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The Norfolk Broads is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday. As Britain’s largest protected wetland, it enjoys status equivalent to a National Park. Its beautiful wild expanse of 303 sq km including 200km of lock-free navigable rivers, shallow lakes, woodland, fens and grazing marshes, is home to some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the UK. Our 12 page on-line guide gives information on what to do on the water, where to stay, activities on land, accessibility for those who cannot walk far or who use a wheelchair and itineraries and ideas.

The Norfolk Broads have been a favourite holiday and day trip destination for thousands of people ever since the Victorian times. Of course, the best way to explore The Norfolk Broads is by boat whether on a cruiser, dinghy, dayboat, yacht, canoe or wherry. There are plenty of boatyards offering boats for hire. However, If you would rather take a boat tour than skipper yourself there are also plenty to choose from - wherries, electric and solar-powered passenger boats. And don’t forget if you’re into sport you can also canoe, sail, kayak, windsurf or perhaps try your hand at a new activity like sculling.

The Norfolk Broads is the perfect location for walking, with over 190 miles of footpaths and nature trails through gentle rolling countryside and quiet lanes with scenic views providing a serene setting in which to relax and explore at your own pace. From North Norfolk to South Norfolk, inland to coast, there is a huge choice of itineraries to suit all ages and stamina! And if you enjoy cycling there’s just as much countryside to cover, discover picture postcard landscapes, ancient churches and numerous pretty villages plus there are a good number of well maintained and waymarked long distance and circular cycle routes, many of which have the added attraction of being traffic-free.

Norwich, Broadland and South Norfolk
Set in the heart of East Anglia, the historic city of Norwich has everything you would desire of a vibrant regional capital. Broadland and South Norfolk complement Norwich perfectly - glorious unspoilt landscapes dotted with delightful traditional villages and market towns.

The Norwich area is the perfect location to enjoy the contrasts of one of England's most picturesque counties. From glorious open countryside to bustling market towns, from sleepy villages to the city of Norwich with its magnificent cathedral and cobbled streets, there's plenty to explore.

Wymondham Abbey
2007 sees the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Wymondham Abbey by William d’Albini. To mark this special year, The Abbey is planning a series of events running from April to October. Wymondham Abbey in South Norfolk, just ten miles south-west of Norwich, is one of Norfolk’s most splendid buildings. Its distinctive twin towers are a landmark for miles around. The church was founded in 1107, to serve a community of Benedictine monks. Over the following centuries, the monastery grew in wealth and importance. In 1448, it became an Abbey in its own right, hence Wymondham Abbey.

Museums
The award-winning Heritage Museum at Wymondham is housed in the first 'model prison' built in 1785. Diss has a tiny museum of local area history. Aviation enthusiasts must visit the City of Norwich Aviation Museum at Horsham St Faith and 'Station 146, Seething Airfield', the wartime home of the USAAF's 448th Bomb Group. At Thorpe Abbott the Control Tower Museum and memorial to the USAF 100 Bomb Group can be visited.

Family Fun
Wroxham Barns has a junior farm, a traditional fair, craft barns and a tearoom. In 30-acres of countryside, Banham Zoo is home to over 1000 animals, birds and reptiles. The Dinosaur Adventure Park (voted Norfolk's Top Family Attraction by the Good Britain Guide 2004), Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Africa Alive are other family favourites.

Windmills
There are more windmills in East Anglia than any other region of England. They have become a familiar symbol of the area. Numerous examples can be seen throughout the region, several of them still working. You can also stay in windmills, use our accommodation search engine to locate one.

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