On the Water, on the Norfolk Broads
Taking yourself off for a trip on the river is one of the best ways to explore and enjoy the countryside. Choose between hiring a vessel for an hour, a day, a week or more, and there are no shortage of types of craft to choose from. Water sports are well catered for with several centres where you can learn to sail, canoe or windsurf.
Attractions and Activities
Attractions range from a unique curious tree house adventure and junior barns to museums, mills and gardens. Get back to nature by following a trail, fishing or birdwatching.
The Broads have a packed programme of events from Easter onwards. Look out for The Broadcaster which can be picked up from Broads information centres.
Cycling in The Broads
The Norfolk Broads is 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.
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. Scenic views provide a serene setting in which to relax and explore at your own pace, and with a huge choice of itineraries there's something to suit all ages and stamina!
Accessibility in The Broads
Whether you have difficulty walking, use a wheelchair or have a double buggy, much of
The Norfolk Broads is 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!
Churches in the Broads
Ask anybody what they find distinctive about the
Norfolk Broads and following hard on the heels of the waterways and the big skies, it’s likely that they will mention the fabulous medieval churches that lend so much character to this unique wetland area.
Accommodation in the Broads
The
Norfolk Broads area offers a vast range of holiday accommodation including boats, self-catering, holiday parks, campsites, hotels, boutique hotels and B&Bs. And while you are here you can enjoy its beautiful, wild expanse of 200km of inland waterways home to some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the UK.
Eating out in the Broads
Whether you want a quiet drink, a traditional tea, an elegant dinner or somewhere for a big celebration the
Norfolk Broads has it all. With great breweries plus farmers' markets and village shops you can even picnic in style!
Getting Here, Maps & Guides
Use our handy map to see the full extent of the
Norfolk Broads and to help you choose your itinerary. Plus download a copy of our 2010 'Enjoy the Broads' guide. This essential guide will get you thinking and planning what to do and where to go - ashore and afloat - for holidays, short breaks and days out!