Broads Boating Information
The part of Norfolk & Suffolk, known universally as the ' Broads ', is far more extensive than just a collection of inland, water-filled broads. They are connected by over 200 miles of gently flowing, navigable rivers, dykes and cuts that offer ideal cruising conditions at between 5 & 7 mph. You can cruise right into the heart of the city of Norwich, or travel east as far as Great Yarmouth, where the Broads eventually affords access, (for those with suitable craft), to the North Sea. Providing you're not in a hurry you can travel many leisurely miles throughout the Broads region, for days on end.

The Broads Society plays an important role in the maintenance of the Broads and the Rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Anglian Marine Industries Association is the British Marine Industries eastern region association and has the prime objective of promoting and protecting the interests of all marine based industry in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

The British Waterways website helps reveal the hidden world of Britain's inland waterways. It shows how you can find and enjoy them, how they are managed and how you could get involved in their future conservation.

We've already mentioned historic Norwich, ..... Norfolk's capital city , with its 11th century cathedral and Norman castle. The river played a vital part in the building of the Cathedral, over 900 years ago, providing the means by which barges transported the vast quantities of Caen stone used to built it. Throughout Broadland, and immediately beyond, are literally hundreds of historic churches; more numerous than are to be found anywhere in the British Isles.

Everywhere you look bears witness to the rich history of the Broadland region. On the edge of the vast expanse of Breydon Water stands the Roman remains of the once mighty Burgh Castle, whilst further upstream, on the river Bure, are the remains of St. Benet's Abbey. Throughout the Broads are found examples of ancient windmills and windpumps. Some regrettably now in ruins, but there are many which have been lovingly restored to their former glory.

History and Beauty go hand-in-hand in Broadland and is far more extensive than can ever be conveyed to you within these few paragraphs. Seeing is believing, so do just that - please come and see it. You're guaranteed a warm welcome.

BRINGING YOUR BOAT TO THE NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK BROADS

HELPFUL and informative advice to make your holiday, or visit, that much more enjoyable and safer. Maps and Guides are offered as an essential aid to help you get the best out of your visit. DONT just turn up on the off-chance of finding a suitable boat to hire, or you may well be disappointed. Make your reservation before you come; even up to a year in advance. Choose your holiday, or day boat, right now and get it reserved for your holiday, or day out, on the river.

YACHT STATION TEL. NUMBERS

Beccles Yacht Station. 01502 - 712225
Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 - 574946
Great Yarmouth Yacht Station. 01493 - 842794
Norwich Yacht Station. 01603 - 622024

LAUNCHING FACILITIES are available at the following

BECCLES
Beccles Yacht Station. 01502 - 712225

BURGH ST. PETER
Waveney River Centre. 01502 - 677343 / 677217

GELDESTON
Rowan Craft. 01508 - 518208

HORNING
Next to the Swan Inn. 01692 - 630434

LODDON
Broadland Riverine

MARTHAM
Martham Boatbuilding.

OULTON BROAD
Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 - 574946
Water Sport Centre. 01502 - 574946

POTTER HEIGHAM
Phoenix Fleet REEDHAM
Reedham Ferry Touring Park

ST. OLAVES
Next to St. Olaves Bridge. 01493 - 488230

STALHAM
New Horizon Craft

THORPE ST. ANDREW
Griffin Marine. 01603 - 433253

THURNE
Opposite Thurne Pub. no contact tel.

UPTON
Eastwood Whelpton Boatyard.

WAYFORD BRIDGE
Next to Unwins Boatyard. no contact tel.

WROXHAM
Moore and Company
Wroxham Broad public staithe
Wroxham public staithe at Caen Meadow

24 - HOUR FREE MOORINGS:
Water-borne visitors will soon be able to moor at Whitlingham Country Park, at Trowse. Planning permission has been granted for eighty metres of free, Broads Authority 24 hour moorings and a canoe launching pontoon at Trowse Eye where the Yare and Wensum meet. Funding is now being sought. New 24 hour moorings were up and running this year at Thurne Mouth, and new moorings are to be built on the approach to Oulton Broad, next to the Dutch Tea Gardens. Moorings at Womack Water, Dilham Staithe and Herringfleet Hills are being replied, while those at Hoveton Viaduct, Worlingham and Aldeby are to be refurbished.

BROADS AUTHORITY MOORINGS
River Yare
Thorpe Green
Whitlingham Cut
Bramerton Common
Postwick Wharf
Brundall Church Fen
Rockland Staithe
Langley Dyke
Cantley
Reedham Quay
River Waveney
Geldeston Lock
Beccles Bypass Bridge
Beccles Marsh
Aldeby Hall Staithe
Worlingham Staithe
Somerleyton
Herringfleet
St Olaves
Burgh Castle
River Bure
Coltishall Common
Belaugh Staithe
Caen Meadow (not BA)
Hoveton Viaduct
Hoveton Horseshoes
Wroxham Braods Spit
Salhouse Spit
Salhouse Shore
Horning Island
Horning Parish Staithe
Woodbastwick
Cockshoot Dyke
Ranworth Staithe
South Walsham (not BA)
Stokesby
North West Tower (De-masting & emergencies only) River Chet
Chedgrave Common
River Ant
Dilham Staithe
Wayford Bridge
Sutton Staithe
Paddy's Lane
Barton Turf
Neatishead
Gay's Staithe
Irstead Staithe
River Thurne
Womack Island
Potter Heigham
Deep Dyke
Deep Go Dyke
Catfield Staithe


TOLL FEES & INFORMATION

All boats using the rivers and broads must pay a toll to the Broads Authority. The Authority keep the waterways clear and safe for navigation. Toll fees are normally included within the hire charges but check each operator. Surfboards are treated as sailing craft and as such require a licence.

Trowse Bridge A provisional agreement has been established with Network Rail that Trowse railway bridge will swing for craft presenting a few minutes before the following times:

Mon - Fri 0920, 1042, 1517, 1819
Sat 0942, 1228, 1437, 1636
Sun 0932, 1102, 1327, 1740
These times correspond with periods between trains that allow the bridge to be successfully swung.
LICENSES/Tolls - Broadland water navigation Licences are required and can be obtained from The Broads Authority @ 01603 -610734 and also available from.

WROXHAM
- Information Centre and Norfok Marine Chandlery

OULTON BROAD
- Harbour master and The Information Centre
- Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 - 574946

BECCLES
- Information Centre

MARTHAM Martham Boatbuilding.
Pricing is based on length and according to power or sail ie. less than 8mt. cabin cruiser is £17.90 for seven days short term increments of seven days to twenty eight days max.

DIESEL, PETROL & COOKING GAS SERVICES
BRUNDALL
Silverline Marine
VIP Harvey Eastwood
Broom Boats
Brundall Bay Marina
Yare Boutique

BECCLES
Aston Boats
Waveney River Centre

BURGH CASTLE
Burgh Castle Marina
Goodchild marine

HORNING
Ferry boatyard

LUDHAM
Ludham Bridge Services

LODDON
Broadland Riverine

MARTHAM
Martham Boatbuilders

STALHAM
Moon Fleet Marine

THORPE
Griffin Marine

WROXHAM
Barnes Brinkcraft
Fineway Leisure
Powles Marine Services
Sabena Marine