Frequently asked questions

We have three types of camping pitches.

1. Deluxe grass standing site with 16 amp electric hook up and TV points.
2. Standard non-electric grass pitches suitable for tents, campervans, and trailer tents.
3. Wild Camping at Muntjac Meadow. Standard non-electric grass pitches are suitable for tents, campervans, and trailer tents.

Yes, you can park one car at your pitch. This is included in the nightly rate. If you wish to bring a second car, there is a small extra charge. This can be included at the time of booking online or by phone.

Each pitch has ample spacing between with a well-maintained hedge divide for electric pitches. Non-electric pitches are not split by a hedge and are 5 metres apart.

No, sorry your pitch will be allocated based on availability.

Our pitches are 13m x 13m.

Yes of course. There is a small additional charge of £2 a night to include a gazebo with your booking. This can be included at the time of booking online or by phone.

Yes, we do. We have five Luxury Glamping Retreats each with a hot tub. Two Mega Pods include wood-fired hot tubs. The Retreats include dressing gowns for use during your stay.

Luxury Glamping Retreats have their own parking. Bell Tents and the Shepherd’s Hut have an allocated car park area and so do the Mega and Standard Camping Pods.

The Mega Pods include a WC and wash basin only. There are shower and WC pods for the private use of our glamping guests. These are positioned at both the Bell Tents and the woodland Mega Pods. The Luxury Glamping Pods include shower rooms.

We provide bedding and towels at the Luxury Glamping Pods, and Bell Tents. 

These are also available for the Mega Pods at an additional cost of £30 a set. Please contact us before your stay at least a week before to arrange. These can be added when booking. To add to a booking please call us on 01263 768633.

All glamping accommodation sleeps 4 people.

The Luxury Glamping Pods include a toaster, kettle, fridge, and microwave. Standard utensils, cutlery, and crockery. Salt and pepper. Milk, tea, and coffee. Basic washing up equipment. Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, and 2 toilet rolls.

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Bell Tents include a toaster, kettle, fridge, and microwave.

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Mega Pods include a kettle, fridge, and microwave, milk, tea, and coffee and 2 toilet rolls.

Yes, the Mega Pods include decking, picnic table, a firepit, and BBQ cooking plinth (BYO disposable BBQ).

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The Luxury Glamping Pods include a hot tub, decking, private wood-chip garden, firepit, picnic table, and access to a fishing swim (Lakeside Retreats Only).

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Bell Tents and the Shepherds Hut have an outside space with picnic table, a chimnea, and BBQ cooking plinth (BYO disposable BBQ).

The Fox and The Hare accommodation sleep 4 people.

Yes, there is parking for two cars at both cottages.

Yes, we do. Hare Cottage includes a hot tub and dressing gowns for use during your stay.

We provide bedding and towels at both cottages.

The Cottages include a toaster, kettle, fridge, and microwave. Standard utensils, cutlery, and crockery. Salt and pepper. Milk, tea, and coffee. Basic washing up equipment. Travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap, and 3 toilet rolls.

The Cottages have an enclosed garden with table and chairs. Fox Cottage has a summer room and Hare Cottage has a hot tub.

Check-in is 2 pm for all touring and camping guests.

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Check-in is at 3 pm for glamping and cottage accommodation.

Check-out for touring and camping pitches is at 12 pm.

Check-out for glamping and cottage accommodation is at 10 am.

Yes, early check-in is available subject to availability. If you would like to check in early please contact us the week of arrival. 

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Early check-in for touring and camping is available from 12 pm for an extra £10. If you wish to arrive at 9 am, there is a half-day fee applicable.

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Early check-in for glamping and cottage accommodation is available from 12 pm for an extra £15. If you wish to arrive at 9 am, there is a half-day fee applicable. Subject to availability.

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Please contact reception to arrange the week of arrival.

Yes, late check-out is available subject to availability. If you would like to check out late please get in touch the week of your booking to arrange. 

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Late check-out for touring and camping is at 2 pm for an extra £10. If you wish to check out at 8 pm, there is a half-day fee applicable.

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Late check-out for glamping and cottage accommodation is by 3 pm for an extra £15. If you wish to check out at 8 pm, there is a half-day fee applicable. Subject to availability.

Please contact reception to arrange the week of arrival.

Reception is open during the day at set times. If reception is closed, there is an out-of-hours telephone number on the reception door.

Reception is on the left as you arrive through the front gate. Please come to reception to check in. If reception is closed, there is an out-of-hours telephone number on the reception door.

