A long weekend in Norfolk with nothing to do but exactly what you want. Here is a loose, unhurried three-day itinerary built around a stay at Priory Farm Caravan Park. Feel free to throw half of it away and sit in your awning reading a book instead.
Friday: Arrive, Settle, Decompress
Arrive at Priory Farm, get pitched up, and do absolutely nothing for an hour. That is not a joke: it is the point. The site sits right alongside an animal sanctuary, so if your pitch has a view of the horses, consider yourself warned about losing track of time. Electric hook-ups, a brand-new shower and toilet block, and a genuinely quiet atmosphere take care of the practicalities.
Once you are settled, a short stroll to the on-site Priory Farm Restaurant, or pop across the road to The Bell Inn for a proper Norfolk pub dinner is the perfect way to start. As a guest of Priory Farm you get 10% off food and drink. Order the local ales.
Saturday: The Broads
Head to Oulton Broad (about 15 minutes by car) and hire a day boat for a few hours. Potter up towards Beccles, keep an eye out for herons and cormorants, and moor somewhere quiet for lunch. Back on dry land, a walk through the lanes around St Olaves is worth it. The ruined priory is right near the park and is genuinely beautiful, especially in spring. English Heritage manage it and entry is free.
If you want to venture further afield, we’ve put together a guide to five hidden gems near the Norfolk Broads that are well worth a half-day each, from Hickling Broad’s wildlife reserve to the quirky Reedham chain ferry.
Back at the site, if you are visiting in summer, keep an eye on Priory Farm’s wood-fired pizza evenings. They run seasonally and are the kind of thing you plan your whole Saturday around.
Sunday: Coast, Coffee and Carvery
Great Yarmouth is 20 minutes away and often overlooked. Skip the Golden Mile if it is not your thing and head straight to the South Beach for a proper blustery walk, then find a seafront cafe for coffee and something local. If you want something quieter, Southwold is worth the extra half hour, independent shops, a pier, and a lighthouse you can actually go up.
Alternatively, board the bus, just a 2 minute walk, and let someone else navigate the roundabouts. Back at Priory Farm, Sunday roast lunches are available at The Priory Restaurant (booking recommended).
That is the loose shape of a weekend that does not feel rushed, because it isn’t. No queues, no noise, no one else’s children. Just the Broads, a good meal, and somewhere quiet to come back to.
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