Exploring A Closed Holiday Park - Hopton Holiday Village, Norfolk

[@WalkWithMeTim]

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[@looneytoons2878]

What is it with people and those stupid jeans

[@CheshireCat6639]

It's a box hedge Tim for topiary 🎄 great stream ty🎉 looks a lovely place to stay

[@CheshireCat6639]

Yes I wash and dry all my clothes in the launderette after my Barmouth van holiday...all ready for home,less work for me to do= result

[@ThatBriishGuy]

I stay here every year. It is my happy place and the best place on earth

[@chlobobass]

Thank you for giving Hopton Pharmacy a shout out! It’s the only pharmacy in Hopton and useful for those holiday makers who always seem to forget to pack their medication when going on holiday.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I bet it gets busy

[@KarenCoe-d3i]

I'm guessing no one answered your question. Bull rushes.

[@paulsmith6837]

It's great to see Hopton on here, I was a member of staff here for a long time. I must say the best place I have ever worked no joke. Unfortunately I need to find somewhere where to work that was all year round. The staff I worked with were some of the best ppl I have met. I'm so pleased for the great review. Injoying all your videos.

[@Doves96]

Hi Paul what years were you there? I used to go for around 10 years or so between 87/97/98 was a brilliant park and we had some amazing holidays. spent many a night in the stardust and then up to the Suffolk lounge for a a few pints :)

[@AmbientWalking]

Always a pleasure to travel with you. It's such an enjoyable experience. Thank you so much! Appreciate it! : )

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahcraven6435]

I remember when it used to be holimarine 50 years ago . We stayed at the cheaper place opposite and we used to sneak in to use the pool and watch tv !!!! Many , many laughs !!

[@vivclaxton3431]

I remember when it was Holimarine as well ,we first went in 1979 when it was much smaller. Went many more times and we were there when Live Aid was happening,watched it in The entertainment lounge which was called either the Norfolk lounge or the Suffolk lounge. Last went in 2011 the changes were significant and looks like there have been more since. Great little village and not far from Great Yarmouth.

[@Doves96]

Brilliant Deborah :) used to go here 30 years ago as well for a good 10 year period.. was such a laugh and met some great people, happy days :)

[@Doves96]

@@vivclaxton3431 yeah the Suffolk lounge Viv :) spent many a night in there :)

[@jamesleggett9830]

So glad u done hopton, now watching it

[@WalkWithMeTim]

you're welcome James

[@Lucas-os4vx]

This video helped my decision to stay at Haven Hopton definitely one of the best caravan holiday parks around

[@kennelson3848]

"Cat Tails" on the golf course with the 'fluff' on a stick in the pond..😊

[@CosD]

Hello Tim. I was quite surprised to see this today. They have made some major improvements over the years on that site. Good to see they are tackling the erosion. Just missed the Supersonic and entertaining Gaby and yourself in Southwold the other Sunday afternoon, you must come back down the coast when things are open and less windy. Enjoying the videos! Thank you - David

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Very kind of you to say thanks david

[@richardknibb4357]

Another great addition to the Haven Holiday videos with this one at Hopton. I make a 'very' brief appearance 😎

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol do you?

[@StuAcker]

2:09 I do love a nice, big, welcoming bush

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@andymullaney2704]

It is a really big area ,the site ,really nice ,love the spring bulbs flowers ,anyway Tim as said glad weekend, happy Easter ,enjoy 😃all the chocolate Gaby am sure will be treating you ,eggs ,and indulgent hot chocolate,thanks both of you ,x👍👍🤗

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol thanks andy

[@christoguichard4311]

I took my kids there in 1986...we had a wonderful time. 😊

[@Doves96]

back then it was really great place to be :)

[@MTRelaxation67]

This tour is very interesting I really enjoyed it ,thank you my friend

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rrygor]

Been going to Hopton for around 20 years....many times we have used the laundry! We as a family really have enjoyed many holidays there.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching

[@shirleyellis9708]

Good morning Tim. Loved the tour.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Morning Shirley, thanks

[@pollatso]

