2014 In this guide...

You’ll find some of the very best has to offer in terms of eating experiences, including traditional pubs, speciality seafood restaurants and cosy riverside tea rooms. Every business featured serves local ingredients - which could include beef from farmers, game from estates, samphire and seafood from the coast and locally-grown fruit and vegetables. And even better, these establishments have been quality checked by independent assessors and scored highly. Quality in Tourism judged that all achieved at least 60% in their tests. The Broads Authority started the Quality Charter scheme back in 2001 with just a handful of establishments. Today, there’s a fine range to choose from and each year standards get higher. So relax and enjoy the Broads - Britain’s Magical Waterland - and take your pick.

At the back of this guide (pages 17 to 22) you’ll find lots of ideas for other things to enjoy in the Broads - boat trips, canoeing, cycling and much more… Contents

Restaurants by location Note 4 Please phone to check details such 4-5 as opening hours, access for disabled 6 people, and availability of vegetarian 6 Burgh Castle and vegan food. Prices may vary 6 Burgh St Peter slightly. Please check our website for 7 Cantley new entries. 7 Clippesby www.enjoythebroads.com 7 8 Filby 8 Gt Yarmouth 8 Hickling 9 £14-28 9 Hoveton 10 Ludham These boxes indicate the average price of 10 Ludham Bridge a main course unless otherwise stated 10 Gold 11 Oulton Broad 11 Reedham These boxes show scores 12 Rollesby 80% + gold, 70% + silver, 60% + bronze 12 13 Stokesby Mooring 13 Surlingham Mooring within easy walking distance 13 Upton 14 Woodbastwick

Richardson’s has helped visitors experience the best of the Broads since the 1930s. With boatyards based at Stalham and Acle, we have more than 300 boats making us the largest operator on the Broads. We pride ourselves on being able to offer the chance for everyone to enjoy the Broads – whatever their budget. To find out more or to book your break online visit www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk £8-14 Gold Mooring Acle The Bridge Inn The Bridge Inn has stood by the waters of the for many hundreds of years serving sailors, smugglers, travellers and locals. “A relaxed, hospitable inn serving good, honest, home cooked food that’s fairly priced. We are family friendly and open all day every day, with a beer garden and children’s play area.”

Old Road, Acle NR13 3AS | 01493 750288 | www.norfolkbroadsinns.co.uk/acle-bridge-inn

£8-20 Gold Mooring Acle Hermitage Restaurant & Public House Famous for fresh seafood with an extensive choice of fish dishes as well as meat and vegetarian options. “With lobster and crabs from Wells-next-the-Sea, mussels from Morston, we source produce locally whenever possible. We also serve pub grub and have some special offers on lunches and early evening meals.”

64 Old Road, Acle NR13 3QP | 01493 750310 | www.thehermitageltd.co.uk

£6.50-18 Gold Mooring Beccles Ristorante Piatto A wide selection of dishes using local meat and vegetables and fish from . “Why not come in and try our fresh pizza and pasta dishes in a friendly, lively atmosphere? English and Latin music make it a night to remember. We promise your first visit won’t be your last!”

23 Smallgate, Beccles NR34 9AD | 01502 711711

4 £14-26 Gold Mooring Beccles Swan House Swan House is a unique place, just a little eccentric. The food, service and ambience are excellent. “An extensive range of English food with international flavours and all freshly prepared, locally sourced and free range wherever possible. We also serve breakfast, morning coffee and afternoon tea.”

By the Tower, Beccles NR34 9HE | 01502 713474 | www.swan-house.com

£11.50 Gold Mooring Beccles Upstairs at Baileys (lunch) Upstairs at Baileys offers diners a taste of Spain whether indulging in a light lunch or a full evening meal. “You can have traditional light lunches from our deli downstairs that are prepared on the premises to order. However, if you go upstairs to our bistro you can eat a superb three course lunch with a definite Spanish influence.” 2 Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TL | 01502 710609 | www.upstairsatbaileys.co.uk

£15-29 Gold Mooring Beccles Upstairs at Baileys (evening) On Friday and Saturday nights Upstairs at Baileys transforms into a fine dining experience. “Our a la carte menu offers the best of traditional Catalan cuisine prepared by our Catalan chefs. There is a whole wealth of food experiences from all corners of Spain that would not only surprise, but also delight you.”

