Charabanc Meadows

Along with non-motorised watersports on the River Glen, there’s lots of active stuff to do locally. There are cycle rides and riverside walks right from the pitches, coarse fishing right next door and brisk hikes along the Norfolk coastline – coastal Fosdyke Wash (half an hour) is a good bet for spotting protected bitterns and harriers. Turning to culture, Moulton Windmill (25 minutes’ drive) was built in 1822 and is the UK’s tallest working mill; book ahead of time for guided tours up 96 steps for spectacular views over the fens. Close by is Gordon Boswell Romany Museum (15 minutes), with traditional wagons providing a fascinating glimpse into Romany heritage. There’s more vintage transport at Delaine Buses (10 minutes), where you can mooch around 19th-century coaches and take a historic bus trip out into the fenland countryside. Also well-worth visiting, the Museum of Technology, the History of Gadgets and Gizmos (35 minutes) houses a vast display of antique TVs, telephones and typewriters.