Accessibility
Organisations and businesses are working to help as many people as possible experience the special magic of the Broads, with wheelchair accessible boats available, visitor attractions with facilities to help people with visual or hearing impairments and boardwalks suitable for wheelchair users. Read the Easier Access Guide for more details. You can also contact the Broads Information Centres at Hoveton, How Hill and Whitlingham Visitor Centre. All are wheelchair accessible (although limited at Toad Hole Cottage) and all have an induction loop.
If you have a visual impairment and would like to receive the Broadcaster visitor magazine on CD please contact us.
Please be aware that facilities at places listed below vary considerably and may not have the particular facilities you require. For instance only some boat trips are wheelchair accessible, others are included here because they have a hearing amplification system available. Please check the listings for details. You may also find it helpful to contact the places you plan to visit in advance to check that they have everything you need.
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Barton Turf Adventure Centre
Barton Turf Adventure Centre (BTAC) is a seven acre campsite and sailing school originally established for Hertfordshire schools’ use.
http://www.btac-services.co.uk01692 536411
52.7478540529, 1.4879008428 -
Boat Hire - Wheelyboat
Everyone can enjoy the Trinity Broads near Great Yarmouth in this wheelchair accessible day boat with electric outboard. Suitable for 2 or 3 people in additon to one wheelchair user. Access is via a ramp directly into the boat.
01493 730342
52.67545577081, 1.65229458029 -
Broads Tours
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Broads Tours - Day Boat Hire
Discover the Broads, Britain’s magical water land by hiring a day boat or day cruiser from Broads Tours in Wroxham, the village considered by many to be the capital of the Broads. Day boats available by the hour up to a full day.
http://www.broads.co.uk01603 782207
52.71161780964, 1.40773332459 -
City Boats
City boats offer unique venues afloat. Daily scheduled river cruises. Party Venues. Self drive picnic boats.
http://www.cityboats.co.uk01603 701701
52.6272217535, 1.3053621829 -
Electric Eel Boat Trip
A waterborne mystery trail by electric boat, along dykes fringed with marshland plants. An experienced guide will show you the wildlife - stunning dragonflies, marsh harriers, wildflowers and swallowtail butterflies.
01603 756096
toadholetic@broads-authority.gov.uk
52.71657476556, 1.51206231444 -
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
1/2 day practical workshop in the garden for beginners using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover basic camera controls and operation, understanding exposure, ISO, shutter speeds and apertures, exposure compensation and lenses. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event.
School Road South Walsham Norfolk
52.66604271709, 1.50154028736 -
Herbert Woods
Discover the beautiful Norfolk Broads by joining us on board our passenger trip boat the Princess Katherine. We operate a schedule of tours from Easter to the end of October. All tours include an entertaining live commentary. Light refreshments, and toilet facilities are available on all trips. a limited number of manual wheelchair users are welcome on all of our trips, but booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. For the independent explorer we have a range of self drive day launches and cruisers. Day launches are available by the hour, full or half day.
http://www.herbertwoods.co.uk01692 670711
52.7100913371863, 1.57928466796875 -
Horning Ferry Marina
Enjoy the rivers and broads from a quiet, electrically powered day boat. To enjoy you Broadland holiday we recommend you hire one of our Day Launches which are available from 2 hours up to weekly hire depending on the season. Visitors can also enjoy fishing during season, with good catches of pike during the winter.
http://www.ferry-marina.co.uk01692 630392
52.6962447516, 1.4689772981 -
Liana Boat Trip
A wildlife boat trip on Liana offers Edwardian style, travelling along the River Bure towards Coltishall and back, with plenty of time to enjoy this tranquil and varied stretch of river with woodlands and meadows.
http://www.broads@broads-authority.gov.uk01603 756097
hovetontic@broads-authority.gov.uk
52.71331515841, 1.40813229451 -
Mississippi Boat Trips
This large double-decker paddle steamer can carry 100 passengers for sightseeing trips and private parties.
http://www.southern-comfort.co.uk01692 630262
52.7055858937, 1.461722984 -
Nancy Oldfield Trust Outdoor Pursuits
Nancy Oldfield Trust offers disabled and disadvantaged people an exciting day out on the Norfolk Broads. You can experience the fun and exhilaration of sailing or canoeing, observe nature close at hand, try your hand at fishing.
http://www.nancyoldfield.org.uk01692 630572
52.73555329231, 1.46898884652 -
Ross' River Trips
Leaving from the staithe by Horsey Windpump, enjoy a wildlife tour on Lady Ann, a traditional, wooden, Broads-built pleasure boat.
http://www.rossrivertrips.co.uk01692 598135
52.7478038055, 1.6390798961000002 -
Salhouse Broad
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Waveney River Tours
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Waveney Stardust
Waveney Stardust is a purpose built broads motor cruiser designed to offer people, who would not otherwise be able to use a traditional boat, the opportunity to use the Norfolk and Suffolk waterways.
http://www.waveneystardust.co.uk07817 920502
52.4651731619, 1.5604452386999999
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