Alder Country Park
- Sleeps 4
- Pets 2
- Hot Tub
Alder Country Park is the perfect retreat for those looking to escape and unwind in peaceful, rural surroundings.
Compare 30 holiday parks in Norfolk – filter by hot tubs, pets, pools and more, then check dates and prices.
Alder Country Park is the perfect retreat for those looking to escape and unwind in peaceful, rural surroundings.
Peacefully situated on a quiet stretch of the beautiful Norfolk coast, this small family park, enjoys direct beach access over sand dunes offering wonderful panoramic views.
Breydon Water Holiday Park provides a unique blend of leisure and adventure, making it an ideal destination for families, fitness enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Norfolk countryside.
Tucked away from the main river, these charming waterside bungalows offer a peaceful retreat, perfect for those looking to unwind and soak up the beauty of the Norfolk Broads.
California Cliffs Holiday Park offers a retreat for families, couples, and friends alike.
Boasting a wonderful setting overlooking the North Norfolk coast, this cosy small, family-run park sits in the peaceful village of Bacton-on-Sea.
Cherry Tree Holiday Park in North Norfolk presents a delightful getaway for families and individuals seeking a mix of relaxation and activity.
Fairway Lakes Lodges are beautifully positioned in a stunning development within the grounds of Caldecott Hall Golf Club and Spa.
Field View at Mundesley is situated close to the beach on the stunning North Norfolk coast.
Set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, this charming, holiday glamping park, that has been awarded Best Luxury Countryside Glamping Site - East Anglia by European Travel Awards 2022, delivers the perfect setting for a delightful and relaxing glamping experience.
Hawthorn Glen Lodges is beautifully positioned less than one mile form the quaint market town of Downham Market, which boasts plenty of shops and restaurants, with easy access to Kings Lynn, Norwich and Cambridge, Hawthorn Glen Lodges offer the perfect escape from day to day life.
Heacham Beach Holiday Park, nestled in the stunning coastal region of North Norfolk, offers a blend of relaxation and activity, perfect for families and individuals alike.
Nestled in the picturesque Suffolk countryside within the grounds of Hill Farm, Hill Farm Retreat is an idyllic boutique getaway, perfect for couples and small families seeking a peaceful escape while remaining within easy reach of Suffolk’s stunning coastline.
Nestled within ten acres of picturesque, mature parkland, King’s Lynn Holiday Park is a peaceful haven where relaxation meets adventure.
Beautifully positioned in the heart of Norfolk’s stunning countryside, Langmere Lakes complements a tranquil setting with fantastic contemporary design, creating a perfect retreat for couples and families seeking to escape and relax in a rural idyll.
Welcome to your Norfolk adventure! Picture fish and chips on the prom at Great Yarmouth, seals hauled out on the sandy beach at Horsey and a slow boat trip past windmills on the Norfolk Broads. Then it's back to your caravan or lodge, where the kettle's on and the kids are already in the pool. Choosing between the holiday parks Norfolk families return to year after year comes down to which side of the county you want on your doorstep.
Visit the medieval marvel of Norwich Cathedral and the Sandringham Estate, or cycle quiet lanes between flint villages. A holiday park stay gives you the freedom to explore, with a heated pool, a bar and a playground waiting when you get back.
Below are the best areas, six holiday parks to book with us and the days out worth planning around. Norfolk sits in our East of England holiday parks, with Suffolk just over the River Waveney.
These self-contained resorts offer accommodation in caravans, lodges, holiday homes and sometimes glamping pods, with swimming pools, entertainment and restaurants on site.
You'll get more space than a hotel room. Your holiday home has separate bedrooms, a living area and your own patch of decking, and it's self catering, so eating in keeps costs down. Better still, you can pack the car with every home comfort you like, with no airport queues or luggage limits.
Sharing a static caravan or lodge with another family is one of the easiest ways to make a Norfolk short break cheaper.
