Cruising in 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. Cruising slowly and peacefully on the wide rivers and broads (shallow lakes), you will discover a traditional English village way of life existing in harmony with the surrounding wildlife and nature.
- Suggested Cruises
- Featured Locations
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Brundall
The village, situated on the north bank of the River Yare adjacent to Surlingham Broad with its small summer houses on the river banks and many places to moor, offers an attractive overnight mooring. The village is famous for its boat building business, with Brooms of Brundall being a major manufacturer in the past. Positioned in the heart of the Norfolk Broads area, it still serves an important role in the industry. The Romans almost certainly used the riverside in Brundall to build small river boats and is thought that men from Brundisium in Italy were shipped over for the purpose.
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Coltishall
Coltishall is a busy riverside village. It is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the Broads" as it marks the start of the navigable portion of the River Bure. The staithe is someway out of the village itself in a very picturesque setting with riverside pubs, a grassy field and is overlooked by fine properties. The residential part of the village is nearly a mile further along the road and has some shops.
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Great Yarmouth
This is one of Britain's most popular seaside resorts
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Horning
The picturesque village, whose origin dates back to Roman times, consists of a mixture of shops, boat yards and thatched cottages. Along the banks of the river are several luxurious riverside properties. In and around Horning there are several interesting shops, pubs, hotels and places to eat and one can while away the time watching the activity on the busy river.
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Norwich
Norwich is the regional capital of East Anglia and the most complete medieval city in Britain. It has an intricate network of medieval streets, lanes and alleys lined with small speciality shops and its market, just below the castle, is the largest open air market in England. The 12th century castle is today the county’s principal museum and has collections of national importance. The town has many museums, galleries, theatres, buzzing nightlife and a year round programme of festivals, giving the city a truly cosmopolitan feel.
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Potter Heigham
There is a number of shops to be found near the river, but the village itself is further North
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Ranworth
This is a most attractive overnight mooring, with a pub conveniently situated close by and a small general store on the quay, ideal for provisions. Here also is the The Broads Wildlife Centre - remarkable thatched timber building floating on a pontoon.
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Salhouse
A significant part of the village is designated a Conservation Area and includes Salhouse Broad which lies within the village boundary providing a haven for wildlife and environmental protection. This is a pretty and quiet overnight stop and ideal for fishing
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South Walsham Broad
The picturesque Broadland village of South Walsham, with its thatched cottages and a village green is about a mile from the Broad and makes a pleasant stoll. The churches of St Mary and St Lawrence share a churchyard, and there are some attractive stained glass panels in St Marys Church to see. There are some very pleasant walks and an abundance of wildlife to be seen.
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Stalham
Stalham is a good centre for exploring the Northern Broads
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Wroxham
Wroxham is considered to be the capital of the Norfolk Broads, and is where boating holidays started in the late 1800's. It has become quite commercialised over the years with hotels, tea rooms and gift shops springing up near the river to attract holidaymakers to the village.
Click on the place name to find out more about each location. Alternatively use Suggested Cruises list to help you decide where to cruise.