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The Norfolk Broads is one of Britain’s major tourist destinations and also Britain’s largest protected wetland, with 125 miles of water and no locks to stand in your way. The Broads are a favourite with first-time boaters as they offer the perfect combination of easy navigation thriving wildlife, fishing, birdwatching, landmark sites, shopping and picture-perfect pubs along the riverbank.

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Explore the Norfolk Broads by map, find pubs, mooring locations, toilets, bridges, villages and how long it takes to get there by boat.

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To expand the map of the Norfolk Broads, click in the box marked [ ] on the top right of the map , when you close the map, you will come back to this page. 

To discover where you can find moorings, pubs and itineraries on the map, please use the toggle button on the top left of the map. or when the map has been expanded, tick and untick the selections offered, to only show what you need on the map. You can also click on the names of towns and mooring locations to highlight them on the map.

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Best things to do in the Broads

Norfolk is possibly most famous for the man-made Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside and studded with charming and picturesque towns and villages.

The Broads at Acle Bridge.

The big skies and sparkling landscape of marshland fields, feathery reeds and tangled woodlands are a perfect canvas for adventure and relaxation – time to reflect, space to explore, a magical opportunity to enjoy a fabulous break.

This is the Venice of the East – in fact, the Norfolk Broads has more miles of waterway than the Italian city. It’s also got more than Amsterdam. And it’s out in the beautiful open countryside, with wonderful scenery and lots of wildlife.

The Broads National Park offers visitors an experience unlike any other, both on its rivers and lakes, and alongside them, on peaceful paths and cycle ways.

Without a doubt, the best way to discover the Broads is by boat. So much of the Broads can’t be reached by road that days – and nights – afloat become a real adventure, with hidden places, perfect fishing spots and close encounters with wildlife at every turn. The famous Broads motor cruisers have been holiday favourites since the 1930s, and today’s boats have all the comforts of home on board, so even if you prefer to visit during the quieter, cooler months, you’ll have a cosy base for your explorations. With fresh air, sparkling water and wide horizons by day, and wonderfully dark, starry nights, a boating holiday on the Broads is an unforgettable experience.

There are plenty of places along the meandering waterways for you to moor up and hop out to explore pretty villages and market towns, or to stop at a welcoming pub.

About The Broads

The Broads, which can be split into Northern Broads and Southern Broads, offers a rich mix of attractions and activities year-round for visitors of any age and any interest and is recognised globally for its wildlife and the distinct and precious character of its environment.

The UK’s largest nationally protected wetland and an important area for wildlife, the history of the Norfolk Broads is fascinating, as they are actually a man-made creation. The Broads were formed when people dug for peat in medieval times and then they were later flooded. The Victorians used them for transporting heavy loads but nowadays they are purely for pleasure.

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The Broads is a fragile wetland of international importance, with rare wildlife like the huge swallowtail butterfly, the booming bittern, frolicking otters and beautiful white water lilies.

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If you want to taste the exhilaration of being afloat, the Broads offers boating and sailing holidays, as well as river cruises, sailing and motor boats, canoeing, rowing and wildlife boat trips for memorable days out. Wear a life-jacket or buoyancy aid when you are on deck, getting on and off or tying up your boat.

Broads towns and villages

Broadland isn’t just about the waterways – it has lovely market towns and villages too.

Reepham market square.

Focused around the market place, a conservation area, Reepham has a lovely Flemish influence. On the edge of the town is the former Whitwell and Reepham Station , which has cycle hire, a team room and small museum, and is the start of the Marriott’s Way, a 21-mile old trackbed which is now used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Blickling Hall and Estate.

Aylsham, in the upper reaches of the River Bure, is a charming market town close to Jacobean Blickling Hall . Run by the National Trust, a walk around the gardens and estate will make your day. Look out for the mausoleum pyramid. Aylsham is also the northern terminus of the Bure Valley Railway that runs to Wroxham with stops at Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall.

Acle is a market town on the River Bure, and is on the rail line between Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Its name comes from ‘Oaks lea’, meaning a clearing in an oak forest. In Tudor times, hundreds of oaks were felled here for timber to construct the warships of Elizabeth I.

The chain ferry at Reedham.

Reedham is a pretty village that sits on the bank of the River Yare with two crossings of the water – a swing bridge for the rail line between Norwich and Great Yarmouth and a chain ferry for cars and pedestrians.