2 Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TL | 01502 710609 | www.upstairsatbaileys.co.uk

5 £20+ Gold Mooring Brundall The Lavender House Michelin-listed and winner of numerous awards including two AA rosettes, the Lavender House offers a first class dining experience including private dining and a kitchen theatre. “Our restaurant is home to the Richard Hughes Cookery School which was British Cookery School of the Year 2012/13. Richard has published cookery books and writes in local and national publications.” 39 The Street, Brundall NR13 5AA | 01603 712215 | www.thelavenderhouse.co.uk

£7.50-12 Gold Mooring Burgh Castle The Fisherman’s Inn This recently refurbished inn has superb views along the river and free customer moorings outside the pub. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bar. “Our eatery offers fine, fresh food in a quiet and relaxing setting. All ingredients and produce are sourced locally where possible.” Burgh Castle Marina, Butt Lane, Burgh Castle, NR31 9PZ | 01493 780729 | www.burghcastlemarina.co.uk /the-fishermans-inn

£10-14 Bronze Mooring Burgh St Peter The Waveney Inn Re-opening in March 2014 after a major refurbish- ment, the Waveney Inn features an outdoor decked seating area and forms part of the award winning Waveney River Centre five-star holiday destination. “Neale and Lynne welcome you to the Waveney Inn - a friendly waterside pub with a great menu of locally sourced food and fantastic marsh views.” Waveney River Centre, Staithe Road, Burgh St Peter, Beccles NR34 0BT | 01502 677599 | www.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk

6 £5.95-10.95 Bronze Mooring Cantley The Reedcutter This family run riverside pub features home-made food, Sunday roasts, Wi-Fi, Sky, free bar billiards and darts. It also sells goods including fishing equipment, has free moorings for customers and B&B rooms. “We have excellent real ales and ciders at respectable prices and the warmest welcome on the Broads.”

Station Road, Cantley, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3SH | 01493 701099

£5-9 Silver Mooring Clippesby Susie’s Coffee Shop Susie’s Coffee Shop can be found at the heart of Clippesby Hall lodges, touring and camping park. “We’re a friendly coffee shop selling a wide range of local foods and home-made treats. Delicious bread, rolls and croissants baked to order. Italian coffee served throughout the day. Pizzas to take away.”

Clippesby Hall Holidays, Clippesby Hall, Clippesby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3BL | 01493 367800 | www.clippesby.com

£14.50-20 Gold Mooring

Coltishall The Norfolk Restaurant at the Norfolk Mead Hotel A former Georgian merchant’s house peacefully nestled on the River Bure on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. “Our award-winning chefs source the best local ingredients delivered daily by local suppliers and serve the finest food. We have a comprehensive wine list and fully stocked bar.”

Church Loke, Coltishall NR12 7DN | 01603 737531 | www.norfolkmead.co.uk

7 £7.50-30 Gold Filby Filby Bridge A family run restaurant with unique views over the Trinity Broads. “Our food is home-made including the pastry and tartare sauce. We have a superb evening a la carte menu with fresh fish a speciality (see website for details) and various steak dishes. We also serve home cooked lunches, a wide choice of morning coffees, cakes and sandwiches.” Main Road, Filby NR29 3AA | 01493 368142 | www.filbybridgerestaurant.com

£6-11 Silver Mooring Great Yarmouth The White Swan A stylish, contemporary pub with a traditional feel which is open all year. It holds a five-star Environmental Health rating, has a large carpark and dogs are welcome in the front bar. A specials board offers two meals for the price of one. “Expect a warm and friendly welcome with home cooked pub food like steak and ale pie, lasagne and bread and butter pudding.” 1 North Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 1PU | 01493 842027

£10-14 Silver Mooring Hickling The Greyhound Inn A proper village pub serving well kept ales and quality local or British food (Cromer crab in season) in relaxed al fresco, garden or formal dining areas. “Our regulars love chef’s chips and gravy around the bar or his home-made pies, succulent steaks and delicious sauces. Dogs and families most welcome.”

