DATE STAYED: October 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Secluded
John Burrows (Club member) said...
The welcome from the HSM's was excellent,the facilities were pristine but very dated.The information site was excellent. If an area of hard surfacing could be provided outside the toilet block it would prevent a lot of the grit etc. being walked into the facilities. A rearrangement of the facilities could increase the number of showers without needing extra overall space. The provision of motorhome waste disposal would be helpful. A nice site, staying was apleasant experience it needs the facilities bringing up to quality expected from the club. This is in no way any criticism of the MSMs who are great.
DATE STAYED: September 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
Allan and Hayleu said...
Bonnie And Malcom,
Were wonderful, Always friendly and polite. Made our Holiday. We would recommend the site. Half anhour a way from seggy and 45 to Croma.
The site was clean and tidy - could not find any faults.
Allan And hayley (Reggie The Great Dane )
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
o'donovan (Club member) said...
I would like to point out that there are only 4 toilets and 2 showers. There is a disabled shower but while i was there i could not get to use it. I am registered disabled. The toilets smelt damp.My husband said the same thing with the gents. The pitch that I was given was on a slope and going towards the fence under a conker tree, when I commented on this I was told to pitch my tent another way thus I was unable to park my car on our pitch, luckily the couple next to us let me park next to their pitch. We backed onto allotments and the noise from the chickens and roosters was very loud from 5.30am to bedtime there is also a train line which has normal trains during the day but at night they run the freight trains which make so much noise they wake you up in the middle of the night. You can also here the motorway all day and night. I will not be staying here again. I was very disappointed with the site, having spent a fantastic week before in Hertford I felt like I was back in the stone age.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
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LOCATION: Town
wendy kirkland (Club member) said...
Tired clubsite,washroom faciliteies were poor,only 2 showers for all of the site,1 was very small and although I am only a small person I found it difficult especially in getting dry,although plenty of hot water,the site wardens need to look at siting young couples with young children next to campers and caravanners who have no children and who are respectful of time and keeping quiet at a reasonable time,but we were asked to lower the light and to be quiet as young childrem may be distubed.My question is who did the disturbing in the morning and when these young children were fighting with each other or throwing stones at caravans who was there to supervise this,certainly not the parents or the site wardens just the caravan and camping members,I would also like to know how many last warnings can some campers have, as the campers in the bottom field were talking well into the early hours they were supposed to be on their last warning but how many had they had in the past.Overall despite my moans our stay was enjoyable,we were in easy reach of places of interest and would stay again
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Patrick Kirkland (Club member) said...
Good site would stay here again. Only a couple of points to make. A young German couple pitched were asked to pitch there tent in the middle of the site with two young children under five years old.
The children had no supervision as they where allowed to run around when cars were moving in the vicinity. The eldest child was seen to be throwing stones at the caravans and tents. This is not a moan but an observation. More thought should be put in when placing families with young children.
On the Sunday night we were asked to talk more quietly and to turn the gas light down as we were disturbing the children which we did. But no one thought of asking the people in the bottom field to keep quiet at 01.30am. As I understand from the warder next morning they were on the last warning.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Secluded
Burton (Club member) said...
The staff very friendly but very let down by the toilet facilities with only two showers. One for disabled and a extremely small shower for others. No private wash rooms for those wanting to just strip wash and the basins available were exposed from the entrance door giving no privacy. As there were no cubicles other campers would stay in the showers to shower and dress which meant others were kept waiting for over half an hour. Some campers are not wanting to get dressed in the caravans and want to get dressed in the shower but if cubicles are available it enables the considerate camper to not hog the shower and move to the cubicle to dress.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
LOCATION: Town
M Birch (Club member) said...
Thank you Bonnie and Malcolm for such a great service with sorting out our booking and such a friendly welcome when we arrived.The facilities were looked after very well due to very hard working site managers who were always available to help with our enquires-weather forcast etc.The flowers were wonerful.It was great to have the camping experience so near a city.Easy reach to visit the city and countryside- we enjoyed both.This site it is really well placed to explore all of Norfolk.Bewilder Wood is a must for small children(big ones as well!)
