Eastern Beach Caravan Park

This is a nifty location for days in the Norfolk Broads, however you wish to wander: hiring a boat (large or small, with captain or being in charge of your own rudder) is the classic option, but it’s also worth thinking about bringing bikes to pedal along the network of quiet, flat cycle paths, or joining small birdwatching group tours. Get warmed up for your Broads-based days with watersports activities including rafting, paddleboarding and kayaking at Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre (25 minutes’ drive), or gawp at sea-dwelling creatures at SEA Life in Great Yarmouth (10 minutes). There’s plenty to please at the resort’s Pleasure Beach, including rides and shows for all ages. Planning to stay away from the water for a little while? Take the five-minute drive to Caister Castle to admire its classic car collection, encounter exotic beasts at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) or head to Wroxham Barns (half an hour) for a mini farm, funfair and crafty shops.