Eastern England is a truly beautiful area, a magical place of gentle cycling paths, smooth waterways and whimsical windmills. If you’re planning to head to the picturesque area, you’ll want to make sure you pick out one of the best motorhome sites in Eastern England to stay at – that’s where this guide comes in.
In our Top 100 Sites Guide, we’ve picked out the very best motorhome sites in the UK, so you can tour with confidence. It’s unsurprising to see that such a beautiful part of the country is well-represented, with 12 entries.
Noel Coward have described it as “very flat”, but he didn’t know what he was missing – wonderful resorts along the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts, exquisite fishing lakes in the Fens, marvellous walking in the Wolds, and the watery wonder that is the Broads.
In this guide, we’re taking a look at Eastern England’s standout motorhome parks, to help you choose the ideal site to stay at…
The best motorhome parks in Eastern England are:
Pinecones Caravan and Camping
Brookside Country Park
Colchester Country Park
Delph Bank Touring Park
Fen Farm
Grooby’s Pit
Highfield Farm Touring Park
Long Acres Touring Park
The Old Brick Kilns
Run Cottage
Two Mills Touring Park
Walnut Lakes
The best motorhome site in Eastern England is:
Pinecones Caravan and Camping
A149 Dersingham Bypass, King’s Lynn PE31 6WL, pinecones.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 65
- Pitch+2+hook-up From £23
Well done to our new Regional Winner for Eastern England!
Pinecones Caravan and Camping offers a peaceful setting and an ideally situated base for exploring Norfolk. Sandringham House is only a short drive away, while the picturesque beaches of Snettisham and Holkham can both be found nearby too.
A variety of pitches can be chosen from, including luxury pitches, which come with heated picnic huts. Hedging also provides privacy.
The campsite hires out bicycles, so guests can take to two wheels to explore the surrounding area. There’s also the option of using the bus service which stops nearby too.
Individual bathrooms with a shower, toilet, basin, hooks and seating are provided onsite, while a laundry room, free Wi-Fi, an indoor dishwashing area, EV charging and a woodland adventure play area for kids are available.
The site also makes sure any four-legged friends are made to feel welcome, with a warm-water dog-wash, an off-lead walking area and a dog brewery all provided. Canine companions are also welcome at the two pubs in the area, both found within a 15-minute walk of our Regional Winner.
The standout contenders for the best motorhome site in Eastern England are:
Brookside Country Park
Stather Road, Burton-upon-Stather DN15 9DH, brooksidecountrypark.com
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 37
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £27
Sitting 150 yards from the River Trent and a short stroll from the quaint village of Burton-onStather is the delightful adultsonly Brookside Country Park. Site amenities include a fouracre dog walk, a centrally heated facilities building, and an indoor dishwashing area, while each pitch is separated by laurel hedging and shrubs.
Walkers will be able to head to the woodland in Lincolnshire Edge, while the Ferry House Inn’s riverside garden is a mere 350 yards from the park. With the Humber Bridge only 15 miles away, the site is well placed for exploring both South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way, Colchester, Essex CO3 4AG, sellersleisure.com
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 96
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35
Colchester Country Park is a beautifully kept and spacious campsite that gives guests the choice of grass or hardstanding pitches, as well as providing seasonal pitches.
Our Regional Winner from last year comes with good facilities, including a laundry, a dishwashing zone, family shower rooms and a play park for children.
There is also plenty to do in the area, with Colchester’s zoo and castle both nearby. Other attractions include Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens, while the A12 is close by, ideal for exploring further afield.
Delph Bank Touring Park
Old Main Road, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach PE12 8LL, delphbank.co.uk
- Open: 1 February – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 45
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £29
This adults-only park sits in six acres of well-maintained grounds, giving guests a tranquil and relaxed base for exploring the beauty of Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Norfolk. Site facilities include a heated amenity building, a dishwashing and laundry room, and a twoacre dog walk.
There’s a pub 800 yards from the entrance – and don’t miss the fish-andchip van that visits on Fridays!
A bus stops by the entrance to the park every 30 minutes, going towards Spalding and King’s Lynn. Beyond, the Fens, Sandringham and Snettisham are just three alternative destinations in the area.
Fen Farm
Moore Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8FE, fenfarm.co.uk
- Open: 17 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 110
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £20
Situated on the picturesque Mersea Island just off the coast of Essex, this campsite is a great spot for wildlife lovers, with Cudmore Grove Country Park nearby, as well as for those who are looking to enjoy some sea air.
Fen Farm has a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award in recognition of its environmental efforts, and the park is planning to plant more trees and wildflower areas this year. Keep your eyes peeled for the birds that inhabit the island too. Facilities include toilets, showers and a laundry room, while the site also offers seasonal pitches.
