A north Norfolk caravan park has been named as one of the top holiday sites in the country.

Two Mills Touring Park in North Walsham scooped one of the AA's regional campsite of the year awards after impressing inspectors with its landscaping, hospitality and facilities.

But the award came as a complete surprise to owners Barbara and Ray Barnes who are preparing for their ninth season at the 81-pitch park in Yarmouth Road.

Mrs Barnes said inspectors had turned up to cast an eye over the site and a few months later they had received a framed certificate declaring Two Mills as the heart of England region's top site.

She added: 'It was quite a surprise. We knew we'd made five stars but we weren't expecting the certificate.

'Over the years we have been improving the park, at the moment we're refurbishing the old shower block. We have done an awful lot since we have been here so it's very nice to have it recognised.'

The site, which is exclusively for adults, opens for the 2012 season next month.