The Norfolk Broads

• Eating Out
• Family Atraction
• The Great Outdoors
• The Arts
• Historical Interest

The Norfolk Broads landscape is one of beauty and peace, of water, marsh, woodland and wide skies - with views of church towers and windmills. There is abundant wildlife including many rare butterflies and dragonflies. Some of the nature reserves can only be visited by boat and a tour by road can disappoint. Visit Broadland and you can enjoy many activities including Norfolk boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, walking, fishing and cycling.

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  Lola ChartersLive outdoors, life afloat... Lola Charters have brought a new level of luxury to cruising the Norfolk Broads on board our elegant Fairline Targa, Lola. Lola is moored at Broad House Hotel, a beautiful 18th century Queen Anne residence set on the bank of Wroxham Broad. The estate has 24 acres of secluded parkland and its private jetty offers the perfect starting point to access the River Bure.

  Live outdoors, life afloat... Lola Charters have brought a new level of luxury to cruising the Norfolk Broads on board our elegant Fairline Targa, Lola. Lola is moored at Broad House Hotel, a beautiful 18th century Queen Anne residence set on the bank of Wroxham Broad. The estate has 24 acres of secluded parkland and its private jetty offers the perfect starting point to access the River Bure.

  Tel: 01603 777 166

  Broad House Country Estate Hotel, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 8TS

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  Broads ToursNorfolk Broads Direct Limited is a family owned company operating from two premier locations on the Broads, namely Faircraft Loynes at Wroxham and Herbert Woods at Potter Heigham. Accross the two locations we offer craft catering from two to twelve people and holiday homes for two to nine people. It is worthy of note that Norfolk Broads Direct owns and operates all of the cruisers and holiday homes contained on these pages, thus ensuring you can relax, knowing you are dealing with a family owned and run company that cares.

  Norfolk Broads Direct Limited is a family owned company operating from two premier locations on the Broads, namely Faircraft Loynes at Wroxham and Herbert Woods at Potter Heigham. Accross the two locations we offer craft catering from two to twelve people and holiday homes for two to nine people. It is worthy of note that Norfolk Broads Direct owns and operates all of the cruisers and holiday homes contained on these pages, thus ensuring you can relax, knowing you are dealing with a family owned and run company that cares.

  Tel: 01603 782207

  The Bridge Wroxham Norfolk NR12 8RX

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  Southern Comfort - Mississippi Paddle BoatThe Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads with a capacity of 100 passengers for public trips or private hire.

  The Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads with a capacity of 100 passengers for public trips or private hire.

  Tel: 01692 630262

  Norfolk

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  Broadland Cycle HireHire a bike or tandem and cycle alongside winding rivers, woodlands, fens and pastures. Enjoy views of green and golden countryside, flint-built cottages, thatched churches and glimpses of glinting water and white sails in the distance.

  Hire a bike or tandem and cycle alongside winding rivers, woodlands, fens and pastures. Enjoy views of green and golden countryside, flint-built cottages, thatched churches and glimpses of glinting water and white sails in the distance.

  Tel: 07887 480331

  2 Littlewood Lane, Hoveton, Norfolk NR12 8DZ

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  Fairhaven Woodland & Water Gardenoat trips run daily on our private broad from April until the end of October. Why not take a relaxing trip down the river to the historic ruins of St. Benet's Abbey? The trip lasts around 50 minutes and sets off at 12 noon and again at 2.30pm. Or if you prefer a shorter trip we run 20 minute trips around our broad throughout the day - it is a great way to see Kingfishers, Grebe and Swans or maybe even an Otter.

  oat trips run daily on our private broad from April until the end of October. Why not take a relaxing trip down the river to the historic ruins of St. Benet's Abbey? The trip lasts around 50 minutes and sets off at 12 noon and again at 2.30pm. Or if you prefer a shorter trip we run 20 minute trips around our broad throughout the day - it is a great way to see Kingfishers, Grebe and Swans or maybe even an Otter.

  Tel: 01603 270449

  School Road, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ

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  Ted Ellis Nature ReserveWheatfen Broad is one of the few remaining areas of the once extensive Yare Valley swamp. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most important sites of its kind in Britain. As the patron of the Trust, David Bellamy said, Wheatfen Broad is, in its way, as important as Mount Everest or the giant redwood forests of North America. It is probably the best bit of fenland we have because we know so much about it. That is purely because one man gave his life trying to understand it - Ted Ellis.

  Wheatfen Broad is one of the few remaining areas of the once extensive Yare Valley swamp. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most important sites of its kind in Britain. As the patron of the Trust, David Bellamy said, Wheatfen Broad is, in its way, as important as Mount Everest or the giant redwood forests of North America. It is probably the best bit of fenland we have because we know so much about it. That is purely because one man gave his life trying to understand it - Ted Ellis.

