the Broads Authority 2014 guide to Eating out in the

2014
In this
guide...
You’ll find some of the very best the Broads 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
4 Acle
4-5 Beccles
6 Brundall
6 Burgh Castle
6 Burgh St Peter
7 Cantley
7 Clippesby
7 Coltishall
8 Filby
8 Gt Yarmouth
8 Hickling
9 Horning
9 Hoveton
10 Ludham
10 Ludham Bridge
10 Norwich
11 Oulton Broad
11 Reedham
12 Rollesby
12 South Walsham
13 Stokesby
13 Surlingham
13 Upton
Note
Please phone to check details such
as opening hours, access for disabled
people, and availability of vegetarian
and vegan food. Prices may vary
slightly. Please check our website for
new entries.
www.enjoythebroads.com
£14-28
These boxes indicate the average price of
a main course unless otherwise stated
Gold
These boxes show scores
80% + gold, 70% + silver, 60% + bronze
Mooring
Mooring within easy walking distance
14Woodbastwick
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 Norfolk 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
Mooring
Gold
The Bridge Inn
Acle
The Bridge Inn has stood by the waters of the River
Bure 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
Acle
Gold
Mooring
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
Beccles
Gold
Mooring
Ristorante Piatto
A wide selection of dishes using local meat and
vegetables and fish from Lowestoft.
“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
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£14-26
Gold
Mooring
Swan House
Beccles
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
Beccles
Gold
Mooring
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
Beccles
Gold
Mooring
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+
Mooring
Gold
The Lavender House
Brundall
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
Burgh Castle
Gold
Mooring
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, Great
Yarmouth NR31 9PZ | 01493 780729
| www.burghcastlemarina.co.uk /the-fishermans-inn
£10-14
Burgh St Peter
Bronze
Mooring
The Waveney Inn
Re-opening in March 2014 after a major refurbishment, 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
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£5.95-10.95
Mooring
Bronze
The Reedcutter
Cantley
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
Silver
£5-9
Clippesby
Mooring
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
Coltishall
Gold
Mooring
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
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£7.50-30
Gold
Filby Bridge
Filby
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
Great Yarmouth
Mooring
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
Hickling
Silver
Mooring
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
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£11-21
Horning
Gold
Mooring
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
Hoveton
Bronze
Mooring
Hotel Wroxham
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
Hoveton
Gold
Mooring
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
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£5-6
Silver
Mooring
Alfresco Tea Rooms
Ludham
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
Ludham Bridge
Bronze
Mooring
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
Norwich
Gold
Mooring
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, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich
NR7 0HF | 01603 700772
| www.oldrectorynorwich.com
10
£6-12
Oulton Broad
Silver
Mooring
Quayside Bar & Restaurant
The Quayside forms part of Broadland 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
The Waveney
Oulton Broad
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
Reedham
Silver
Mooring
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
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£14-20
Rollesby
Gold
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
South Walsham
Gold
Mooring
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
South Walsham
Bronze
Mooring
Kings Arms Pub Chinese & Thai Restaurant &
Takeaway
Within walking distance of Ranworth 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
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£9-18
Gold
Stokesby
Mooring
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
Mooring
Gold
Coldham Hall Tavern
Surlingham
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 River Yare 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
Upton
Silver
Mooring
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
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£11-20
Woodbastwick
Gold
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 | info@beechwood-hotel.co.uk
Berney Arms | Berney Arms, Great Yarmouth NR30 1SB
| 01493 700303 | berneyarms@dursleyglos.plus.com
Black Boys | Penfold Street, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6EH
| 01263 732122 | admin@blackboyshotel.co.uk
Brick Kilns | Norwich Road, Little Plumstead, Norfolk NR13 5JH
| 01603 720043 | admin@thebrickkilns.co.uk
Buckingham Arms | Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6NF
| 01263 732133 | contact@bucksarms.co.uk
The California Tavern | California Road, California, Great Yarmouth NR29 3QW
| 01493 730340 | info@californiatavern.co.uk
The Dog Inn | Johnson Street, Ludham NR29 5NY | 01692 630321
Duke’s Head | Slugs Lane, Somerleyton, 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
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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 | info@theinghamswan.co.uk
Kings Arms | High Street, Ludham, Norfolk NR29 5QQ
| 01692 678386 | info@kingsarmsludham.co.uk
King’s Head | 16 Bridge Street, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6EZ
| 01508 520330 | Julietheboss@sky.com
The King’s Head | 26 Wroxham Road, Coltishall NR12 7EA
| 01603 737426 | contact@kingsheadcoltishall.co.uk
The Lion Inn | The Street, Thurne NR29 3AP | 01692 670796 | sidatlion@hotmail.co.uk
The Maltsters | Ranworth NR13 6AB | 01603 270900 | enquiries@themaltsters.com
Nelson Head | The Street, Horsey, Norfolk NR29 4AD
| 01493 393378 | landlord@thenelsonhead.com
The New Inn | Lower Street, Horning NR12 8PF | 01692 631223
| info@newinn-horning.co.uk
Pleasure Boat Inn | Staithe Road, Hickling NR12 0YW | 01692 598870
The Plough Inn | Market Lane, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5AN
| 01502 730261 | kevinallibone3@hotmail.com
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
| sue@thestarlessingham.co.uk
The Swan | 10 Lower Street, Horning, Norfolk NR12 8AA | 01692 630316
The Swan Inn | Swan Lane, Barnby, Suffolk NR34 7QF | 01502 476646
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The Thai Kitchen | 18 St Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1AX | 01986 893233
The Three Horseshoes | North Cove, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 7PH | 01502 476601
| enquiries@the-threehorseshoes.co.uk
The Waveney House Hotel | Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9PL
| 01502 712270 | enquiries@waveneyhousehotel.co.uk
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
| contactus@yimsiam.co.uk
The businesses above have entered their details in the East of England Destination Management
System. If you own a business which is not listed, please contact Suzie Rowe of NVG on 01462 648317
or datasteward@guestlink.co.uk
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 bruce.hanson@broads-authority.gov.uk
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, Potter Heigham, 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
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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 in winter 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.