Norfolk has around 90 miles of coastline. Six North Norfolk beaches (Cromer, East Runton, Mundesley, Sea Palling, Sheringham and West Runton) hold Blue Flag status for 2026, and lifeguards patrol the busiest stretches from late May to mid September.
The Royal Norfolk Show fills the showground near Norwich every June (24 and 25 June in 2026), while Cromer Carnival brings a parade, a funfair and fireworks to the seafront each August.
Norfolk is brilliant for kids, with sandy beaches for sandcastles, crabbing and rock pools, plus big days out at BeWILDerwood and ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure.
A family holiday park is built for them. There's usually a pool, a play area and an entertainment programme on site. It's a safe place for children to make friends while you put your feet up.
Most of our Norfolk holiday parks welcome dogs, and the walks are superb.
The Orange Tree in Thornham and The Gunton Arms near Cromer are both good for dinner with the dog. Check beach rules before you go. In Holkham National Nature Reserve, dogs must be on leads in the signed nesting areas from 1 April to 31 August, though over 70% of the beach stays open for off-lead walks under close control.
| Route | Distance (miles) | Scenery | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holkham Beach (Lady Anne's Drive) | 3 | Coastal pinewoods and dunes | NR23 1RG |
| Blickling Estate | 4.5 | Woodland | NR11 6NF |
| Thetford Forest (High Lodge) | Variable | Forest | IP27 0AF |
| Whitlingham Country Park | 2 | Lake and woodland | NR14 8TR |
Wroxham Barns at Hoveton (NR12 8QU) serves quick snacks to hearty lunches after a look round the craft shops.
Hire a canoe or a day boat at Wroxham and you'll be gliding past reed beds within minutes. Holkham has cycle hire, a ropes course and a woodland play area. ROARR! adds a high ropes trail.
Most outdoor centres open from Easter to October, so check before you set off.
| Name | Type | On Offer | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Arcade, Norwich | Shopping arcade | Boutiques and cafés | NR2 1NQ |
| Norwich Market | Outdoor market | Local goods and street food | NR2 1ND |
| Castle Quarter (formerly Castle Mall) | Shopping centre | Shops, cinema and bowling | NR1 3DD |
| Wroxham Barns | Crafts and boutiques | Artisan products | NR12 8QU |
Rain on the windows? The pool's where the day happens, and these are the best Norfolk parks for a swim.
Searles has a heated pool under cover all season and an outdoor pool from May to October. At Heacham Beach Holiday Park the indoor pool has a slide and a paddling pool for little ones.
Summerfields at Scratby has a heated pool with a spa bath. Cherry Tree at Burgh Castle has three: one inside for all year, a heated summer pool outside and a separate toddler pool. California Cliffs has pools inside and out too.
Each corner of Norfolk gives you a different stay, so pick the scenery first.
The busiest stretch of the Norfolk coast, with big caravan parks at Scratby, Hemsby, Caister-on-Sea and Hopton-on-Sea, golden sand and the Pleasure Beach. Read our things to do at Hemsby Beach guide.
Cliffs, crab boats and Blue Flag beaches, with quieter holiday parks such as Mundesley and Kelling Heath, a woodland and heathland park near Weybourne with touring pitches as well as lodges.
Watch the sun set over the Wash from England's east coast, a rare treat. Our guide to holiday parks near the west coast resort covers Searles and Heacham in detail, and Wells-next-the-Sea is further east along the coast road.
Riverside lodges near Wroxham and Potter Heigham suit boating and fishing. Thetford Forest, the UK's largest lowland pine forest, means woodland walks, cycling and wildlife close to the Suffolk border.
Hunstanton - 70 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 8 - hot tubs / pets / pool
Right on the north Norfolk coastline, Searles is a big family holiday park with entertainment, a choice of places to eat and activities for children of all ages. There's a covered pool, an outdoor pool from May to October and fishing on site.
The beach and seaside fun are on the doorstep. Guests rate it 4.7.
