Kelling Heath Holiday Park near Holt in North Norfolk will play host to an exciting orienteering event in collaboration with the East Anglian Orienteering League on 11th December. Over 170 competitors from six regional clubs will use the Park's 300- acres of unique and diverse heathland to put their navigation skills to the test by traversing one of the eight specifically designed courses as part of this prestigious event.

The event is open to anyone over the age of eight, ideally forming a team and choosing which course they participate in – from a short easy route for beginners to a testing longer trail for the more experienced. For those competing as part of an affiliated club, points can be won as part of the four event series taking place in 2022, either as an individual or a club. The day is set to attract in the region of 170 competitors from six regional clubs. For those taking part for fun, entry is open on the day for a small charge.

Kelling Heath provides ample space for adventure for competitors and guests alike. Whether competing or exploring the Park's natural habitat at your own pace, visitors to the Park can make a weekend of it by booking one of Kelling Heath's holiday rental accommodations. Guest can choose from impressive woodland lodges and luxury holiday homes to caravan, and camping pitches surrounded by nature.

For those attending the East Anglian Orienteering League event, a special touring pitch rate of £20 per pitch per night (excludes extras) between 10-12th December 2022 is available exclusively to those attending the event.

For more information on Kelling Heath please visit www.kellingheath.co.uk and book your pitch by calling the team on 01263 588181, quoting code 'Orienteering 2022'.

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Notes to editors

For those attending the East Anglian Orienteering League event, a special touring pitch rate of £20 per pitch per night (excludes extras) between 10-12th December 2022 is on offer. Quote code 'Orienteering 2022' when booking touring pitch accommodations.

About the Event

• The event is open to all over the age of eight years old.
• There are four events in total held across the UK, one of which is taking place at Kelling Heath on 11th December.
• There are eight courses traversing Kelling Heath as part of the event.
• There are anticipated to be 170 participants this year.
• If you want to score points, you must run a specific course for your age (and belong to an East Anglian club).
• There are six clubs in the East Anglian Association, which runs the East Anglian League every year.
• This year, four events from around the region all count towards points both for the individual, and the club.
• Points are automatically calculated, and a total score for the best three results will be used to calculate a place.
• The main participating clubs are: Havering and South Essex Orienteering Club (HAVOC), Norfolk Orienteering Club (NOR), South Midlands Orienteering Club (SMOC), Essex Stragglers (SOS), Suffolk Orienteering Club (SUFFOC), and West Anglian Orienteering Club (WAOC).

About Kelling Heath Holiday Park

Set amongst 300 acres of woodland and rare open heathland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the North Norfolk coast, Kelling Heath offers holiday rental accommodation surrounded by nature. Guests can stay in Kelling Heath's impressive woodland lodges, a luxury holiday home, or in a touring caravan or tent.

Kelling Heath is unique amongst the holiday parks of Britain with an on-site Countryside Team dedicated to caring for its special natural environment and running a programme of educational activities for guests to enjoy.

Kelling Heath is blessed with a high-quality habitat that the park protects and enhances which benefits guests and the local wildlife. Kelling Heath is proud to be home to conservation projects for red squirrels and is home to an established bat population.

Kelling Heath is dedicated to the protection and sound management of the wider environment in East Anglia. All new build and refurbishment plans carried out include environmentally friendly initiatives and are planned with sustainability in mind.

For more information visit www.kellingheath.co.uk

Blue Sky Leisure

Blue Sky Leisure is owned by the Timewell family which has operated holiday parks in Norfolk for over forty years.

The company operates under the premier brand of Blue Sky Leisure with divisional trading businesses of Blue Sky Homes, Kelling Heath, and Woodhill. 

The registered name of the company is Timewell Properties Limited.

For more information visit www.blueskyleisure.co.uk