  Tel: 01508 538036

  Wheatfen Broad, The Covey,Surlingham, Norwich NR14 7AL

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  East Ruston Old VicarageThe Old Vicarage lies one and a half miles from the North Sea in an exposed prairie landscape containing large arable fields. Many of the wildlife habitats for birds and mammals have long been swept away. We have endeavoured throughout the garden to replace some of these by the planting of mixed hedgerows, banks, wildflower areas and ponds. The soil here is of excellent quality being a light sandy loam with a neutral pH. Due to the maritime influence the garden suffers less from extensive frosts and we have planted large shelter belts of Pinus radiata, the Monterey pine, Alnus cordata, the Italian alder and many eucalypts. This also enhances the garden’s unique micro-climate which enables us to grow such a huge range of plants.

  The Old Vicarage lies one and a half miles from the North Sea in an exposed prairie landscape containing large arable fields. Many of the wildlife habitats for birds and mammals have long been swept away. We have endeavoured throughout the garden to replace some of these by the planting of mixed hedgerows, banks, wildflower areas and ponds. The soil here is of excellent quality being a light sandy loam with a neutral pH. Due to the maritime influence the garden suffers less from extensive frosts and we have planted large shelter belts of Pinus radiata, the Monterey pine, Alnus cordata, the Italian alder and many eucalypts. This also enhances the garden’s unique micro-climate which enables us to grow such a huge range of plants.

  Tel: 01692 650432

  East Ruston, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 9HN

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  The Exotic GardenWill Giles Exotic garden in Norwich is renowned for growing plants that supposedly shouldn’t survive on the East coast of England, but in fact they do! The garden is open in high summer when you can visit the garden in all its glory.

  Will Giles Exotic garden in Norwich is renowned for growing plants that supposedly shouldn’t survive on the East coast of England, but in fact they do! The garden is open in high summer when you can visit the garden in all its glory.

  Tel: 01603 623167

  6 Cotman Road, Thorpe Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1UL

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  Raveningham Hall GardensA nineteenth century house and garden with a Victorian conservatory, eighteenth century walled garden, Edwardian rose garden, herb garden, orchard and contemporary sculptures. Read more: http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/raveningham_hall_garden#ixzz0cOpcwcXj

  A nineteenth century house and garden with a Victorian conservatory, eighteenth century walled garden, Edwardian rose garden, herb garden, orchard and contemporary sculptures. Read more: http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/raveningham_hall_garden#ixzz0cOpcwcXj

  Tel: 01508 548152

  Raveningham, Norwich NR14 6NS

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  The Plantation Gardenet in 3 acres in the heart of Norwich on Earlham Road, there is a secret garden Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee is £2 (non members) Free (members) Gothic style fountain. Medieval style walls and superb creative planting A beautiful place for quiet meditation or a fun picnic

  et in 3 acres in the heart of Norwich on Earlham Road, there is a secret garden Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee is £2 (non members) Free (members) Gothic style fountain. Medieval style walls and superb creative planting A beautiful place for quiet meditation or a fun picnic

  Tel: 01603 621531

  4 Earlham Road, Norwich NR2 3DB

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  Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel and Golf CourseIt's time for a golf break! Our new Escape! Golf packages are available at our 11 Golf Hotels & Country Clubs, with golf courses , situated in some of the most idyllic locations throughout the UK & Ireland. All Marriott golf hotels with golf courses have a wide range of other golf facilities to help players of all levels enjoy and improve their game. Together with great leisure facilities they make the perfect destination for your golf travel break.

  It's time for a golf break! Our new Escape! Golf packages are available at our 11 Golf Hotels & Country Clubs, with golf courses , situated in some of the most idyllic locations throughout the UK & Ireland. All Marriott golf hotels with golf courses have a wide range of other golf facilities to help players of all levels enjoy and improve their game. Together with great leisure facilities they make the perfect destination for your golf travel break.

  Tel: 01603 325429

  Wroxham Road, Sprowston, Norwich NR7 8RP

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  Ranworth Broad thatched conservation boatHidden away at the water's edge on a conservation broad (no boats allowed) where you can observe wildlife from the comfort of a floating boat with quality hide. Excellent access along specially constructed wooden walkway. On the back-road from the church

  Hidden away at the water's edge on a conservation broad (no boats allowed) where you can observe wildlife from the comfort of a floating boat with quality hide. Excellent access along specially constructed wooden walkway. On the back-road from the church

  Tel: 01603 270453

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