Norfolk Broads Discounts and Offers Newsletters

November 2026

The clocks have gone back, the evenings are drawing in and another boating season has come to an end. But it won't be long before we're dreaming of warm summer days, cruising the beautiful Norfolk Broads with the canopy open and the sunshine on our faces!

The boats are now being prepared for next season, which gets underway as early as 12th February 2027, with a limited number available for the school half-term break.

Looking further ahead, bookings for the 2027 summer school holidays are already well underway. August is always a popular time, and many families like to get their holiday secured before Christmas rather than risk missing out on their preferred boat or dates.

If you're thinking of a Norfolk Broads boating holiday next summer, now is a good time to see what's available. Whether you're looking for a particular type of cruiser, specific dates or accommodation for a larger family or group, it's worth getting ahead of the rush!

Take a look at this month's newsletter for some great examples of boats and prices, and use the availability search to find your ideal 2027 boating holiday.

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October 2026

7 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 4

Looking for one last family getaway before winter? This could be your final chance to enjoy the Norfolk Broads this year! For this month only, one of our featured Broads boatyards is offering 7 nights for the price of just 4 — giving you a full week afloat for the cost of a midweek break! Savings of up to £405 are available. And there’s still a choice of boats for Half Term, from cosy cruisers for couples right through to spacious 12-berth family boats.

7 nights for the price of 4
Save up to £405
Boats for 2 to 12 people
Available for Half Term

With the Broads boating season drawing to a close, this really is one of your last opportunities to get afloat this year. See this month's newsletter for more information.

Norwich is a Fine City...it say's it on it's publicity material. And it's not exaggeration. From its magnificent cathedral to the medieval castle, you're in the midst of a vibrant city. And, you can cruise right up to it and moor within walking distance of all the top sights. This month's newsletter migrates from the sleepy villages to the metropolis that is Norwich. You need to know where to moor, together with information on local eating places. It's all in this month's newsletter.

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September 2026

September can be a wonderful time to get afloat on the Norfolk Broads. While the days may have an autumnal feel, there are often plenty of bright, pleasant days to enjoy the waterways and beautiful Norfolk countryside.

With the summer crowds gone, the Broads are quieter and more peaceful, making it easier to find a good mooring and enjoy riverside pubs, villages and attractions at a relaxed pace. The changing colours and tranquil waterways add something special as summer gives way to autumn.

And perhaps best of all, boat hire in September can cost up to half as much as during the peak summer season. So why not take advantage of the quieter waterways and great-value prices? Take a look at our latest newsletter for a selection of midweek and week-long breaks currently available to book.

Ludham, on the River Thurne (not to be confused with Ludham Bridge on the River Ant), is a delightful picturesque village fringing the edge of Womack Water. If you want to imagine how the typical Norfolk Broads village might have looked perhaps 80 years ago, take a walk down the main street of this picturesque village. Thatched roofs and not a chain store in sight. There's a pub, famous for its carvery, coffee shops and a local butchers. Moorings are mapped on our guide to Ludham.
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August 2026

Looking for one last family getaway before the summer ends? The Late August Bank Holiday (Monday 31st) is the perfect opportunity to escape to the beautiful Norfolk Broads and enjoy a relaxing boating holiday before the school routine returns. Late August is a wonderful time to be on the water. The long summer days are still here, riverside pubs and attractions are open, and the Broads are often a little quieter than during the peak school holiday weeks.

For this month's newsletter, I've highlighted 3-night August Bank Holiday breaks, starting from £186 per person including fuel and the damage waiver onboard Ruby Gem, a 4 berth cruiser starting from Stalham. This and other holidays offered in the newsletter, are just a small selection of what's available. With the Bank Holiday extending the weekend, all of the featured breaks start on the preceding Friday or Saturday and include the Bank Holiday Monday, helping you enjoy a longer holiday while using the minimum number of annual leave days. There's also an availability tool if you can stretch to a 4 or 7 night break.

Our spotlight this month falls on The Waveney River Centre, which is located not far from Oulton Broad in the south of the region. It has its own pub, shop, and a swimming pool and spa which is open to visitors on payment of a small entrance fee. It makes a good stopover for visits to the nearby Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve. Find out more about moorings, and their renowned shower and toilet facilities in the newsletter.

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July 2026

With the recent spell of glorious sunshine and the promise of more to come, you may be thinking about enjoying a family holiday here in the UK this summer. With ongoing political uncertainty overseas and the continued pressure of rising living costs at home, this is shaping up to be a staycation year for many families.

