If you’re heading to this magical part of the country, you’ll be able to explore picturesque terrain and a variety of coastal towns. To help you get the most from a tour to the region, you’ll want to find the best caravan park in Eastern England to stay at.
In this part of the world, the Broads National Park offers tranquility and unforgettable charm, while Dedham Vale is a magical and picturesque Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Then there’s the wide-open Norfolk coast, the famous university city of Cambridge and the Fens. And whether you want to cycle, fish or walk, this region always delivers.
It’s a region that proved very popular in our Top 100 Sites Guide 2023, with 12 sites making it onto our list. If you’re thinking of heading here, be sure to read on, as we reveal the standout caravan parks in Eastern England.
The best caravan parks in Eastern England:
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 caravan park 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!
The site – that also features in our best caravan park guide – provides visitors with a peaceful setting for exploring Norfolk. Sandringham House is only a short drive away, and the beautiful beaches of Holkham and Snettisham are both nearby.
Guests can choose from a variety of pitches, which include luxury pitches with heated picnic huts, along with accommodation pods.
Privacy is also provided, with hedging separating every pitch.
Exploring the surrounding area is simplified, thanks to the local bus service which stops by the site – there is the option of hiring bikes too. During peak periods, takeaway food is also available
Onsite, guests can make use of the individual bathrooms, coming with a shower, toilet, seating, hooks and a basin. Other facilities include EV charging, an indoor dishwashing area and a laundry room, while free Wi-Fi is available across the site, which made it onto our best caravan park in Norfolk guide.
A woodland adventure play area will keep the children occupied too.
The campsite also makes sure any canine companions are giving a warm welcome, with an off-lead walking area, warm dog-wash and a dog brewery all on offer – guests will be able to find two dog-friendly pubs within a 15-minute walk too.
The standout contenders for the best caravan park 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
This picturesque adults-only park sits near the banks of the River Trent and is just a stone’s throw from the pretty village of Burton-on-Stather. Brookside Country Park boasts plenty of top-class amenities, including heated washrooms, indoor dishwashing, and an on-site dog walk.
The site is in a great spot for exploring South Yorkshire as well as Lincolnshire, with Humber Bridge just 15 miles away. Close to the site is the charming woodland of Lincolnshire Edge and the riverside Ferry House Inn with its garden overlooking the water.
Colchester Country Park
Cymbeline Way, Colchester, Essex CO3 4AG, sellersleisure.com
- Open: All year
- Touring pitches: 96
- Pitch+2+hook-up: From £35
Our Regional Winner of 2022, this family caravan park offers spacious, hardstanding and grass pitches against a backdrop of scenic woodland. Visitors can make use of the family shower rooms, dishwashing and laundry facilities and a children’s play area.
Not far away, the A12 provides great transport links to surrounding areas while Colchester’s zoo and castle are nearby. For nature lovers, there is the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby and Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens.
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
Sitting within 6 acres of manicured greenery, this adults-only caravan park offers a peaceful getaway in Lincolnshire.
The site is also a great base for those wanting to explore Cambridgeshire and Norfolk and it benefits from a bus service that runs from outside the site towards Spalding and King’s Lynn. On site, the park’s facilities include heated washrooms, dishwashing and laundry amenities and a 2 acre dog walk. If you feel like a treat, the site is visited by a fish and chip van on Fridays!
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
With a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award under its belt, this picturesque site is a great retreat for serenity seekers. The site is situated just off the Essex coast on the attractive Mersea Island, making it a great base for beach goers and wildlife lovers.
Nearby, Cudmore Grove Country Park offers expanses of rugged coastline to explore, and the campsite itself is home to plenty of birds, trees and wildflowers. The park’s facilities include washrooms, laundry amenities and seasonal pitches, while the beach and a local pub are a short walk away.
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
Offering spacious pitches arranged around a picturesque lake, this adults-only site boasts two-acres of coarse fishing along with a nursery lake. Guests can also enjoy heated toilets, showers and an indoor dishwashing area while four-legged visitors have their own warm water dog shower.
New for 2023 is the Squirrel Hideaway, a glamping unit that welcomes dogs. Within walking distance of the site there are two pubs, while Lincoln is about an hour’s drive.
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
Set within 8 acres of Cambridgeshire countryside, this caravan park in Eastern England is just 5 miles from the famous university city which can also be accessed by a bus that stops nearby the site.
The well-maintained park offers large pitches, four luxurious washroom blocks and laundry facilities as well as a dog exercise area. Guests can stretch their legs on the 1.5 mile route through the farm and take in the views on the provided seats along the way.
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
This adults-only caravan park sits in three acres of fenland country, and presents guests with a chance to get away from it all.
For 2023, the site has improved its Wi-Fi – other facilities include a heated shower block, an indoor dishwashing zone and a secure dog-exercise area.
The site is based in the north-east of Boston, and there is plenty to see in the area. This includes Lincoln and Skegness, which are both within driving distance, and there are two RSPB reserves, Freiston Shore and Frampton Marshes, nearby 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
This site offers an excellent base for visiting the stunning beaches on offer in North Norfolk.
The beautifully maintained site has a picturesque wildlife pond, and it has won Gold David Bellamy Conservation and Honey Bee Friendly Park awards. Facilities on offer include washrooms, a shop and a laundry room, while there’s also an adults-only section for anyone after a bit more peace and quiet.
During the week, guests can visit Barney’s Bar, where a range of local gins and ales can be enjoyed, as well as 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 adults-only site is located on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast and offers stunning views of farmland.
It’s set in 4.5 acres of peaceful parkland, and while enjoying their stay there, guests will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, such as barn owls and deer.
Both 10- and 16-amp electric hook-up are available at the site, which also provides a modern toilet/shower block, an indoor washing-up room, laundry facilities, and a dog exercise field. It’s only 600 yards to the village shop too.
The site, which is open all year, offers a good base for visiting the market towns of Woodbridge and Aldeburgh, as well as the iconic Sutton Hoo and Framlingham Castle.
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
Providing an adults-only touring experience in a countryside setting, Two Mills sits between the coast and the Broads, offering guests an ideal setting for exploring Norfolk.
Facilities include two heated toilet blocks, free showers, a library and a laundrette. There is also a woodland walk for canine companions to enjoy.
Guests have the option of taking a 20-minute walk or a five-minute drive to North Walsham. Other destinations that can be visited include Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth and the Broads themselves.
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 charming campsite provides an ideal location for taking in the delights of Lincolnshire, with areas to head to including Skegness, Peterborough, Boston and Lincoln, as well as the nearby Moulton Marsh Nature Reserve.
Facilities include toilets, showers, a dog-walking field and a laundrette, while the site also offers fishing onsite.
Cyclists are sure to enjoy exploring the local lanes on two wheels, while the nearest village is within walking distance. A golf course is only a mile away too.
- Considering a tour in a different part of the UK? Then take a look at our guide to the best caravan parks in Dorset.
Written with contributions from Joanna Davies.
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