About Barnes Brinkcraft

Dear Visitor,

There is a warm welcome awaiting you from all of the team at Barnes Brinkcraft when you book your holiday on the Norfolk Broads or has it has recently been renamed 'The Broads National Park'. We have been offering boating holidays and self catering holidays for over 45 years, so understand how important your holidays is, and our professional and dedicated team work hard to ensure that you have the very best holiday experience on the Norfolk Broads.

Brian and Jill Thwaites bought Barnes Brinkcraft in the 1970's and built up the business, joined in the late eighties by sons Daniel & Matthew.  Sadly Brian died in 1992 but the family business is still thriving with Daniel and Matthew very much at the helm and Jill who still keeps her on eye on everything!  They now have a superb range of 35 different types of cruisers along with three very different types of self catering holiday lodges and cottages. Barnes Brinkcraft boatyard is situated in the centre of Wroxham, which has always been classed as the the 'Gateway' to the Broads and is a great starting point for any Broads adventure.

All of the cruisers and self catering properties offer comfortable, modern facilities, and whether you are looking for al-fresco dinning, relaxing with friends & family or simply fishing on the edge of the river bank, we believe that there is something to suit everyone's taste and budget.

The team is only a phone call or Email away, and will be happy to assist you in making the right choice on which boat or property best suits your requirements, and to help you have a great Norfolk Broads Holiday! 

We look forward to welcoming you.

Kind Regards,

Jill, Daniel & Matthew Thwaites

Barnes Marine Units Ltd
Riverside Road
Wroxham
Norwich
NR12 8UD

Registered in England & Wales
Reg 1321482