In last month's newsletter, I highlighted a selection of more affordable boats available during the school holidays (many of which are still available – click HERE to view the newsletter). This month, I'm "pushing the boat out" by showcasing a selection of larger, mid- to superior-range boats sleeping six or more people. These spacious, well-equipped cruisers offer all the comfort and style needed to make your family holiday on the Norfolk Broads that little bit more special.

The boats featured are just a small selection of what's available, focusing on the first two weeks of the school holidays. To see the full range of boats and availability for your preferred dates, simply use the blue availability search tool further down this email to find your ideal holiday.

Ludham Bridge is the name of the structure which spans the river Ant just a short distance from its junction with the river Bure. In this month's village watch, we explore Ludham Bridge with it's shopping facilities and nearby hostelry, The Dog. It's within walking distance of the pretty village of Ludham, so there's double the charm and double the interest. For more information on any of the above, see the newsletter.

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June 2026

Family holidays don't have to break the bank this summer. While many people are watching their spending more carefully this year, a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads can still offer excellent value for money. In fact, there are some surprisingly affordable breaks still available during the first two weeks of the school holidays.

We've highlighted a selection of family boats in this month's newsletter. Prices start from just £114 per person for a 4-night midweek break on board the 9 berth Swan Rapide, or £179 per person for a full week's holiday aboard Brinks Symphony, a 10 berth two family size cruiser. All prices include fuel deposits and damage waivers. Better still, the boats featured are ideal for summer cruising, with dual steering positions or sliding canopies so you can make the most of the sunshine and scenery. If you've been thinking about getting the family back on the water this summer, now could be the perfect time to take a look. Check out our latest newsletter for some of the best-value availability currently on offer.

This month, we take a look at sleepy Surlingham and the Surlingham Ferry Inn perched on the edge of the River Yare. Wheatfen Broad, a nature reserve championed by David Bellamy no less, is within walking distance. The villages of Rockland St. Mary and Bramerton are within a 30-minute stroll should you wish to visit them. For more information on moorings and services in the village or anything above, take a look at our latest newsletter.

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May 2026

Spring Bank Holiday is just around the corner, and there’s still time to secure your perfect Norfolk Broads boating holiday. With longer days and warmer weather arriving, it’s an ideal opportunity to get the family together and enjoy a relaxing break on the water. As the main season begins, the fleet is freshly prepared and ready to welcome you aboard, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience.

Along the waterways, you’ll find pubs, restaurants and local attractions reopening their doors, creating a lively yet peaceful atmosphere unique to the Broads. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, a boating holiday offers the freedom to explore at your own pace. Availability is limited, but there's still time to book your Spring Bank getaway and start the season in style. Our latest newsletter has just a few examples of what's waiting for you should you decide to make the most of the Spring Bank Holiday.

Stokesby is a village on the River Bure, very useful to sailors on the Broads, as it's less than 2 hours cruise from Yarmouth. As such, it makes a useful overnight stop before casting off in the morning, for an all day stop at Yarmouth Yacht Station, or to pass through to the southern rivers. It's not without it's charms either. The village is riverside, has a pub with a good selection of food on offer, and a provisions store. There's also a 4.5 mile mapped, round trip walk. You can find out more, including how to avoid the £5 overnight mooring fee charged by the pub, in our latest newsletter.

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April 2026

With uncertainty in the Middle East and rising travel costs, many people are rethinking their summer holidays this year. Overseas trips are becoming more expensive, with higher fuel prices pushing up flight costs, and some travellers choosing to avoid certain destinations altogether.

At the same time, rising prices at home mean families are planning carefully and looking for holidays that offer great value without the stress of travelling abroad. It’s no surprise that more people are turning to UK breaks for their summer getaway. Boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads offer the perfect escape — relaxing, spacious, and right here in the UK.

As demand increases, availability for peak summer dates is already starting to tighten. If you’re thinking about a Norfolk Broads holiday this year, booking early is the best way to secure your preferred dates and avoid disappointment. Read more in our latest newsletter

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March 2026

Easter is now only five weeks away, and for many hire boats this will mark their first return to the waterways for the 2026 season. Over the winter months, fleets have been carefully maintained, refreshed and upgraded, so everything is ready for the start of this popular spring getaway period. Boats are looking their best, facilities around the network have been spruced up, and waterside pubs and restaurants are preparing to welcome visitors back. There’s still availability if you’d like to take the helm and enjoy a short Easter escape. In our latest newsletter, we’ve highlighted 12 boats with pricing for the holiday period, including 3 and 4-night breaks from just £91 per person, including fuel deposit and damage waiver(based on six people sharing Major Gem from Stalham). Spring is the perfect time to explore the countryside by water — gather your crew, step aboard, and make the most of the long Easter weekend

Acle lies just 11 miles (and a 2 hour cruise) from Great Yarmouth, making it an ideal stopover when you want to spend a full day on the beach. Alternatively, if you walk to the train station (30 mins), you can access the 15 minute journey to the seaside. Acle has much to entertain in it's own right. The Bridge Inn is well known and a popular refuge with a beer garden overlooking the river. The Weaver's Way Circular Walk has stunning views and the town centre has shops, a pub, cafes and takeaways. Our latest newsletter tells you where you can moor for free, where to eat and what to see.