Heydon village green.

Heydon is a charming village that’s at the end of a cul-de-sac! But it’s worth a visit for the picturesque houses and cottages, the lovely pub, the Earle Arms, and to see where 1970’s The Go Between and 2005’s A Cock And Bull Story were filmed.

Row boat at Coltishall on the River Bure.

Coltishall is a captivating Broads village by the River Bure, with riverside pubs, a former RAF base where Sir Douglas Bader was a squadron commander and a station on the Bure Valley Railway . Stop off to sample some local ales and food at a riverside pub, and explore the village with its old buildings and church.

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Wroxham day boats and paddleboat.

Wroxham is the term we use to refer to the connected villages of Wroxham and Hoveton, one either side of the River Bure. This is the undoubted capital of the Broads, sporting an abundance of places to eat, a terminus of the Bure Valley Railway, ‘The World’s Largest Village Store’ in Roy’s, and lots of places to hire day boats or cruisers. Close by are Wroxham Barns and BeWILDerwood family attractions.

The Fur & Feather, brewery tap for Woodforde’s Brewery.

The delightful village of Woodbastwick is well worth a visit to soak up the peace and tranquillity away from the busier towns. Having twice won the Best Kept Village Award, it is a beautiful place with a stunning medieval flint church finished with Norfolk thatching. It is also home to Woodforde’s Brewery and the brewery tap, The Fur & Feather.

At Stalham you can visit the Museum of the Broads and marvel at Hunsett Mill. The picturesque village of Horning is situated on the bank of the River Bure.

Stop at Ranworth and climb to the top of St Helen’s church.

The village of Ranworth is an excellent place to visit, where those feeling energetic can climb the winding, spiral stone staircase of the magnificent St Helen’s Church, known as the ‘Cathedral of the Broads’. Once at the top your efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views over this special landscape. The church has one of the finest examples of a medieval rood screen in the country and an exquisite 15th century illuminated songbook.

Potter Heigham bridge – mind your heads!

The town of Potter Heigham is an excellent place for boat hire. A treat is to watch sailors attempt to travel under a tiny medieval bridge, renowned for being the most difficult to navigate in the area.

St Benet’s Abbey.

St Benet’s Abbey was founded in the Anglo-Saxon period and continuing in use throughout the Middle Ages. The atmospheric site was largely abandoned after the closure of the monasteries in the 1530s because of its inaccessible location, and is still most easily visited by boat.  The Bishop of Norwich remains Abbot of St Benet’s and leads a service there on the first Sunday in August.

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Find great days out, special events to enjoy and idyllic places to stay in this truly special landscape - just two hours from London by train.

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As home to more than a quarter of Britain's rarest animals and plants the Broads is the country's wildlife national park.

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With more than 125 miles of lock free waterways there are so many ways to experience this water playground.

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There is a perfect place to stay for everyone within the Broads National Park, whether you want a cosy lodge, luxurious hotel or an affordable campsite.

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A rich past has shaped the unique and special Broads of today with lots of historic and cultural sights and sounds to inspire visitors.

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The gentle landscape of the Broads with its woodland, fens, waterside trails and pretty towns and villages makes it perfect for all ages and abilities

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Whether you want a family-friendly day out or a thrill ride the Broads has it all.

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Have you downloaded our new app yet?

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Visit The Broads Digital Pocket Guide app which is full of useful information for both visitors and locals alike!

You can use it to find things to do, places to eat, local events, places to stay and so much more. For visitors on boat trips it will show you the weather forecast, tide information, moorings listings and bridge heights, it can even give you your exact location should you need it.

Download the app from either the App Store or Google Play , and start using it today.

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Guide to the 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.

We’ve put together this guide to highlight some of our favourite places to eat, walk, visit and enjoy. We’ve also included some useful tips for your safety and for Broads conservation during your visit.

If you find an attraction, walking trail, pub, cafe, restaurant or mooring spot that we haven’t included, please let us know so we can share it with everyone…unless you want to keep it for yourself!

When it comes to getting to the Broads, we highly recommend local taxi hire company Stripes Express .

Norfolk Road Trip – Route, Map and Itinerary

Norfolk is a county that’s perfect for a road trip. Blessed with beautiful landscapes, spectacular beaches, historic towns and the gorgeous Norfolk Broads, Norfolk will captivate you.

