May 2023 Newsletter
There's still time to book a Spring Bank Break

The Spring Bank holiday weekend is a great time to shake off the winter blues and get back into the countryside to experience what we've missed over the last few months. What better way to do that than on a Norfolk Broads cruiser? It's the start of the main season of boating. All the cruisers will have had their winter spruce up and will be gleaming on the water. The many pubs and restaurants that line the rivers will by now, be operating at full capacity and ready to welcome you through their doors. There's still limited availability for 3, 4 or 7 night breaks for anyone with a party size of 2 to 6 people. Below are a selection of boats available for midweek breaks from Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, and some week long holidays over the Spring Bank weekend at price levels to appeal to most pockets. This is just a selection. Click the Bank Holidays search tool further down the page for a detailed list of all available craft..
Click the boat images for more information

Bright Horizon 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
30th May
£645

Sensation 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
30th May
£863

Silver Sapphire 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
30th May
£1413

Cavalier 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
29th May
£863

Bolero 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
30th May
£1310

Carousel 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
29th May
£1707

Golden Bridge 4 berths
From Acle
7 nights
26th May
£790

Ruby Gem 4 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
27th May
£916

Broads Suncharm 4 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
27th May
£1278

Broadway 6 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
27th May
£1878

Fair Crusader 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
27th May
£2531 inc. fuel and damage waiver

Fair Regal 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
26th May
£3126 inc. fuel and damage waiver

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

Coronation Day & Spring Bank Holiday Availability

There's still time to make the most of the extra bank holiday this month, with King Charles' Coronation day being made a public holiday the following Monday. Select a public holiday, how many people in your party and for how many nights you want to be away to list what's still available by date.

Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Rockland St Mary

Rockland Staithe can be found at the end of dyke which leads from the River Yare. A short cruise after entering the dyke you come across Rockland Broad, which has to be one of the most scenic stretches of water on the whole system. You will need to keep between the posts which will guide you across the broad towards another dyke which leads to the staithe. This section is quite narrow and you should proceed with care. Eventually it opens out onto the staithe which has free moorings for around 12 to 15 boats. You have plenty of room to turn here which you will need to as moorings are stern on. There are actually two dykes which lead to and from Rockland Staithe. Both take you back out on to the River Yare. Take a look at our village map linked below for full details.

Local Attractions: Rockland Broad is close by and a 10 minute walk through the countryside from the staithe will take you to a bird hide which overlooks the Broad. This is part of the Wherrymans Way which continues on to skirt part of the river Yare right up to the outskirts of Norwich. For more information on the Wherrymans Way and its associated walks click HERE

Eating and Drinking: The New Inn can be found just across the road from the staithe moorings. The New Inn has a restaurant as well as serving bar food. Occasional live music in the main season.

Other Services: Post Office Stores and Newsagent is a pleasant 30 minute walk from the moorings through the village of Rockland St Mary. Walk up the hill from the moorings. The stores is at the far end of the same road. Water and refuse disposal is available on the right hand bank after passing under the bridge.

TIP: When leaving Rockland Broad travel down the other dyke to that which you used to arrive. Both dykes are different and are worth seeing.

For more information and locations consult our Rockland map

David Hearn

Owner and Proprietor

Tet: 01132 550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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