Boating

Sailing holidays

Holidaying under sail is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to enjoy Britain’s magical waterland.

95 Boys on holiday on the Norfolk Broads

There are traditional wooden yachts and modern sailing boats for hire weekly, as well as for short breaks and longer periods. Sailing tuition is also available - the Broads is a great place to learn.

See the Broads

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This film contains some wonderful clips of archive film. Made in 1987 for the Broads Authority by the East Anglian Film Archive.

  • Eastwood Whelpton

    Sailing holidays on the Norfolk Broads have been a traditional part of British life since the turn of the century - and are still unique and unrivalled.

    Boat Dyke Road Upton Norwich NR13 6BL

    01493 750430

    52.660696418, 1.5483142608

    Eastwood Whelpton

  • Hunters Fleet

    Hunters Yard, is located in Ludham, where Percy Hunters unique Fleet of traditional wooden 1930s sailing yachts await your arrival. Our Yard sits within its own secluded private dyke in the heart of Norfolk's world famous Broads.

    Horsefen Road Ludham Great Yarmouth NR29 5QG

    01692 678263

    52.70630524572, 1.54009683075

    Hunters Fleet

  • Martham Boats

    Martham Boats

    Martham Boats has a wide range of hand-crafted traditional wooden motor cruisers with 3 to 9 berths and 2 - 4 berth yachts to hire, most of which were built here at our boat yard in Martham during the 1940's and 1950's.

    Cess Road Martham Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF

    52.7053739941, 1.6148141059

    Martham Boats

  • Nancy Oldfield Trust - Sailing Holiday

    We have a fully accessible bungalow which sleeps 10, and can be hired for a weekend or a few days; you can also spend a day or a half day on boating activities with us. Everyone is welcome - please contact us for more information.

    Irstead Road Neatishead Norwich NR12 8BJ

    01692 630572

    52.7354676696, 1.4689672256

    Nancy Oldfield Trust - Sailing Holiday

  • Norfolk Broads School Of Sailing

    Norfolk Broads School Of Sailing

    RYA recognised sailing school. A range of residential sailing courses available for adults and families in Norfolk Broads Cruising yachts. Also ""taster"" sessions to introduce people to sailing.

    Upton Yacht Station Upton Norwich NR29 5BG

    07796 974050

    52.660696418, 1.5483142608

    Norfolk Broads School Of Sailing

  • Norfolk Wherry Trust

    Forsythe Wherry Yard Horsefen Road Ludham NR29 5QG

    01508 470992

    52.7038089475, 1.5439960837

    Norfolk Wherry Trust

  • Swallowtail Boatyard

    Horsefen Road Ludham Norfolk NR29 5QG

    01692 678066

    52.7035756657, 1.5439771639

    Swallowtail Boatyard