How do I spend a day on the Norfolk Broads?

Is Wroxham worth visiting?

Wroxham is well worth a visit at any time of the year, although the boating takes place in the summer months. There is plenty of parking available, especially in the winter.

Can you swim in the Norfolk Broads?

When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.

Which is best North or South Norfolk Broads?

The north side of the Norfolk Broads has more villages, shops and boatyards. The northern side tends to be busier than the south, especially in peak times. The southern Broads are more tidal than the north & it is a lot quieter and more rural, with less competition for moorings.

Where is the Centre of the Norfolk Broads?

Wroxham, known as the capital of the Norfolk Broads, sits on the bank of the River Bure. Wroxham is the hub for hiring boats for day trips and holidays as well as exploring the Broads National Park.

Where do the Norfolk Broads start and finish?

The Norfolk Broads consist of five long rivers. The Northern Broads run off the River Bure, plus its tributaries the Ant and the Thurne, which then flows out to the North Sea at Great Yarmouth.

Which is the largest broad in Norfolk?

The largest broads by size are Hickling Broad, Barton Broad and Oulton Broad.

How deep is the water on the Norfolk Broads?

The total area of the Broads is 303sq km (117 sq miles) and is made up of 7 rivers and 63 Broads, most of which are less than 4m deep.

How deep is Wroxham Broad?

Wroxham Broad has an area of 34.4 hectares (85 acres) and a mean depth of 1.3 metres. It lies to the west of the Bure, with two navigable openings between river and broad.

Are Norfolk Broads salt water?

The spokesperson said salt water surges were “a natural occurrence”. “Salt water flowing into rivers following high tides is a natural occurrence, which happens periodically along the Norfolk Broads,” the agency added.

Are all the Norfolk Broads connected?

Today, the Norfolk Broads are made up of 30 shallow lakes that are connected by rivers and dykes that together form approximately 200 miles of tranquil waterways. The entire area is 303 kilometres in total and each year there are 1 million visitors to the area.

Why are they called the broads?

This slang term became common around 1912 and by 1914 “broad” was being used, among other things, to refer to a prostitute, thus a pimp’s “meal ticket”. “Broad” possibly came to mean “ticket”, from the 18th century practice of sometimes calling playing cards “broads”.

Is Norfolk Broads tidal?

Tide times for the Norfolk Broads

The Broads’ rivers are tidal and the tide rises and falls twice approximately every 25 hours. Generally, the outgoing tide (the ebb) lasts longer than the incoming tide (the flood).

Are there locks on the Norfolk Broads?

The Broads have only one functioning lock remaining

The only remaining lock on the Broads is Mutford Lock This is situated between Oulton Broad and Lake Lothing in Lowestoft. The purpose of this lock is to create separation between the Broad tidal system and the North Sea which connects at Lake Lothing.

What time does tide come in Norfolk?

Wind: Fresh breeze blowing offshore; Tide: Next high: 4.9 meters at 06:22. Sunrise: 07:36; Sunset: 17:40.