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Cycling
Canoeing
Gently rolling countryside, quiet lanes,
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.
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.
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Bike Hire Association
Bungay (see under canoe hire)
Stokesby, Riverside Tea Rooms
and Stores, NR29 3EX | 01493 750470
Burgh St Peter (see under canoe hire)
Other hire centres
Clippesby Hall, NR29 3BL
01493 367800 | www.clippesby.com
Fritton Lake Activity Park, Church Lane,
NR31 9HA | 01493 488288
www.frittonlake.info
Hoveton, Broadland Cycle Hire at
BeWILDerwood, Horning Road,
NR12 8JW | 07887 480331
www.norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk
Thurne, Lion Inn, The Street, NR29 3AP
01692 670796
www.lion-inn-thurne.co.uk
Sea Palling Cycle Hire at Waxham
Great Barn, NR12 0EE | 07747 483154
www.seapallingcyclehire.com
Wroxham (see under other canoe hire)
Canoe Hire Association
Sutton Staithe Boatyard, NR12 9QS
01692 581653
www.suttonstaitheboatyard.co.uk
Bungay, Outney Meadow Caravan Park,
NR35 1HG | 01986 892338
www.outneymeadow.co.uk
Burgh St Peter, Waveney River Centre,
NR34 0BT | 01502 677343
www.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk
Geldeston, Rowan Craft, NR34 0LY
01508 518208 | www.rowancraft.com
Hickling, Whispering Reeds, Staithe Road,
NR12 0YW | 01692 598314
www.WhisperingReeds.net
Martham Boats­, Cess Road,
NR29 4RF | 01493 740249
www.marthamboats.com
Potter Heigham, Herbert Woods,
NR29 5JF | 01692 670711
www.herbertwoods.co.uk
Salhouse Broad, Lower Street, NR13 6RX
07795 145475 / 01603 722775
www.salhousebroad.org.uk
Wayford Bridge, Bank Boats
& Canoe Hire, NR12 9LN | 01692 582457
www.bankboats.co.uk
Wroxham, Barnes Brinkcraft, Riverside
Road, NR12 8UD | 01603 782625
www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk
Other hire centres
Norwich - Freedom Boating Holidays,
Kingfisher Boatyard, Bungalow Lane,
NR7 0SH | 01603 858453
www.freedomdayboats.co.uk
Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre,
Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich
NR14 8TR | 01603 632307
www.whitlinghamoec.co.uk
Wroxham, TheCanoeMan, Norwich Road,
NR12 8RX | 0845 4969177
www.TheCanoeMan.com | Also has bases
at South Walsham, Horning, Buxton
and Beccles
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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
hovetontic@broads-authority.gov.uk
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
toadholetic@broads-authority.gov.uk
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
whitlinghamtic@broads-authority.gov.uk
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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
yarmouthyachtstation@broads-authority.gov.uk
Norwich Yacht Station | Riverside Road, Norwich NR1 1SQ | 01603 612980
norwichyachtstation@broads-authority.gov.uk
Reedham Quay | Reedham NR13 3TE
01493 701867 | reedhamquay@broads-authority.gov.uk
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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 Bittern Line
goes through Wroxham to Sheringham on the North Norfolk 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 Strumpshaw Fen and
Berney Marshes. Both rail lines have websites with lots of info to help you.
www.bitternline.com www.wherrylines.org.uk
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access path
Drainage mill
Historic building
Museum
Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown Copyright and database right 2014.
Nature reserve
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Information centre
Railway station
Broads Authority area