Hello Tim enjoyed that I think I prefer these informative walks to the live one’s. Cheers

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I do a video every Friday and LIVES twice a week

[@christinagreaves7932]

What a fab park !!! Well cared for and tidy

[@darylpace8556]

Another excellent video Tim with some great shots on the intro, excellent quality watching on a large 4k TV, but most noticeable now is how good you have become in front of camera an absolute pleasure to listen to and watch.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks daryl, that means alot

[@woollard9260]

This brings back memories

[@WalkWithMeTim]

:-)

[@Doves96]

ha ha same 88 - 98 amazing times

[@belleclarke-dunning4042]

I am so happy you've done a tour of this haven holiday park it's my favourite. My first visit was 2016 and I loved it. Then in 2019 i brought my fiance for his birthday and we are going to visit again this year with our son. It is a truly amazing park and it is beautiful. My fiance loves bubbles he thinks the family who own/run it are the nicest people. All in all this holiday park is our favourite and we cant wait to be back lazing around the beach and exploring great yarmouth again 😊 Tim you do an amazing job with your walks, you and Gabby are always a pleasure to watch and learn about the history of these seaside towns 💕😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks belle, that's very kind of you to say

[@michaelknight2721]

Love your Hopton holiday park video Tim,everything looks so clean ,neat,and tidy.I would happily stay here. Thankyou for the video.

[@spectrumwalkingtours]

Good to see the holiday camps getting ready for action. Great informative video as always.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks andy

[@jonathanadnitt7704]

I always liked a nicely trimmed bush.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Me too ;-)

[@kkrispy2009P]

Haha

[@kkrispy2009P]

@coby gilbank morning dude

[@kkrispy2009P]

@coby gilbank yes coby 6.15pm

[@CheshireCat6639]

Oh you boys ?.tbh it's a box hedge not a Bush!🤭🤣

[@jojo55508]

Thanks for posting this Tim! We've booked to go there in July🤞. It will be our first time to Hopton. Can't wait to go now! It looks really lovely. Great video.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks jo jo

[@karenlewin474]

Hi Tim been to Hopton holiday Village my dog loved going for a walk along the beach my eldest was always in the arcades just before you go into the site the main complex had a fire think was either last year or year before when I last went there was a lovely slope to the beach

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Karen for watching

[@melissaphillips3088]

Opening shots Tim were beautiful. Such a pretty place . This is a wonderful park.🌸

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I know shame it was cloudy

[@77sun222]

Hi Tim A fantastic holiday village. They pay such attention to maintaining the gardens and everything. Lots of jobs when they reopen.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Very true

[@darrenmccarthy8792]

Another great walk Tim ☺

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Darren

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great video Tim. It's large amazing views cheers 4 sharing

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@tracyg1640]

What a lovely holiday park well kept and looked after will give that a go. Thx Tim looks great.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zoeyratcliffe_27days2go]

It looks a nice place to stay for a break iv never heard of it b4 🤗👍😀

[@barrington7774]

I was staying at the park when the boulders were being offloaded. They had to be put in when the cliffs kept eroding and they nearly lost a few caravans one year. To the best of my knowledge the stone is Norwegian Granite. They could only bring it in dependent on tides, so sometimes they would be dumping it off the side of a flat bottomed barge/ship at 1am and the entire park would shake and rumble. It was a sight to see! Holidaying in Hopton twice a year for 5 years is the reason we moved to Norfolk from London/Essex. We explored the county and fell in love. I dont get over to that side as much as I would like. I do have a soft spot for Hopton and Gorleston. Also the plants at the Lake at Bullrushes.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yikes

[@bazfarnham]

all norfolk haven parks are great but you cant beat hopton very nice park great walk round when its hot food good always helpful staff

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hey thanks for watching

[@tayler034]

Your Zone shots are Magnificent.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Zone ... lol thanks 😊

[@bridgetteparker5149]

Really enjoy watching the holiday park videos, this one looks really nice as well. Hope they have a busy season once they’re allowed to re open. Thanks for sharing😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hey thanks bridgette

[@elsiejane2337]

Bulrushes Tim, when we were kids and before they went to seed we picked couple soaked them in paraffin , made great torches

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol wow

[@Curlyperm59]

My mum went to hopton years ago on one of those sun holidays . It looks very nice . Those lodges are lovely❤xxx

[@MrGreatplum]

Looks like one of the best you’ve shown us, Tim. No doubt it’s cheaper to go abroad though!

