Top Holiday parks in Thetford, United Kingdom

Spent a fantastic week here in the middle of the coldest week of the year. Not that we needed to worry as the underfloor heating kept the cabin nice and toasty warm. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food on offer very nice.

Our only slight criticism was that when booking the cabin, we opted for the one that seemed to be out of the way. However what the map of the site doesn't tell you is that there is a trail path around the side of the cabins that means if you're using the hot tub will be constantly passed by people out for a stroll.

Had an amazing 3 night stay at Forest Holidays in Thorpe Forest. Our main reason for staying is that we have a lovely little Affenpinscher who is terrified of fireworks and so every November we try and get out of London. We were assured by the lovely staff here that there would not be any fireworks - at least not in the immediate vicinity - and they were right! We were delighted as we arrived done the long track through the wonderful forest and saw so many other dog owners staying there! Our cabin in the woods was spacious and clean and the hot tub on the decking was ready for use and checked by staff throughout our stay. The walks in the surrounding area were beautiful and calm and the forest area is beautifully maintained. We had a curry meal delivered to us on Saturday night which was fabulous. Loved our stay. Great staff. Great accommodation.

First time visiting a Forest Holidays park and I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of the folks that plan and organise these locations. So much attention to detail was fantastic to see and made the trip very pleasurable.

Thorpe Forest was a short drive from the A14 and very easy to find and get to. It is fairly isolated in the beautiful forest however a 5ish minute drive from Thetford which is handy for supplies, essentials and eating out.

The holiday park itself is stunning and well kept. There's good signage to get you around and maps are available should you get lost. Each cabin is numbered as well so you know for sure you've found the right one. The cabins themselves are fantastically organised in a way where you barely overlook other guests if at all. Also the views both from your cabin and around the park generally are fantastic, even in the middle of rainy November.

The accommodation itself is very clean and of high quality and spec. Firstly the living area has a nice large television with a nicely thought out HDMI and power socket to use your own entertainment device or games console, nicely done. Everything is open plan and spacious making for a very comfy experience. As some others have noted - the sofas are indeed very low, I must confess this would be one tiny detail I would've charged being a very tall guy. They are low, but they are very comfy when you make it down there!

The kitchen was very clean and very well equipped, again someone took the time and effort to think out the equipment properly. Everything was where we expected it to be and well laid out. Nice to see a few essentials included - thank you 🙏. Kitchen included all the mod cons such as dishwasher and microwave plus a range of utensils you'd expect to find in most homes.

Outside there was a large spacious deck with your very own hot tub which was serviced daily and bbq / outdoor dining. The screen door leading into the kitchen was a life saver and again great attention to detail keeping the wildlife out (and who can blame them wanting to come in the accommodations were fantastic!).

Bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean, high quality and finished to a high standard. Really nice lighting also. The cabins had excellent central heating and hot water. Cannot fault anything. 10/10.

Lastly there's no or very little mobile reception here. However this is fantastic for escaping the boss, for the workaholics and those that just cannot live without internet rest assured the Wi-Fi is flawless here. Not one drop out, everything just worked fine once you're logged in, smartphones will benefit from WiFi calling so you can call home.

Other than that the park had lots of activities to enjoy, fantastic walks, a handy lil shop and cafe and the staff were very polite and friendly.

I had a fantastic 5 day break with friends and was blown away by this holiday, so much so I've bookmarked the website and planning on making this at least a once a year treat myself!

Do come here and enjoy a decent holiday!

Had a really lovely 5 day break here over October half term. Lodge was very nice and clean. The holiday itself was exactly what we needed. Quiet, friendly staff, and some activities to do with the kids like pottery painting and a Peter Rabbit hunt. We brought our own bikes which saved us some money, and we cooked dinner at home each evening. We saw some Tesco vans doing deliveries while we were there, so might do that next time! Overall can’t fault it and we plan to go back same week next year!

Nice place, activities are really good just make sure you book them (and any bikes) way before you arrive. They have a supermarket onsite but it is quite pricey compared to your normal supermarket prices. You can cancel and get a full refund on all activities right up to the start point, so if you can book in as much as you can if you're going over a peak period.

Very nice place to stay with a family. Take slippers to wear inside the cabine (or use flip-flops). Do not bring meat with you for Barbecue, unless you arrive after 4 pm. Otherwise, the meat will rot in the car until you could move in (after 4 pm). Better buy from their market

First time at a UK Centre parcs, brilliant experience, 4 days of swimming and various other activities definitely broke the children! They loved every minute of it.
So much to do, well worth taking bikes and scooters for getting around.
All the staff were super helpful and friendly, and all chalets and facilities are kept immaculately clean. Will be back for sure!

