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The Broads
A 125-mile network of navigable, lock-free rivers and broads, this internationally important wetland landscape is made for slow exploration under big skies. Drift along calm waterways on a hire boat that brings you close to quieter, unexplored corners, where reeds whisper and bittern birdsong carries. Stay on the water and enjoy awe-inspiring star-filled night skies. To feel this unique National Park at water level, try canoeing, kayaking or paddleboarding through narrower channels and sheltered inlets. On land, the gentle terrain suits relaxed walks and easy cycling, with routes that link quaint villages, wildlife-abundant nature reserves and expansive views. Look out for windpumps and church spires that shape the skyline. Whether you come for wildlife, fresh air or time that stretches, it’s a landscape that rewards unhurried days.
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Top Attractions in The Broads National Park
St Peters Brewery
St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated St.… St. Peter's Brewery is one of England's original craft breweries, located alongside the moated…
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
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Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all… Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for…
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Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle
Daily and hourly boat hire for groups or individuals. Daily and hourly boat hire for groups or individuals.
Featured Events In The The Broads National Park
Anne Boleyn walk
Date: 19th May - 19th May 2026
Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of the death of Anne Boleyn. Join us as we commemorate the anniversary of the death of Anne Boleyn.
Spring Trail - Secret Signals!
Date: 28th Mar - 7th Jun 2026
In this family-friendly trail, explore the museum to discover 12 hidden messages. In this family-friendly trail, explore the museum to discover 12 hidden messages.
Everything Goes
Date: 23rd May - 25th May 2026
A rare opportunity to see and travel behind our full fleet of steam and diesel locomotives all in an A rare opportunity to see and travel behind our full fleet of steam and diesel locomotives all…
Featured Businesses In The The Broads National Park
The Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa
A luxurious country house hotel with river frontage on the Norfolk broads, perfect for a relaxing… A luxurious country house hotel with river frontage on the Norfolk broads, perfect for a…
The Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa
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Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boat Hire
Our Modern Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably. Easy to operate, no experience… Our Modern Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably. Easy to operate, no experience…
Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boat Hire
Our Modern Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably. Easy to operate, no experience…
Hippersons Boatyard
All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat for 2. All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat…
Hippersons Boatyard
All Experiences available Tuesday to Saturday - Explore by dayboat or our unique Pedal boat for 2.
Wroxham Barns Family Camping & Glamping
Camp or glamp in comfort at Wroxham Barns, a family-friendly base for countryside stays, farmyard… Camp or glamp in comfort at Wroxham Barns, a family-friendly base for countryside stays,…
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