...about the
Norfolk Broads.

Hi we’re Sara and Tom, your personal guides to the Norfolk Broads

Whether you’re looking to explore by boat, foot, or bike, the Broads provide an unforgettable experience.

Let us introduce ourselves.

Hi, I’m Sara, and I’m part of the Barnes Brinkcraft team and the Twaites family, who have been providing Broads holidays under the same ownership since 1964. I’d like to share my passion for the Broads and help explain why the Norfolk Broads is such a great place to visit and stay.

Tom and I are working on this guide and look forward to sharing all the best bits about the Boards as we develop this guide.

The Broads National Park is one of Britain’s major tourist destinations and also Britain’s largest protected wetland, with 125 miles of water and no locks to stand in your way. The Broads are a favourite with first-time boaters as they offer the perfect combination of easy navigation thriving wildlife, fishing, birdwatching, landmark sites, shopping and picture-perfect pubs along the riverbank.

Sit Back Explore the Broads - Imagine you're already there watch these wonderful videos

The Customer Experience – Real People, Real Adventures – Norfolk Broads Style!

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what our wonderful customers have to say about their time on the beautiful Norfolk Broads!...

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Explore the Norfolk Broads in Style with Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Boat

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting journey through the stunning Norfolk Broads, our fleet has the perfect boat for you....

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Escape to the Norfolk Broads: Stunning waterside self-catering cottages

Enjoy a true home-from-home experience, complete with breathtaking views and the freedom of your very own free day boat (outside school holidays)....

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Sit Back Explore the Broads - Imagine you're already there watch these wonderful videos

The Customer Experience – Real People, Real Adventures – Norfolk Broads Style!

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what our wonderful customers have to say about their time on the beautiful Norfolk Broads!...

Learn more

Explore the Norfolk Broads in Style with Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Boat

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting journey through the stunning Norfolk Broads, our fleet has the perfect boat for you....

Learn more

Escape to the Norfolk Broads: Stunning waterside self-catering cottages

Enjoy a true home-from-home experience, complete with breathtaking views and the freedom of your very own free day boat (outside school holidays)....

Learn more

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"Had a fantastic day on the broads thanks to Barnes Brinkcraft. I hired a picnic boat for the day. Boat was well equipped for our needs and the I received all of the instructions I needed. I’m already looking forward to going back next year!"
- Phil B
"We had a great time aboard Rhapsody in the October half term. The Boat was very clean upon pick up and fully equiped with good bedding and all kitchen utensils in a very clean state. We called the yard once at the very beginning of our 5 day trip as we were cocerned that we had no heating and they explained what we needed to switch on and that it could take up to 15 minutes and sure enough it was pumping out lovely warm air which was needed for the October evenings. We had no issues with either toilets and the boat ran very smoothly both in Hybrid and generator mode when needed to charge up the battery. Staff were great on check in and boat handover. I would sugest that if you are not sure on anything mechanical whilst cruising then phone the engineers as that is what they are there for and dont wait to complain when you arrive back and its too late for them to reciify. Thankfiully we had no such issues but its reasuring to know that if needed they will drive to where you are moored to fix."
- Gary C
"We have a booked boat for next summer. The staff very friendly, and very thoughtful."
- Richard C
"As always staff at Barnes Brinkcraft were very helpful and sorted out our change to our booking with no fuss."
- Nigel D
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