Chuck in grand stately homes, a fantastic local gastronomy scene and loads of really great attractions, and you have the ingredients for an incredible Norfolk break .

In this Norfolk road trip planner, you’ll find a complete itinerary and road trip route that takes in all the best bits of Norfolk, with an interactive map to help you plan your trip.

We also share recommendations for places to stay where we have stayed ourselves, highlights and must-sees for each stop, and travel tips to help you make the most of your North Norfolk road trip.

About me – not Norfolk born and bred, but pretty close! I was bought up on the borders of Norfolk, spending many happy camping holidays meandering along the North Norfolk coast as a child. Now grown up, I have travelled all over the county and spend long periods of time in Norfolk with my family, who live there. Here’s my Norfolk road trip itinerary…

RELATED POST: The Ultimate Local’s Guide to Norfolk England

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The Ultimate Norfolk Road Trip

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Our road trip starts in Norwich, taking in the historic buildings, thriving food scene and lively nature of this delightful city.

The capital of Norfolk, Norwich is the most complete medieval city in the United Kingdom today and is a feast of history and architecture. Home to cobbled streets, ancient buildings, half-timbered houses and the winding River Wensum that flows through the city centre, there is lots to see and do here.

Getting to Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk is within easy reach of the rest of the UK, with great transport links. You can get there by mainline train in less than two hours. Simply take the regular Greater Anglia service from London Liverpool Street, which leaves every hour or so.

Alternatively, fly to Norwich airport, or London Stanstead and rent a car. Car hire is easy at both airports and you can organise a one-way rental, but be sure to book in advance.

Norwich Highlights

• Shopping and feasting at 900-year-old Norwich market, one of the oldest open-air markets left in the country. Slap bang in the middle of the city and sprawling proudly at the feet of the contemporary Forum building and Norwich’s Art Deco city hall, this is a Norwich must-do .
• Visiting the Norwich Lanes, a series of mostly pedestrianised small lanes, alleyways and streets nestled between the market and the Castle Quarter, and home to the Victorian Royal Arcade, which personify the lively and independent nature of the city.
• Discovering the well-preserved Norman Norwich Cathedral and nearby medieval Tombland Alley and Cathedral Close on a self-guided walking tour of Norwich .

Where to Stay in Norwich

• A friendly B&B, 38 St Giles is full of character and quirky touches. Within a minute’s walk of Norwich market, this guesthouse is right in the centre of the lively city. Spacious and simply decorated rooms with superbly comfy beds make for a wonderful stay.
• Book a glamping yurt, converted goods wagon, shepherd’s hut, bell tent or stunning tree-house-style woodland den at the beautiful Whitlingham Broad Campsite . With all the camping amenities you need and a wonderful location on the banks of Whitlingham Broad, you can be in Norwich city centre in a few minutes by car.

RELATED POST: A Local’s Guide to Norwich Norfolk

The Norfolk Broads

Today sees you heading east from Norwich, deep into the Norfolk Broads . Huge skies, undulating landscapes and LOTS of water make up the Norfolk Broads Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where rivers, lakes and sea combine to create a unique and diverse place full of natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage.

Britain’s largest protected wetlands, the Broads are encapsulated in the Broads National Park and are home to over 125 miles of navigable waterways, and over a quarter of the UK’s rarest plant and animal species.

Take your time and relax into the slow pace of life. The Broads and their rivers are tranquil places, where boats meander slowly alongside swans, owls and otters.

Norfolk Broads Highlights

• Hiring a boat in Wroxham to appreciate the Broads from the water. Set off in a canoe on a Swallows and Amazons style adventure, or take to the helm and hire a day boat from Wroxham to explore the beauty of the Broads at your own pace. You can also take one of the skippered Broads boat trips that leave from Wroxham Bridge regularly throughout the day.
• Enjoying a steam-driven trip on the fantastic Bure Valley Railway , Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and the bustling town of Wroxham. You’ll take in the lush Bure Valley countryside as you follow the meandering River Bure through meadowland and ancient pastures, dotted with sheep and cows.
• Exploring The National Wildlife Trust Hickling Broad Nature Reserve , a year-round haven for wildlife. You’ll see the common crane, barn owl, bittern and marsh harriers here, and maybe Chinese water deer and otters too, as well as the local specialities of the swallowtail butterfly and Norfolk hawker dragonfly.