[@samhollingsworth8812]

All my childhood memories are from around the Yarmouth area and the broads

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching sam

[@Doves96]

same sam... loved hopton spent my youth there

[@txrnyx6570]

i’ve been coming here pretty much my whole life (i’m only 18 now lol) and it feels like a second home. the staff are always welcoming and the accommodation is always great. i remember when we had so much more beach but i’m glad they’ve managed to save some of it. we’re going there in just under 3 weeks and it will be interesting to see how much it has changed since we haven’t been to this park since before covid. thank you for the video!

[@nictrax]

I used to go here in the 80s with my parents as a kid. It's gone through loads of changes. I see Stardust still has the little go cart place. That was there back then lol. There used to be a chippy which I heard was long gone. Tim's I think? Was a great a time.

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Tim, this just popped up. Looks a nice place to stay, hope you and family are well and had a great holiday,see you soon take care bye 😊xx

[@Hankfan5379]

I stayed at Hopton from 19th May to 26th May and had an amazing experience here enjoyed every bit the clubhouse and swimming pool was brilliant we had fish and chips one night too I loved the beach here as It was so quiet and walked along the amazing coastline the staff on site were friendly and happy

[@christineparsons5962]

wow , that looks amazing, i feel a holiday coming on lol

[@elizabethbuck2348]

How cool that was my husband cutting the gold course 😍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol omg really

[@elizabethbuck2348]

@@WalkWithMeTim he came home yesterday and said he saw u lol

[@garyfoulser8712]

Hi Tim Gaby hopton is a nice place to look around and stay for a holiday

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching gary

[@adamcalver9171]

darn i used to go in stardust late 80`s early 90s this has brought back some great memories most years used to holiday here as a kid

[@Doves96]

ha ha same Adam.. our paths must have crossed as I was always in there.. :) Stan was the owner and there was a lovely old lady at the change desk but cant remember her name :) Great times and brilliant memories...

[@christinehicks4841]

great times at hopton its a great site

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching Christine

[@vickyexton3566]

I've just discovered your videos, they are great! I went to Hopton in 1987 with my parents, I remember it being a great holiday. We walked along the beach from the park and through Gorleston. This video has brought back some wonderful memories that I'd forgotten! I remember Stardust and also the entertainment centre where it was open mic night and I karaoked myself hoarse. Thank you Tim, pure nostalgia 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Vicky hope u subscribed

[@Doves96]

I used to go here Vicky between 87 and 98... started off with my parents and then when I was old enough to "borrow" the caravan and go with my mates. Was some of the best times of my life without a doubt. I met so many awesome people, it would make a great reunion. Maybe even our paths crossed who knows. Great holiday park and so many good memories of the stardust and the Suffolk lounge :)

[@patmatten]

Hi Tim. Been enjoying your walks and now your holiday camp tours. Thanks for showing us around these places. Just subscribed so looking forward to lots more content. Cheers Pat🇬🇧

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks pat .. there is a lot on the channel so have a good look and Welcome

[@sharonburrows2330]

Looks nice but dear for caravan

[@andyallen1651]

Evening Tim. Really interesting video. It is pretty big as seen from the air. You know, I follow quite a few people on KZbin. But I can honestly say, you and including Gaby, are my favourites. I love seeing the places you visit and how you present you videos. Simply down to earth and a lovely couple. I’ve become a big fan of you and Gaby. So I thank you both, and am always looking forward for my WWT Videos, just you or with Gaby, and Gaby’s music channel too. Have a great eve. 😃 Andy Allen, ( The Drummer ) 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

That means alot to us getting feedback like this thanks andy

[@katiebrame2282]

Great tour Tim we love Hopton.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Katie, when are u back up this way?