Great holiday, set in a forest. Red squirrels still can be spotted round here. Lots of wildlife comes right up to your villa door every day!

Car's are only allowed round the main area on moving days at certain times. So the rest of the time you don't have to worry about cars/roads.

Once you are inside the holiday park the prices of food is quite expensive. And every restaurant adds on their own "optional" tip however it's a pain to remove. I'm not a fan of how they force this.

The free included swimming is great.

Lots of activities for adults and children of all ages. Even babies.

Free wi-fi round most of the forest.

Lovely stay in a serene setting in a dog friendly cabin. Only comment I would make is there are no cleaning supplies for surfaces and no secure outdoor space with grass for dogs to toilet only secure decking area which is not appropriate for dogs toileting.

Both of us Loved Thorpe forest .
Accommodation spacious , with the added hot tub log burner and barbecue. Loved location in forest , the staff were fantastic, to name a few who's names i got Natalie at the retreat reception and Matt the hot tub man amongst other maintenance. We will be back .

Our first time staying at Forest holidays was amazing 😍
The cabins were lovely.
Staff friendly.
So nice to have a dog friendly place to stay too with lots of walking routes, cycling routes, activities on site and within close distance.

Had a fantastic family holiday here, everything was great and they'd get 5 stars, but the rip off prices, even the pick and mix is cinema prices. They don't charge this much in the centre parcs in France nor the one in Belgium, look it up that's a fact, rip off Britain in full force on display

We're in the Breckland apartments on the second floor with a balcony overlooking plenty of trees and greenery. The room is well equipped, clean, and tidy. Parking is right outside instead of in the main car park, which is more convenient. We have a kitchen and a lovely bathroom with a double sized shower. Center Parcs is as I remember it from some years ago. Great for outdoor activities and getting around on a bike, which most people do or walk. There are plenty of places to eat and drink too. It's a relaxing environment in the middle of a forest. This is the life!

Centre Parcs is getting dated with nothkng new in terms of activity or entertainment. Like what do they use the money on? The place looks tired and yet still so expensive. We paid £1499 during the school holidays.

Rooms were dirty. We got offered a voucher for dinner, but I suppose that’s it now… Centre Parcs is no longer an option for us to return. The money is better spent on a European vacation.

Oh and Centre Parcs in other Euro destinations are half the price.

Good bye for good!

Lovely stay. Celebrating a birthday and Anniversary.
The accommodation and surrounding were clean and great to see the Munjac deers.
The pool was lots if fun.
Cycling round was great as its fairly flat.
Restaurant especially the Pancake House was great. Really enjoyed by all. They even went that extra step as it was our Anniversary so thank you.

Will definitely recommend to others

Went to visit in the view to taking our caravan . I called 4 times to say that I was there to look around but no one did not ever return any of my calls. In regards to the site it is in need of refurbishment it's very tried and I have to say it's not a place for us. Bad customer service and there is no one on site apart from the lady who cleans the toilet block.

Lovely place that’s nice and quiet and a great place to just recharge from a busy life. Cabin was nicely set out with plenty of room and the kids really enjoyed the hot tub. Great for dogs and if I had to say anything wrong, I wish the stay was for longer but would definitely go back and would recommend to anyone.

A tranquil family getaway to nature, blended with activities for all ages. Cheaper than overseas holidays but still expensive for what it is. Typical accommodation is reasonable but most adults will struggle with the uncomfortable sofas and mattresses. Kitchens are equipped with essentials.

The site is designed to wring as much additional money out of each guest, with almost everything being an additional cost, and at a higher rate than is the norm.

Great for younger families but may lack more thrilling experiences for older teenagers.

Brilliant weekend spent with family including our 4 month old granddaughter. Perfect location with lots of wildlife coming to our door looking to be fed. Lots to do and everyone very friendly and helpful could of done with a few more days

Lovely place to chill out & relax.
Checking in & out days are a bit chaotic with all the cars moving about but once that's all done it's fine.
The swimming pool is fantastic & all the wildlife at your back door is amazing.

We come here every year with our girls and it just never disappoints. I think that when they look back on their childhoods, our Center Parcs holidays will be some of their happiest memories. The whole place is set up for families with kids in so many ways. The lodges are brilliant and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Special shout-out this year to Lucy, Ann and Sandra on the bakery who were super-helpfil when I was in a bit of a fix and always had smiles on their faces 😊

Best Holiday for family all time. All good, except the parking. They let you drop your stuff . But then you have to leave your car very far away from your Lodge. A shuttle.....no? If you have a bike,no problem....otherwise just walk.

