While you should regularly check the weather forecast in the run up to your Norfolk Broads boating holiday, it is best to bring a variety of clothing just in case. Waterproof jackets, sturdy shoes with rubber soles, and warm clothing are all musts. Everything else is down to you.
Do you have to wear a life jacket on the Norfolk Broads?
Wear a life jacket
Life jackets should be worn by everyone whilst on deck, even by those who can swim. The water is very cold throughout the year and even strong swimmers can get into difficulty very quickly.
Are there lots of 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!
What do you need for a boating holiday?
What items do you need to take on your boating holiday?
- Sensible, non-slip shoes.
- Torches for walking along the tow path in the dark.
- Soft bags instead of suitcases- easier to store.
- Gloves for working the locks.
- Towels (depending on the boat)
- Hand cream and mosquito repellent.
How do you enjoy the Norfolk Broads?
We know that the best way to enjoy the Norfolk Broads is by boat. Not only the beautiful views along the banks but also the many nooks and quirks that can only be accessed by water. So, if you’re planning a Broads holiday, you are in for a treat.
Is it safe to swim in the 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.
Can you get lost on the Norfolk Broads?
Despite being 125 miles, it’s relatively difficult to get lost as there’re no roundabouts or complicated junctions to negotiate. Maps are readily available, and the main routes are marked. The Northern Norfolk Broads stretch north of Great Yarmouth and tend to be busier in the summer.
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.
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.
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.
What would you pack for a holiday on a narrow boat?
Practical items
- Soft bags instead of hard suitcases (easier to store)
- Torch (for darkened towpath in the evenings)
- Hard wearing gloves (for working the locks)
- Mobile phone.
- Phone charger.
- Map book of the canal.
- Extra toilet roll.
- Camera.
What should I wear on a barge trip?
Dress code: Informal
There aren’t any formal dress-up nights on a barge cruise. The closest thing to it is probably the farewell dinner on the last night of the voyage. But even then, you don’t need to wear anything fancy. Slacks and a nice top for women and long pants with a collared tee shirt for men are fine.
What do you wear to a barge holiday?
What to wear. As well as a torch, bring non-slip deck shoes, hard-wearing gloves (for working the locks), waterproof clothing, a camera, and a waterways guide. Wet weather overalls are sometimes provided for the person steering the boat (the ‘skipper’ or ‘helmsman’).
Are 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.
Is Wroxham worth visiting?
Wroxham is well worth a visit at any time of the year, although the boating takes place in the summer months. There is plenty of parking available, especially in the winter.
Which broads can you walk around?
The Norfolk Broads is the perfect location for walking. With over 190 miles of footpaths and nature trails through gentle rolling countryside and quiet countryside lanes, Norfolk Broads walks have it all.
Are there catfish in the Norfolk Broads?
A source of catfish in the Broads is believed to be small ornamental pond fish which outgrew their habitat and their owners believed the humane solution was to turn them loose in the nearest river.
Where can I go wild swimming in Norfolk?
You can go wild swimming in Norfolk at Stanton on the Little Ouse near Thetford, a pretty chalk stream running through forest and up to two metres deep. There’s also Lamas near Buxton, a quiet, rural deep and clear running stretch of the River Bure, flowing past gardens, fields and a church.
Is Oulton Broad fresh water?
Oulton Dyke is a freshwater stretch of water in the Norfolk Broads, located in Suffolk within the United Kingdom. The dyke connects Oulton Broad near Lowestoft to the River Waveney by means of a confluence near the village of Burgh St Peter.
What is the speed limit on the Norfolk Broads?
3mph to 6mph
Speed limits on the Norfolk Broads ranges from 3mph to 6mph. Following the speed limit not only helps prevent accidents, it also preserves the riverbanks.
Can you get WIFI on the Norfolk Broads?
Norfolk Broads boat hire, your questions answered. Is there Wi-Fi on the boat? You can connect to our free guest network while on-site.