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
Tiger Smith (Club member) said...
We had a friendly and very imformative welcome by the assist.mgr who showed us to the pitch. The site is easy for the city but is surrounded by railway tracks - thankfully not too noisy.
The river walk is nice although short, we saw swans and other wildlife on it.
However the good points of the site were undone by the fact this site is in dire nead of investment. Whilst the staff make an effort to keep the toilet blocks clean, they cannot make up for tired and worn out fittings, only two showers, only two toilets and no privacy cubicles to have a wash in.
We were at the bottom corner of the site and behind us was a smallholding with chickens, geese etc therefore the cockrell was our very early morning alarm call! - please ask to be on the top field if this is a problem for you.
Also the fresh & grey water and disposal points were a trek across the site from us - a water & disposal point are needed down this end of the site.
A minor irritation was the long length of the grass, which soaked your feet everytime when treking across the site to toilet etc. - maybe the mower had conked out - we never saw it in use in 4 days!
Contrasting the long grass were bare stony parts of the field that have been overused pitches.
Despite these drawbacks the site was fine for us for a weekend break (but we do have full washroom facilities in our van!).
DATE STAYED: August 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
cath and john (Club member) said...
lovely quiet site, very friendly welcome from the warden who was a mine of information, with printed tips for transport use etc.
a short walk of about 20 minutes to Norwich along a disused railway line.
will definately use again.
thanks to the warden for such a pleasant experience.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town,Secluded
Margaret (Club member) said...
On arrival we found the managers very helpful and friendly. What we didn’t expect was the fact that the site was so overcrowded. The facilities were always clean but a) were old and b) there weren’t enough. We thought that this was a very expensive site considering the minimal facilities. We would have liked there to have been washing cubicles. The ‘riverside walk’ doubled up as the dog walk. No problem with this except instead of being a pleasant walk, it was just a circular walk beside a not very attractive river. The only advantage to this site that we can see is that it was within cycling/walking distance of Norwich city centre. The noise from the nearby trains wasn’t a problem. This is a site in urgent need of refurbishment and the only reason we would possibly use it again is its closeness to the city.
DATE STAYED: August 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Groups,Active break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
ChrisC (Club member) said...
We love the Camping and Caravan Club sites. This one is the worst we have ever stayed at. As usual the warden was friendly and helpful. The site has bare patches where grass has worn away which is a bit unsightly. The facilities are desperate. Only two showers per sex and one so small you can hardly move. Also very old and really need updating. Site is a good 30 mins walk into town and you go through some not very nice areas - my partner was a little concerned by this. Nothing much in immediate area other than one grotty looking pub. Also women using gents toilet to do makeup in morning within 10 feet of open plan urinals. When I complained to warden turns out he had given them permission - did not agree with this and told him so. People also smoking in toilets. Would never return
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
LOCATION: Town
Tony Green (Club member) said...
In 24 years as a member and having experience of 20+sites, some more than once, I regard this as the least attractive. It is cramped and with too few washing/shower facilities It is in serious need of refurbishment. The sites book mentions the idillic river but not the two nearby train lines!
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town
S Thompson (Club member) said...
Excellent site with great access to Norwich by foot. Camp personal very helpful and I would recommend this site if you wish to visit Norwich.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
J Green (Club member) said...
Stayed for 3 days and enjoyed the site and its close location to city. The staff have been very helpful and I would recommend this site for its easy access to the centre of Norwich (20mins walking). The location for tents is excellent in a separate field away from the caravans and motor homes.
DATE STAYED: July 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
h m hiscock (Club member) said...