The Green, Hickling NR12 0YA | 01692 598306 | www.greyhoundinn.com

8 £11-21 Gold Mooring Horning Bure River Cottage Restaurant “We’re a speciality fish and seafood restaurant, mostly from the local coast, and a lot of our vegetables and herbs are home-grown. We have wild Norfolk mussels in season, local grilled Dover sole, local chargrilled lobster with garlic butter and home-made desserts.”

27 Lower Street, Horning NR12 8AA | 01692 631421 | www.burerivercottagerestaurant.co.uk

£5.95-15.95 Bronze Mooring Hoveton Hotel The hotel restaurant is ideally located on the banks of the River Bure offering one of the best views in Norfolk. “Come and relax by the waterside and enjoy our delicious freshly cooked food, large selection of beer and wine, speciality coffees and home-made snacks. Open all day every day.”

The Bridge, Hoveton NR12 8AJ | 01603 782061 | www.arlingtonhotelgroup.co.uk/wroxham

£10-14 Gold Mooring Hoveton Wroxham Barns Restaurant Cafe Set in Wroxham Barns (shops, crafts, brewery, visitor centre, small farm and children’s fun area). “We serve delicious home cooked dishes and traditional teas with fresh baked cakes and scones, all using local ingredients. Good food served with a smile is our motto. Very proud of our Broads Quality Gold. See what the Inspector said on our website.”

Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton NR12 8QU | 01603 777106 | www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

9 £5-6 Silver Mooring Ludham Alfresco Tea Rooms Enjoy the ambience of an English tea room in this grade II listed thatched cottage in the picturesque village of Ludham. “We serve loose leaf tea in china pots, home-made cakes and quiches using local ingredients, light lunches, freshly made sandwiches and traditional cream teas with Norfolk jam and cream.”

Norwich Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth NR29 5QA | 01692 678384

£5-7 Bronze Mooring Ludham Bridge Wayfarers Cafe The Wayfarers Cafe is situated on the River Ant at Ludham Bridge which offers plenty of free mooring. “We offer a large selection of hot and cold food and drinks including a giant all day breakfast. Hot lunches are served from 11.30 and food is cooked to order. Prices are very competitive and our convenient take-away service makes us perfect for boaters and holiday-makers alike.”

Ludham Bridge, Great Yarmouth NR29 5NX | 01692 630322

£20 Gold Mooring Norwich The Old Rectory The Old Rectory is a delightful Georgian country house-style hotel on the eastern fringes of Norwich. “Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in our drawing room followed by our daily changing two rosette evening menu, served in our elegant, candlelit dining room. All fresh produce sourced locally, even some salads and vegetables from our garden.” 103 Yarmouth Road, , Norwich NR7 0HF | 01603 700772 | www.oldrectorynorwich.com

10 £6-12 Silver Mooring Oulton Broad Quayside Bar & Restaurant The Quayside forms part of Holiday Village, which is in eight acres of landscaped gardens running down to the waters of Oulton Broad. “We offer snacks, light lunches and daily specials including fresh fish plus a carvery on Sunday lunchtime and Wednesday evenings, all washed down with a selection of local ales.” Broadland Holiday Village, Marsh Road, Oulton Broad NR33 9JY | 01502 573033 | www.broadlandquayside.co.uk

£9-16 Silver Mooring Oulton Broad The Waveney Set in the heart of Oulton Broad, this is a welcoming, family pub with a beer garden. “We serve traditional pub food: roast dinners, lamb chops, lasagne and great local fish. We also serve children’s meals and vegetarian dishes.”

