May 2024 Newsletter
Spring Bank Breaks still available
starting at £157 per person*

Looking for a family getaway over Spring Bank? Availability is tighter now, but there's still a good choice of cruisers should you fancy getting afloat for a few days or a week. Below, I've come up with a sample itinerary you could be following to give you an idea of what a Norfolk Broads cruise could entail. (more itinerary options from different start points HERE).

Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization
Morning: Arrive at your chosen starting point, perhaps Stalham, and collect your boat. Afternoon: Settle in, get acquainted with your boat, and receive a safety briefing. Evening: Enjoy a leisurely cruise to your first mooring spot. Explore the surroundings, dine onboard or at a local pub, and unwind.

Day 2: Wroxham and Horning
Morning: Start the day with a hearty breakfast onboard before cruising to Wroxham, known as the "capital" of the Broads. Afternoon: Explore Wroxham village and visit the iconic Roys of Wroxham, purportedly the largest village store in the world. Evening: Cruise to Horning for the night. Enjoy dinner at one of the waterside restaurants or pubs, taking in the picturesque views of the river.

Day 3: Ludham and Ranworth
Morning: Depart for Ludham, a charming village with a windmill and a nature reserve. Take a walk along the nature trails or explore the historic St. Catherine's Church. Afternoon: Cruise to Ranworth Broad, where you can moor up and climb the tower of St. Helen's Church for panoramic views of the Broads. Evening: Relax onboard with a home-cooked meal or dine at a local eatery while enjoying the tranquil ambiance of Ranworth Broad.

Day 4: Potter Heigham and Return
Morning: Cruise back towards Potter Heigham, passing through picturesque waterways and soaking in the serene surroundings. Afternoon: Explore Potter Heigham and its famous medieval bridge. Take a stroll along the riverbank or visit the nearby How Hill Nature Reserve. Evening: Enjoy a final evening onboard while you cruise back to Stalham, reminiscing about your adventures and savoring the last moments of your Norfolk Broads boating experience.

Below are just a few examples of what's still available to hire, with an indication of prices for different durations and boat sizes. You can check what's available by using the Public Holidays availability search a little further down the page.
Click the boat images for more information

Salerno 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
27th May
£630

San Julian 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
27th May
£903

Broadway 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
27th May
£1338

Fair Countess 6 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights starting
27th May
£1345 Inc. fuel &
damage waiver

Carousel 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
27th May
£1740

Fair Sovereign 6 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights starting
27th May
£1765 incl. fuel &
damage waiver

Chelsea Bridge 4 berths
From Acle
7 nights starting
24th May
£871

San Valentino 6 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
25th May
£1294

Brinks Concerto 6 berths From Wroxham
7 nights starting
25th May
£1764

Brinks Serenade 6 berths From Wroxham
7 nights starting
25th May
£1811

Monaco 9 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
25th May
£2684

Commander 8 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
25th May
£2735

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 .

Early May & Spring Bank Holiday Availability

Want to take advantage of the upcoming public holidays? The Early May and Spring Bank holidays are a good opportunity to get away for a few days, using the minimum amount of your holiday entitlement. 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.

Holiday Availability

You can now check availability for any date across the boating season (usually between mid February and the end of October) for this year and 2025.

We have craft suitable for party sizes from 2 to groups of 12 people, in all sorts of shapes and sizes, at prices to suit most pockets.

Click the blue enquiry form to see what's still available to book.

Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Dilham

The little village of Dilham lies at the top of one of the branches of the River Ant. To get there you will cross Barton Broad, then head towards Wayford Bridge. Headroom at the bridge is limited to 7ft (2.13 metres) clearance at high water. It is unusual in that the Dilham side has actually a greater headroom clearance than the Barton Broad side. To avoid cruiser skippers being misled as to the available height, a board has been hung horizontally beneath the Dilham side to equalize the clearance required on both sides. Basically, if you can pass under from the Barton Broad side, you will be able to pass back again subject to tidal rise and fall. Shortly after passing under the bridge, the river forks. The narrow channel to the right leads to Honing Lock (disused) and is not navigable for hire craft. The wider channel to the left leads you through delightful tree-fringed countryside until you reach the village of Dilham on your left-hand bank. Proceed on until you reach the free public moorings at the end of the channel. Here there is space for around 4 or 5 cruisers as well as a turning circle, accommodating boats up to around 40 feet in length.

Local Attractions: Dilham is a sleepy village bordered by the river on one side and open farmland on the other. The main attraction is the peacefulness of the place. Take a rowing boat up the North Walsham and Dilham Canal, a tranquil disused waterway leading up to Honing Lock.

Eating and Drinking: The Cross Keys Inn is a 5 to 10-minute walk down the "main street". Turn left as you exit the moorings. Bar food as as well as a restaurant is available to diners. Other

Services: There are no other services in the village.

TIP: Turn your boat before mooring as there may be less room later due to other arriving craft. Also if visiting the Cross Keys Public House in the evening, be sure to take a torch with you as there is no street lighting between the bar and the moorings.

For more information and locations consult our Dilham map

David Hearn

Owner and Proprietor

Tet: 01132 550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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