The Tented Turnip

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  • Friendly, well-kept site at a North Norfolk family-run farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Blakeney or Wells-next-the-Sea
  • Sea view from site and access to footpaths; pub and café a mile away
Here’s a tempting spot for a North Norfolk holiday – The Tented Turnip is in the pretty village of Cockthorpe, a sweet spot that’s within easy reach of lots of the area’s main attractions but far enough away to make a peaceful place to stay. This friendly and well-kept site is part of a family-run working farm, so you’ll be surrounded by arable land and livestock to give you that chilled-out rural atmosphere. There’s a sea view from the site, too – and that gives you just a hint that this place makes an excellent base for exploring both countryside and coast. That exploration is best done on foot or by bike – there are lots of great paths and quiet lanes in the local area, taking you through fields and wildlife-filled salt marshes or along the coast for scenic and peaceful days out. And speaking of the coast, some of Norfolk’s top seaside spots are easy to get to from here: the seal-spotting hub of Blakeney is 10 minutes’ drive away, as is Wells-next-the-Sea with its colourful beach huts. The sweeping dunes of Holkham are about 20 minutes away and well worth a visit. Facilities on site have been kept pretty simple, with just portable toilets, a chemical disposal and a drinking water supply (please note no showers or hot water supply on site). Dogs and kids are welcome, and you’ll also be able to bring a barbecue if you like. The village of Stiffkey, a mile away, has a popular pub (with a great beer garden) and an independent shop/café for top-notch coffee and baked treats.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
RV & Motorhome sites 40
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 July to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, no-frills spot with basic amenities (portaloos, tap), level pitches. Some found it pricey, others loved the quiet and walks. Shops/cafes 25 min walk, bus to coast 1 mile. Staff were friendly.

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Brilliant place for a few days stay, great to unwind.

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Lauren G.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Big flat open space, clean and tidy. Great location for exploring. Toilets were clean.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site.

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Anonymous

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Liked The location and space were perfect for what we required, and we were really lucky with the weather. We were free to pitch the tent in a spot of our choosing. The campsite is a field on a working farm, but was very peaceful and quiet.

Disliked We spoke to a farmer whilst there, this is their first year of using the field for camping - nothing to dislike, but could incorporate showers moving forward?

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The peace and quiet here is…

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tara w.

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Liked The peace and quiet here is fantastic. Gorgeous rolling countryside, with the sweet sounds of livestock. We took bikes and stumbled across the Stiffkey Stores, an amazing little artisan shop, selling groceries, coffee, teas and tasty pastries. We then continued to cycle 5 mins more and came across The Red Lion pub, fab little pub. Food smelt amazing. If you want simple, this is the site for you.

Disliked Only 2 open porta-loos on the site. Not a problem when the site is not overly busy but could be unpleasant.

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Great place to stay

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Joshua A.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Good location, water and toilets available

Disliked No shower facilities (which i was aware of prior)

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Great little campsite with the bare…

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Emma B.

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Liked Great little campsite with the bare minimum of facilities... just how we like it. Proper camping. A field, water and some loo's in a beautiful part of the country. Ideal for walks along the North Norfolk coast.

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This site was great. Exactly as…

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Sarah T.

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Liked This site was great. Exactly as described. Brilliant location. It has basic facilities, four toilets and drinking water so if you are self sufficient it is perfect. I had a great night staying here and saw the best sunrise of my whole trip!

Disliked Nothing.

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Very very quiet but close to coast.

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David M.

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Liked Just a mile away from the coast road, the campsite is a great base to explore North Norfolk but have peace and quiet away from the hoards- even in August.
Tons of space. Simple and easy.
Great place to cycle from.

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Good basic site

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Robert K.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Wide open space, lots of room, toilets fine for portaloos. Great location a few miles from the seal boat trips.

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Good cheap stopover option for us.

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Stephen W.

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Ease of site and facilities, it is exactly as described and that’s all you need to know.

Disliked Was a bit difficult to find so maybe a sign on the shed near the gate would be helpful?

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Clean site

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Loved it we will be back

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Tented Turnip

Manor Farm

Cockthorpe

Wells-next-the-Sea

Norfolk

England

NR23 1QS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.9408°N
0.94788°E

Nearest transport

Coach
28.8 km Market Place
30.7 km Victoria
30.8 km Millwrights
Rail
17.6 km Sheringham Rail Station
20 km West Runton Rail Station
23.2 km Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
42.8 km King's Lynn Ferry Landing
42.9 km West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
37.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Langham Dome military museum: two minutes’ drive - English Heritage - Binham Priory: five minutes - Seal-spotting trips from Blakeney: 10 minutes - Wells-next-the-Sea: 10 minutes - Wells & Walsingham Light Railway: 10 minutes - Hindringham Hall Gardens: 10 minutes - Walsingham Abbey: 15 minutes - Holkham (for beach and Holkham Hall): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 7.6 km Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 17.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 20.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 22 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 23.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 7.1 km

Holkham Hall 9.8 km

Mannington Gardens 19 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 21.2 km

Houghton Hall 23.3 km

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 3 km

Sheringham Park 15.7 km

Brancaster 19.1 km

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 21.2 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 23.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockthorpe 0.4 km

STIFFKEY OLD HALL 1 km

Stiffkey 2.4 km

Saxlingham 4.9 km

Blakeney 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Tented Turnip have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Tented Turnip dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Tented Turnip? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Langham Dome military museum: two minutes’ drive - English Heritage - Binham Priory: five minutes - Seal-spotting trips from Blakeney: 10 minutes - Wells-next-the-Sea: 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Tented Turnip?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Tented Turnip? From $37.33 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.