Hen & Stag Parties on the Norfolk Broads

Are you the best man or bride of honour, looking for an imaginative idea for your Hen or Stag party on the Norfolk Broads? What better way to get together with their friends and family before tying the knot.

At Barnes Brinkcraft we have been welcoming Hen and Stag parties to the Norfolk Broad for years. Both onboard our hire boats, our day boats, and in our riverside cottages.

To help get you into a celebratory mood, we’ll provide the Hen or Stag with a bottle of bubbly on arrival.

Please be aware we will ask you for a security deposit of £500.

We believe that everything you need for a great weekend (or longer!) is right here on the Norfolk Broads.

Self Catering Riverside Cottages

Our four cottages, Mallard, Heron, Coot and Grebe can each sleep 8 people in four bedrooms. Each house has a spacious lounge/diners and three bathrooms, two of which are en-suite.
The cottages have furnished balconies and a lawned garden overlooking the river, the ideal setting for bar-b-ques.
Each cottage comes with its own day boat FOC (outside school holidays).
The cottages Coot and Grebe have a linking door – sleeping up to 16 between them.

View Our Norfolk Broads Self Catering Cottages

Boat Hire – Boating Holidays On The Norfolk Broads

We’ve made it easy for you to find the best boats for a large party here. Each boat comes with a fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms (some are even en suite).
Please have a good look at the layout of each boat to make sure it suits your party, give us a ring if you need help or read our guide “Choosing the perfect Norfolk Broads boat”.

Enjoying the Broads National Park

Many choose to holiday in the Broads National Park because its such a beautiful and tranquil place to be
It is possible to “have your cake and eat it”. A little planning means that you can access all that’s on offer in Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

Norwich, Shopping & Nightlife

Shopping in Norwich
is a unique experience. High street stores, independent shops and quirky goods are all on offer in this city. listed as one of the top 10 places to shop in the UK. https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/see-do/shopping/

Norwich Nightlife

Take the train into the city and you’ll find yourself at the heart of the nightclub district. Within easy walk of theatres, restaurants and some very cool cocktail bars
https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/see-do/entertainment-and-nightlife/

Great Yarmouth Entertainment

As a holiday resort, Great Yarmouth has more than most to offer. Racing, for dogs, horses or even banger cars. Casinos, an array of pubs and sports bars. There are plenty of live shows and a pretty impressive beach

https://www.visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk/things-to-do/entertainment-and-nightlife/fun-activities-for-adults

You can moor at the Yacht Station in Great Yarmouth which is just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. We can also organise a taxi for you

Helpful Links & Other Suggestions For Your Hen / Stag Celebration

Imagine Spa at Blofield – How do you imagine the perfect hen party to be? Imagine Spa think that they have a good idea and have the facilities, the people and the experience to deliver it. Their hen party packages will guarantee a fun, relaxing party with plenty of time to chat and catch up. Let them take all the stress out of the planning and serve you up with the hen party of your dreams. Enjoy the intimate facilities and luxurious surroundings at Imagine Spa, it’s the ideal setting for you and your friends to prepare for the big day. Imagine Spa will organise everything and make sure you have the hen party you always dreamed of. And, the Bride-to-be goes FREE with groups of 10 or more!

https://imaginespa.co.uk/blofield-heath/experiences/hen-parties/

Fishing on the Norfolk Broads

If you fancy a few days fishing you should call in to Lathams at Potter Heigham. Rods, reels, poles, clothing, bait, general equipment and luggage are all for sale. – fisherman of all types are well catered for. If you need advice, then Lathams is the place to ask, where the team of local staff can provide help and guidance to those new to the area.

Canoeing – If you are staying in one of our Lodges why not take a canoe out for the day. Our helpful team will recommend a route. life jackets and provide you with a ‘dry bag’ (deposit required) for your valuables (should the unthinkable happen!)

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Please do give us a ring and we’ll be glad to help you organise your hen and stag party on the Norfolk Broads

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"Having spent many years using Barnes houses and boats ect the company are brilliant and always helpful to our every need see all these mad comment are just not true half of them are just the people them self and you can tell what type of people they are! Don't let any the low reviews put you off this place it won't disappoint! Stayed in spinaker plenty times absolutely awesome property and the River edge is also a great property to have! Roll on September see you guys soon 👍😍"
- Jarv
"Fantastic holiday, and the staff at Brinkcraft were superb! I would highly recommend Brinkcraft, they even organised fantastic weather for us 😎"
- Alan Gordon-freeman
"Fantastic Holiday on Brinks Rhapsody 3 – Would Absolutely Book Again! We’ve just returned from a brilliant week on the Norfolk Broads, having hired a boat through Barnes Brinkcraft. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Check-in was smooth and stress-free. The staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. We had a minor issue where we needed to take our car to do a food shop before setting off, but the office would be closed by the time we returned. The team provided a simple and flexible solution without any fuss; a great start to our trip. The boat handover was also excellent. As we’ve been on boats before, the staff member tailored the handover to focus on the areas we wanted a refresher on but still checked our understanding of the key elements. Brinks Rhapsody 3 itself was lovely. It was very clean, and while there was some general wear and tear, it was nothing unexpected for a boat that’s clearly been well-used and well-loved over the years. The bathroom with the shower cubicle was outstanding, plenty of water pressure and lovely hot water. Just be sure to run the generator for a while beforehand or shower after your first stop of the day. The kitchen was a good size and had everything you could need, though a cover for the shallow sink would have added a bit of extra surface space. The hob worked well once we got used to the heat settings, and the oven was spotless. That said, we had to keep an eye on things as the thermostat may have been a bit off; not a major issue unless cooking something for a long time. A big highlight was the Wi-Fi – it worked flawlessly the entire holiday. We brought our Firestick along and had a solid connection throughout. On our last trip with a different boat, we had no usable Wi-Fi at all, so this was a very welcome upgrade. The bedrooms were all spacious with plenty of storage. The beds were a little on the firmer side, but I slept better than I have in a long time, every night was a great night’s sleep. Operating the boat was very easy, and the bow thrusters made mooring much less stressful. The hybrid engine was a fantastic feature; it made cruising the Broads peaceful and relaxing, and we’d definitely seek out another hybrid boat in the future. Would we stay on Brinks Rhapsody 3 again? Absolutely. We loved every second of it and are already thinking about our next trip!"
- Stevan MacKinnon
"Spent a week on Prelude 4 in beautiful weather. Nice boat with plenty of space. Fantastic sun deck. Everything you need. Boatyard staff helpful and always smiling!"
- Jo-Anne Elizabeth
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