Please visit our Terms and Conditions.

Many of our guests choose to re-book their next holiday at reception on check-out. Depending on when guests are booking, online booking might not be available. Please book at reception or by phone. Online bookings for the next year will be available online from the July prior to the year of your stay.

From Norwich: 

• Take the A140 towards Cromer.
• 5 miles beyond Aylsham, turn right towards Suffield Green, signposted White Post Road.
• The site is 1/2 mile on the right.

From Kings Lynn:

• Take the A148 towards Cromer.
• Turn right onto the B1436 towards Roughton.
• Then join the A140 towards Norwich.
• 2 miles beyond Roughton, turn left towards Suffield Green, signposted White Post Road.
• The site is 1/2 mile on the right.

Yes, we are definitely a family-friendly site. Many of our family guests have been coming to us regularly for years.

You can find bins for general waste and recycling located near the entrance. There are also caravan/motorhome waste disposal facilities at both shower blocks. Grey waste and chemical waste.

If you would like to leave a review for the site, please visit either Google Reviews or TripAdvisor.

Yes. There is a site map outside of reception as well as a copy available to download here.

We try to ensure that the site is as accessible as possible. There is wheelchair access to reception. Disabled toilets, showers, and changing facilities. However, the glamping pods and our cottages are unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users.

The gates are open from 7 am and close at 11 pm. The gates are on a sensor outside of those times for guests to come and go as they, please. There is also a buzzer available if there are any issues.

Yes. We ask our guests to always be mindful. Especially between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am. As a family-orientated site, please be considerate of others.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Call us on 01263 768633, or email us at [email protected]. For emergency questions during your stay which are out-of-office times, you will be provided with additional contact details.

Yes, we can. For bookings over two pitches, we’d always suggest booking directly through reception. We can then ensure we can meet your needs wherever you want to stay on-site.

We take great pride in the cleanliness of our facilities. Please leave the pitch as you found it and dispose of all waste appropriately at the allocated disposal areas.

If you’d like to follow us on social platforms, you’ll find us on Facebook and Instagram. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what’s new at Deer’s Glade and any offers or competitions!

Yes, there is electric hook-up at our caravan and camping pitches. We have 76 deluxe electric hook-up pitches.

We’re often praised for our shower block facilities and cleanliness. There are two main shower and WC blocks at opposite sides of the site, each block has underfloor heating and plenty of room to shower and dress privately. There are also plug sockets available for hairdryers.

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There are additional shower and WC pods for the private use of our glamping guests.

These are positioned at both the Bell Tents and the woodland Mega Pods.

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Luxury glamping pods include a shower-room within the accommodation.

Yes, there is. The Wi-Fi code on site is DeersGwifi1. Please be aware it is limited to 5 MB per second.

Yes, disposable BBQs, charcoal for BBQs, and Calor gas are available at reception.

Yes, you can. Please be mindful, however, if we are suffering an extreme dry spell BBQs will not be allowed.

Yes, there is an undercover washing-up area at each of the shower blocks for guest use.

Yes, wood is available to purchase for the firepits at reception.

Our on-site shop supplies the majority of basics you’d expect to be available along with local produce, including fresh eggs from our farm.

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You’ll find a selection of supermarkets all within 5 miles. In Aylsham, you’ll find Tesco and Budgens. In Cromer, there is a Morrisons, Lidl, and Co-op. In North Walsham, you’ll find Waitrose, Sainsbury, and Lidl.

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There is also a general convenience store at Roughton Garage 1 mile away.

Yes, there is a laundry area with two washing machines and two dryers at each of the shower blocks for guest use.

Smoking is permitted in the outside areas only with ashtrays in the picnic area and sand-filled plant pots at the shower blocks. Please be mindful of disposal. Smoking is NOT allowed in the glamping or cottage accommodation.

Yes, we have one electric vehicle charge point. It’s a Fast Charger that works with the Monta Charge App.

As we’re in a rural location, the signal is a little strained. We find EE and 3 are the best providers for signal. However, it’s always best to check with your mobile provider.

Yes, we do. There is a £2 per day per person charge. Please speak to reception.

Open fires are permitted as long as raised off the ground appropriately. Guests are welcome to bring a firepit or we have a number available at reception.

Yes, there are fire pits supplied at the glamping areas. We also have fire pits available at reception if staying onsite at one of the pitches.

