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Network of rivers and lakes in East Anglia
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The Norfolk Broads (also commonly referred to as The Broads) is an historic and scenic area in the east of the English county of Norfolk, close to the Suffolk border and also extending into that county. It consists of a network of mostly navigable rivers, lakes and marshes. A large portion of the Broads now falls within the irregular boundaries of the Broads National Park.
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including the major wetland of Barton Broad
A large and important wetland reserve.
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), owned by National Trust
Traditional grazing supporting wide range of wildlife. Keep to public footpaths.
Canoe/Kayak Hire (also day boat & cruiser)
Canoe Rental
Parking at Red Lion £4 for the day (rate discounted for canoe hire)
35-mile walk following the course of the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
93-mile walking trail between Great Yarmouth and Thetford in "Southern Broads". Angles Way by Ramblers Association
Day boat hire 3 hr £50, all day (6 hr) £80. Canoe hire 3 hr £23, all day £35 per canoe; two and three man canoes available.
Provides cruisers from 2 - 12 berth along the Norfolk Broads.
Best to book in advance Jul & Aug
Motor launch, sailing boat, canoe hire.
Canoe, Day Boat and Cruiser Hire
Restaurant, tak-away, tea rooms, coffee shop, vegetarian foods.
Pub restaurant.
Woods End
Bar and restaurant. Reservations recommended on weekends. Plenty of outside seating and car parking behind the restaurant.
Pub, restaurant.
Pub, restaurant, hotel.
Pub
Pub, food.
Pub & restaurant. Also camping area £3.95 per person per night.
Norfolk Broads Holiday Cottage & Lodges
Selection of waterside cottages & lodges on the Norfolk Broads
B&B
Bed & breakfast, self-catering cottage or yurt.
B&B & Self-Catering
8 cottages available.
Holiday cottage rental in Potter Heigham area.
Self-catering Norfolk Broads holiday cottage rentals in Horning, Wroxham, Acle, Brundall, Ferry Marina, How Hill, Potter Heigham, Reedham, and Sutton Staithe.
Self-catering holiday cottage on the River Yare in Brundall. Beautiful views up and down the river with fishing off the decking. Sleeps 4 with parking for 2 cars. Dog friendly. Available all year round.
Open Apr-Sept. Tents only (4m x 4m pitches).
Tents only, no vehicles. "Pods" available. Open May-Sept.
Pitches, "pods", shops, swimming pool, boat hire
Many will enter the Broads through Norwich which has good rail, road and air links. Drivers generally head for Norwich and then turn E on the A47 to S of Norwich, avoiding the city.
Read in the guideThe Broads are served by an extensive road network, though some roads are single track and require care (if unfamiliar with such types of roads).
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Norwich, Norfolk · Regional · NWI
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