[@AvaSmith-v6s]

the steps you walked up to go the the cliff was my lodge hahah x

[@alimcnally9868]

Looks lovely didn't realize it was so big 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

It's VERY BIG

[@manicmonkey74]

Love this place, can't wait to be back there next month

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching Robert

[@manicmonkey74]

@@WalkWithMeTim I've really enjoyed your videos during the lockdown period, helps me feel that there's still a world out there for me to explore

[@WalkWithMeTim]

@@manicmonkey74 defo Robert!

[@npw1964]

Thanks Tim awesome video as usual, looking forward to your next one

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@norfolkpyro5510]

Looks great and quite good especially for a small town

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes it's hudge

[@norfolkpyro5510]

@@WalkWithMeTim yea

[@JohnLvideos]

You will need your heated jacket on Monday Tim, The beast from the North is coming

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I know ... I might need 2 lol

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@WalkWithMeTim if I go on holiday I use the laundry all the time as I am a washing machine enthusiast if you look at my channel there is actually a haven laundrette on my channel back in 2018

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi Tim really lovely park never been there. Thankyou for sharing with us love as always Tracey xxx

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Tracey

[@BEACHLIFE78]

Great video , the park has some nice facilities.Hopefully we will have some normality return this year.Big 👍👍👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I hope so too

[@rossbatchelor4634]

Great Vid Tim can t Waite for 12th April when I can come to my own caravan in Scratby California look forward to Sundays live

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Sounds great!

[@alfieb8851]

I used the launderette at Haven’s Wild Duck Caravan Park in Belton, Norfolk when my dad spilt coffee on all of our swimming clothes!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@mattyhtafctinker1476]

Love the video my favourite haven park can’t wait to go in July

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@danifiocco1]

Brillant video, thank you. I just booked a lodge near the golf course and it seems like I'll have to walk a lot to get the the main facilities and the beach🤦🏻‍♂️

[@thatonemrmingaming4717]

Hey I'm going there This year 👍🏻

[@andyknight1]

Another excellent video. Yes, they are Bul rushes (excuse spelling) Very common around wetlands.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thought so thanks andy

[@adiedobson]

i love Hopton, now i’m older i bring my autistic son there every few years, we even have my sons initials cheekily written in cement under the trees on the approach road to that duck pond near the golf area.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Nice .. thanks for watching

[@Doves96]

did you go when you were younger?

[@debbieoconnor7054]

Morning Tim. Watching from New Zealand. Really enjoyable video looks a great spot. Deb & Patrick

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hey thanks debs and Patrick hope u can join us on our live Sunday at 2.30pm uk time

[@e12356hi]

I remember Hopton I loved it I think that's the one we left the sandwich in

[@helenbosworth627]

Good holiday park Tim looks lovely there

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank Helen , if only it was sunny when I filmed lol

[@helenbosworth627]

@@WalkWithMeTim yes lol it’s freezing 🥶 today the weather the same here no sunshine

[@patwalker5760]

Lovely video. We have a caravan there

[@WalkWithMeTim]

You're lucky pat

[@stephenwood9104]

What a lovely holiday park Tim , this is a park I would like to have a holiday on, really enjoyed the vlog as always, Happy Easter to you and Gaby 😃😀

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Happy Easter 🐣

[@stephenwood9104]

@@WalkWithMeTim Thank you 😊

[@kaysie11dh]

Haven parks are always good

[@CharlotteJanvier30]

I love Hopton

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@Doves96]

same

[@peterdavis943]

Good vlog looks a smart site, I used to go to Hopton in the late 60s early 70s used to stay at Seafields site which had the main entrance at the side of the Turnstone on Station Rd, the railway used to run through the line ran from Lowerstoft to Yarmouth there was a railway bridge on Station Rd, it would be good to do a vlog about Hopton highlighting this and the old holiday camps, there is a good Facebook group called Old Hopton on sea which talks about a lot of these things! Thank's again!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Good tip Peter

[@pamnewman4945]

Cattails on the pond ❤

[@melcordingley1231]

You should go to all the John Fowlers holiday parks because they are good I’ve been to the one in Cornwall and the one in Devon and now I’m going to Somerset this year

[@SeranaTheStudent]

My Grandad's name used to be on a plaque on a bench at that bowling green. Shame it looks like they've removed those benches since then, but it was a long time ago. He used to own a caravan there before he passed away in 98. Then my nan had ownership for a time before selling it off. Also that pond seems to be one of the newest additions since my childhood, where there used to be a large park that I used to play a bit of kick about with a ball with my cousins.

