Norfolk Broads Discounts and Offers Newsletters

November 2018

The 2018 season has ended and shortly, the yards will be taking their boats out of the water to service and refurbish them ready for 2019. Our November newsletter reasons that with all the uncertainties of Brexit, 2019 may turn out to be a staycation year. Exchange rates are expected to fall following our withdrawl from the EU which will have the effect of making holidays abroad, perhaps temporarily at least, more expensive. Coupled with uncertainties regarding immigration requirements in Europe, it would be understandable if people chose a UK holiday next year. With that in mind, we focused on the luxury hire boat market which is booming. If you ared to quality accommodation when you go overseas, these cruisers are for you.

Loddon lies at the end of the navigable River Chet. It's a delightful little market town, well worth the hour's cruise from Reedham. You will come across Victorian and Edwardian architecture, a wide range of services and being on the Wherryman's Way, excellent walks. Click the image below for more information.

October 2018

The last school holiday before winter is just a few weeks away and one boatyard is determined to have all it's boats out then. Barnes Brinkcraft are offering one week holidays for the price of a short break. Our newsletter highlights 12 of these offers where you can save up to £400 on the hire charge. The offer applies not just for the half term break but for holidays completed between now and the 31st October. It's a great way to get the family together for a last hurrah before winter descends on us.

Ludham at the end of Womack Water on the River Thurne is a very popular spot with pictuesque moorings and good fishing. The village centre is just a short walk away. Read our latest guide to local attractions, where to eat and other services available should you decide to visit. Its all in the newsletter.

September 2018

It's officially Autumn and the children are due back at school next week, but it does not have to signify the end of the good weather. The weathermen are promising dry and sunny conditons for the next few weeks. The boatyard operators realise they will have to discount to continue their good summer todate, so our latest newsletter comes up with some bargains, with up to £268 off September breaks.

If you have visited the Broads recently, you will have seen a number of top of the range cruisers which are available for hire nowadays. Their luxiously fitted interiors match their head-turning outward looks. A new section on our site brings together only the best boats so that you can compare prices and facilities to make an informed decision when booking. Start your search HERE

August 2018

What a scorcher the last few weeks have been and apart from a welcome weekend of rain, it seems to be continuing through August. But when is hot too hot? Walking around already hot buildings is exhausting and trekking through baking streets can be too much for many members of the family. It's always cooler by the water and this is certainly true on the Norfolk Broads where a cooling breeze comes off the river to moderate temperatures. Plus out in the countryside there are no large buildings to store up the heat of the day, and you can actually feel the breeze. In short, what better time to take a holiday on the Broads!

Reedham is the site of the UK's last working chain ferry and is a picturesque village on the banks of the River Yare. Its proximity to Great Yarmouth make it an ideal stop off point if you are travelling from the rivers of the north to those in the south (or vice versa). Want to know more? Read our latest newsletter by clicking on the image.

July 2018

The month of July marks the start of the peak booking season as people scramble to fix up a holiday for the school summer holidays. By the end of the month, most dates between the 22nd July and the end of August will be fully booked, which is a shame for those who did not book earlier as it may mean they have literally missed the boat. If you are planning to take the family away over the school holidays, please sort out your booking now to avoid disappointing the family later and the earlier you start looking, the better the choice of boats we can offer will be. 

Potter Heigham is famous for it's medievel stone bridge, which is so low, you would need the services of a boat pilot to get you under, assuming you have a suitable boat. For those that cannot pass under, there are self-drive launches to take you under. See our guide to get the most out of a visit to Potter.

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June 2018

If you have a few day's holiday to spare, consider a break on the Broads. June has a lot going for it. June boast the longest days of the year so you will have plenty of time to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine in hand. Also because you are away before the schools break up, prices are around half the price of a week in August. Take Tropic Horizon, a 6 berth boat starting from Stalham on the 12th June as an example. You pay a boat hire charge of £648 to start on the 12th June, whereas any start date in August will set you back £1271. That's a huge saving. The rivers will be less busy too.

