Big, open skies and flowing vistas to the South, with an abundance of sheltered footpaths and protected channels to the North, the Norfolk Broads is a unique microcosm home to more rare wildlife than any other National Park in the United Kingdom.
With some 124 miles of picturesque waterways to explore, the first question many find themselves asking is where does one start to explore this tranquil quarter of East Anglia ?
From the fine city of Norwich, to the historic fishing town of Great Yarmouth, the river Yare meanders through a gentle, shallow-sided tree-lined valley and, for those who sail the River Bure, rows of traditional waterside homes surrounded by unspoilt countryside blend seamlessly with reedbeds, forests and fields.
City-dwellers looking to benefit from life in the towns and villages along the Broads National Park can enjoy the delights of Coltishall and Horning, Hoveton and Wroxham to name but a few.
The latter, known as “the capital of the Norfolk Broads”, boasts a wealth of amenities, proving an ideal base for a holiday or family home all year round.
Cross the bridge at Wroxham and progress into the village of Hoveton, visitors are treated to the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter’s 17th Century Church and, for those seeking adventure, 50 acres of wild, outdoor treehouses within Norfolk’s award-winning Bewilderwood.
A short-distance from Hoveton lies the charming medieval village of Horning – A popular location for boat-owners to moor-up and sample freshly cooked cuisine at any one of the village’s public houses, or, homemade tea and cake at the famous Galley in Horning .
For those who choose to open the “gateway to the Norfolk Broads”, the town of Coltishall remains a hive of boating activity, where locals and visitors alike can discover the town’s boatbuilding heritage, in addition to what has become its renowned tearoom, riverside pubs and architectural offerings. Awash with enchanting scenery, and blessed with the spirit of community, the Norfolk Broads has something for everybody – Tremendous diversity; amazing views; big skies; fantastic hospitality, and wildlife aplenty – The ideal place to holiday, but all the more perfect place to call “home”.
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