First impressions on entering site on the left a dog walking area look like a compost area, large wheely bins surrounded with a broken fence. On the right a border covered with logs,
The facilities were old and in the morning queueing for the toilet, The 2nd dog area overgrown,the area around the camping field requires cutting
DATE STAYED: June 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Older couples
LOCATION: Town
Joe said...
Lovely site, kind and helpful staff. We were only there for the night but it was really very pleasant. Highly recommended.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country,Secluded
George Green (Club member) said...
I was very surprised on arival, despite being a town site how secluded and quiet it was. Situated between two railway lines I was concerned that we would be disturbed by the sounds of trains, this was not to be, despite trains running regularly they are not intrusive and I found I soon became used to them. The site is well maintained and the management staff are friendly and helpful. The facilities are good, although I did find the sinks in the washing up area very low and became quite uncomfortable if there was a lot of washing up to do. There is a beautiful dog walk on the banks of a river, it is very peaceful and there is a lot of wildlife to spot, we saw deer, kingfishers and swans to name a few. I would quite happily stay there again.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country,Secluded
Tim Bennett (Club member) said...
Pleasantly secluded site on southern ouskirts of Norwich.It's only a short walk into Norwich(20 minutes)Friendly welcome to the site from the club staff who were helpful with info about the area and suggested a nice route into the city along a disused railway line .Site and facilities kept very clean although toilet/shower block is now a bit dated(hence only 4 stars for facilities)
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break
LOCATION: Town,Secluded
Rod Jones (Club member) said...
The site is in a peacefull spot despite being so close to the city. The site managers were realy friendly and helpful. The toilet block is only small but keapt absolutly spotless and we were there over a bank holiday and school half term and there was no a problem or having to queue.
DATE STAYED: June 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country,Secluded
Cheryl (Club member) said...
This was our 2nd visit to this site but our first time taking two young lads with us.
Site is quiet and secluded and yet very close to so much to do.
We visited on a bank hol and so it was busier than normal. The general cleanliness was great but clearly a few muddy feet had been through the loos/showers around bed time (tho there was a mop left out for people to clean after themselves)There are only 2 showers in the ladies which can create a bit of a queue. Perhaps some sink cubics would ease the conjestion? There are hair driers for 20p.
There are indoor washing up facilities with warm running water, and a laundrette with tumble drier £1 for 20mins, washing machine £3.50 a wash and iron 20p.
A very well stocked shop covering basic needs such as fresh milk, eggs, bacon, tinned goods, and basic camping requirments.
Overall a brilliant site!
DATE STAYED: May 2011
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Secluded
Big Bill Mac said...
First time we have used this site, we will be going again. Great welcome on arrival and being taken to our pitch. Showers and toilets were kept very clean. The same for the site its self. Good food at the nearby the pub ( 5mins walk). An easy walk into the city centre (1/2hr). Bus stop 10mins walk - 15 mins into Norwich city centre - don't take the car!!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Moderate
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country
m andj (Club member) said...
this was the first time we have used this site'and it wont be the last. Lovely welcome on arriveing and taken to our pitch.the showers and tolets were allways very clean and the same said off the site its self.good food at the nearby pub. you can walk (1/2 hour} into norwich.Also they say it a good place for bikes
DATE STAYED: May 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town,Country
Richard (Club member) said...
Stayed here over the (late) Easter weekend and despite the site being busy it didn't feel overcrowded. I was welcomed on arrival and always cheerily greeted throughout my stay. I had booked a normal (non-service) pitch but was asked if I minded going in the overflow (lightweight) field. I didn't mind at all as it was lovely there, but equally importantly I felt that had I said I didn't want to it wouldn't have been a problem. Found some excellent cycle rides (i.e. flat!) in the area, and the proximity of the station (just over a mile) made one-way rides a possibility. I will certainly return.
Worth noting that the pub just up the road serves breakfast!
DATE STAYED: April 2011
MEMBER FOUND TOWING: Easy
RECOMMENDED:
SUITABLE FOR: Families,Older couples,Peaceful break,Younger couples
LOCATION: Town
