Boating holidays are available for self drive hire on a wide choice of narrowboats on the canals and Rivers Thames and Severn, cruisers on the Norfolk Broads and River Thames and both traditional and modern sailing yachts on the Norfolk Broads.
Are Norfolk Broads linked to canal network?
The Broads are not connected to the rest of the waterways and the rivers, lakes and New Cut canal are populated by substantially different craft than on the main network of canals!
Can you get to the Norfolk Broads by boat?
Ferry. You can travel over night from the Hook of Holland to Harwich, and wake up refreshed and ready to make the most of your Broads holiday, or take the shorter day crossing.
Are the Norfolk Broads canals or rivers?
Then, when tides began to rise the area filled with water to create 200km of lakes, rivers and marshes that are now fondly known as the Broads. The Norfolk Broads are a network of waterways, comprising of 303 square kilometres. The network’s largest waterways are the Rivers Bure, Yare, Ant, Thurne, Chet and Waveney.
Can narrow boats cross the English Channel?
Narrowboats are “Category D” boats which are intended only for navigating rivers, canals and small lakes; but some intrepid boaters have crossed the English Channel in a narrowboat.
How deep is the water on the Norfolk Broads?
4m deep
The total area of the Broads is 303sq km (117 sq miles) and is made up of 7 rivers and 63 Broads, most of which are less than 4m deep.
Where do the Norfolk Broads start and finish?
The Norfolk Broads consist of five long rivers. The Northern Broads run off the River Bure, plus its tributaries the Ant and the Thurne, which then flows out to the North Sea at Great Yarmouth.
How much is fuel on the Norfolk Broads?
Northern Rivers
| Location | Price | Fuel / Heat Split |
|---|---|---|
| Ludham Bridge Boatyard | £1.00/l | |
| Richardsons (Stalham) | £1.10/l | |
| Russel Marina (South Walsham) | £0.90/l | 60/40 |
| Sutton Staithe Boatyard (Sutton) | £0.89/l | 60/40 |
Do you need a boat Licence for Norfolk broads?
Is a licence required for driving the boat? No, a licence is not required to enable you to navigate on the Broads. On arrival you will receive full tuition on how to safely operate your boat. During your holiday we are always at the end of the telephone if you require any further assistance or advice.
Do you have to pay for moorings on the Norfolk Broads?
The Broads Authority provides a network of free 24 hour moorings. Many more are available at places such as staithes, public houses and boatyards although these may charge a fee (moorings marked DP16 have been provided as part of a planning condition and charges may apply).
Can you swim in Norfolk broads?
When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.
Are there many locks on the Norfolk Broads?
1. No Locks. The Broads are made up of 125 miles of lock free waterways, which means that you can cruise to your hearts content without having to spend half of your holiday sat in a lock or even worse queuing up to get into the lock!
How many locks are on the Norfolk Broads?
one functioning lock
The Broads have only one functioning lock remaining
The purpose of this lock is to create separation between the Broad tidal system and the North Sea which connects at Lake Lothing.
What is the difference between a canal boat and a narrowboat?
Narrowboat size and shape
The standard beam of a narrowboat is usually around 6ft 10ins, but it is never more than seven feet. Canal boats come in all shapes and sizes, but a narrowboat’s modest beam of around 6ft 10in (just over two metres) will enable you to explore the entire UK inland waterways network.
How fast do narrow boats go?
Most narrow boat cruising will be around three miles an hour, or less. Moored boats, shallow water or congested and narrow sections of canal all mean that narrowboat crews will have to slow down.
Has a canal boat ever crossed the Channel?
When Terry and Monica Darlington retired last year, they decided on two things – they wanted to visit Paris and also to have a bit of excitement in their lives.
Are the Norfolk Broads salt water?
The barrier at Herbert Woods boat yard in Potter Heigham, Norfolk Broads, is raised when surge tides are expected. This is to prevent salt water from entering the boat yard where shoals of freshwater fish, which gather in the boat yard during the winter, are protected from salt water.
Are the Norfolk Broads tidal?
The Broads’ rivers are tidal and the tide rises and falls twice approximately every 25 hours. Generally, the outgoing tide (the ebb) lasts longer than the incoming tide (the flood). At Great Yarmouth, where the Broads flow out the sea, the tidal effect is most noticeable and the rise and fall can be up to 2 metres.
What is the biggest Broad in Norfolk?
Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail
One of the largest and most secluded broads in Norfolk is Hoveton Great Broad, which can be found approximately two miles to the southeast of Hoveton Village (Wroxham).
Which is the prettiest part of the Norfolk Broads?
10 Sights on the Norfolk Broads you Won’t Want to Miss
- How Hill. A real must see on your boating holiday is How Hill Trust.
- Ranworth. A ‘must-see’ on any trip to the Norfolk Broads…
- Thurne Mill.
- Hickling Broad Nature Reserve.
- Sunken Wherries on Surlingham Broad.
- Norwich Cathedral.
- Wroxham.
Which is best North or South Norfolk Broads?
If you are on a short break, starting on the Northern Broads then generally we recommend sticking to the Northern side and exploring all of the Broads and villages there. Same on the Southern Broads, if you start there it is best to stay south on a short break, you could still reach the City of Norwich easily.