High Sand Creek Campsite

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Picnic benches
Picnic benches
Site map
High tide
Beautiful waljs, a digs paradise
Salt marshes
The site was originally an army anti aircraft training camp, which was started in 1939
Facility block
Outdoor shower
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Site map
High tide
Beautiful waljs, a digs paradise

  • Family-friendly Norfolk coast site with views of beach and salt marsh
  • A 10-minute drive to Wells-next-the-Sea; 15 minutes to Holkham Hall
  • Next to the coast path, a short walk from Stiffkey shop and pub
Set off to the north Norfolk coast and a splendid Stiffkey location set between the saltmarshes and the beach – High Sand Creek Campsite has been a popular seaside retreat since the early 1970s, and with a location like this it’s easy to see why… Book a pitch here and you’ll be staying right by the coastal path on the edge of the pretty village of Stiffkey, between Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea. It’s all big skies, wildlife-rich saltmarsh views and natural entertainment around here, with plenty of woodlands and creeks to explore as well as some gorgeous beaches. The site’s setup is a traditional one, with handy amenities like toilets, showers, chemical disposal, a launderette and a washing-up area but no noisy entertainment or fancy facilities. Dogs and kids are welcome, and there’s plenty of space on the pitches to get set up just how you like it. Getting out to explore should be straightforward from here, with things like Morston seal-spotting trips and the fabulous beach at Holkham within easy reach. There's also a little maritime museum on site to tell you a little bit about the history of the place. The edge-of-village location is a handy bonus here as well, as it means it’s just a short walk to the local pub (serving food all day), a shop and a café, plus bus stops for picking up Coasthopper services to other destinations along the shoreline.

Campground type

Tent sites 80
RV & Motorhome sites 80
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Accommodation

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Reviews

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Denzil V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Facilities, clean and in good repair. Plenty to go round.
Location, I have yet to find a better.
Esprit de corps, friendly staff and campers.

Disliked The top of the site where the electric points are is exposed to NW winds. Prevailing winds being from the opposite quarter it's not a deal breaker, until it is. The bottom of the site is sheltered from all directions though, and all the site is sheltered from everything except north westerlies.

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Clean, basic camp site. Pitches are a very good size. Enjoyed our…

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Sally W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Clean, basic camp site. Pitches are a very good size. Enjoyed our stay and would go again. Beautiful area.

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One of the nicest places we have stayed. Friendly staff. Very clean.

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Virpi K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Really nice and clean place. Good facilities. Great sun sets. Lovely location

Disliked There were done scary June-bugs in the evening after sunset, but that’s just nature for ya’ so cannot really complain,

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Stunning location, excellent facilities well maintained! See you again

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Claire L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Clean and well maintained toilets, showers and washing up facilities.
Hairdryer in the female toilets.
Stunning sunsets.
Great walking from the campsite and Coast hopper bus was cheap and reliable.
Pub and well supplied shop in Stiffkey both great.
Friendly and welcoming owners.
Location is perfect for nature lovers being on the edge of the salt marshes.

Disliked Nothing within anyone's control but campers should pack some rock pegs. The excellent hardware shop in Sheringham sells really good ones if you forget!
This is a coastal location so prepare for a bit of breeze.

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Great site. Great location.

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Paul P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great site in a great location.
The whole site was very clean and tidy at all times. The shower block and toilets were incredibly clean at all times.
Situated on the edge of a National Trust marshland and a coastal path. It is a 3.5 mile walk to Wells, which is ideal.
Stiffkey village has a nice pub that does food and also a village shop.

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Another jewel on the Norfolk coast. Lovely sight, toilets and facilities perfect.…

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stephen A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Another jewel on the Norfolk coast. Lovely sight, toilets and facilities perfect. That for our stay

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Lovely campsite with amazing customer service and views.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked The customer service and friendliness of the staff was excellent from the moment we arrived. The location is great. A short walk to the local pub (where the food is wonderful), in one direction and then very close to the salt marshes in the other direction. The bus stops are very close to the end of the lane where you can catch the Coastal Hopper in either direction. Can't wait to return.

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Lovely clean site. Lovely clean wash block facilities.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely clean site.
Lovely clean wash block facilities.

Disliked None

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Pretty much everything. People friendly, helped me when I had difficulties taking…

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Sally-Anne W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Pretty much everything. People friendly, helped me when I had difficulties taking my tent down, lent me milk (that I later replaced). A great campsite with a lovely coastline. Liked it so much, I was back there not long after leaving.

Disliked Pitch size could have been a bit bigger. Felt a bit restricted.

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Great venue - would highly recommend for access and local facilities.

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Nikki H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked The area and the views, particularly nice local pub and right next to coastal path. Good showers, lovey local and unusual shop.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

High Sand Creek Campsite

The Greenway

Stiffkey

Norfolk

England

NR23 1QF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.95578°N
0.92469°E

Nearest transport

Coach
30.5 km Market Place
32.5 km Millwrights
32.5 km Station Road
Rail
19.3 km Sheringham Rail Station
21.7 km West Runton Rail Station
24.9 km Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
42.3 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
42.4 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
39.8 km Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Coastal antics are likely to dominate much of your time here – top highlights locally are the colourful beach huts and seafood restaurants of Wells-next-the-Sea (10 minutes’ drive), the sweeping forest-backed sands of Holkham beach (15 minutes) and boat trips from Morston Quay (15 minutes) to see the resident seals of Blakeney. While you’re at the coast, it’s very much worth stopping by at Holkham Hall (15 minutes) to stroll around the grounds or visit the hall’s art collection. Other historic buildings nearby include the atmospheric ruins of Binham Priory (10 minutes) and the Jacobean mansion Blickling Hall (35 minutes). A different take on the past awaits at Langham Dome (five minutes), which gives an insight into life on an airfield through World War II. Sticking to the outdoor scenery, perhaps you’d like to take walks through Holt Country Park (20 minutes) or the gorgeous grounds of National Trust - Sheringham Park (25 minutes). For an easier way to see your surroundings, try a ride on the North Norfolk Railway from Holt station (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 5.4 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 19 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 22 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 23.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 25.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 7.6 km

Holkham Hall 8.2 km

Mannington Gardens 21.3 km

Houghton Hall 23 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 23.1 km

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 4 km

Brancaster 17.4 km

Sheringham Park 17.5 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 23.1 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 26 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Stiffkey 0.1 km

STIFFKEY OLD HALL 1.3 km

Cockthorpe 2.6 km

Wells-next-the-Sea - Cley 4.9 km

Wells-next-the-Sea 4.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does High Sand Creek Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Sand Creek Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near High Sand Creek Campsite? Coastal antics are likely to dominate much of your time here – top highlights locally are the colourful beach huts and seafood restaurants of Wells-next-the-Sea (10 minutes’ drive), the sweeping forest-backed sands … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Sand Creek Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Early arrivals will be charged a campsite parking fee.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Sand Creek Campsite? From $39.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.