The Broads is Britain’s magical waterland, a uniquely beautiful environment shaped by people working hand in hand with nature over thousands of years. The Broads offers visitors an experience unlike any other, both on its rivers and lakes – the “broads” – and alongside them, on peaceful paths and cycleways and in the unspoiled villages and market towns that make up the tapestry of this fantastic area.

The Broads offers a rich mix of attractions and activities year-round for visitors of any age and any interest. The Broads is proud to be a member of Britain’s family of National Parks, and is recognised globally for its wildlife and the distinct and precious character of its environment.

Best of all, the Broads is so easy to get to for a holiday, short break or day visit, and it’s all within easy reach of the historic city of Norwich and the exhilarating coastline of Norfolk and Suffolk. A magical place where land and water, people and nature meet – there’s nowhere quite as special as the Broads.

•   This wonderful protected wetland – England’s largest – has over 125 miles of safe, enchanting waterways, carefully managed over centuries for people and for nature.

•   The big skies and sparkling landscape are a perfect canvas for adventure and relaxation – time to reflect, space to explore, a magical opportunity
to enjoy a real family break.

•   An intricate maze of rivers, tributaries and smooth, reed-fringed waters, the Broads invites exploration by boat, whether by Norfolk wherry, Canadian canoe or comfortable cabin cruiser. Tuition for beginners, safe moorings and our Ranger patrols ensure that everybody enjoys holidays afloat.

•   You can get so close to nature whilst boating on the Broads. Each turn reveals a new secret – dancing dragonflies, a chorus of birdsong from the reedbeds or the tail of an otter sliding below the water, leaving a tantalising trail of bubbles

•   The Broads inspires and delights at any time of year. Summer is a time for lazy holidays, family fun and messing about on the water, but the vast skies, ever-changing light and wealth of wildlife draw artists, photographers, anglers, walkers, birdwatchers and nature lovers year-round.

•   Leisure time can be as relaxed or energetic as you like: river trips, sailing, angling, cycling and watersports are all easily found in the Broads. Visit a Roman fort, a country market or village fete; break for a long lunch at a waterside inn, or treat yourself to a local ice-cream.

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