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Catch up with the latest news at Barnes Brinkcraft. Our blog features lots of useful info about us and the Norfolk Broads Boat Hire.

Fishing holidays on the Norfolk Broads

Fancy a Fishing Holiday? Here’s Why the Norfolk Broads Should Be Your Next Trip If you’re the kind of person who finds peace with a rod in hand and the sound of water gently lapping around you,...

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Riverside cottages + your own day boat = 20% off this week only!

For some reason, the week starting Saturday 31st May is wide open – and we’d love to see it filled with happy guests making the most of the sunshine! So, we’re offering 20% off all remaining...

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Your Next Family Adventure: Boating Holiday in the Norfolk Broads

Your Next Adventure: A Family Holiday with Barnes Brinkcraft on the Norfolk Broads Love the Outdoors? Need to Keep the Kids Entertained on Holiday? We’ve Got You Covered! If your idea of a...

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Discover 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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Spring Sale: Set Sail & Save on Your Spring Boating Holiday!

Our Spring Sale is on! Save up to 15% on your Spring Boating Holiday.  From our comfy No Frills to our plush Elite fleet, we selected a lovely range of boats for you to choose from. So whether...

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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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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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Helping our customers reach The Broads’ hidden gems.

We are the only boat hire company offering a free bridge pilot service at Wroxham Bridge, the gateway to a beautiful tranquil part of the Broads. At Barnes Brinkcraft, we’re thrilled to offer...

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"Wonderful relaxing week. The weather was perfect."
- Frank Hall
"Our 2nd time on the broads and with Barnes Brinkcraft. Great boat, great staff kind and helpful. With a little starter lesson they ensure you are confident to sail away."
- Tina K
"First time boating for around 15 years. Just the two of us and an anxious dog. Handover of the boat was sweet as a nut, arrived at 1400 to be told the boat was ready and we could unpack. Managed to park quite close so wasn't too hard in the sunshine. Had a quick demo with Casper who showed us what to do and we were off downstream making towards Potter Heigham. First time we've ventured across Breydon must give a shout out to the Yarmouth station guys for putting us right. Easy crossing and into reedham for the night, discovered the Ferry doesn't do food on Monday so onwards into Norwich, again thanks to the yacht station lad for helping with mooring. Quite a lively place unfortunately we managed to find three lads that rather than go home they had a full on discussion around exams and universities outside the boat. Not offensive or swearing just a little loud, but hey that's the risk you take in a city. Back to the Northern side from then on. Lovely day at Salhouse and a walk to the Stag, first time trying Hawkstone Lager and can confirm it's rather nice. Back to wroxham Friday night to hand over the boat Saturday morning. A fantastic holiday all in all although an interaction with one of the staff members in the office marred it somewhat. Unknown to me we had been given the spare key for the boat, when returning it to the office I entered into 20 questions which were all the same why do you have the spare key? It was the tone of voice and talking down to me that I took exception to. There are only so many ways I can say I don't know it was what was given to me. Would I return? In a heartbeat, I think I was born to be wealthy but forced to work for a living Great holiday Serenade 6 is a stunning boat, absolutely has everything you would need for a week."
- Mark Shipley
"Loved our break on tge Broads. Perfect."
- Paula Middlebrook
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