Norfolk Broads

The Norfolk Broads, an area of great natural beauty and a haven for wildlife, is one of England’s most popular cruising grounds and renowned for its boat-building traditions.

>Book any boat on any route from Wroxham between September & October and receive 15% off. Valid for new bookings made before the 16th July 2008. Can be combined with the online booking discount of £15.

The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest nationally protected wetland and home to an abundance of rare and beautiful flora and fauna. Six lock-free rivers and over 40 broads make up this magical cruising area where you can’t help but be charmed by the picturesque villages and beautiful English countryside at its very best. Slow down, relax and explore at your leisure scenery that changes frequently from open meadowlands and reed-lined riverbanks, to thickly wooded areas and open water, perfect for sailing and watersports of all kinds.

With a history steeped in boat building, Wroxham is your starting point to cruise this part of England. Exquisite waterfront properties with manicured gardens and traditional thatched roofs greet you as you leave the base and head out onto the waters.

Bring your binoculars to see kingfishers, terns, owls, crested grebes, otters, herons and even the rare swallowtail butterfly. Ashore, the area offers ample opportunity for walking and exploring - take your bikes to nature reserves and centuries-old villages where you can stop in the sunshine at the local pub to enjoy a pint of local Norfolk ale. With their uneven floors, wooden beams and cosy interiors the traditional English village pub is a lasting reminder of an age gone by.

Suggested Cruises in Norfolk Broads