Heacham - 70 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 8 - pets / pool
A traditional caravan holiday by the sea, with a heated pool, water slide and paddling pool. The Boathouse Tavern puts on entertainment in the evenings, and kids get an adventure playground, amusements and an all-weather multi-sports court.
There's a shop on site for the basics.
Scratby - 35 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 8 - pets / pool
In the coastal village of Scratby, this holiday park has a heated pool and spa bath. The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant has a showbar, and there's crazy golf, soft play and an amusement arcade.
Great Yarmouth is a short drive south. See our Summerfields guide for more.
Burgh Castle - 37 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 8 - hot tubs / pets / pool
Three pools make this holiday park a winner with children, and there's a multi-sports court for the energetic ones. Beds come made up on arrival.
It's a handy base for Great Yarmouth's seaside attractions and the southern Broads.
Mundesley - 39 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 10 - hot tubs / pets
Close to Mundesley's Blue Flag beach on the North Norfolk coast, this quieter holiday village of lodges and bungalows has coast and countryside views. It's a peaceful retreat for couples and families.
Its facilities include The Spa at Mundesley, with a gym and sauna, plus a lounge and games room. Cromer and Sheringham are easy to reach, and guests rate it 4.7.
Thetford Forest - 44 mins from Norwich - sleeps up to 10 - hot tubs / pets
Luxury lodges on the banks of the River Thet, among pines, heathland and leafy woodland, make this a proper forest escape with wildlife all around. Walking, riding and forest centres are on the doorstep.
You'll find a lodge with an outdoor hot tub and hoist, suiting groups with partial disabilities.
| Holiday park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searles Leisure Resort | 70 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heacham Beach | 70 | 8 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Summerfields Holiday Park | 35 | 8 | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cherry Tree | 37 | 8 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mundesley Holiday Village | 39 | 10 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Thorpe Forest Lodges | 44 | 10 | Yes | Yes | No |
Drive times are from Norwich. Browse every dog friendly holiday park, or search all our holiday parks across the UK for more accommodation.
Summer brings lifeguards and outdoor pools. Autumn and winter have seal pups and quieter beaches.
Whatever the month, a few things make a Norfolk break easier:
Six favourite attractions, all an easy drive from the holiday parks above.
Treehouses, zip wires and marsh walks in a storybook wood. Go on a weekday outside school holidays for shorter queues. bewilderwood.co.uk
Open since 1909, with the wooden Roller Coaster and the Lightning 360. pleasure-beach.co.uk
Over 500 animals, with talks and feeding times through the day. banhamzoo.co.uk
The largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK covers over 10,000 square feet with model railways, Lego, slot cars and 1950s arcade machines. It's ideal on a rainy day. wroxhamminiatureworlds.co.uk
An 18th-century hall with a deer park, walled garden, woodland play area and cycle hire, a few minutes from the huge sandy beach. holkham.co.uk
Over 25 attractions are included in the ticket, from the 107-metre Fossil Falls tubing slide to Dinomite indoor play. roarr.co.uk
Which parks in Norfolk have a swimming pool?
Searles, Heacham Beach, Summerfields, Cherry Tree and California Cliffs all have indoor pools, and Searles and Cherry Tree add outdoor pools in summer.
What is the best Norfolk holiday resort for families?
Searles has the most going on, with two pools, entertainment and restaurants. Near Great Yarmouth, Cherry Tree's three pools are hard to beat.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. All six of the holiday parks Norfolk visitors book most with us take pets in some holiday homes. Check the beach rules, especially at Holkham from April to August.
Is Norfolk good for a holiday park break out of season?
Absolutely. You'll get quieter beaches, cosy pub lunches and seal pups at Horsey from November to January.
Are there holiday parks near Norwich?
Yes. Summerfields, Cherry Tree and Mundesley are all under 40 minutes from Norwich, and Thorpe Forest Lodges is about 44 minutes away.