Where to Stay in the Norfolk Broads

• The Kings Arms has three well-appointed award-winning garden rooms, four boutique bedrooms and a very good restaurant, serving refined pub classics and an excellent seasonal tasting menu, full of Norfolk foods .

RELATED POST: A Local’s Guide to the Norfolk Broads

Happisburgh

A key place along Norfolk’s Deep History Coast, Happisburgh (pronounced hayz ·buh·ruh) is a prime fossil-hunting beach. The Happisburgh Beach Road car park is a Deep History Coast Discovery Point, where you can learn more about the first ancient tourists to Norfolk.

Just inland is the wonderful red and white striped Happisburgh Lighthouse, which is one of Norfolk’s most iconic and photogenic landmarks .

Happisburgh is also the start point of the coast road which stretches along the North Norfolk coast, all the way to King’s Lynn. You’ll pass through pretty villages and mesmerising landscapes, and see lots of places en route to stop for lunch, or even afternoon tea !

Happisburgh & Around Highlights

• Visiting the working lighthouse, which has open days where you can climb the 112 steps to the top for fantastic coastal views, and find out more about how the light is operated.
• Exploring the wonderful gardens at the East Ruston Old Vicarage , possibly the best gardens in Norfolk , if not the whole of East Anglia.
• Visiting the glorious Blickling Estate , which is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was the birthplace of Anne Boleyn. One of Norfolk’s top stately homes , the Jacobean house is packed full of history and outside are 55 acres of formal gardens with an orangery, kitchen garden and lake to explore.

Where to Stay in Happisburgh

• Lanterns Shepherds Hunts and Glamping offer a range of luxury glamping pods and huts, fully equipped for a self-catering glamping stay . Perfect for taking advantage of Happisburgh’s dark sky status, which promises amazing star gazing.

RELATED POST: Happisburgh: A Deep History Coast Village

Cromer is my favourite North Norfolk town! With lots to do and a traditional seaside feel, there’s a laid-back vibe to Cromer which draws me in every time I visit.

From the blue-flag beach to the spectacular Victorian pier and the beautiful surrounding countryside, there are lots of things to do in Cromer , making it a great place to base yourself for a few days on your coast road trip of Norfolk.

Cromer & Around Highlights

• Exploring Cromer Pier, a much treasured and loved heritage landmark along the Norfolk coast. You’ll find a theatre, RNLI lifeboat station and cafe perched along its 151m length. Wander along with an ice cream, fish for crabs, and enjoy the holiday feel.
• Finding out about the RNLI history in Cromer at the Pier Head lifeboat station, the old lifeboat house at the foot of the Gangway and at the  RNLI Henry Blogg Museum .
• Visiting the sublime National Trust Felbrigg Hall , a 17th century English country house. The unaltered house is known for its fine Jacobean architecture and gorgeous Georgian interior, as well as its stunning gardens, some of the best in Norfolk .
• Sampling the famous Cromer crab . The brown crab is found all around the coast of the UK, but off our stretch of Cromer, in the shallow nutrient-rich waters, brown crabs are sweeter and more tender than anywhere else! There are lots of restaurants in Cromer where you can enjoy the famous Cromer crab. Crab season runs from March to October and in May every year, it’s the Cromer Crab and Lobster Festival !
• Popping along the coast to the neighbouring seaside town of Sheringham, once an old fishing village that now has a blue flag pebble beach, which is perfect for rock pooling. Sheringham is also home to the wonderful North Norfolk Railway , known as the Poppy Line, which holds themed events throughout the summer.
• Exploring the pretty Georgian town of Holt , inland from Cromer. Why not travel there on the North Norfolk Railway by steam train from Sheringham ?

Where to Stay in Cromer

• The Grove Hotel is stylish and welcoming, offering rooms and glamping. They have an excellent restaurant and open-air dining with a sea view in the summer.
• The Edwardian Grade II listed Cliftonville Hotel offers traditional seaside accommodation with period features and overlooks Cromer Beach. The popular bistro serves locally caught fresh seafood.

RELATED POST: Cromer Visitor Guide

Blakeney , within the Norfolk Coast AONB, is a charming coastal village with bags of history, its very own nature reserve and an otherworldly watery landscape. Along with Blakeney Point, the Blakeney National Nature Reserve is home to England’s largest colony of Atlantic Grey seals.