132-134 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad NR33 9JT | 01502 573940

£9-16 Silver Mooring Reedham Reedham Ferry Inn “We pride ourselves on producing home cooked food using fresh, locally sourced produce. We are a traditional English pub and restaurant with a weekly changing specials board to bring you something different, such as our seasonal Morston mussels, fresh cod from Lowestoft and Blythburgh free range pork steaks.”

Ferry Road, Reedham NR13 3HA | 01493 700429 | www.reedhamferry.co.uk

11 £14-20 Gold Rollesby The Waterside Rollesby Set into the reeds overlooking Rollesby Broad the cafe, tea rooms by day and restaurant by night, offers a stunning and tranquil location. “By day we serve light lunches and an extensive selection of home-made cakes and afternoon teas (picnic package on the Lady Belinda boat now available). By night enjoy our elegant, fine dining evening experience.”

Main Road, Rollesby NR29 5EF | 01493 740531 | www.thewatersiderollesby.co.uk

£5-10 Gold Mooring South Walsham Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden Cafe This family friendly cafe is located on the edge of the beautiful Woodland and Water Garden at Fairhaven which has a private access to South Walsham Inner Broad. “Our cafe serves delicious local ice creams, home-made pastries, slices, hot food, light lunches and teas.”

School Road, South Walsham NR13 6DZ | 01603 270449 | www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

£10-14 Bronze Mooring South Walsham Kings Arms Pub Chinese & Thai Restaurant & Takeaway Within walking distance of Staithe and South Walsham Broad. “Our restaurant and pub provides a genuine Chinese and Thai experience. We have an extensive menu with old favourites alongside more exotic creations and a good value ‘all you can eat’. Free taxi (for eat-in customers) and free delivery to the broad on orders over £15.” 1 Panxworth Road, South Walsham NR13 6DY | 01603 270039 | www.broadlandchinese.com

12 £9-18 Gold Mooring Stokesby The Ferry Inn A country pub set alongside the River Bure which offers light bites as well as three courses, specials and a children’s menu. Vegetarian and other dietary needs are catered for. “We offer picturesque, tranquil and unspoilt surroundings. Inside the atmosphere is cosy and traditional. We have a fine selection of wines, Adnam’s real ales, cider, lagers and stout.” The Green, Stokesby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3EX | 01493 751096 | www.ferryinn.net

£9-17 Gold Mooring Surlingham Coldham Hall Tavern Coldham Hall offers an excellent selection of freshly prepared home-made dishes on its seasonal menus, real ales and a good choice of wines. “A comfortable bar area and our separate restaurant overlook the and beautiful riverside gardens. Dishes are freshly prepared using high quality produce and ingredients from local suppliers.” Carnser, Surlingham NR14 7AN | 01508 538366 | www.coldhamhalltavern.co.uk

£8-14 Silver Mooring Upton The White Horse This historic Broadland pub, just five minutes’ stroll from Upton Staithe, the River Bure and the beauty of Upton Marshes, has long been celebrated as part of Norfolk’s rural life. “We are now 100% community owned! Come and enjoy a friendly atmosphere, delicious, home cooked food and peaceful village location.”

17 Chapel Road, Upton NR13 6BT | 01493 750696 | www.whitehorseupton.com

13 £11-20 Gold Woodbastwick The Fur and Feather Inn This thatched country pub is the tap for the next door Woodforde’s Brewery and is featured in the Good Pub Guide and CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide and has been nominated for local awards. “We serve a range of food made from scratch. Our loyal band of customers already know how good the food and drink are - it’s what keeps them coming back week after week.”

The Fur and Feather Inn, Slad Lane, Woodbastwick NR13 6HQ | 01603 720003 | thefurandfeatherinn.co.uk

Other places to eat

We recommend eating at one of the Broads Quality Charter businesses, which have been independently assessed as meeting the highest quality standards. However, there are lots of other places too, some of which are listed below.

