Indispensable information
for the first time boat hirer
and the regular Broads sailor
Norfolk Broads Towns and Villages - Waveney River Centre Map
Just beyond its junction with Oulton Dyke (leading to Oulton Broad) on the River Waveney is the Waveney River Centre. Moorings are available within the basin which is connected to teh river by a small dyke. You should moor stern-on here and expect to pay £14 for an overnight stay. This fee includes the use of the showers and toilets on the site. Short stay moorings are also available without charge.
Things to do: The site has a swimming pool and spa which is open to visitors on payment of a small entrance fee. A childrens adventure playground is free to use. The centre operates a ferry to the other bank of the Waveney which is the edge of the Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve. From here there is a circular walk or a 45 minute journey will take you to Oulton Broad. More information HERE
Eating and Drinking: The centre has a large public house/club room which serves not only the river craft but also the on-site holiday chalets and camping and caravanning fraternity. As you would expect, the food menu caters for all tastes with breakfasts, bagettes and sandwiches together with main meals and desserts. Eduardos pizza takeaway and cafe also on-site offers teas, coffees and hot and cold snacks.
Other Services: Their is a supermarket and gift shop on-site together with a laundry.
TIP: The best toilets and showers anywhere on the Norfolk Broads are to be found here though you can only make use of them if you have paid the overnight mooring fees as you will need a code to enter which allows access to the shower block.