The 10 best holiday parks in Norfolk for families

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I’ve been searching for the best holiday parks in Norfolk – it’s such a popular holiday spot, particularly the Great Yarmouth area, and there are some fabulous places to stay. I’ve enjoyed some brilliant holidays in Norfolk – both with my own kids and when I was growing up. There are loads of things to do (it’s home to some super family attractions) and you’ve got beach days and the countryside to explore at every turn. So, if you’re looking for the best spots for your family holidays, then keep for reading because these are my top picks for the 10 best holiday parks in Norfolk.

1. Haven: Seashore Holiday Park

One of the most popular holiday parks, situated right on the beachfront in Great Yarmouth, Haven Seashore is ideal for beach holidays in Norfolk – this park has been recommended to me so many times! The site has so much to offer, including an indoor waterpark with flumes, slides and a splash-zone for little ones. There’s soft play too, ‘The Jump’ for the big kids, Junior segways, a NERF training camp, crazy golf, crafts, evening entertainment and all sorts! You won’t get bored at this one! There are some brilliant family days out nearby if you want to do some exploring. It’s just 10 minutes from Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, plus Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills and BeWILDerwood are all an easy drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Seashore Holiday Park on the Haven website.

2. Parkdean Resorts: Cherry Tree Holiday Park

Situated near the vibrant seaside town of Great Yarmouth, Cherry Tree Holiday Park is an excellent choice for families seeking a coastal retreat in Norfolk. You can enjoy a range of facilities and activities including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, an adventure playground, hoverboards, pedal-kart hire, mini 4×4 adventures, sports and family-friendly entertainment. This Parkdean Resorts site also has some hot tub accommodation options for that extra touch of luxury. When it comes to days out, the nearby Norfolk Broads provide opportunities for boating and wildlife exploration. Plus, there are some brilliant family attractions on offer too – Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills are all within half an hour’s drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Cherry Tree Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

3. Haven: Wild Duck Holiday Park

One of the highest rated Haven holiday parks, Wild Duck in Norfolk is pretty unique as it’s set in a woodland area rather than by the sea, perfect for nature walks. There are loads of great facilities including both indoor and outdoor pools, play areas, junior segways, pedal karts, a NERF training camp, archery, football and more, as well as plenty of evening entertainment. My sister has been back to Wild Duck so many times with her kids – it’s their favourite park! You’re spoilt for choice for days out too – it’s close to the Norfolk Broads, and Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills and BeWILDerwood are all within 45 minutes of the park so you’ll have tons to do on and off site! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Wild Duck Holiday Park on the Haven website.

4. Parkdean Resorts: Vauxhall Holiday Park

Thought to be one of the best Parkdean Resorts parks, Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth is a great base for a Norfolk getaway – it’s less than a 10 minute drive from Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach. Families can enjoy the indoor Tropical Waterworld pool (with a waterslide and splash play areas), an outdoor pool, high ropes, escape rooms, bounce park inflatables, laser tag, soft play, mini golf, bowling, VR, kids’ clubs and all sorts! Its location serves as a great base to explore local beaches and attractions – Great Yarmouth beach is a 15 mile long Blue Flag beach – so it’s easy to see why this one is so popular. There are some great days out nearby too – Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and Pleasurewood Hills are all within half an hour’s drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Vauxhall Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

5. Hoseasons: Searles Leisure Resort

One of the best holiday parks in Norfolk for children’s activities, Searles Leisure Resort in Hunstanton is packed with fun for kids of all ages. The park boasts an indoor swimming pool and splash area, as well as an an outdoor heated pool with waterslides for the summer months. There are loads of activities on offer including: pedal karts, playgrounds, kids’ clubs, crazy golf, pool inflatables, zorbing, soft play, sports, archery, arcades and more! For days out with the kids, it’s just a short stroll to Hunstanton’s sandy beach and promenade. And, you’ll find the Sandringham Estate, SEA LIFE Hunstanton and Searles Sea Tours (perfect for a seal sea safari trip) nearby. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Searles Leisure Resort on the Hoseasons website.

6. Haven: Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park

Another great Haven holiday option with direct beach access, and one of the most popular parks in Norfolk, Caister-on-Sea has a lot to offer families looking for a fun getaway with the kids. The indoor swimming pool, with slides, and the indoor play area will keep everyone busy whatever the weather – whilst the miles of golden sand make the perfect backdrop for a summer’s day. There’s plenty to do in the Adventure Village with play areas, junior Segways, tank off-roaders, NERF camp, ‘The Jump’, crazy golf, crafts, sports and aerial adventures for little ones and bigger kids. You’re spoilt for choice for days out too – Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills and BeWILDerwood are all within 45 minutes of the park so you’ll have tons to do on and off site! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Caister-on-Sea Holiday Park on the Haven website.