Reedham on the River Yare is a popular stop off for those visiting the southern rivers. It boast three pubs and a chain ferry. Take a look at out guide to see where to moor, where to eat and what to see. It's all in the newsletter.



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May 2018

Not long now until the Broads summer season finally begins. Spring Bank Holiday, at the end of the month is regarded as the start of the season proper. The long days of June are just around the corner. So start looking forward to al-fresco lunches and evenings watching the sun go down perhaps with a glass of wine in hand.

You will very likely cruise to or through Horning on your next visit to the Broads. If so you will be interested in our guide to this charming village on the banks of the River Bure. We show you where to moor, which establishments offer food and drink and point out the local attractions.

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April 2018

Our next public holiday is May Day on the 7th May. It seems to be the "forgotten holiday" as unlike Easter and Spring Bank, not as many people take the opportunity to turn the day into a break away. It is actually only 3 weeks before the Spring Bank holiday but the prices nearly halve. Look at the prices for the following boats which are currently available for 7 nights starting the May Day weekend, compared to the Spring Bank weekend. Spring Horizon £381 over May Day - £649 over Spring Bank. Windsor Bridge £605 over May Day - £1059 over Spring Bank and at the top of the range, Fair President £1,300 over May Day and £2130 over Spring Bank. Big savings to be made.

Our village lowdown this month centres on the "Capital of the Broads" - Wroxham. There is plenty to see and do here. Take a look at our guide to where to moor, where to eat and what to see and do.

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March 2018

Well, what a week that was. The Beast From the East definitely lived up to it's name. Storm Emma decided to join in together causing chaos across the country. But hey, it's March - it's springtime. It's just got to get better soon! Here at NBBH we are thinking of the better weather and Spring Bank Holiday in particular. It won't always be a white out when you open the curtains in the morning. Spring Bank marks the opening of the main boating season so why not plan a break away over the school holidays? We have deals from £99 per person for 4 nights commencing Monday 28th May aboard Gold Gem, a 6 berth cruiser from Stalham, plus many more options in our newsletter.

Ever been to South Walsham Broad? It's one of the most scenic points on the Broads and well within reach of both Stalham and Wroxham. We have detailed mooring spots, countryside walks and where to eat in our latest low-down.

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February 2018

Downhill to summer at last. The days are just starting to get longer and the snowdrops are out at the time of writing. It's still mid-winter but this is the time of year we all start dreaming of those warm sunny afternoons on the river with perhaps a glass of wine in hand while watching the sun lazely make it's way across the seemingly endless Norfolk skies. The next stop is Easter which being at the end of March, this year will mark the start of the new boating season. There's still plenty of availability so if you are aching to get back afloat, this will be your first opportunity.

For those who have never visited St. Olaves on the River Waveney, we have included a guide to show you what there is to see and do. You might be surprised that the village houses both what is considered the oldest public house on the Broads together with the ruins of a 14th century Priory. I always think that the view from the end of the moorings looking down river towards Yarmouth is spectacular with it's unforgiving ruggedness.

January 2018

The new year has arrived and there is strong initial interest in boating holidays for the coming summer, despite or maybe because of the ongoing wages squeeze. Prices are rising generally and incomes are not keeping pace. Perhaps more people are intending to holiday in the UK in 2018 to keep costs down. Various boatyards are discounting holidays throughout the summer by up to 15%, probably to get a larger share of the early bookings. Our latest newsletter details which yards are offering which discounts.

The Waveney River Centre is located on the River Waveney, not far from Oulton Broad. The centre is not just for boats. Holiday lodges and touring caravan spaces are also on-site. To cater for all these people the centre is a mini-resort with a bar and restaurant, an indoor heated swimming pool and a supermarket. Add to that wonderful walks through the adjacent marshes and you haver a great place to stay over. More details in our January newsletter