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,…
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Applewood Countryside Park
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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…
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Norfolk Holiday Lodges
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