October 2024 Newsletter
October Half Term
Last chance to get away on a
family adventure this year

it’s an ideal time for families to spend quality time together. Many boats cater for families, offering everything from easy navigation to comfortable living spaces, and many local attractions will still be open for kids to enjoy. The Norfolk Broads in autumn are stunning, with the landscape full of warm tones of red, orange, and gold. The quieter waterways and the changing leaves create a serene, picturesque backdrop for your trip. It's also a great time for wildlife enthusiasts. Migratory birds such as geese and ducks can be spotted, and the quieter season means animals are more likely to be visible. It’s a perfect opportunity for birdwatching and photography.

Half Term is also off-peak on the Norfolk Broads. You'll find the area far less crowded than in the summer months, which means you can enjoy a more peaceful and relaxing boating experience. Plus, Since it's outside the peak tourist season, the cost of hiring boats will be significantly lower. Below are just a few examples of what you can get for your money.

Click the boat images for more information

San Remo 4 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
28th October
£406

Windsor Bridge 5 berths
From Acle
4 nights starting
28th October
£556

Silver Wisper 6 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
28th October
£669

Richmond Bridge 6 berths
From Acle
4 nights starting
29h October
£767

Fair Commodore 6 berths
From Wroxham
4 nights starting
28th October
£872 including
fuel, damage waiver & parking

Silver Reflection 9 berths
From Stalham
4 nights starting
29th October
£811

Chelsea Bridge 4 berths
From Acle
7 nights starting
25th October
£530

Tower Bridge 5 berths
From Acle
7 nights starting
26th October
£704

Broadland Mars 6 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
26th October
£848

Bolero 6 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
26th October
£1361

Fair Monarch 6 berths
From Wroxham
7 nights starting
26th October
£1461 including
fuel, parking & damage waiver

Commodore 8 berths
From Stalham
7 nights starting
26th October
£2022

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 .

Up to 15% Discount this October

Bookings are winding down towards the close of the season, at the end of this month. But one boatyard, is doing it's best to keep it's sales going.

Bridgecraft at Acle, are offering discounts of up to 15% across it's hire fleet for October starts, including the School Half Term week. It has a range of budget to superior boats, to suit couples, families and groups. Take a look at what they're offering before these deals are snapped up.

Click a button then select your start date.

Holiday Availability

You can 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 - 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: 01132 550515
Website: norfolkbroadsboathire.biz

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