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Discover the best top things to do in Wroxham, United Kingdom including Broadland Cycle Hire, Richardson's Day Boats, Wroxham Boat Hire, Norfolk Broads Direct, Barnes Brinkcraft, Broads Tours River Trips, TheCanoeMan, Wroxham Launch Hire.
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1. Broadland Cycle Hire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 156 reviews
Cycle Hire for all the family
Reviewed By HannahBinky20
We contacted the lovely team and were told to be there as close we could to 10am. They were brilliant, got us setup with 2 adult bikes and 1 junior. Provided helmets, locks, puncture repair kit. Gave us a map for a local ride. 15miles and we went up to Colitshall and had cake! And then on to Buxton. Unfortunately I had 2 punctures but all we needed was in the pack provided. Thank you! Great family friendly duo.
2. Richardson's Day Boats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
We specialise in the rental services of day boat launches. Day boat launches are available by the hour, part day or full day. Some launches are equiped with heaters for winter cruising. Please browse our website and contact us for further information or advice.
3. Wroxham Boat Hire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Wroxham Boat Hire - Norfolk Broads Day Boat Hire in Wroxham. Enjoy a self drive boat on the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Find us in between the Hotel Wroxham and River Kitchen cafe.
4. Norfolk Broads Direct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Norfolk Broads Direct specialises in offering holidays in the Broads National Park. They operate a fleet of 60 high quality Hire cruisers and 14 waterside holiday homes.
5. Barnes Brinkcraft
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 556 reviews
Boating Holidays, Self Catering Holiday Homes By the Water Day Boat and Canoe Hire Based in Hoveton and Wroxham, By the River Bure on the Norfolk Broads What better way to experience the beautiful Norfolk Broads Easy access by Car, Train or Bus or even boat
Reviewed By Coggers01 - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
We have just returned from a 5 day stay on the Norfolk Broads. This was a boating holiday with Barnes Brinkcraft setting off from Wroxham. We booked a couple of weeks ago and paid premium as it was the start of the kids holidays and we got a premium boat called Serenade 8. We booked this as it had two Separate bedrooms and felt it was safe for our two boys aged 7 and 4. This boat also has WiFi so the boys could watch their tablets during our long expeditions and at bed time. This was also a good distraction when we needed to moor the boat so they were out of the way. When we booked, we asked for a time slot as our 7 year old is shielding so we thought this holiday was the best way to self isolate. To our disappointment, Sheila emailed back and said we couldn’t have a time as they couldn’t guarantee if the boat would be ready. This was the only negative for our trip. When we arrived, it was safe but we had to wait around an hour for our boat to be ready. We were told to arrive between 2 and 4pm and we finally boarded at 3.30pm. We then had to wait 30 mins for a “lesson”. This consisted of a young lad steering us out of the boat yard, telling me to turn the boat around, then telling me to moor up outside the boat yard and he showed me how to tie a knot on the rope. Then we were on our own!!! (Wish he had taught us how to reverse the 35 ft beast!) The facilities in the Serenade were much better than the description online. It had loads of storage space, 3 TVs (we took the Amazon Fire Sticks to plug in and used their free WiFi), an electric sliding canopy, two en-suite shower rooms, kettle, toaster, combi microwave and full size fridge. With the roof back, the living area was like being outside but safe for the kids to look out of the sides. From the back bedroom, there were double doors on to a small seating area but no safety barrier so the kids couldn’t go out by themselves. This was the main entrance to the boat but with the roof back, I could jump off the side to secure the ropes. It also came with bed linen and towels and they gave us spares which was much appreciated. The only critique of the boat for me was the steering position as the seat made it hard to stand up and steer from outside with the roof back. This seat was electric and could be moved backwards to be an internal living area seat when the boat was moored up. Maybe in this position it would have been better to stand at the wheel? So after our brief lesson, we where left to set sail and I thought I would have a practice to get used to it. Steering was not easy but this boat had Bow Thrusters which moved the front left and right to make it easier to moor. We first went about 10 minutes down the river Bure and found a mooring spot on the right. (Not free). I decided I wanted more practice at parking (never say parking as the hardcore boaters go mad!), so I tried to moor up on the side and managed it with my partner throwing me the ropes. This improved my confidence so we headed an hour further to Horning. There was 24 hour free mooring here, but I missed it and tried to Moor outside the New Inn which was stern