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February 2026

February marks the start of the new boating season as one boatyard has prioritised having a small number of its craft refurbished and available to hire over the February Half Term break. So if you want to make use of the early school break, you now have 3, 4 and 7 night options. Check this month's newsletter to see what's available. 

We're in the peak booking season now for summer 2026. If you're intending to take the family on the Broads over any of the school holidays, please heed our advice to book sooner rather than later. Certain dates and popular craft are starting to fill up, though there's still a good choice of available craft. The good news is that following a reduction in prices last year for many of the Broads fleet, prices have been frozen at 2025 rates across a wide range of craft for the coming summer. So for this month's newsletter, I've put together some suggestions for 4 and 7 night holidays starting in the first 2 weeks of the summer school break, to give an indication of the range of options still on offer.

Beccles is a charming market town located around six miles from the junction of the River Waveney and Oulton Dyke, which leads on to Oulton Broad. Although often associated with the Broads, Beccles is actually in the county of Suffolk. The town is known for its elegant Georgian architecture, picturesque cobbled streets, and the striking 14th-century St Michael’s Church, complete with its distinctive detached bell tower. A range of independent shops line the town centre, making Beccles an excellent choice for an overnight stopover. Our newsletter tells you the best places to moor, highlights what not to miss, and shares the town’s top eating and drinking options.

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January 2026

With Christmas now firmly in the rear-view mirror and daylight slowly creeping back into our days, it’s time to start looking ahead to brighter months, lighter evenings and plans that don’t involve thick jumpers. Before long, riverside walks, barbecues and summer escapes will be back on the agenda. The boating season returns in under six weeks, giving early-season adventurers the chance to get afloat during the Half Term break. From 7th February, a small selection of boats will be ready for hire for those who enjoy quieter waterways and crisp winter mornings.

If you’re planning a break later in the spring, this month’s newsletter is packed with inspiration. I’ve handpicked 12 short breaks to help you plan a relaxing escape on the water, including Easter Friday–Monday getaways from £106 per person aboard San Remo, a comfortable four-berth, sedan style cruiser, and Spring Bank Holiday midweek breaks from £71 per person for four nights aboard the six-berth Gold Gem. Have a browse through the newsletter to discover these offers and a range of other standout breaks.

Horning is a picturesque riverside village on the Bure, just over an hour's cruise from Wroxham. It's quite a size, with three riverside pubs and varied independent restaurants. It's close to Bewilderwood Family Adventure Park, a magical place for children to let off steam, and the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. The pubs charge for moorings, though there are free spots right in the heart of the village. Our newsletter this month, locates their whereabouts for you, as well as giving options for eating and drinking.

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November 2025

Well, British Summer Time has left the building and all we have now are daydreams of next year's golden days, cruising down dappled waterways with the hood back and a glass of our favourite tipple in hand. It's been a long season and the boats need the care and attention needed to have them looking their best come February next year.....yes, you can hire a cruiser from Saturday 7th February next year, when a limited number of boats are available for those wanting to get afloat over the school half term holidays.

The main focus of this month's newsletter is to highlight that bookings for the summer school holidays are in full swing. Many people book the August weeks before Christmas to save the free-for-all that happens once the festive season has ended. If you're looking for a specific date or a favourite type of cruiser, or just need a boat that will take larger parties, it's wise to check out what's available or be prepared to compromise if you can't make a decision now. A low deposit is all that's needed to book. Our latest newsletter contains just a few examples of what's available for midweek and week long breaks.

This month, we feature the small town of Loddon, to be found at the head of the River Chet on the southern rivers. It's a charming town, with many Victorian and Georgian buildings left untouched. The fine Holy Trinity Church was built in the 15th century and can be found at the centre of the town just off the High Street. There are many independent shops and a thriving Co-op supermarket. Moorings are available in two locations. See our latest newsletter for more information, including what to see, where to eat and where to moor for free.

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