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Pentney Abbey Estate Glamping

Abbey Rd, Pentney, England PE32 1JT, UK

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A campsite near King's Lynn

About Pentney Abbey Estate Glamping

Tucked behind a medieval abbey and sheltered by mature trees, this peaceful Norfolk meadow offers bell tent glamping with a touch of monastic history. Each spacious tent comes stylishly furnished with patterned rugs, pretty bedding, bedside lighting and hanging space, plus fluffy towels, dressing gowns and a welcome tea-and-coffee pack. Modern shower and toilet facilities stand just steps away, alongside washing-up sinks and a shared barbecue area.

The site sits handily close to two public footpaths – ideal for walking dogs or burning off restless children – and Heacham beach is a half-hour drive. Reviewers consistently praise the beautiful grounds and superb, well-appointed accommodation, though it's worth noting this is primarily a wedding venue, so you may share the estate with celebrations during your stay.

King's Lynn lies twenty minutes away, while the nearest supermarket and a couple of decent pubs are within fifteen minutes' drive.

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

People say this wedding venue offers a stunning setting with beautiful grounds and a gorgeous ceremony room, including a favorite gatehouse. Guests also highlight the superb, clean, and well-appointed accommodation, along with the delicious food and drinks. They also mention the professional and attentive staff, who ensure a stress-free and perfectly executed day.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Lodges & pods

  • Blossom bell tent (two person)
  • Mustard bell tent (four person)

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🚻 Toilets on site
Picnic table Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Barbecue provided Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Takeaway & food delivery

Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.

Just Eat — 15 takeaways deliver to this postcode (PE32 1JT)

Subway - Swaffham Market Place

5.0 · Sandwiches, Lunch

4 In Love - King's Lynn

5.0 · Chinese, Vegetarian

Tennyson Tandoori

5.0 · Indian, Curry

Taste of China

5.0 · Chinese, Noodles

The India Gate

5.0 · Indian, Asian

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 40 restaurants nearby

KFC

Nando's

Burger King

Papa John's

Pizza Hut Restaurants

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Sainsbury's, King's Lynn 5.7 miles
  • Tesco, King's Lynn 5.9 miles
  • Aldi, King's Lynn 6.6 miles
  • Morrisons, King's Lynn 6.8 miles
  • Lidl, King's Lynn 7.1 miles
  • Asda, King's Lynn 7.1 miles
  • Co-op 10.7 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Abbey Rd, Pentney, England PE32 1JT, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What visitors say

Alicia McCracken

We got married at Pentney Abbey in August 2025 and from the moment we first visited we completely fell in love and knew straight away that it was the venue for us. The setting is absolutely beautiful and it just felt so special from the very beginning. One of the highlights before the wedding was the tasting evening. It was such a wonderful experience to be able to sample the menu and see the venue dressed for a wedding. It really helped us picture how our own day would look and feel and the food was incredible. We were also so lucky to have the most fantastic wedding planner, Katie. She handled the entire process and our wedding day like an absolute professional. Katie was always so quick to reply to every email and request and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. She truly helped make the day feel personal and exactly how we had imagined it. Our wedding day itself was simply amazing and everything we dreamed it would be. From the accommodation, to the set up, the meal and the evening celebration every single part of the day was perfect. The whole team at Pentney Abbey were incredibly professional and not one detail was missed. We received so many lovely comments from our suppliers, guests and family about how beautiful the venue was and how smoothly everything ran. If you are thinking about Pentney Abbey as your wedding venue you will not regret it at all. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day.

5 months ago · via Google

Samantha Kettle

Nice unusual place, but very cold, despite the heaters. Poor live video link to watch the wedding in the bar for those who can't climb the steep stairs to the ceremonial room. Hot drinks not available from the bar.

9 months ago · via Google

Gary Edwards

I absolutely loved photographing a wedding at Pentney Abbey. It’s ticks all of the boxes for great images. The blend of old and new creates a really good visual dynamic and guiding guests through these locations as the day progresses keeps it really fun and interesting. The venue has a really stylish feel but still creates a relaxed atmosphere. The coordinators are brill. Give me a shout if you want an unbiased opinion/recommendation of the venue. It’s all good stuff from a wedding photographers perspective. Photos by @teamedwardsphotography on Instagram

a year ago · via Google

Chris and Indre

We viewed Pentney Abbey as a potential wedding venue on a rainy, miserable Sunday in March 2023 - it’s safe to say we instantly fell in love with the venue and booked a date for June 2024. We were assigned Beck as our planner and honestly, you are so lucky if you get Beck! She answered all of our questions, pointed out some that we hadn’t thought about and always matched our own excitement for our upcoming big day. Beck, thank you so much for looking after us and helping us through the planning stages, you are a wonderful person and it felt like having a friend by our side throughout the planning process. We had the most amazing time on our wedding day in June. The venue speaks for itself really, it’s so picturesque and wonderful. The food was fabulous and we received so many compliments. The staff on the day were brilliant and it really helped everything go so smoothly. Thank you so much - we had the best day! Chris and Indre Xx

a year ago · via Google

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