Exploring The Norfolk Broads
The Norfolk Broads are a collection of tidal waterways that run through the county of Norfolk offering over 200 square kilometers of navigable rivers. Visitors to the Broads will be met with the beauty of nature and a chance to sail down one of the many rivers themselves.
If you are in the mood for a stunning nature walk, the Norfolk broads accommodate this perfectly with hundreds of public footpaths that can be followed for miles without leaving the area. There is easy access to the Broads by foot and road, and many places to park a car in around the area. The types of scenery vary greatly by location and a trip to the Norfolk Broads is easily enough to fill an entire day. You can visit smaller less populated areas just as easily as larger areas such as Barton and Hickling, making this a great place to take the family.
Venturing Further Into ‘Britain’s Magical Waterland’
The Norfolk broads are known as ‘Britain’s Magical Waterland’ for the beauty and serenity of its waterways. This title also extends in part to the entertainment and family activities that the area has to offer. The Broads offer a great deal of entertainment without needing to pay even a penny.
If you feel like experiencing the Norfolk Broads at the highest level possible, why not hire a boat and take the family on a river holiday, an experience that they won’t soon forget. You can spend your days visiting different villages and towns by river, and your nights at events or venues or simply relaxing, perhaps even a spot of fishing. The waterways are riddled with charming waterside shops and stalls that passing boaters can purchase goods from, selling the local goods and produce for agreeable prices. The prices for hiring a boat on the broads are better than you would think, starting at around 13 pounds a day depending on the size of the vessel.
If you get easily seasick, or are just visiting for a short time – it’s just as easy to find somewhere to camp. There are also a number of inns, hotels and B&Bs to be found dotted along the Broads. With enough variety to suit most needs, the Norfolk Broads excel at offering a great selection of accommodation. It’s even possible to stay in a self catering house or cottage for short periods of time if enough notice is given.
The Norfolk Broads remain one of Britain’s most loved locations for holidays and days out, whether they choose to rent a boat or stay on land. The area is protected well by environmental laws and remains untarnished as a fantastic trip for the entire family.