Grooby’s Pit
Steeping Road, Thorpe St Peter, Skegness PE24 4QT, fishskegness.co.uk
- Open: 15 March – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 18
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £28
This adults-only park offers a tranquil countryside escape just seven miles from Skegness. The site provides a two-acre coarse-fishing lake and a nursery lake. Each pitch is situated around one of the lakes, and new for 2023 is Squirrel Hideaway – a dogfriendly glamping unit.
Amenities include a heated toilet and shower block, laundry facilities, an indoor dishwashing area, and even a warm-water dog shower. Two pubs are within walking distance, while Lincoln is just over an hour’s drive away
Highfield Farm Touring Park
Long Road, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7DG, highfieldfarmtouringpark.co.uk
- Open: 24 March – 29 October
- Touring pitches: 120
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From: £26
Cambridge is a mere five miles away from Highfield Farm Touring Park, and a bus that will take you into the famous university city stops only a short walk from the site.
The park is set in eight acres, with facilities that include a dog-exercise area, four modern toilet and shower blocks, fresh water points and a launderette. Guests can embark on the 1.5-mile walk around the farm – a route furnished with seats for stopping to take in the view
Long Acres Touring Park
Station Road, Old Leake, Boston PE22 9RF, long-acres.co.uk
- Open: 1 March – 3 December
- Touring pitches: 40
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26
Set in three acres of fenland country in the north-east of Boston, this adults-only site allows visitors to escape the bustle of everyday life.
There is a heated shower block, a secure dog-exercise area and an indoor dishwashing area. The Wi-Fi has been upgraded for 2023, and a new drive-over drain has been added to the motorhome-service point for easier grey-water disposal.
There is plenty to do, with Lincoln and Skegness both within driving distance. Two RSPB reserves, Freiston Shore and Frampton Marshes, are in the area too, as is Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve.
The Old Brick Kilns
Little Barney Lane, Barney, Fakenham NR21 0NL, old-brick-kilns.co.uk
- Open: 17 March – 2 January
- Touring pitches: 66
- Pitch+2+hook-up From £28
Old Brick Kilns is a well maintained site that is perfectly placed for visiting North Norfolk’s beautiful beaches. That’s not all though, as Walsingham, Norwich and the Norfolk Broads National Park are all within reach.
Site facilities include a shop, laundry room and washrooms, with an adults-only section. There is also a delightful wildlife pond (the park has won Gold David Bellamy Conservation and Honey Bee Friendly Park awards). Barney’s Bar is open during the week, serving a range of local gins and ales, along with a selection of takeaway food.
Run Cottage
Alderton Road, Hollesley, Woodbridge IP12 3RQ, runcottage.co.uk
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 45
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £26
This small site sits on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, in 4.5 acres of serene parkland. Offering beautiful views over open farmland, Run Cottage presents guests with the chance to see a range of wildlife, including deer and barn owls.
Both 10- and 16-amp electric hook-up are available, while amenities include a modern toilet/shower block, an indoor washing-up room, laundry facilities, and an exercise field for dogs. A village shop is a mere 600 yards away. The site is well placed for visiting Framlingham Castle and Sutton Hoo, as well as a market towns such as Woodbridge and Aldeburgh.
Two Mills Touring Park
Yarmouth Road, North Walsham NR28 9NA, twomills.co.uk
- Open: 1 March – 30 November
- Touring pitches: 81
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £28.95
Situated in a countryside setting between the coast and the Broads, the adults-only Two Mills is in prime position for exploring the best of Norfolk. The site offers two heated toilet blocks, free showers, a launderette, a library and a woodland walk for dogs.
The market town of North Walsham is a 20-minute walk or a five-minute drive away, while Cromer, Sheringham and Great Yarmouth, plus the Broads themselves, are all in the surrounding area. The site has been revamping its reception and shop to offer local Norfolk produce too.
Walnut Lakes
Main Road, Algarkirk, Boston PE20 2LQ, walnutlakes.co.uk
- Open: 1 April – 31 October
- Touring pitches: 25
- Pitch+2+hook-up From £24
This delightful adults-only site is well placed for exploring Lincolnshire’s many treasures, with Skegness, Peterborough, Lincoln and Boston all to be found nearby. Guests can enjoy fishing onsite, while other facilities include a launderette, toilets, showers, and a dog-walking field.
The site’s proximity to Moulton Marsh Nature Reserve also presents a wonderful opportunity to get closer to the natural world. A golf course is only a mile away from the campsite, while cyclists will love exploring the local lanes. The nearest village is within walking distance.
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