What a venue. We've been staying at this Center Parcs for 15 years and have never been disappointed.
Service is dependably good. Chalets are roomy enough for two families of four. We stayed on the outside rim this time and there were plenty of deer, squirrels and birds on the patio.
So much to do. This time we booked Aerial Adventure (zipline over the lake), kayaking, adventure golf, badminton, hair braiding and pedalos. Definitely book in advance so you can plan. Same for restaurants, of which there is a variety.
Last few visits we utilised bike hire, which saves time and is fun too.

TL;DR
The best place to unwind and still have loads to do. Children will love it, mine certainly have, since toddlers to teens.

We stayed for 5 days with our 8 & 16 year old. Plenty of activities for all ages and for us to do as a family. The swimming pool is fantastic as is the play area. Food inside the complex is pricey so try to bring as much as you can with you. We ate out a couple of meals and they weren’t much more than normal although service not great! We especially loved the wildlife waiting for us every morning at the back door. Will be booking in next year!

We had a wonderful stay at Centre Parcs Elveden Forest! The whole place has a relaxing atmosphere, and you really do feel like you're away from 'it all'. The staff, especially, are so welcoming and friendly. Everyone we spoke to, or dealt with in the restaurants, shops, lodges were happy to help or go above just general customer service. So much so, that we joked it must be written into their contracts that that always have to be happy!

On the + side We all loved the place for its serenity & amenities.
On the not so great side was service in a couple of restaurants was poor (although the food was great) & everything been cashless made life unnecessarily hard with 3 kids that have been saving pocket money for months to have the freedom to get what they wanted without waiting on there parents (life lessons for the kids).

That all said, this is a beautiful place😊.

The log cabin was clean, tidy and up to date. Very nice location, we were on the outskirts in Pine, which was only a five minute cycle away from the activity centre, which was accessed through some short cut paths. All the activities are a bit overpriced, and so is the food.
The worst thing about the place is, it’s only a mile or so away from an RAF base, and the noise from the fighter jets made you feel like you were in the latest Top Gun movie, it was that loud, it was like being at an airshow, they seem to start flying over 8 a.m. and even start their engines around 5 am which you can hear in the distance droning, not exactly relaxing.
Lots of animals, hopping around the place, squirrels, deer, ducks, etc… Which are super friendly because they’ve been fed by literally everyone there.
All in all a decent stay, which was spoilt by the noise.

So glad we found Oak Lodge
It's a lovely campsite with plenty of things to keep us entertained.

Good Toilet/shower Facilities
With a large area to wash up after food prep.

The Romany Gypsy caravan and plane in a tree were a pleasant surprise as was the Boat play area.

Can't wait for 2023 so we can coke back again.

Amazing!! We attended our friend's wedding reception here and it was perfect. The tents were beautiful and the grounds were stunning. Lots of different places for the children to explore and the toilet /shower facilities were lovely and clean.

When we booked we didn’t know what to expect. It was really magical. We were really taken back by how good value the holiday was. We had a lovely 6 person bell tent that was well kitted out. We also had access to good showers and toilets, as well as a trailer with a hob, oven, microwave and kettle.

Not open to visitors or touring caravans, only for " residents", nice site though, very well maintained and nice facilities. Very quiet even at busier times. At night there is lots of wildlife to be seen including Badgers, bats, owls etc, and it's lovely and dark for star gazing!

We had a wonderful time here with family recently. We made rather a lot of noise, but as there is so much space it wasn't a problem!

The tents and bedding appeared to be brand new, no mould or stains in sight! Super comfy with some nice touches. Loved the retro and traditional caravans dotted around the site.

Just back from a 2 night stay in this lovely little Campsite.
We just loved it, Family was so welcoming! Nothing was too much trouble! They even showed us all the original Romaniy caravans!!
A lovely Animal experience/Petting hour where children are allowed to help feed and care for the animals on site is offered every morning.
Showers and toilets were spotless!! it was impressive how often they cleaned them, couldn't fault them!
Lovely grounds and quirky pirate ship and plane for the children to play on!
Tents were lovely, mattresses comfy, BBQ and Fire pit supplied and everything you need!
Brilliant stay Thank you

We had such a wonderful time at Oak Lodge. The staff were so friendly and hospitable, we had everything we needed. The tents were beautifully decorated with comfy beds, nice clean bedding, fairy lights etc. The showers and toilets were immaculate. It was such a relaxing weekend, loved cooking over the fire and enjoying the scenery. I can’t wait to come back again! Thank you so much!