The pretty village is full of traditional Norfolk flint cottages which were once home to local fishermen, and a good collection of independent gift shops and art galleries to visit. The lively quay is buzzing in the summer, with lots to do , including crabbing , boat tours and visitors enjoying the outlook across the marshes.

Blakeney & Around Highlights

• Walking the sea wall between Blakeney and Morston Quay to be blown away by sweeping views of muddy creeks, moored boats and a rich variety of seabirds.
• Taking a boat trip from Morston Quay to Blakeney Point to see the Atlantic Grey seal colony is one of the best ways to explore the Norfolk coast .
• Discovering the history at the ruined Augustinian Priory of Walsingham Abbey at Little Walsingham, a place of medieval and modern pilgrimage. The grounds are beautiful with gardens, woodlands and river walks.
• Indulging at Wiveton Hall, a farm shop that sells lots of lovely local food and produce alongside a fantastic cafe, with views over the marshes to the sea.

Where to Stay in Blakeney

• The award-winning Wiveton Bell is a traditional pub with rooms just outside Blakeney, in the pretty hamlet of Wiveton. Their six luxury rooms and a fantastic local menu showcasing the best of Norfolk produce, make this a wonderful place to stay.
• The White Horse Blakeney enjoys a prime position in the village, just up from Blakeney’s quay. The pub offers cosy, characterful and stylish rooms, alongside an excellent menu full of beautifully cooked seasonal and locally sourced produce.

RELATED POST: Blakeney Visitor Guide

Wells-next-the-Sea

Known simply as Wells, the pretty harbour town lies between the bird sanctuary at Blakeney Point and the fabulous Holkham Bay .

With a harbour sheltered by salt marshes from the open sea, Wells was one of the great Tudor ports of East Anglia. Today, the harbour is used by sailing and crabbing boats and is watched over by a distinctive granary dating from 1904.

Set in North Norfolk’s AONB, Wells town has a fine Georgian square and a good mix of independent traditional and contemporary shops.

Wells is probably best known for its long line of colourful wooden beach huts, which you can find if you take a walk through the pinewoods to beautiful Wells beach .

Wells-next-the-Sea & Around Highlights

• Crabbing on Wells quay, the crabbing spot on the North Norfolk Coast. Yes, you can crab in lots of other places, but this is where you’ll get the best catch because of the abundance of estuarial and creek waters that crabs like living in. I used to crab here every summer, and my kids crabbed here too!

Crabbing Tips

If you’re new to crabbing, it involves dropping a baited line into the water and waiting for the crab to take the bait, so you can pull him/her gently up. All you need are a line, bucket, net and bait, which you can buy all over town.

• When I was a kid, the best bait was raw bacon with rind (who knew?), but anything like chicken, small fish or even dog food works. I even used a bit from inside a pie once!
• The best crabbing takes place as the tide is coming in – crabs are clever and know when the tide is heading out and bury themselves in the mud.
• If you need to hold the crab, do so on either side behind the pincers.
• Be prepared and have your bucket full of salt water with your net to hand.
• No more than three crabs to a bucket, and try and keep the bucket shady. Crabs don’t have much sun protection!
• Wait – crabbing is a game of patience and you will be rewarded, I promise!
• Don’t keep the crabs too long, and definitely don’t take them home as pets (the crabs you catch here are also not edible). Pop them back into the sea gently with thanks for being your captive!
• Visiting the small village of Holkham, which boasts the 18th century Holkham Hall stately home, the vast Holkham Beach, properly known as Holkham Gap, and the Holkham National Nature Reserve. There’s a lot going on here!
• Spending a day on award-winning Wells Beach , with endless expanses of soft, golden sand perfect for sandcastle building, raised and sheltered dunes to picnic in, space to fly a kite or play games, and the beautiful clear water of the North Sea.
• Eating fish and chips from the wrapper on the harbour wall. The best traditional fish and chips in Wells come from French’s Fish Shop , right on the quay.
• If crab (and lobster) is more your thing, the best place for fresh and local crab is Wells Crab House , a small family-run restaurant serving crab caught locally that day.

Where to Stay in Wells-next-the-Sea

The Globe has been beautifully revamped to just the right degree, meaning it’s still at the heart of local village life, but offers luxuriously elegant accommodation in a central Wells location.