Beechwood Hotel Restaurant | 20 Cromer Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0HD | 01692 403231 | [email protected] Berney Arms | Berney Arms, Great Yarmouth NR30 1SB | 01493 700303 | [email protected] Black Boys | Penfold Street, , Norfolk NR11 6EH | 01263 732122 | [email protected] Brick Kilns | Norwich Road, Little Plumstead, Norfolk NR13 5JH | 01603 720043 | [email protected] Buckingham Arms | , Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6NF | 01263 732133 | [email protected] The California Tavern | California Road, California, Great Yarmouth NR29 3QW | 01493 730340 | [email protected] The Dog Inn | Johnson Street, Ludham NR29 5NY | 01692 630321 Duke’s Head | Slugs Lane, , Suffolk NR32 5QR | 01502 730281 The Ferry House | Ferry Road, Surlingham NR14 7AR | 01508 538659 Fritton House | Church Lane, Fritton, Norfolk NR31 9HA | 01493 484008

14 The Galley | 43 Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk NR12 8AA | 01692 630088 Geldeston Locks Inn | Locks Lane, Geldeston, Suffolk NR34 0HS Granary Stores and Tea Shop | Ranworth Staithe, Ranworth, Norfolk NR13 6HY | 01603 270432 Harry’s at Ferry Marina | Ferry Road, Horning, Norfolk NR12 8PS | 01692 630844 Ingham Swan | Sea Palling Road, Ingham, Norfolk NR12 9AB | 01692 581099 | [email protected] Kings Arms | High Street, Ludham, Norfolk NR29 5QQ | 01692 678386 | [email protected] King’s Head | 16 Bridge Street, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6EZ | 01508 520330 | [email protected] The King’s Head | 26 Wroxham Road, Coltishall NR12 7EA | 01603 737426 | [email protected] The Lion Inn | The Street, Thurne NR29 3AP | 01692 670796 | [email protected] The Maltsters | Ranworth NR13 6AB | 01603 270900 | [email protected] Nelson Head | The Street, Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4AD | 01493 393378 | [email protected] The New Inn | Lower Street, Horning NR12 8PF | 01692 631223 | [email protected] Pleasure Boat Inn | Staithe Road, Hickling NR12 0YW | 01692 598870 The Plough Inn | Market Lane, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5AN | 01502 730261 | [email protected] The Quays | 1-4 Yacht Station, The Boulevard, Oulton Broad, Suffolk NR33 9JS | 01502 513087 Quayside Plaza | 9 South Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QH | 01493 331777 Recruiting Sergeant | Norwich Road, Horstead, Norfolk NR12 7EE | 01603 737077 Riverside Tearooms | The Green, Stokesby, Norfolk NR29 3EX | 01493 750470 Rosy Lee’s Tearoom | 37a Bridge Sreet, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6NA | 01508 520204 The Ship Inn | 18 The Street, South Walsham, Norfolk NR13 6DQ | 01603 270049 Somerleyton Post Office Tea Rooms | The Street, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5PS | 01502 731858 The Star | School Road, Lessingham, Norfolk NR12 0DN | 01692 580510 | [email protected] The Swan | 10 Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk NR12 8AA | 01692 630316 The Swan Inn | Swan Lane, Barnby, Suffolk NR34 7QF | 01502 476646

15 The Thai Kitchen | 18 St Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1AX | 01986 893233 The Three Horseshoes | North Cove, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 7PH | 01502 476601 | [email protected] The Waveney House Hotel | Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9PL | 01502 712270 | [email protected] Wherry Hotel | Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3LN | 01502 516845 The Wherry Inn | 7 The Street, Geldeston, Suffolk NR34 0LB | 01508 518371 Yim Siam Thai Restaurant | 3 Riverside Centre, Wroxham NR12 8AJ | 01603 781133 | [email protected] The businesses above have entered their details in the East of Destination Management System. If you own a business which is not listed, please contact Suzie Rowe of NVG on 01462 648317 or [email protected] If you would like your business to be assessed under the Broads Quality Charter scheme for a future edition of this guide, please contact Bruce Hanson at the Broads Authority on 01603 756030 or [email protected]