The closest ATM is at Roughton Garage approximately one mile away.

Yes, there is. The X44 & 44 on A140. These buses run every half hour and stop between Alby and Roughton. You can easily travel to Cromer and Sheringham etc & Norwich in the opposite direction.

Yes, there are. Take a look at the pinboard in reception or please just ask at reception for recommendations.

As we’re in a rural location there are many lovely walks and cycling trails nearby. We have a small woodland walk on site but if you’re looking to venture further we can provide a map with where we recommend locally. Please ask reception. We’d recommend the Norfolk Coast Path and Cycleway that stretches from Hunstanton to Cromer. You’d need to drive to the coast. The full walk is a long way, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the walk in smaller chunks. Plus, you can catch the Coasthopper bus on the way back to where you have parked.

The closest beaches are Overstrand (6 miles), Cromer (6.5 miles), West Runton (8.5 miles), Mundsley (9 miles), and Sea Palling (17 miles).

Cromer and Sheringham have a nice selection of local shops. For a shopping experience and a day out, the best place to shop is Norwich city centre which is 18 miles away. You’ll find big brand names as well as independents down Norwich’s quieter lanes and streets. Plus, you can take in some history by visiting Norwich Castle and Norwich Cathedral at the same time.

There is no dining available onsite, however, during bank holidays, school holidays, and the summer we arrange a number of food vendors to visit the site. Enjoy the delights of wood-fire pizza, gourmet burgers, bubble waffles, homemade cakes, and more. Take a look at What's on for latest information.

Locally you’ll find The Cricketers in Aldborough, Banningham Crown, The Gunton Arms, and The Suffield Arms. Each offers lovely food, but you will need to book in advance. For something a little less formal there’s Alby Craft’s Artisan Cafe. Traditional pubs include The Spread Eagle and The Alby Horse Shoe Inn. We’d also recommend The Black Boys in Aylsham and The Bucks Arms at Blickling. If it’s a takeaway you’re after, we’d suggest visiting Just Eat for an up-to-date list of delivery options.

The Alby Horse Shoe Inn is the closest pub. It’s on the main A140 road, however, we can recommend a more scenic walk to get there. It’s approximately 1.8 miles from the site.

Bike hire is available through a local business, Huff and Puff Cycles. Simply get in touch and they will deliver to you at Deer’s Glade. Please give 48 hours' notice to avoid disappointment. Take a look at their website for prices. Give them a call to make a booking on 07500 865095.

The play area includes two climbing frames complete with a fireman's pole, slide, and balance beams. There is also a spinning seat, basket swing, and a well-kept sand pit. Great for younger kids.

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Our fishing lake is for all the family. You’ll need a license and permits are available to purchase at reception.

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You can also meet Ragnar, Hugh, Sandy, Daphne, and Emma at our onsite goat enclosure. A firm favourite with our younger guests. Food to feed the goats can be purchased at reception.

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Our site is very family friendly. There’s room to run, play games, and be kids.

There is our 1-acre fishing lake onsite. Norfolk as a whole offers a wide choice for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Visit the nearby Norfolk Broads or fish off the pier at Cromer. Learn more about fishing in Norfolk here.

We welcome visitors onsite also as long as they have a license. Please visit reception on arrival to pay permit fees.

Yes, a license is required.

There is a permit price for fishing at the lake. Payment can be made at reception.

• Adult - one rod - £7/day or £20/week
• Adult - two rods - £7.50/day or £20/week
• Child - £4/day or £10/week

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Sorry, but no. You’ll need to bring your own equipment.

We sell bait at the on-site shop. Please take a look at our fishing rules for appropriate bait to use.

The lake is well-stocked with Carp, Tench, Perch, Bream, Roach, and Rudd.

Yes, definitely! We are a very dog-friendly site. Dogs are permitted to camp, caravan, or glamp in our luxury glamping retreats. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed in the Bell Tents, Mega Pods, or Camping Pods.

Yes, you can. A dog costs £1 per night on pitches.

Please contact reception and we’ll confirm.

Yes, they do indeed! However, you will need to let us know when you book as these are only provided if stated on the booking. The doggy welcome pack includes a blanket, towel, and bowl for the duration of their stay (not to be taken home), as well as a packet of Pooch’s treats.

As a dog-friendly site we have tried to cater well for the needs of our doggy guests. You'll find plenty of local walks nearby as well as an exercise paddock at Muntjac Meadow. Read our blog about what makes our site dog-friendly.