Spring is arguably the best time to visit the Norfolk Broads. The summer crowds haven’t arrived yet, the wildlife is coming to life, and there’s something about a quiet morning mist over the water that no photograph ever quite does justice. If you’ve been thinking about a Norfolk caravan break this spring, here are five reasons to stop thinking and start booking.
1. The Wildlife is Spectacular in Spring
Spring on the Broads means marsh harriers returning to the reedbeds, kingfishers darting along the river edges, and if you’re lucky, the first bitterns of the season booming across the marshes. Bring binoculars. This is one of the best wildlife destinations in England, and spring is when it truly wakes up.
2. The Walks Are Yours Alone
The riverside trails and Broads footpaths that attract thousands in Summer are almost empty in April and May. Walk the two minutes from Priory Farm down to the River Waveney and you may not see another soul for an hour. That’s a rare thing in England and worth making the most of.
3. Boat Hire is Available and Uncrowded
Day boat hire at Oulton Broad or Horning is available from Easter onwards, and outside of peak weeks, you can drift along the waterways without queuing for a mooring or dodging other boats. There’s a reason locals call it ‘the other Broads season’.
4. The Golden Hour is Golden
Low spring light over the flat Norfolk landscape is something photographers travel hundreds of miles for. From the pitches at Priory Farm, the evening sky over the fields is genuinely dramatic. Set an alarm, grab a coffee, and watch the sun rise over the Broads from your awning. It costs nothing and you’ll remember it for years.
5. Adults-only Means Actually Relaxing
If you’re escaping the noise and busyness of daily life, the last thing you want is to arrive at a holiday park that feels like a school sports day. Priory Farm is adults-only, not because we’re unfriendly, but because we believe grown-ups deserve proper rest. No tannoy announcements. No entertainment schedule. Just you, the Broads, and some well-earned quiet.
Spring pitches at Priory Farm are available from £32/night. Electric hookups, new facilities, and a restaurant a few steps from your awning. Check availability now.