Surlingham, Broads National Park
The Broads National Park
Calm + Curious
The Broads National Park
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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West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens… West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays,…
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens…
Applewood Countryside Park
Enjoy family-friendly camping & glamping at Applewood Countryside Park. Spacious pitches,… Enjoy family-friendly camping & glamping at Applewood Countryside Park. Spacious pitches,…
Applewood Countryside Park
Enjoy family-friendly camping & glamping at Applewood Countryside Park. Spacious pitches,…
University of East Anglia
Our stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to a global community pursuing personal and… Our stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to a global community pursuing personal and…
University of East Anglia
Our stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to a global community pursuing personal and…
Swan Cottage + Shepherds Huts
Escape to the peaceful Brecks at Hill House, with a luxury cottage and beautifully designed… Escape to the peaceful Brecks at Hill House, with a luxury cottage and beautifully designed…
Swan Cottage + Shepherds Huts
Escape to the peaceful Brecks at Hill House, with a luxury cottage and beautifully designed…
Thetford Garden Centre
We are a B Corp certified, independent family-run garden centre, situated in eight acres of Norfolk… We are a B Corp certified, independent family-run garden centre, situated in eight acres of…
Thetford Garden Centre
We are a B Corp certified, independent family-run garden centre, situated in eight acres of Norfolk…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to… Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Duration Brewing – Tours, Shop + Bar
Discover Duration Brewing in West Norfolk, from weekend Tap Days and monthly brewery tours to…
Bressingham Hall
A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering… A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering…
Bressingham Hall
A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering…
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Top Attractions in The Broads National Park
Three Rivers Pitch and Paddle
Daily and hourly boat hire for groups or individuals. Daily and hourly boat hire for groups or individuals.
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Hippersons Boatyard
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Hippersons Boatyard
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
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Businesses in The Broads National Park
Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boat Hire
Our Modern Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably. Easy to operate, no experience…
Wroxham Barns
Wroxham Barns is an award-winning, charming destination for families and visitors of all ages,…
Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…
The Granaries
Beautiful self-catering holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads, pet-friendly, with indoor heated…
Hall Farm Cottages
Family run holiday cottages in a quiet and secluded location between the villages of Horning and…
Aylsham Windmill
Converted Corn mill, Aylsham, in the centre of North Norfolk. Between the City of Norwich and the…
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Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all…
Bucket-List Balloon Flights
We offer our exclusive champagne balloon flights from Norfolk and Suffolk.
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Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026
After a sell out concert last year, the Guardian's "young 21st-century virtuoso" is returning to… After a sell out concert last year, the Guardian's "young 21st-century virtuoso" is returning…
Hippersons Boatyard: Houseboats & Luxury pods
Our boutique boatyard offers quirky houseboats and Secret Hideaways, that sleep up to 4 Our boutique boatyard offers quirky houseboats and Secret Hideaways, that sleep up to 4
Hippersons Boatyard: Houseboats & Luxury pods
Our boutique boatyard offers quirky houseboats and Secret Hideaways, that sleep up to 4
Date: 16th Oct - 31st Oct 2026
PrimEvil is Norfolk’s award-winning immersive scare attraction, based at ROARR! in Lenwade, Norfolk. PrimEvil is Norfolk’s award-winning immersive scare attraction, based at ROARR! in Lenwade,…
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