May 2022 Newsletter
Long days, decent weather - June holidays afloat

Surise at 4.30am, sunset at 9.30pm. What could you fit into those daylight hours? A steady cruise down The River Ant to Ludham Bridge for lunch - An afternoon nap in the sun, before setting sail for the "bright lights" of Wroxham? An early morning visit to the marshes of Breydon to see the waterfowl? - An afternoon sitting watching life come and go on the moorings at Ranworth, followed by an evening sat outside one of the riverside bars in Horning watching the sun go down? In June, the days are as long as the Norfolk landscape is wide. Enjoy it on a Norfolk Broads cruise before the crowds descend, and the prices rocket for the school holidays in July/August. Here are just a few suggestions. We have 3, 4 and 7 night breaks on offer throughout the month, at prices to suit most wallets.
Click the boat images for more information

Concerto 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
6th June
£529

Conway Bridge 4 berths
From Acle
7 nights
4th June
£1329

Fair Commodore 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
4th June
£1886 (all inclusive rate)

San Rafael 5 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
13th June
£406

Rapide 4 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
10th June
£1319

Moon Voyager 8 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
13th June
£2090

Broom Bolero 2 berths
From Brundall
4 nights
20th June
£1064 (inc fuel & damage waiver)

Sunlit Horizon 4 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
18th June
£1235

Tamar Bridge 6 berths
From Acle
7 nights
17th June
£1689

Sparkling Horizon berths
From Stalham
4 nights
28th June
£820

Windsor Bridge 5 berths
From Acle
7 nights
25th June
£1175

Broads Harmony 7 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
25th June
£1873

Prices shown are the accommodation charges taken from the Hoseasons reservation system, and do not include damage waiver, fuel deposit or personal insurance. Prices are correct at the time of writing but remain subject to change. Full terms and conditions available on the Hoseasons website

Platinum Bank Holiday Availability

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee holiday, (which includes an additional day), is booking up fast. We still have 2 to 4 berth cruisers on offer, but nothing larger unless we get cancellations. Use our search tool to see which boats are still available to book. Select how many people in your party and for how many nights you want to be away to list of cruisers that match your needs.

News from the Riverbank

Burgh Castle Moorings Now Open

At last, the newly refurbished moorings at Burgh Castle have been opened to the public. They are at the very start of Breydon Water. where it meets the River Waveney. It make a handy stop off point for those wanting to walk the Angles Way, which borders Breydon. They are also useful for those needing to wait for low tide at Yarmouth, due to headroom restrictions. The Fishermans Inn is within walking distance, and overlooks Breydon.

All Inclusive Hire Terms

Broom Boating Holidays in Brundall have joined Faircraft Loynes in Wroxham, in marketing all of their boats on an all-inclusive rate (what this includes varies by boatyard). Fuel and the damage waiver are now included in their headline hire charges. Click the bolded boatyard names above to see the range of cruisers they offer.

Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Potter Heigham

Mention Potter Heigham to any Norfolk Broads holidaymaker and they will tell you of the medieval bridge which spans the river Thurne here. It certainly is a talking point as the arched bridge restricts passage for many boats which are too large to get under and those can require the services of the boat pilot to take them through. But there is more to Potter Heigham than the bridge. Here you will also find Lathams store, a sort of discount superstore where only the most defiant will come out with no purchases. People travel from miles around, some by coach, to visit this well known establishment. For those who would like to explore the rivers beyond the bridge but are unable to gain access, motorised dayboats are available to hire by the hour, half and full day. Beyond is Hickling Broad, Horsey Mere and Martham Broad with the villages of Hickling, Horsey and West Somerton waiting to be discovered. Each is within an afternoon's cruise from Potter Heigham. Free moorings are available either on the right hand side as you approach the bridge, or underneath the passenger walkway which marks the entrance to Herbert Woods boatyard on the left.

Local Attractions: Watching boats squeeze through the impossibly tight bridge. Lathams Discount Superstore. Dayboat hire to cruise the upper reaches of the Thurne.

Eating and Drinking: The Norada is a newly opened public house (once the Broads Tavern). It offers a full and varied food menu and is closest to the river. The Falgate Inn (restaurant and bar food) is a 10 minute walk from the bridge. A Fish and Chip Restaurant and Takeaway is located adjacent to the bridge. Lathams Cafeteria - eat in or on the outdoor terrace. Bridgestones of Potter Heigham is a well thought off establishment offering hot and cold meals, snacks and refreshments and cakes worth putting the inches on for!

Other Services: Lathams Fishing Emporium - near the bridge. Showers and toilets available within the Herbert Woods boatyard. The nearest Doctor is in nearby Ludham.

TIP: The best toilets and showers in Potter Heigham are to be found in Herbert Woods boatyard. They are both modern and clean. They are marked on the map below. Other toilets are also available in the cafeteria part of Lathams store. .

For more information and mooring locations consult our Potter Heigham map

David Hearn

Owner and Proprietor

Tel: 01132 550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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