Clippesby Hall Holiday Park has been named winner of the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year award, sponsored by Next Phase Leisure and Sunseeker Holiday Homes, at the East of England Tourism Awards 2022-2023. 

Located near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Clippesby Hall is a family-owned camping and touring site that covers 34 acres of woodland and has remained under the ownership of the Lindsay family since it was first established in the 1960s.

It has eight distinctive areas, ranging from tucked away spaces to large open-perimeter pitches and shepherd huts.

In 2019, the site opened a ‘Basecamp’ area, allowing it to welcome offsite visitors to its bar, restaurant, shop and recreation area.

Other onsite facilities include play parks, tennis courts, mini golf and table tennis, plus a launderette, information reception, cycle hire and four shower blocks.

The judges described Clippesby Hall as “a gem of a find in the Norfolk countryside”, adding that it offers “incredibly well-thought-out facilities to suit all guests, no matter what time of the year they may be visiting”.

They also praised the “faultless” customer service from team members who “came across as happy to be at work and went the extra mile to ensure guests were left wanting for nothing”, as well as the “immaculately tended” grounds that “oozed character and charm with plenty of space to roam”.

John Lindsay, owner of Clippesby Hall Holiday Park, said: "We are honoured to have been chosen for the award. We have the most amazing team who work tirelessly all year round to give our guests a fabulous time, whether they are camping, staying in a pine lodge or visiting BASECAMP. This award will give the team and business a huge boost." 

He added that Clippesby Hall continues to develop more all-weather camping pitches for year-round use and is also looking to build more glamping accommodation.

About the sponsors

Next Phase Leisure

Next Phase Leisure offers bespoke consultancy services to independently-owned holiday parks to help them improve and optimise their performance. 

With years of first-hand experience in developing and operating highly successful holiday parks, the company can provide tailored and actionable recommendations to holiday park owners and operators to help them elevate their business to the next level.

It specialises in park design/build, park acquisition, organic growth, and operational and commercial efficiencies. 

Sunseeker Holiday Homes

Sunseeker Holiday Homes was established by a team of directors with over 100 years’ experience in the industry.

The company manufactures industry-leading lodges and holiday homes – designed to offer a great experience to every holidaymaker, whatever the budget.

Its aim is for every home to be as exciting to own as it is to create, providing excellent value for money, an uplifting holiday environment and a great practical base for holidaying in comfort and style. 

The finalists

Silver - Deepdale Camping

Deepdale Camping & Rooms is an eco-friendly campsite located on Deepdale Farm near King’s Lynn, Norfolk, which also offers private rooms with the option of shared facilities or en suites.

The judges praised the “cleanliness” of the site, adding that they “loved the charm of the 17th century converted building”.

Bronze - Albion Nights

The brainchild of owner Helen McGrath-Doherty, Albion Nights is a luxury, off-grid cabin set in a wildflower meadow in Bungay, on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk.

The cabin was hand-crafted using reclaimed, recycled and reused materials – with the judges praising “the beauty of off-grid living” it offers, as well as the “natural surroundings and wildlife”.