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Thorpe campsite, Thetford Forest, Norfolk

Thorpe campsite provides the ultimate in serenity. Lying on the banks of the River Thet with wonderful views of natural scenery and wildlife, you can enjoy complete peace and quiet, alongside a perfect place to pitch your tent.

There are a great range of pitches available, from open fields to woodland groves which attract a wide variety of wildlife, including birds and deer. Thetford Forest is a patchwork of pine woodland and heathlands and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life, including red squirrels, deer, pheasants, woodlarks and nightjars. There really is no better way to gain a more authentic forest experience from your tent!

The site is also the perfect base for exploring the Norfolk Broads and offers the chance to walk or cycle in the peace and quiet of natural surroundings. Fishing is available at a local fishing lake and onsite during the season.

The closest pub is in the nearby village of East Harling and local attractions include Banham Zoo, Bressingham Steam Museum and Knettishall Heath Country Park. The nearest village with a range of places to eat is 2.5 miles away. Thetford market town is seven miles in one direction and Diss, with its historical buildings, is seven miles in the other. There is also a small shop in the reception area selling daily essentials.

Please be aware there are no toilets or showers on this campsite, therefore your own chemical toilet is essential. The site have a limited number of Porta Potties to rent.

See a live birdbox feed on the campsite, complete with nesting bird.

Pitch types at Thorpe

There are 460 pitches at Thorpe, made up of standard and premium pitch types.

Campsite pricing and seasons 2013

Low season Mid season High season Bank Holiday
Minimum pre-book stay (nights)
1 1 2 2
Low season Mid season High season Bank Holiday
Pitch price per night x 2 adults
Standard (basic grass pitch)
£12.80 £13.30 £15.40 £17.00
Premium (electricity and/or hardstanding)
£17.50 £18.00 £20.00 £22.50
XL Pitches
£3.00 £6.00 £9.00 £12.00
Qualifying Rally Price (10-29)
£7.50 £8.00 £9.00 n/a
Qualifying Rally Price (30+)
£6.00 £6.00 £7.00 n/a
       
Low season Mid season High season Bank Holiday
Pitch Supplements per night
Extra adult supplement
£2.00 £3.10 £3.60 £4.20
Extra child supplement
£1.25 £1.50 £2.10 £2.60
Visitors per person
£2.00 £2.00 £2.00 £2.00
Visitors car per vehicle
£3.00 £3.00 £3.00 £3.00
Pitch Extras
£5.00 £5.00 £5.00 £5.00
Gazebos
£10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00
Low season Mid season High season Bank Holiday
Discounts
Family Discounts
Y Y Y Y
Single Campers
Y Y Y n/a
Mid Week Discount
Y Y Y Y
Camping and Caravanning Club Members Discount (15%)
Y Y Y Y
Backpacker Rate (50%)
Y Y Y n/a
Age Concession Rate (20%)*
Y Y Y N

Age Concession rate of 20% is off the price of a standard pitch if you are aged 60 years or over. You may upgrade your pitch subject to availability, but ACR will not be available on upgraded pitches at high season weekends at Holmsley, Postern Hill, Cobleland, Christchurch, Spiers House and Setthorns.

Seasons - for season dates click here

XL Units - Any caravan or motorhome exceeding 28.2ft (7.95m) or any tent, inclusive of guy ropes, that exceeds 5m x 8m. 

Pitch Extras - £5.00.

Family Discount - £1 per night discount applies to pitches occupied by 1 adult and up to 5 children or 2 adults and up to 4 children. 

Single Camper Discount - If there is only one person staying on the pitch, we offer a £2 per night discount (not applicable during bank holiday dates).

Camping and Caravanning Club Members Discount – 15% off per pitch/per night. 

Backpacker rate – 50% discount off standard rates.

 

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Thorpe Campsite

Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RX Tel:01842 751042

Season opening

All year round

Grid Ref: OS144 947 841