mooring. This meant reversing the boat against the tide. When you reverse it never goes the way you want it and it took me 3 attempts with the chef and a customer finally pulling us in and tying the ropes. They then advised to drop the electric winch (anchor) at the front to stop it from drifting. Then they informed us that they didn’t have enough food as we hadn’t booked in advance but we could stay the night for £15 (£20 if we want electric). We decided to stay and went down to the Swann for a lovely meal which had a kids menu. We didn’t need electric as the boat recharges when you are moving. You can also heat the water when you are not moving as long as you have over 50% charge. Day 2 we went exploring and managed to reverse park (with help from the boat next to us) at Ranworth. We wanted to fill water (advised to do every day). There were too many boats waiting to top up so we went to the cafe, fed the ducks and went on our way. We decided to head up the River Ant and encounter our first bridge at Ant Mouth. This was a bit tight at the sides but height was easily passable. Just go slow and watch out for oncoming boats as single file. We stopped again for water, but too busy again so carried on up the river. There was free water advertised at Neatishead off Barton Broad so we headed there. Again, far too busy and really hard to turn around (thank god for the bow thrusters!) we had one last shot to get water and this was at Sutton. We arrived at a tranquil spot right outside a water supply and topped up. It was free mooring for 24 hours so we decided to stay the night and ate at the pub across the green. The kids got to burn off some energy and we had a walk around the village. Day 3 mission was to get to Great Yarmouth. We left Sutton around 9.30 and arrived about 2pm. You can go under the bridges at the right tide but our advice was to stop at the Yacht station before and get the experts to moor the boat as it can move up and down by 10ft and can tip the boat if you don’t tie your ropes correctly. This was £13 well spent but you have to leave by 10am next day. We went to the beach (very pebbly near the sea), kids got their meal served in a bucket and spade! Went to the amusements (in our face masks) and explored along the sea front. When we got back to the boat, we had to jump on to the roof to get in it as the tide was out! Bit scary but fun. Also, sleeping was less peaceful with the boat banging into the bank with the tide. I kept waking up to check if the ropes were still tied and they were! Next morning we filled up with their free water and emptied our rubbish before they helped us untie and set sail again. Day 4. Mission to get to Potter Heigham and back to Wroxham. We got to first stop in about 3 hours. It was packed with sailing boats which you have to give way to. When they are tacking they should indicate which way they want you to pass. One did not and headed straight for us so I stayed on the right and ended up nearly back on dry land! Hit the bank but the fenders just bounced us back out into the river- bit scary but at least we didn’t capsize the sailors! Once in Potter Heigham, again too busy to moor up and the bridge was too low to get through so turned around and headed back (been told we could have stayed in the boat yard). It was really pretty though with loads of boat houses and private moorings. We had a look on line and for a riverside shack with mooring the cheapest is £200k!! On our way back to Wroxham we stopped at Womack Staithe. Nice little village with craft shops and we had an ice cream and a walk. We made it back to Wroxham around 6pm and had the tricky task of getting the boat back in the yard. I bottled it and moored up outside! We went in to the village which has lots of places to eat (even a McDonalds). We got a takeaway and took it back to the boat. Next morning we had to check out at 9 am but the team were busy sorting the boats for the next guests at 8 am so I went to check out. They were actually pleased I had moored up outside as they refilled the fuel and emptied the toilets (grim but we didn’t have to empty them the full trip which was a bonus). You can stop of at any boat yards who will empty them for a charge if you need to. They moved the boat in for me and gave me my car keys (free parking) so I could pack the car. We got a refund for the fuel we didn’t use which was then spent at Roy’s toy shop in Wroxham. Roy also has a monopoly in Wroxham with Roy’s supermarket, Roy’s Department store, Roy’s food hall and Roy’s bakery! Overall, a great holiday in the current climate. Decent boats start around £875 for 4 nights in kids holidays and ours was nearly double that but refunded for unused fuel which helped. The boat was absolutely amazing though and worth the extra money. Kids loved it and were safe which was our main concern. Would we recommend Barnes Brinkcraft? Definitely yes! Staff were really helpful and location easy to find. Just ask for reversing lessons before they let you loose down the river!
6. Broads Tours River Trips
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,099 reviews
7. TheCanoeMan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
8. Wroxham Launch Hire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
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