Top 10 places to hire boats in the Norfolk Broads
1 Three Rivers Boat Hire
The River Waveney’s clear water lazily cuts Norfolk from Suffolk. With a variety of small craft here you can propel yourself to Geldeston Locks Inn. 01508 518 638, threeriversboathire.co.uk
2 The Canoe Man Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard hire across The Broads offering a chance to visit wild and quiet waters without motor craft. Guiding and bushcraft are available too.
07873 748 408, thecanoeman.com
3 Hunter’s Yard
Ninety years of friendly service hiring original 1930s Broads yachts to holiday makers. Rent for a couple of days or more, hire a skipper, or even learn to sail.
01692 678 263, huntersyard.co.uk
4 Broom Boats Spend some quality family time discovering the Norfolk Broads waterways in style and luxury aboard an award-winning, hand-crafted motor cruiser that sleeps up to eight people. 01603 712 334, broomboats.com
5 Norfolk Boat Hire
Right in the heart of The Broads, and close to the Three Rivers Race HQ at Horning, hire anything from a cruiser to a bike and get out and explore. 01692 630 707, norfolkboathire.co.uk
6 Ross Wildlife Boat Trips
Take a one-hour guided trip as your expert skipper informs you about Broadland wildlife. Accessible for one wheelchair. Group bookings available.
07791 526 440, norfolkbroads.com/ link/ross-wildlife-boat-trips-1179
7 Wherry Yacht Charter
Book a place aboard an historic pleasure wherry on a scheduled sailing, or charter the whole boat for a few days to truly experience these glorious vessels. 01692 630 674, wherryyachtcharter.org
8 Thorpe Island Boats
For simple pleasures close to Norwich city, try a beautiful hand-crafted cedar strip canoe or paddleboard; there’s no finer or more refined paddle craft. 07723 721 846, thorpeislandboats.co.uk
9 Broads Tours
Simple day boats, river trips, cruiser hire and more, including wheelchair-friendly options. There’s something for everyone. 01603 782 207, broadstours.co.uk
10 Martham Ferry Day Boat Hire Potter about in an electric day boat in the quieter far reaches of the Norfolk Broads. Picnic on the river or stop for a pub lunch. 01493 748 291, marthamferryboatyard.co.uk