Norfolk Broads (England)

Advantages: Peaceful, relaxing but most of all, virtually free for me!
Disadvantages: Young drunk fat lads that moon!!

...have a boat on the Norfolk Broads. I have my own readymade holiday! And what's more, it doesn't cost a penny ~ teehee! Floating down deserted rivers freezing our bits off in the middle of winter is a regular activity for the intrepid members of the ASIL clan. Yep, we are nuts. Or rather, my mother and father are nuts, they are still up on deck, braving the November weather, noses red and glowing like beacons. I, on the other hand, am down below basking ...
...ya ...... The Norfolk Broad s are as characteristic now, as they were 500 years ago. Or so it has been said. Today the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, which are situated to the east of the cathedral city of Norwich in East Anglia, play host to over a million visitors every year. The 200+ km labyrinth of waterways was at one time thought to be 'au natural' after being formed by glacial activity. However, in the 1950's after scientific research, it was ... Read review

Advantages: Peaceful, Relaxing, Scenery, Different Locations
Disadvantages: Costs of holiday

My grandparents lived in Norfolk and I spent many summers there. It feels like I practically grew up there because whenever I am driving there it feels like I'm going home. I had always seen the Norfolk broads but had never explored them via water, so after months and months of badgering my partner; we booked up with Herbert Woods. I booked it just before Christmas and it was all I could talk about until July. The Boat Herbert Woods ...
...mooring. There are also many Norfolk Boards authority 24 Free Mooring but these call fill up with fisherman during the fishing season, so be quick. During the peak seasons mooring near a pub can be a nightmare, as you may find that you'll have to moor up early in the morning to have a place for the night. Many of the pubs charge for mooring but normally the can be refunded if you have a meal in the restaurant. There are other places along the boards ... Read review

Advantages: A great place to holiday and visit
Disadvantages: Can be very busy in the summer

The Norfolk Broads I presume that everyone has heard of the Norfolk Broads which has it’s own National Park status through the “Broads Authority”. The Authority was set up by an Act of Parliament in 1988 and this body was needed to prevent deterioration of the natural character of the area. Lying in between Norwich and Great Yarmouth the Broads are in a “flat” area of East Anglia and were created by peat digging. They themselves are actually shallow ...
...the many users of the Norfolk Broads is a difficult task as they attract fishermen, birdwatchers, walkers, cyclists, sailors and other boat users who all have conflicting demands. I love the Norfolk Broads and have spent a lot of time in the area, especially in my younger days, as I have relatives living there. I can’t say that I’ve been on every length of waterway, but hope my experiences cover enough of the broads to give a good flavour of how ... Read review

Advantages: relaxing, enjoyed driving the boat, nice opportunity to read
Disadvantages: damp, cold, wet, surrounded by water, expensive, no luxuries

...on a boat in the Norfolk Broads. Yes, that’s right, in October. Thankfully, the weather was pretty good throughout, but we did visit Potter Heigham on Saturday – just one day before it was hit by a tornado! My in-laws have a boating holiday every year and finally convinced us to join them. Being scared of water, I wouldn’t have called this my ideal holiday, so please bear that in mind when reading my opinion. There were eight of ...
...car journey to and from Norfolk didn’t help, seven hours is a very long time and arriving on Friday, leaving on Sunday meant a dauntingly long journey was never far away. The scenery was very pretty, with plenty of places to stop with shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and so on. We even found a park with swings, a slide and a roundabout, which kept the kids happy for a few minutes. There are plenty of different types of birds around too, including ... Read review

Advantages: Relative isolation from London & Home Counties
Disadvantages: Equally relatively tedious journey to get there

...fair to make sure my Norfolk one was as up-to-date as possible, and I've taken this occasion to add in some of my favourite pictures. Please note, this is not a travel guide to Norwich and Norfolk, just some demented jottings from me, a long-time visitor. You know how it is, whenever you go some place frequently, you always sideline things to see, waiting for the arrival of the mystical 'Round Tuit' (as in "I'll do that when I get a........") I ...
...thinking why this is, when Norfolk is relatively close to London, well, in distance at least. Travelling time is something else. Of course! – then it struck me - Norfolk sticks out into the sea. So what? I hear you cry. Well, this means that, like Cornwall, you are either going there to actually get there, or you’re not going at all. With the exception of some Essex and Suffolk dwellers, you don’t tend to pass through Norfolk to get anywhere else ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing, beautiful, historic
Disadvantages: None

...If you are looking for a relaxing, adventurous and fun holiday, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life then holidaying on the Norfolk Broads has got to be my number one choice. This boating holiday is certain to revive you. To call the Broads by their correct title 'The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads' they are located between Norwich and the North Sea in Eastern England. The broads consist of over 120 miles of navigable waterways. The area itself consists not only of the rivers and lakes but also the Fens and Marshland. Combined they are the Broads, home to many endangered species of wildlife. The Broads get their name from the 50 or so shallow lakes which form the major part of the waterways. These lakes were mostly hand dug in mediaeval times as a source of peat fuel. Picturesque, idyllic, peaceful and tranquil all adequately... Read review

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