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Burnham Market

Popular Georgian Burnham Market is one of the “seven Burnhams by the sea”, which are located around the River Burn on the North Norfolk coast. The villages are all picture-perfect and unspoilt, with access to a stunning coastline made up of spectacular beaches and nature reserves.

Burnham Market is the largest Burnham and where you’ll find quirky boutiques, cool coffee shops, antique shops, galleries, delicatessens and eateries around the village green, a favourite haunt of celebrities.

Steeped in history connected to the sea and the legacy of Admiral Lord Nelson, there’s lots of interest in and around the Burnhams, with walks between the villages to take you to all the best historical spots.

Burnham Market & Around Highlights

• Visiting Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale, where you’ll find pop-up shops, local artisan crafts and the fantastic Deepdale Cafe , where they do a mean cooked breakfast!
• Exploring Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, which you can get to by ferry from the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe , or by taking an adventurous hike and crossing from Overy Cockle Strand at low tide. Find out how here .
• Taking a guided stand-up paddleboard tour with North Norfolk Paddleboards from Burnham Overy Staithe or Brancaster Staithe , along the creeks and salt marshes of the North Norfolk Coast.
• Take a tour and tasting at Burn Valley Vineyard in North Creake. All Burn Valley wines are grown, harvested, fermented and bottled on site and you can learn more about the wine-making process, and enjoy a tasting when you visit.

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Where to Stay in Burnham Market

• The Hoste overlooks Burnham Market’s picturesque central green and has been a hotel since the 1650s! The style ranges from traditional character (including Number 5 where Admiral Lord Nelson is rumoured to have stayed) to luxury overlooking the garden. There are a number of dining options from informal to brasserie and traditional. Book well in advance, this is a popular spot!
• With a tad less style and hipster vibe, The Nelson nevertheless offers seven well-appointed and comfortable rooms in a traditional and welcoming country inn overlooking Burnham Market’s village green

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Thornham is the perfect place to stay for a few days to explore the northwest coast of Norfolk . A small coastal village, Thornham is separated from the sea by marshes. The RSPB Bird Reserve at Titchwell is just two miles to the east and Holme Dunes one mile to the west.

An attractive year-round venue, Thornham is popular with walkers, bird watchers, photographers and artists, who flock here for the wonderful light and tranquillity of this part of Norfolk .

Thornham & Around Highlights

• Spending a day at the huge Brancaster beach , which is blessed with soft sands perfect for picnics, sandcastle building and walking the dog. It’s also a popular spot with kite surfers and kite flyers.
• Hiking the Norfolk Coast Path , which runs for 84 miles from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, via Thornham, through the breathtaking landscapes of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
• Birding at the  RSPB Titchwell Marsh Nature Reserve , which is blessed with diverse habitats that include reedbeds, saltmarsh and freshwater lagoons where avocets, bearded tits and marsh harriers nest. There’s also a wide sandy beach here, with wonderful views across the Wash.

Where to Stay in Thornham

• Right in the centre of Thornham is The Orange Tree , an excellent restaurant that also has rooms. There are 17 stylish rooms dotted across the Courtyard, Old Bakery and Manor Lodge, all with their own unique features.
• The Lifeboat Inn has been a long-time favourite for a pie and a pint after a long walk through the marshes. Their rooms are super comfortable, many of them have views to the sea, and their breakfast is legendary!

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King’s Lynn

Nestled in the western corner of Norfolk is the historic port and market town of King’s Lynn. With a rich Hanseatic past, streets lined with period architecture and bustling marketplaces, King’s Lynn is a great Norfolk town to end your road trip.

Spend a couple of days here so you can explore the town and learn about its rich history as one of the most important ports in England.

Lynn, as it’s called locally, is also surrounded by stunning west Norfolk countryside and is just a stone’s throw from huge sandy beaches and some of Norfolk’s top attractions, making it a perfect stop for trips out and about.

