5.00am departure scheduled, actual departure 5.15am, not bad when the daughter is coming as well! Getting into a routine now for these longer hauls. Pick caravan up, breakfast at Ferrybridge, drink and toilets at Grantham North and then off East towards Norfolk! 7 hours later, and we arrived at Kelling Heath!
Kelling heath is a large site, with a considerable number of static caravans. But this paves the way for an indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, ping-pong tables, shop, bar, restaurant – the list goes on! Our allocated pitch had been changed when we arrived, due to the rain, which had water logged a few of the pitches. But we were still on a large individual pitch so no complaints there. After pitching up we headed for the food complex to try the takeaway, this was closed but food was available from the restaurant to take away, so we duly ordered and returned back to the caravan for the evening to begin our holiday!
Sunday and we deliberated as to whether or not to put the awning up. The weather was still looking a little variable and indeed the forecast was throwing much hope our way either. So the decision was made, no awning on this trip. Next on the agenda was to fill the cupboards and fridge, so off to Morrisons in Cromer. After the essentials had been purchased and stored we donned our walking boots and headed off for a little walk to take in the campsite. As mentioned, the campsite is quite large, 3 touring areas along with the many pockets of static caravans. Fishing ponds and playing fields can also be found,. along with a railway line! Yes, I had found a campsite not only with its own railway line, but little station as well. You can actually catch a train from here into Sheringham – pick me up off the floor! As it turns out by chance, there was a steam gala on running this weekend, so at the little station platform we took in a couple of steam trains, on being a 9F, very nice. Stephanie was actually quite taken by the steam trains, probably the first she has ever seen in real life.
Monday and a trip to Norwich was in order, particularly for the shops, to keep the daughter entertained! So after much shopping we headed back, not much else to say!
Tuesday, and with the weather worsening, we headed for the seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer. Stopping for a coffee in a couple of cafes, we soaked up the atmosphere and ignored the freezing cold weather. At least the heating was on in the caravan for when we returned!
Wednesday, weather still very poor, we decided today would be a pool day. As luck would have it, we were given free passes to the pool yesterday due to the closure of our toilet block, so we made use of them. Not a bad saving as it costs around £11 per person to use the pool for a day!
Thursday and what was this, sunshine! Great Yarmouth was on the cards today and it was a lovely day for it. We had a nice walk along the promenade before heading for the town centre. A quick visit to River Island for Stephanie’s new bag and some chips in a cone wrapped up the day!
Friday was departure day, due to the fact that I had a booking on the Saturday which was cancelled, but with the weather worsening again we decided we wouldn’t stay another day. So busier traffic on the return journey, but the weather was a bit kinder. A lovely site, Norfolk is a great place that I would like to visit again. All amenities were top class including heated toilet blocks!
- Date: 16th March 2013
- Nights: 6
- Pitch #: 145 Dragonfly
- GPS: 52.928618, 1.136355
