November 2023 Newsletter

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 the 12th 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. Here are just a few examples of what's available for midweek and week long breaks. Click the boat images for more information, or use the availability tool lower down the email (you can search any date from the 12th February 2024) to start planning your holiday adventure.

Broadland Orion 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights
6th August
£515

Brooklyn Bridge 6 berths
From Acle
4 nights
6th August
£1406

Fair Admiral 8 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights
5th August
£1795
including fuel & damage waiver

Chelsea Bridge 5 berths
From Acle
7 nights
2nd August
£902

Sovereign 6 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
3rd August
£1772

Commodore 8 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
2nd August
£3146

Brinks Jazz 4 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights
5th August
£741

Fair Countess 6 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights
6th August
£1345
including fuel & damage waiver

Brinks Romany 2 - 9 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights
6th August
£1769

Humber Bridge 5 berths
From Acle
7 nights
10th August
£1119

Fair Commodore 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights
10th August
£1995
including fuel & damage waiver

Broadsman A 8 berths
From Stalham
7 nights
10th August
£2903

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

2024 Holiday Availability

Get ahead of the crowd by booking your 2024 holiday now. The best boats and the most sought after dates always go first. The first week of August for example, is already a third booked out. So you could quite literally be missing the boat of your dreams by not staking your claim now.

Click below to see if your ideal cruiser is still available to book. You only need to lay out a low deposit now, with the balance being due 10 weeks before your holiday start.

Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Burgh Castle

Noted for being the last safe moorings on the River Waveney before entering Breydon Water, Burgh Castle makes a good stop-off point if the prevailing tide will not allow enough headroom under the low bridges at Yarmouth. You should moor on the riverbank - not in the marina which is for private boats only.

Local Attractions: A short walk will take you to the ruins of the third-century Roman fort which gives its name to Burgh Castle. The site of the ruins marks what would have been a strategically important position lying at the confluence of the River Waveney and River Yare. In the fort’s heyday, it is thought that the two rivers flowed into a huge estuary on the site of what is now Breydon Water. As such, the fort offered protection from invading armies coming ashore after crossing the North Sea. The fort’s walls are well preserved on three sides, with the fourth having collapsed many years ago. The view from the fort across the marshes and Breydon Water is breathtaking. A pathway leads you down to the edges of Breydon Water for 2 or 3 miles in the direction of Great Yarmouth where you will come across all manner of wildfowl, wading birds, and even the possible sighting of a seal.

Eating and Drinking: For those wanting food and drink, the Fisherman's Inn is sat slightly elevated on the shoreline between the boatyard and the Roman fort. A good selection of bar food is available here. The Queens Head is set on the High Road of the village and is a 20 to 25-minute walk from the moorings.

Other Services: The nearest shops are to be found in neighbouring Belton, which boasts a Tesco Express.

TIP: Allow extra slack in your ropes here as the tide rises and falls appreciably.

For more information and locations consult our Burgh Castle map

David Hearn

Owner and Proprietor

Tet: 0113 2550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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