King’s Lynn & Around Highlights

• Taking a walking tour of King’s Lynn, one of the best ways to understand the town’s architecture and story. Pick up free self-guided trail leaflets from the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, or download them here . Choose from the maritime trail, Hanseatic trail, pilgrimage trail and King’s Lynn town guides, or do them all!
• Exploring the tranquil village of Castle Acre, home to the Norman ruins of Castle Acre Castle and Castle Acre Priory , one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England, dating back to 1090.
• Visiting the 20,000 acre Sandringham Estate close to King’s Lynn, where Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family gather for Christmas, reportedly her favourite home. Nearby, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka Wills and Kate, have their home, Anmer Hall.
• Discovering the rich history of Oxburgh Hall , a 15th century moated manor house built by Sir Edmund Bedingfield, whose ancestors still live there today. The house consists of four domestic buildings around a courtyard, built from honeyed stone, and contained within a wide moat.
• Going for a long walk on one of the nearby beaches. The shingle of Snettisham Beach is the closest beach to King’s Lynn and Norfolk’s only truly west-facing beach, perfect for watching the sunset. If you want sand, head to Hunstanton South Beach and all the holiday activities the lively seaside town of Hunstanton offers.

Where to Stay in King’s Lynn

• An elegant Georgian B&B, The Old Rectory offers light and airy rooms and a cooked to order breakfast in the heart of King’s Lynn town.
• Just outside town is Knights Hill Hotel and Spa . With everything on site from restaurants, bars and a health club including a spa and pool, this is a perfect stop to re-energise for a few nights.

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For expert help and a friendly welcome, why not visit one of the Norfolk Broads Information Centres? Knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you make the most of your visit to this unique and beautiful part of Norfolk

The centres at Beccles, Hoveton, Ranworth and Whitlingham provide an accommodation booking service and all centres stock an extensive range of leaflets, maps, guide books, postcards and souvenirs. As well as information relating to the wildlife and fauna of this unique environment found across the wetland National Park of the Broads.

All Broads Information Centres are open daily from Good Friday or 1 April, whichever is earlier, and close at the end of October.

The centres are conveniently situated, close to moorings, at the following locations:

Beccles Library Blyburgate Beccles Suffolk, NR34 9TB

Tel: 01502 523442 [email protected] Opening Hours: 29 March to 31 May and 1-22 October - Mon-Fri 9am- 1pm and 2pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am- 5pm 1 June to 30 Sept and 24-31 Oct - Mon-Sun 9am- 5pm

Hoveton/Wroxham Station Road, NR12 8UR Tel 01603 756097 or 01603 782281 [email protected] Opening Hours 29 March to 31 October -Mon-Sun 9am-1pm and 1.30pm- 5pm

How Hill Ludham, Toad Hole Cottage Museum, NR29 5PG Tel: 01603 756096 or 01692 678763 [email protected] Opening Hours 29 March to 31 May and 1-31 Oct - Mon-Fri 10.30am-1pm and 1.30pm-5pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am- 5pm 1 June- 30 Sept - Mon- Sun 9.30am- 6pm

Ranworth The Staithe, NR13 6HY Tel: 01603 756095 or 01603 270453 [email protected] Opening Hours 29 March to 31 Oct - Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

Whitlingham Visitor Centre Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8TR Tel: 01603 756094 or 01603 617332 [email protected] Opening Hours 29 March to 31 Oct - Mon-Sun 10am-2pm and 2.30pm-4pm (5pm in local school summer holidays)

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Broads Authority Dragonfly House, 2 Gilders Way, Norwich NR3 1UB Tel: 01603 610734 Fax: 01603 756069 [email protected]

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Our cruising and tourist map of the Broads is at 1:50000 with detailed town plans at 1:12500 for Wroxham and Hoveton, Stalham, Horning, Potter Heigham, Norwich, Brundall, Beccles, Loddon, Great Yarmouth, Reedham and Oulton Broad.

A double side map with the map on one side and boating and vistor information of the other. The map shows navigation information, visitor moorings, boatyards, boat hire centres, facilities for the boat user and shops. Tourist information includes places of interest, pubs, nature reserves, windmills, churches, long distance paths, public toilets and caravan and camp sites. The reverse side has detailed boating information including location of visitor moorings, details of facilities at boatyards and marinas, journey times, day boat hire and boat trip locations, as well as contact details and opening times for a wide selection of visitor destinations and attractions, canoe and cycle hire details and some useful waterways contact numbers. Click here to see the area covered by this map.

The Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland, covering some 300 sq km. Its rivers, broads, marshes and fens make it a unique area with some rare habitats, plants and wildlife. It was the arrival of the railways in the late 19th century that opened the area to tourism. Today it is one of the most popular inland waterways with in excess of 125 miles of lock-free navigable waterways. Other popular activities include fishing, walking, cycling and bird watching.

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