7. Parkdean Resorts: California Cliffs Holiday Park

Just a five minute walk from a peaceful beach, you’ll find California Cliffs Holiday Park – a popular base for family-friendly holidays near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. This site has an indoor/outdoor pool (you can swim from inside to outside over the summer months) and a slide – plus they offer lots of water activities on the pool like kayaking, mini inflatable jet skis and an inflatable obstacle course. The site boasts adventure golf, pedal go-karts, a playground, hoverboards, bumper zorbs, sports and all sorts too – so there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. It’s in a great location for days out, Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills and BeWILDerwood are all within 45 minutes of the park. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out California Cliffs Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

8. Forest Holidays: Thorpe Forest Holiday Park

If you’re after a more peaceful getaway, with a little bit of luxury, then Thorpe Forest is a superb choice. Located in a rural area near Thetford in Norfolk, this retreat is a brilliant blend of cosy lodge comfort and active outdoor fun – plus every cabin comes with a hot tub! To keep the whole family busy, there are activities on offer like forest survival skill sessions, canoeing, bike hire, disc golf, archery and pottery painting. There’s also a play area for the kids, whilst the adults can opt in to spa treatments for a little bit of pampering. There are some great days out on offer nearby too. Banham Zoo is just a 15 minute drive away, you could take a boat ride in the Norfolk Broads, and both ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure and BeWILDerwood are around an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Thorpe Forest on the Forest Holidays website.

9. Haven: Hopton Holiday Village

Hopton Holiday Village is one of the best holiday parks on the beautiful Norfolk coastline – it’s a great option for a family beach getaway. We stayed here when the kids were smaller, and I spent a lot of my childhood enjoying Hopton Holidays, so we have fond memories of this one. The park offers multiple swimming pools, a waterslide, direct beach access and loads of kids’ activities. They can choose from things like: the mini aerial adventure, a NERF training camp, crazy golf, an inflatable obstacle course, a climbing wall, pedal go-karts, soft play and all sorts! Again, you’re spoilt for choice for days out too – Africa Alive Zoo, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills and BeWILDerwood are all nearby for even more fun! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Hopton Holiday Village on the Haven website.

10. Parkdean Resorts: Kessingland Beach Holiday Park

I’m cheating with this one as Parkdean Resorts Kessingland Beach is actually in Suffolk – but it had to be included as it’s not far from the Norfolk border so it’s one of the best holiday parks for exploring both counties. Located just steps from the beautiful Kessingland Beach, the park features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an adventure playground, hoverboards, crazy golf, sports, an amusement arcade and plenty of activities for kids of all ages. You’re spoilt for choice with days out too – with the Norfolk Broads nearby, as well as some popular family-friendly attractions. Africa Alive Zoological Reserve is a 7 minute drive, it’s 20 minutes from Pleasurewood Hills and SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is 35 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Kessingland Beach Holiday Park on the Parkdean Resorts website.

What are the best things to do in Norfolk with kids?

There are loads of fabulous days out on offer in Norfolk – it’s a brilliant destination for a family getaway with Great Yarmouth offering beaches, piers and attractions. If you’re up for some exploring you could see the seals at Blakeney Point, get grubby at BeWILDerwood, spend the day at Banham Zoo or enjoy the rides at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in nearby Suffolk. For a real adventure you can even explore the Norfolk Broads by boat – amazing! And, if the weather lets you down, the Hippodrome Circus show looks incredible, and you can have fun in the warm at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth too. In fact, there are so many brilliant things to do I’ve written a guide about it so, for all the details, check out my article: The 10 best things to do in Norfolk with kids.

Norfolk or Suffolk – which is best for a family holiday?

Both Norfolk and Suffolk are brilliant choices for a family holiday, each offering a slightly different charm. Norfolk is perfect if you love a mix of seaside fun and countryside calm, with miles of sandy beaches, traditional resorts like Great Yarmouth and Cromer, and lots of family-friendly attractions. Suffolk, on the other hand, feels a little quieter and more rural with pretty coastal towns like Southwold and Aldeburgh. If your family enjoys lively days out and classic seaside entertainment, Norfolk has the edge, but if you’re after a slower pace with quaint villages and peaceful beaches, Suffolk is hard to beat.

Is Norfolk worth a visit?

Absolutely! As you can see there are lots of fantastic holiday parks to choose from and it’s one of the best holiday destinations for family-days out too – there are so many things to do with the kids in and around the Norfolk area. No wonder this part of the country is such a popular place for family holidays! We had lots of lovely getaways there when I was a child, and we’ve visited a few times with our own children too. I hope this has given you plenty of ideas for places to stay with the kids in Norfolk, and some options for fun days out too – have a lovely holiday! 😍