The document provides information about cruising and staying on the Norfolk Broads. It discusses the history of how the Broads were formed, highlights some local windmills still standing today, notes the variety of activities available like fishing and boat rentals, and shares photos from the author's personal experience visiting the area.

1. Cruise the
Norfolk
Broads
Wildlife
Short and long stay breaks
Pet friendly
Beautiful scenery
Boats for all budgets
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2. A Guide to the History of the
Broads
This is of wetlands over 125 miles long.
The Norfolk Broads are a holiday
recreation and a source of fascination for
naturalists all year round.
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3. History of the Broads
Created from the 9th and 13th century, by
generations of Norfolk people who dug
peat for heating and cooking purposes.
The Roman mercenaries, Saxon settlers
and Norman conquerors all took what they
needed.
During the 14th century the sea levels
rose, the area flooded, and this natural
accident formed the Broads.
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4. A selection of windmills on
The Broads
On the Norfolk Broads you will see a considerable variety of
windmills, which have become a famous part of the landscape.
They were used for grinding corn/flour and also for drainage.
Bircham Windmill: Looks
today as it did over 100 years
ago, at that time over 300
mills ground corn for horse and
cattle feed. It is considered
one of the best still remaining,
and is the only working
windmill in the area open to
the public.
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5. Horsey windmill
Built in 1012 to
pump water out from
the surrounding
land. It was
operational until
1943 when it was
struck by lightning.
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6. Stow Mill
Was built as a flour
mill in 1826 by
James Gaze. It was
operational until
1930 and then later
turned into a small
home in 1960.
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7. Fishing on the Broads
Coarse fishing from 16th
June - 14th March.
Current environmental
agency licence required.
Fish from banks or hire day
boat.
Beam, eel, perch, pike, rud
and tench can be found.
Never discard fishing tackle.
Never fish off a moving
boat.
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8. Pubs, Bars and Inns
on the Broads
Selection of local,
national and international
beverages
Stunning buildings with
thatched roofs
A wide selection of food
Most pubs are pet
friendly
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9. Nature Wildlife-Including
Reserve
Observation towers,
bird holes and viewing
platforms
The marshes are an
important habitat to
many kind of birds,
butterflies, insects,
water voles and plant
life.
Whether travelling on
foot or boat, there are
many beautiful and
rare things to see.
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10. Boat Hire
Large variety of boats to
hire.
Short breaks or long breaks
All include TV. DVD. CD.
sereo radio, soft furnishing,
fitted carpets, bed linen,
shower/wc.
Dingy hire.
Pets allowed on most boats.
Prices vary – from £252.00
per week.
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11. Boat Price Comparison
Boat
Berth A B C D E F G
name
San 1xD,
2xS 515 593 655 743 813 882 962
Marino 0r 2xD
Broadl 1xD,
and 2xS 354 393 482 552 582 612 663
0r 2xD
Lass
Prices per week: A 3MAR-22MAR B 22Mar-10 MAY C 10MAY-24MAY
D 31May-14JUNE E 14JUNE-5JULY F 5JULY-19JULY G 19JULY-30AUG
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12. A Brief Tour of the Broads
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13. My own experience on the
Norfolk Broads
A few snap shots
of myself and
friends on holiday
on the Broads
Sitting in beer
garden in one of
the riverside pubs
I’m not the one
with my leg in the
air, that’s a friend
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14. SOURCES
www.broads-authority.gov.uk
www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk
www.yarmouthnorfolk.co.uk
www.norfolkbroads.com
www.TourNorfolk.co.uk
Personal experience
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