[@whatshenupto4228]

Saw this today 💕I liked the look of the park then you showed the beach. NOT wheelchair friendly. 😒Was about to look up train and buses too.

[@ianwedderburn864]

If you think that’s a big park, you should visit Haggerston Castle near Berwick! It’s huge!

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

great video tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks mandy

[@ianj6857]

The plants at the 15.35 mark are Reed Mace, Often confused with Bull rushes.

[@stopmotionforkids320]

I’ve been to hopton holiday village before

[@Dimondgamer123]

This brings back many memories the people in the amusements basically handed me the prizes 😂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@Doves96]

what years were you there Burgzz? I spend years there in the 90's.. great times

[@Dimondgamer123]

@Smash&Grab i was there in 2011 wasn't here in the 90s sadly

[@Debbie7860]

Going on 3rd Sept. Can't wait

[@WalkWithMeTim]

😉

[@TonyBanks21]

A nice Holiday Park-compared with the horrible pontins parks you’ve reviewed-where everything was either broken,closed,or in a dirty and dangerous condition !!

[@barrywood2806]

Bullrushes! That is what those fluffy things are that you asked about. Once they get fed up with being long and brown they explode and scatter their fluffy seeds throughout the known universe, or at least the close vicinity. I went to Hopton when was a nipper but have no memory of it because that was around 60 years ago and a lot of stuff has happened since then. Looking at the beach I do wonder why my father took us there as there are far better beaches in the area, which you have kindly shown us.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree Barry not the best beach in the world but if you are on holiday its not bad

[@RachelF559]

Finished work not long ago and just watched this great caravan park! Wonder if you could do any fishing there.?!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Beach fishing of course

[@angelcoops511]

The Candy floss on sticks I believe is nicknamed old man beard. I think it’s some sort of Reed.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

its weird!

[@JohnLvideos]

Just been looking at some of the prices of those holiday homes at Hopton. Cor some of them are a bit expensive. You could go on a cruise for that.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I know its crazy

[@paulmartin4971]

Hi Tim great video spent many a holiday at Hopton and yes those lodges are so expensive. Love bubbles one of the best small arcades you could visit. The last time we were at Caister we went there for a look round as we heard it had been done up and we didn't like it. The clubhouse was divided into two and there were hardly any amusements. But still a really good camp to stay at. Can't wait for next exciting episode thanks.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks paul appreciate that

[@BrettGuruFord]

Shared to Hopton Residents Tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Brett! hope you are well Been a while

[@shanehall98]

Very smart caravan park. I wonder if Dot Cotton is at the laundrette or is she at church, as it’s Good Friday lol.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@bevwatson4369]

We used to have our caravan on this park, it is a lovely place with great facilities and a lovely beach. Sadly they didn’t keep to their commitment of an owners area of the park which meant we had new neighbours (rentals) every week, some of whom were not very pleasant to be around 😳 We moved off to a private park in Kessingland after a few years

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Hey thanks for watching bev

[@Doves96]

what years were you there bev... used to be so good.... we had a carvan up waterways...

[@bevwatson4369]

@@Doves96 we were in South Reach, from about 2003 to 2008 ish

[@Jackpot77777]

Great video 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 👍

[@sharonstrand3306]

Good video 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nardiaelizabeth6912]

I’m so happy to see Hopton holiday village. Myself and my family are heading to Hopton in July. We have never been to Haven Hopton or to Norfolk so it’s all new to us. Can’t wait now! If you have any suggestions of places we should visit while we are there do let me know :) Thanks again.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Check out my other videos there are plenty

[@joshuahares8153]

I live right round the corner and there was a fire I believe from a firework