Hudson's Bay

The water at Hudson's Bay sits dead calm most mornings, mirror-flat and fringed with reeds that look like they've been painted on. It's a proper Norfolk scene - the kind of lake that draws you in because it feels manageable, intimate even, rather than the sprawling vastness of some water elsewhere. Wroxham's just a short drive away, which means you're not far from civilisation, but standing here you'd never know it.

This is quintessential Broads territory. You can walk the perimeter if the mood takes you, watch for marsh harriers cutting across the water, or simply sit and let the quiet do its work. It's the sort of place that rewards slow looking - the light changes constantly, the birdlife shifts with the seasons, and honestly, after twenty minutes you'll understand why people come back here year after year.

Families find it useful as a gentle break between longer walks. Serious birdwatchers will recognise it as a proper spot. Kids might get restless after an hour unless they're the type to skip stones and count swans. Allow ninety minutes to really take it in without rushing.

If you're based at Norfolk Broads Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite or one of the other parks within a few miles, Hudson's Bay works as a pleasant morning outing before heading into Wroxham for lunch. It's free, requires no booking, and there's nowhere to buy coffee, so come prepared. Perfect if you want a moment away from the main holiday park bustle without straying far.