Fish & Chips

Beccles Fish Bar | 21 Smallgate, Town Centre, Beccles NR34 9AD | 01502 717306 Broadlands Fish & Chips | 27 High Street, Stalham, Norwich NR12 9AH | 01692 580247 Brundall Chip Shop | The Street, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 5JY Crystal Fish Bar | 1 Fuller’s Hill, Great Yarmouth NR30 1BB | 01493 844888 Golden House | 49 Earsham Street, Town Centre, Bungay NR35 1AF | 01986 892219 Hall Road Chippy | 17 Hall Road, Lowestoft NR32 3NL | 01502 500352 Harry’s Fish Bar | Bridge Road, , Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 5JQ | 01692 670415 Horning Fish Bar | Ferry Marina, Ferry Road, Horning NR12 8PS | 01692 630844 Ken’s Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway | Norwich Road, Hoveton, Norfolk NR12 8DA | 01603 784445 Landamore’s Fish and Chips | 4 High Street, Coltishall, Nowich, Norfolk NR12 7DH | 01603 737377 Lims Fish and Chips | 11 Bridge Street, Loddon, Norwich NR14 6NA | 01508 520825 Loddon Plaice | 44 High Street, Loddon, Norwich NR14 6AH | 01508 520563

16 Mermaid Fish Restaurant | 125 Bridge Road, Lowestoft NR33 9JU | 01502 574058 P J S Fish & Chip Shop | 10 Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 4LA | 01493 843529 Pex Fish & Chip Shop | 34 St Mary’s Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1AX | 01986 892828 Place To Place | 66 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3LR | 01502 568279 The Plaice at Beccles | 23 Blyburgate Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9TB | 01502 717632 Ravensmere Fish & Chip Shop | 37 Ravensmere, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9DH | 01502 712559 Thorpe Fish Bar | 190 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR7 0AD | 01603 433669

Going out for quality time The Broads is part of the family of national parks, with delights for all the senses, whether you want to feast your eyes on big skies, hear the booming of a bittern, one of its rare birds, touch feathery reeds, smell the sweet scent of wild honeysuckle or just savour your next meal. Besides eating out, the Broads offers a fantastic range of other activities for your quality time, including all kinds of boating, walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing and scenic train rides.

The Broads is a place for all seasons, with lots to offer inwinter as well as during the warmer months. Some boatyards stay open right through the year for day trips, and so do some bike hire centres and other places to visit, such as Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden at South Walsham, Wroxham Barns and the Bure Valley Railway.

17 Gently rolling countryside, quiet lanes, Cycling wide open skies - take to two wheels and you’ll discover hidden backwaters, thatched churches and wildlife treasures like the rare swallowtail butterfly or the spectacular yellow flag iris growing in profusion in the fens. There are bike hire centres throughout the Broads offering day, half-day, hourly and family rates. Children’s bikes, child seats and tandems are available at some centres.

Canoeing The Broads is a great place to go up the creeks with a paddle. Canadian canoes are suitable for all the family; they usually carry up to three adults but please check with operators.

Hire centres offer day, half-day, hourly and 24 hour rates. They supply buoyancy aids, and advise on safety and routes. Canoeing is ideal for exploring the headwaters (less tidal waters). We don’t recommend canoeing in the lower reaches. If you do you need to be extremely experienced, fit and able.

