stoice Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Calling all campers! Knowing there are lots of omlet campers out there I need some advice. I've got a long weekend coming up, end of July into August and I'd like to go camping. It'll just be myself and OH with our dog. Our friends may also come along and they have two dogs. No children between us (Unless you count OH!). Firstly I know it's going to busy considering the time of year so will have to book something quickly, but secondly I'd like some opinions on the best place to camp. * Needs to dog friendly (She's not great with farm animals like sheep or cows so a farm site is probably not the best) * Preferably coastal - or at least nearish to the beach. Oh and the beach needs to be dog friendly for this time of year. * Walking distance to a pub. (OH's request!) We were thinking of maybe Kent, Suffolk or Norfolk. Anywhere that isn't too far a drive away in case the weather is abysmal and we can pack up and go home if needs be. Any advice greatly received. Stacey xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I can personally recommend http://www.pinewoods.co.uk In North Norfolk I have a static there very dog friendly both on the site and designated section of beach as well as the shops in town and pubs all within walking distance the beach is so close you can hear the sea at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Ah, Wells next to the Sea is lurvely. We've been past this site on the little train as i recognise the boat out front. We couldn't find a dog friendly section when we were there - where about are they KK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I am guessing you mean the beach? The dogs allowed section is accessed by using the steps that go up and across the pinewoods Which are reached through the gate at the bottom of the car park by the path next to where the boating lake. The dogs allowed section stretches from the ice cream kiosk situated half way down the beach to Holkham as well as the dunes on wells beach. I am sure the site office must have it on one of there info maps email them or give them a ring. Last weekend in July start of Aug is the start of carnival week I will be there myself come and say hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Another vote for North Norfolk here High Sand Creek campsite in Stiffkey is nice, pretty basic field type camping but the shower block is clean and water hot and its dog friendly if I remember correctly The excellent local pub is a 10 min walk as is a small basic store Wells next to the Sea and Cley are nice places for a visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Another vote for North Norfolk here High Sand Creek campsite in Stiffkey is nice, pretty basic field type camping but the shower block is clean and water hot and its dog friendly if I remember correctly The excellent local pub is a 10 min walk as is a small basic store Wells next to the Sea and Cley are nice places for a visit Yep Tasha's right Stiffkey is lovely you can't go wrong all along that part of coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 We go up there quite a lot and are visiting again in August, let us know if you're around and would like to meet up. I can recommend the North Norfolk Steam Railway - they take dogs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Absolutely love Southwold Harbour campsite - it's run by the local authority, and you just cross the road to get to the beach. I can't recall if dogs are allowed on this end of the beach in summer, but no doubt you can check. It's a shortish walk into town but the pubs (Adnams) are all lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Love it up there in North Norfolk, we've been there loads. Yes, KK I meant beaches, sorry. Just mentioned your site to OH only to be told 'We've done Wells before, lets go somewhere different'. Sooo, looks like no meet up and chicken talk. Rah. Liked that idea. He has a friend in Lincolnshire and has just told me he'd like to go up there now. Honestly, he keeps moving the goalposts! LOL So I guess I'm now looking at the skegness, sutton-on-sea area. Went to skegness butlins as a child, all i remember was that it rained everyday. Is the area nice does anyone know? Southwold is nice Olly, my mum regularly stays in a cottage in Dunwich, not far from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I love Dunwich . They have great fish n chips there (in the top 10 in the country), and a lovely place to go for a walk. I dont really know so much about camping, but caravaning - what about Hopton-On-Sea, or Hemsby (East Norfolk), near Great Yarmouth. Camping - I think theres somewhere in Burgh Castle, near Yarmouth, that has a campsite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just found a pic of my mum's friend's dog while doing a search for dog friendly suffolk beaches. They have a static in Dunwich and her husband regularly fishes off the beach and walks the dogs there. A few years back they found a fossilised mammoth bone and a cracking shot was taken of 'Daisy' licking her chops at the find for the local and national press. Look here and scroll down to the dachshund. Made me smile. Bless her. Anyway, I'm still looking around. I'd like somewhere closer like suffolk or a part of Norfolk we've done before, maybe the broads. OH still kinda wants to visit his mate (He sees him at work all the time anyway! ) It's amazing how many websites don't have info like nearest pub or if beaches are dog friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 For Norfolk/Suffolk, what about staying near Oulton Broad (Lowestoft), one of the 'gateways' of the broads, and you can travel up through them to Reedham perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 If you can find anything near Barton Broad, that is very pretty; used to sail there as a wee 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I think I've disuaded my OH from Lincolnshire because of how far it is for just a little weekend trip. I've found this site although it isn't especially cheap. But then I am leaving it last minute at peak time so it's my own fault. Thought it'd be a nice base for Southwold, Aldeburgh etc. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It looks nice . Its twice the distance for you to there than me, but it only takes 15 minutes longer! (according to google) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I think I've disuaded my OH from Lincolnshire because of how far it is for just a little weekend trip. I've found this site although it isn't especially cheap. But then I am leaving it last minute at peak time so it's my own fault. Thought it'd be a nice base for Southwold, Aldeburgh etc. What do you guys think? How bizarre we stayed on there a few years ago when attending a Family wedding it is a nice site OH has relatives in leiston & kelsale and he was born in nearby Knoddishall he used to stay with his gran in the holidays and bike to Alburgh,Dunwich and all around. There is a campsite in Aldeburgh (church farm) which we used to stay on many many years ago,do visit Thorpness if you end up in Suffolk and also see the house in the clouds. For OH it is like going home and I love it for the slow pace of life You must have fish & chips from Alburgh chippy and Dunwich cafe on the beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
