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New to the Norfolk Broads?

If you’re sitting there thinking, “What even is a Broad? Is it a river? A lake? A distant cousin of a pond?”—you’re not alone. What is the best way to explain it? Let us show you!
Prepare to picture yourself gliding across the water like a nautical superstar.

The only thing missing is you, your family and friends, including the dog (and maybe a cheeky ice cream)!

Wish You Were Here? These Videos Will Convince You!

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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Holiday Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads from Barnes Brinkcraft

Explore the Norfolk Broads in Style with a Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Boat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting journey through the stunning Norfolk Broads, our fleet has...

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Norfolk Broads 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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Explore the Norfolk Broads with Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boats

Experience the beauty of the Norfolk Broads like never before with a Barnes Brinkcraft day boat! BOOK A DAY BOAT...

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Aerial Views Of The Norfolk Broads

Soak up and enjoy one of the UK’s most outstanding National Parks that is the Norfolk...

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Wish You Were Here? These Videos Will Convince You!

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

Holiday Boat Hire on the Norfolk Broads from Barnes Brinkcraft

Explore the Norfolk Broads in Style with a Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Boat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting journey through the stunning Norfolk Broads, our fleet has...

Learn more

Norfolk Broads 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

Explore the Norfolk Broads with Barnes Brinkcraft Day Boats

Experience the beauty of the Norfolk Broads like never before with a Barnes Brinkcraft day boat! BOOK A DAY BOAT...

Learn more

Aerial Views Of The Norfolk Broads

Soak up and enjoy one of the UK’s most outstanding National Parks that is the Norfolk...

Learn more

Find your holiday on the Norfolk Broads

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Hire boat holidays available March–October

"The staff were helpful and polite. The boat itself - Picnic, was perfect for what we wanted. Cooking is doable, especially making a brew. The only think I didn’t take was washing up liquid- cooking bacon made it hard to wash my hands after handling raw meat! Great day out and really useful having the toilet on board."
- Sarah H
"The electric boats radically improve the experience over the older diesel boats. We were able to get close to some really special wildlife.. not possible in a diesel. Definitely going again soon!"
- N M
"Very clean craft and very helpful staff could not have been better thank you"
- brian l
"Just booked our 2nd visit to Barnes Brinkcraft. We are staying in the Mallard chalet . We stayed in it last year and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The chalet was spotlessly clean and well maintained The view across the river from the balcony and lawn was great for sitting and watching the river traffic and wildlife. We saw an otter ln the river , deer on the far bank and various birds and waterfowl. My son in law even caught a decent sized pike whilst fishingon the lawn. The included day boat was the icing on the cake."
- John M
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