The Old Brick Kilns

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Sun shining over the touring pitches
Sun shining over the touring pitches
Small fishing lake on site
Spacious fully-serviced super pitch with water, electric, tv and waste facilities
The park
The park
The camping meadow
Dell super pitch
Terrace outside barney's bar and take-away
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Small fishing lake on site
Spacious fully-serviced super pitch with water, electric, tv and waste facilities
The park

  • Award-winning, peaceful rural site 15 minutes from Fakenham
  • Pitches and main facilities all wheelchair accessible
  • Half an hour's drive from the beaches of the Norfolk coast
The kilns may be old but the facilities – them’s all set for the 21st century. In fact, The Old Brick Kilns has got things so well sorted it’s even won awards for its offerings. All your everyday needs have been considered by the thoughtful folk at this peaceful rural site: there's a launderette that takes card payments, a tourist info point stacked with handy pointers and first-rate washrooms with underfloor heating. The shop’s shelves are filled with various essentials and treats, and you can call in a day ahead to order warm bread and fresh croissants for a leisurely breakfast. If you’re here at the right time, site staff can sort your evening drinks too: the bar is open on certain nights, with ales and ciders up for grabs. Should you choose to lounge about on site for a bit (as indeed you should…) there are wildflower meadows to skip through and a fishing pond that you’re welcome to dangle your rod into for a small charge. A playground, table tennis and games room are all on hand for the entertainment of small people. This nifty Norfolk location, 15 minutes from Fakenham, has you well placed for all sorts of outings too – beaches, nature reserves and stately homes are all within a half-hour drive. Guests travelling with wheelchairs or buggies will be chuffed to note that this is a pleasingly accessible site, with plenty of ramps and firm pathways to aid manoeuvres around the place.

Campground type

Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Tent sites 16
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens March 21
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 03/16 and 12/15.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The bar is open between 03/16 and 09/30.
  • Please note that tents of more than 6 metres across are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 21 2025 to

AA 5 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 463 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campground has excellent, spotless facilities, including modern shower blocks. Spacious, well-laid-out sites, with a popular adults-only area. Staff are friendly and helpful, and Barney's Bar serves delicious food. Generally peaceful, though some noted camper noise and busy facilities. Great for exploring North Norfolk.

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Arrival date (latest first)

It has everything you'd need but noisy and crowded during peak times

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The facilities were lovely! They were clean and modern. The bar was well stoked, the shop had everything you'd need. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was easy to find and well situated for attractions.

Disliked Pre-ordered food from the pub onside before we arrived on the suggestion of the venue. The menu online only showed burgers so that's what we ordered. On arrival we relalised there were more options that weren't online. The menu needs tk be updated.

The campsite was very crowded. We struggled to find a view that didn't look directly at someone else tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely place to stay in a great location!

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Anonymous

Wensum 2 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked Nice spacious, private cottage with good outside space. Had everything we needed, well equipped. Beds very comfortable and everything spotless. Added bonus was Barney’s Bar which supplies tasty food and the onsite shop for the basics.

Disliked Only thing was that there was an occasional smell in the bathroom, probably due to the cesspit which was not very pleasant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall great stay

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (adults only)

Liked Beautiful site. Clean and well looked after. Good facilities.

Disliked Toilets limited to two in the block so limited during busy times. Ran out of loo paper regularly so caught short few times!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value for money, great location for exploring the area, very clean…

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8 out of 10
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Kev M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (pull-thru)

Liked Good value for money, great location for exploring the area, very clean and modern amenities. Site was immaculate. Perfect for children and adults. Would visit again.

Disliked Some of the younger staff lacked enthusiasm, felt like we was an inconvenience when using the shop and ordering drinks or food in the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, really scenic and great facilities. Pond for fishing, bar, shop…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, really scenic and great facilities. Pond for fishing, bar, shop and food van give lots of options. Showers really up to date, and clean. There are showers in the toilet area and also self individual self contained ones with lots of space.

Disliked It could be noisy, depending on who your neighbouring campers were. Was quiet by about 12.30.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, emaculate, good facilities and location… will be back…

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10 out of 10
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Nicky C.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (pull-thru)

Liked Beautiful campsite, emaculate, good facilities and location… will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay

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10 out of 10
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Geoff Y.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Lovely site ,with plenty of shade from trees.
Amenities are good,the toilet blocks are the best we have seen so far in the U.K.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Site is well situated for visiting the coast &local places of interest.We will certainly visit again.

Disliked Mobile network ,poor signal for 02 &Vodaphone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities

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mark e.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great little gem in north Norfolk. Very clean site fantastic showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was good grandkids love it,staff friendly very clean site…

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Tony O.

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Was good grandkids love it,staff friendly very clean site

Disliked Bar should be 7days a week

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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Michael J C.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked A very well presented, clean and accommodating site. The adult area was extremely quiet. The wash room and Shower facilities were extremely modern and well maintained.
A pleasure to stay for a weekend break would certainly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Old Brick Kilns

Little Barney Lane

Fakenham

Norfolk

England

NR21 0NL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.85778°N
0.97671°E

Nearest transport

Bus
12.3 mi Market Place
13.2 mi Victoria
13.5 mi Millwrights
Rail
11.4 mi Sheringham Rail Station
12.5 mi West Runton Rail Station
14.1 mi Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
25.5 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
25.6 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
18.1 mi 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

The good folk of Norfolk know a thing or two about gorgeous coastlines, so it’s highly recommended that you bag a bit of beach time while you’re here: the great sandy swathes at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham are both about half an hour away by car. With coast comes wildlife, and the places to find creatures around here are the RSPB reserve at Titchwell Marsh (35 minutes’ drive) and the boat trips that leave Morston Quay (20 minutes) to see England’s biggest seal colony, which hangs out on or around Blakeney Point. It’s not all about the coast, however – inland’s got plenty of treats to offer too: give the Queen a wave at Sandringham (half an hour’s drive), wander through 100 acres of fragrant lavender fields in Heacham (35 minutes) and sniff out some history at medieval Walsingham (15 minutes) or the stately homes Blickling Estate and Houghton Hall (both 25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 9.6 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 11.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 13.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 14.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 5 mi

Mannington Gardens 8.6 mi

Holkham Hall 9.6 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 12.3 mi

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 6.8 mi

Sheringham Park 9.7 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 11 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 12.3 mi

Brancaster 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Fulmodeston 1.5 mi

MELTON CONSTABLE HALL 1.8 mi

Hindolveston 3 mi

Saxlingham 4.3 mi

SENNOWE HALL 4.8 mi

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Old Brick Kilns have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Brick Kilns dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Brick Kilns? The good folk of Norfolk know a thing or two about gorgeous coastlines, so it’s highly recommended that you bag a bit of beach time while you’re here: the great sandy swathes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Brick Kilns?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Brick Kilns? From $29.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.