Boating and Sailing
Taking yourself off for a trip on the river is one of the best ways to explore and enjoy the countryside.
The Norfolk Broads is an amazing network of rivers, broads, shallow lakes and grazing marshes covering 200km, allowing you to experience time and again a visit of peace, tranquillity and outstanding beauty. The boat specialists listed here offer you a choice between hourly, daily or weekly hire, and there are no shortage of types of craft to choose from.
On the Water
The Norfolk Broads have been a favourite holiday and day trip destination for thousands of people ever since they were developed. The 125 mile network of rivers and broads surrounded by low-lying countryside forms Britain's largest protected wetland with status equivalent to a National Park.
Walking in The Broads
The Norfolk Broads is the perfect location for walking, with over 190 miles of footpaths and nature trails through gentle rolling countryside and quiet lanes with scenic views providing a serene setting in which to relax and explore at your own pace. From
North Norfolk to
South Norfolk, inland to coast, there is a huge choice of itineraries to suit all ages and stamina!
Cycling in The Broads
The Norfolk Broads are the place to discover picture postcard landscapes, ancient churches and numerous pretty villages. With miles of peaceful country lanes, much of which is relatively flat,
The Norfolk Broads can easily be explored by bicycle.
Accessibility in The Broads
Whether you have difficulty walking, use a wheelchair or have a double buggy, much of
The Norfolk Broads are still accessible for you. There is no reason at all why you cannot enjoy this spectacular area of inland waterways just as easily as anyone else!
Wroxham Barns
Wroxham Barns, 10 miles from
Norwich, is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, country foods, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 11 Craft Studios and table service restaurant, it's well worth a visit.
BeWILDerwood
A huge forest of wild family fun and outdoor adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food. Welcome to the enchanted world of
BeWILDerwood, home to people you will never have seen before, but who will captivate you with their hidden homes, tricky trails and stories of bravery and heroism.
Waveney River Centre
No Broadland holiday is complete without a trip on the river to explore the famous
Norfolk and
Suffolk Broads. Our fleet of luxury day cruisers are available for hire by the day or half-day, from our base at
Horning in the northern broads or
Burgh St Peter in the south.
Eating Out in the Broads
There are so many exciting places to eat out in
the Broads from riverside pubs and restaurants to pretty cafes. And what better place to dine alfresco! Fresh local produce and seafood are plentiful. Here's a couple of suggestions in the heart of
the Broads but for more ideas on where to eat out please visit our
Eating Out pages.
Broad House Hotel
Situated on
Wroxham Broad, you’ll find one of Norfolk’s most unique boutique hotels. Whether for a weekend break, a delicious meal or simply a drink in our bar, we’re open to the public and will ensure a truly memorable experience.