18 Bike Hire Association Stokesby, Riverside Tea Rooms Bungay (see under canoe hire) and Stores, NR29 3EX | 01493 750470 Burgh St Peter (see under canoe hire) Other hire centres Clippesby Hall, NR29 3BL Fritton Lake Activity Park, Church Lane, 01493 367800 | www.clippesby.com NR31 9HA | 01493 488288 www.frittonlake.info Hoveton, Broadland Cycle Hire at BeWILDerwood, Horning Road, Thurne, Lion Inn, The Street, NR29 3AP NR12 8JW | 07887 480331 01692 670796 www.norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk www.lion-inn-thurne.co.uk Sea Palling Cycle Hire at Waxham Wroxham (see under other canoe hire) Great Barn, NR12 0EE | 07747 483154 www.seapallingcyclehire.com

Canoe Hire Association Sutton Staithe Boatyard, NR12 9QS 01692 581653 Bungay, Outney Meadow Caravan Park, www.suttonstaitheboatyard.co.uk NR35 1HG | 01986 892338 www.outneymeadow.co.uk Wayford Bridge, Bank Boats & Canoe Hire, NR12 9LN | 01692 582457 Burgh St Peter, Waveney River Centre, www.bankboats.co.uk NR34 0BT | 01502 677343 www.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk Wroxham, Barnes Brinkcraft, Riverside Road, NR12 8UD | 01603 782625 Geldeston, Rowan Craft, NR34 0LY www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk 01508 518208 | www.rowancraft.com Other hire centres Hickling, Whispering Reeds, Staithe Road, NR12 0YW | 01692 598314 Norwich - Freedom Boating Holidays, www.WhisperingReeds.net Kingfisher Boatyard, Bungalow Lane, NR7 0SH | 01603 858453 Martham Boats­, Cess Road, www.freedomdayboats.co.uk NR29 4RF | 01493 740249 Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre, www.marthamboats.com Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich Potter Heigham, Herbert Woods, NR14 8TR | 01603 632307 NR29 5JF | 01692 670711 www.whitlinghamoec.co.uk www.herbertwoods.co.uk Wroxham, TheCanoeMan, Norwich Road, Broad, Lower Street, NR13 6RX NR12 8RX | 0845 4969177 07795 145475 / 01603 722775 www.TheCanoeMan.com | Also has bases www.salhousebroad.org.uk at South Walsham, Horning, Buxton and Beccles

19 Boat trips and visitor centres

Hoveton | Open 1 April - 2 November Liana, an elegant, Edwardian-style, electric boat, offers a magical trip from Hoveton, travelling along the River Bure towards Coltishall and back. This tranquil stretch of river is only minutes from the centre of Wroxham.

Broads Information Centre, Station Road, Hoveton NR12 8UR | 01603 756097 / 01603 782281 [email protected]

How Hill | Open 1 April - 2 November How Hill National Nature Reserve has something of everything that makes the Broads so magical. Take a boat trip on the Electric Eel along the reed-fringed dykes, follow the Wildlife Walking Trail and visit Toad Hole Cottage Museum.

Toad Hole Cottage Museum, How Hill, Ludham NR29 5PG | 01603 756096 / 01692 678763 [email protected]

Whitlingham | Open all year Solar boat Ra is based at Whitlingham Country Park on the edge of Norwich, giving you the chance to discover Broads wildlife close to the city. Ra runs April - October and is accessible to wheelchair users. Whitlingham Visitor Centre, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8TR 01603 756094 / 01603 617332 [email protected]

20 More info The Broadcaster visitor magazine, available free from Broads Authority information centres and yacht stations, is packed with useful information and lists events including boat trips, canoe trails, walks, children’s activity days and many others, suitable for all ages. Find out some of the best places for rare Broads wildlife, discover local history and traditions, visit hidden away parts of the Broads and meet some of the people who keep the Broads special. The programme includes events run by many local organisations such as the wildlife trusts and the RSPB.

