Barley Fields Camping

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Barley Fields
Barley fields
Large field
Family camping
Fun at harvest time
Grassy pitches
Combine harvester on the farm
Rural location
Family-friendly site
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Large field
Family camping
Fun at harvest time

  • Family-friendly wildlife haven five miles from the North Norfolk coast
  • Seal-spotting boat trips a 10-minute drive; half an hour from Cromer
  • Firepits; bundles of kiln dried logs to buy; dairy shop and pub nearby
From salt marshes to seal-spotting and sandy beaches… if nature is your calling, head to the wildlife haven at Barley Fields Camping and set up base five miles from the North Norfolk Coast. From this peaceful vantage point with spacious grasslands for families to unwind and sheep grazing nearby, brown hares and deers sometimes skip by and if you’re lucky, you may catch sight of barn owls or skylarks in the sky (dark skies status applies here). This nine-acre working farm site is a 10-minute drive from Morston Quay (a National Trust site where you can take a boat trip to spot grey seals or spend an hour or two on the Blakeney National Nature Reserve). Likewise, the coastal villages of Blakeney, Morston and Stiffkey (a good stop for salt marshes and picking samphire or blue-shelled cockles) are all a 10-minute drive away. Wake up with fresh milk and farm produce from the dairy shop in Binham, a five-minute drive or half an hour’s walk away. There’s a petrol station and small food shop here if you want to pair your milk with some crunchy cereal and a family-friendly pub for later in the day. While you’re there, pick your way around the old church ruins at Binham Priory. Then, head to sights further afield from a bus stop within walking distance of the site or hire a bicycle from Wighton (a 10-minute drive) and pedal your way around the countryside trails and lanes. Back on site, things are kept fairly basic with a unisex amenities block and dishwashing area, plus chemical disposal points and handy water taps around the site. Why not buy bundles of kiln dried logs to feed a campfire in one of the firepits, too?

Campground type

Tent sites 25
Camper sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Assistance dogs are not allowed onsite due to exceptional circumstances.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This roomy, tranquil campsite provides a simple, natural experience with top-notch, spotless facilities, including hot showers. Guests rave about the generous space between sites, picking their own spot, and fire pit availability. Its quiet rural setting, near North Norfolk sights and wildlife viewing, is a big plus. Downsides: occasional busy restrooms & generator noise.

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Marian C.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location. Space and choice of where to pitch.
Firepits. Lots of loos and roomy showers.

Disliked Nothing.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked I had a really lovely stay at **Barley Fields Camping**. The facilities were excellent – the toilets were very clean and well maintained throughout my visit, which made a big difference. My pitch was spacious, level, and in a great spot, with a nice layout that didn’t feel crowded. The location itself is ideal, with beautiful surroundings and easy access to nearby attractions. What I appreciated most was how peaceful and quiet it was – perfect for a relaxing break. I’d definitely recommend Barley Fields Camping and look forward to coming back!

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facilities were clean, lots of thoughtful…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked facilities were clean, lots of thoughtful touches such as marshmallows to toast on the fire pits, useful local info available and washing up liquid and tea towels to use.

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Lovely quiet site - the site…

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Felicity M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site - the site being on two fields really helps with this. Showers were hot and plenty of washing up spaces available. Fire pits a definite plus.
Easy to get to the coast and we enjoyed fish and chips from Holt.

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Best camping showers I’ve ever used!…

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Judith N.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Best camping showers I’ve ever used! Lovely big field, so much space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay. Thanks to the lovely couple managing the site.

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Guy H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Space, hosts, showers

Disliked Nothing

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Maureen P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of space. Quiet. Friendly hosts.

Disliked Not enough toilets

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Basic, very clean, quiet and with…

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Laurence C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Basic, very clean, quiet and with young children. This is how we like our comping experience.

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Peaceful, friendly site. I loved the…

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Iwan T.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful, friendly site. I loved the sense of space and the facilities were good.

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A fabulous spacious campsite which lovely…

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Mark W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A fabulous spacious campsite which lovely facilities and very reasonably priced

It is in a great location to Wells next to the Sea 15mins away, Brancaster and Cromer are around 30mins away.
A lovely pub with food a 2 min drive away.

It was our first visit and will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Barley Fields Camping

Binham Road

Field Dalling

Holt

Norfolk

England

NR25 7LJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.90944°N
0.97145°E

Route directions

Please do not follow postcode or Satnav directions, as they will take you to the neighbouring farm on Little Marsh Lane.

Nearest transport

Bus
15.8 mi Market Place
16.7 mi Victoria
17 mi Millwrights
Rail
10.2 mi Sheringham Rail Station
11.6 mi West Runton Rail Station
13.5 mi Cromer Rail Station
Ferry
26.5 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
26.6 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
21 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

If you’re after pine trees, sandy beaches and a cutesy quay to try out crabbing, Wells-next-the-Sea (a 15-minute drive) is a good stop to add to your list. Further along the coast, there’s an almost endless expanse of beach at the Holkham National Nature Reserve (15 minutes) or Cromer (half an hour), a family-friendly seaside town with a nice stretch of sand good for surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing in the sea. For those who want to name all the different types of birds, Stiffkey (10 minutes) is the place to go. And for more wildlife discovery, Pensthorpe Natural Park (15 minutes) is nicely geared towards families with outdoor activities and eco playgrounds. Looking for something a little different? Holkham Hall (20 minutes) has a walled garden and a rather stately home. There’s also Wiveton Hall (10 minutes) for more historical garden tours. Afterwards, perhaps check out the old abbey grounds and shrine in the historic village of Walsingham (10 minutes), which has popular pilgrimage routes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Wells 6.8 mi Estuary N/AN/AN/AGood
Sheringham 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Runton 11.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Runton 12.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cromer 13.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham 4.2 mi

Holkham Hall 7.5 mi

Mannington Gardens 9.9 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 12 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 12.7 mi

National Trust

Blakeney National Nature Reserve 3.3 mi

Sheringham Park 8.8 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 12 mi

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 12.7 mi

Brancaster 13.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Saxlingham 1.7 mi

Cockthorpe 2.2 mi

STIFFKEY OLD HALL 3 mi

Bayfield 3.1 mi

Blakeney 3.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Barley Fields Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barley Fields Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Barley Fields Camping? If you’re after pine trees, sandy beaches and a cutesy quay to try out crabbing, Wells-next-the-Sea (a 15-minute drive) is a good stop to add to your list. Further along the coast, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barley Fields Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    The site is not permanently attended, but self check in is available

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barley Fields Camping? From $33.62 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.