For more details on everything mentioned in this guide, contact the Broads Authority’s information centres and yacht stations or go to www.enjoythebroads.com

Yacht Stations | All open 1 April to 2 November

Great Yarmouth Yacht Station | Tar Works Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 1QX | 01493 842794 / 07766 398238 [email protected]

Norwich Yacht Station | Riverside Road, Norwich NR1 1SQ | 01603 612980 [email protected]

Reedham Quay | Reedham NR13 3TE 01493 701867 | [email protected]

21 Walking

The Broads has over 190 miles (300km) of footpaths through some very attractive landscapes. Boardwalks are often the best way to reach marshy areas of the Broads and many are on nature reserves. Easy access paths and boardwalks are suitable for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs. Dogs are allowed on public rights of way under effective control, but many nature reserves don’t allow access for dogs.

Three long distance routes also pass through the Broads, the Weavers’ Way, the Angles Way and the Wherryman’s Way, which has some related circular walks and follows the route of the River Yare from Norwich to Great Yarmouth.

Broaden your horizons with two train lines. From Norwich the goes through Wroxham to Sheringham on the coast, and the Wherry Lines go east from Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. The Wherry Lines will take you through spectacular expanses of grazing marsh and you can even stop off for RSPB nature reserves at Fen and Berney Marshes. Both rail lines have websites with lots of info to help you. www.bitternline.com www.wherrylines.org.uk

22 We also have... � Day boats for hire from our Moonfleet base, 7 days a week in season. � Houseboats and Lodge sleeping 2-6 with free rowing dinghy.

4 berth classic boats now from only £196 off peak and £343 peak summer!* Fun, freedom and plenty of you-time Experience the beauty and fun of the Norfolk Broads with Richardson’s. Fantastic attractions and scenery along the way! Great range of boats sleeping 2-12. No experience necessary as full trial run given. Short breaks or weekly hire. Pet friendly boats available.

Have your own family

*Selected breaks and boats. Subject to availability and terms and conditions. pirate adventure!

For more information and to book online visit www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk or call 01692 668989 to North Dilham Canal Walsham A149

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Toad Hole Somerton r Water eel sett B ive Cottage Hoveton R e Little Broad n B1152 Ludham r V iver Thu Horning R Martham

2 Rollesby Wroxham A1062 B Ormesby Broad Wroxham Broad Cockshoot V B115 Scratby Hoveton Broad Ranworth & Malthouse Thurne Great Broad A149 B Broads R foot ferry B iver ure B A1064 Ranworth B Rollesby Broad Clippesby A1151 Salhouse Broad South Walsham Upton Salhouse Broad Dyke Filby Broad Filby Caister-on-Sea

A140 B1140 South Walsham A1064 Upton Thrigby Stokesby Yacht Bure West Caister NORWICH Acle er stn v A47 i Thorpe St Andrew R Yacht stn A47

Brundall The Wherry Lines Stracey Arms

r B Marshes

Surlingham Strumpshaw A140 Whitlingham Broad Breydon Wate Country Park Buckenham B11 Berney Arms

Surlingham 40 V

A11 V Bramerton B GREAT YARMOUTH Wheatfen R Cantley Burgh to Thetford i ve Castle Rockland r Yare Reedham Yarmouth B Yacht Haven St Mary Rockland stn A143 Broad y Gorleston re e a n Y Langley r e e v A146 v a to London Dyke i W R r V e iv Hardley Dyke New Cut R to Ipswich Fritton Lake Hardley Flood St Olaves A12 t e Chedgrave B V h r C Rive Herringfleet Loddon B1136

B1140 Somerleyton

River The Broads Waveney A143 Burgh Oulton Aldeby St Peter foot ferry Dyke approx. scale A143 LOWESTOFT 0 2km Oulton R i 0 2miles Geldeston B ve Broad r W av Lake Lothing eney B Carlton Marshes Oulton Geldeston Broad Lock foot ferry A146 A12 North Cove Beccles Bungay Worlingham Carlton Colville A144 to Ipswich

Boat trip B Boardwalk or easy Nature reserve access path Smaller boat trip Country park or garden Drainage mill Canoe hire Information centre Historic building Bike hire Railway station Museum V Viewpoint Broads Authority area

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