Norfolk Broads Holidays 2024 - discover the River Bure from Wroxham to Acle Bridge!
Wroxham to Acle Bridge, cruising on the River Bure, passing Horning 2024
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Description of Acle from Broads.co.uk:
Known as the “Gateway to the Broads”, Acle is a great stop off point en-route to Great Yarmouth, with plenty of moorings and places to eat and drink at Acle Bridge. While there is plenty to keep you entertained here, make sure that you take the time to visit the main market village of Acle, located about a mile from the bridge, for its shopping, flourishing atmosphere and rich history. The surrounding countryside is also a wonderful place for a walk.
At Acle Bridge, boaters are greeted by a long bank, offering the ideal place to moor. This is the site of the annual Acle regatta, which sees dozens of traditional yachts competing in May, but otherwise is the perfect place to sit back and admire the scenery!
The best way to take in the open views of wild marshes is to stretch your legs and make the most of a wonderful network of footpaths both above and below the bridge, including the Weavers Way long-distance footpath. A circular walk along the River Bure to Upton and across the fields to Acle village is a favourite with locals.
Full of historic charm and a great place to stock up on supplies, a visit to the bustling market village of Acle is well worth the mile-long walk along a pleasant roadside footpath. It boasts some very attractive 17th and 18th century buildings and Acle’s star attraction, St Edmund’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century and wows visitors with its turreted round tower and thatched nave.
There is no shortage of amenities, including a supermarket, butcher’s and a bank, as well as cash points, a post office, hardware store, newsagent, restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs, plus a library, chemist, doctor’s surgery, opticians, vets and train station. A small market is held every Thursday morning, with a live auction of household furniture and decorative items.
The River Bure is one of the most popular and widely-known rivers on the Norfolk Broads, which is a fascinating network of interconnected lakes and rivers in eastern England. It is said to be the most visited of all the waterways in Norfolk, and draws canoeists, yachters, and pleasure boaters from all over the world.
The River Bure is a relatively short river, measuring just under thirty miles in length. It begins at the picturesque village of Horning, where it flows out of the upper end of the long and narrow Barton Broad. From there, the River Bure meanders eastwards through the gently rolling countryside, passing through a series of picturesque villages and hamlets along the way, including Coltishall, Wroxham and Acle.
Eventually, the Bure empties into the North Sea at the bustling port of Great Yarmouth.
One of the most striking features of the River Bure is its huge expanse of reed beds and marshes, which are home to a wide variety of aquatic birds and animals. These include everything from water voles and otters to kingfishers and marsh harriers. The river is also famous for its pretty watermills, ancient churches, and historic windmills, many of which remain in excellent working condition to this day.
The River Bure is a truly magical place, offering visitors the chance to explore some of the most breathtaking and unspoilt countryside in England. Whether you choose to sail, paddle or fish your way down the river, this is one of the most unforgettable experiences you will ever have. So why not come and discover the beauty of the River Bure for yourself!
Richardson's Boating Holidays | A guide to your Norfolk Broads holiday: STAYING SAFE
Here at Richardson's, we want you to get the most from your boating holiday in the Broads National Park, so here are a few helpful ‘How to’ videos which will help you to prepare and enjoy boating on the Norfolk Broads safely.
This series of short and informative videos includes ‘How to Moor Up’, ‘Cruiser controls’ and ‘Ropes and Knots’ plus many other topics which will help you and your family or group get the maximum enjoyment from your boating holiday and remain safe at all times.
These videos are an essential watch for all our guests prior to arriving for your boating holiday and they support the ‘Trial run’ which will involve a river run where we will help to ensure you are confident with the controls and steerage of the cruiser, and which will include a practice mooring.
The Richardson's Boating Holidays story began in 1944 when Mr. Robert Richardson Jnr purchased his first motor cruiser and started offering boating holidays on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Today, operating from Stalham Marina in Norfolk we now have the largest holiday charter fleet in the Broads National Park.
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Narrowboat On The Norfolk Broads? We Spot 3 As We Cruise The Broads From Potter Heigham | Vlog 07
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As we cruise the Norfolk Broads from Potter Heigham to St Benet's Abbey, we spot three narrowboats!
We stop off at St Benet's Abbey and explore it's history; take a tour around Filby Broad and village, and ponder the moorings along Thurne before looking at the boats for sale at Potter Heigham.
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Thurne - The Lion
Hickling - The Pleasure Boat Inn
Acle - The Bridge Inn
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Malthouse Broad (Ranworth) - The Maltsters one minute away from the Staithe.
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Boat Handover - Safety & Basic Introduction
Vital Safety and Basic information for incoming Freedom Boating Holiday customers.
This video forms part of your boat handover. It is important that our customers watch this as the points in this video will no longer be covered in-person at the boatyard so that we can streamline the process of handing a boat over to you.
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???? The Norfolk Broads LIVE - Wroxham, Potter Heigham & Ranworth Broad
Join me as we do a LIVE walking tour of the world famous Norfolk Broads
We start the unedited live tour at the capital of the Broads Worxham
The twin villages of Wroxham and Hoveton sit either side of the meandering River Bure. Together known as the capital of the Broads, this community is the heart and hub of boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads.
Next we are in Potter Heigham which is one of the major boating centre's on the Norfolk Broads, with many boating holidays or day trips starting from here. The famous medieval bridge gives access to the Upper Thurne, Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. The banks of the River Thurne at Potter Heigham are lined with waterside bungalows, which can only be accessed by foot or boat. There is the famous Lathams discount store located here, as well as a pub, chip-shop and newsagent. The main village itself is actually located the other side of the major A149 road and is mainly residential and quite separate from the boating centre, but does contain the lovely village church.
And finally we head to NWT Ranworth Broad which is a fantastic place with a beautiful church which we take a trip up the tower. Situated only 20 minutes outside Norwich, Ranworth contains a wide range of habitats and a fantastic variety of wildlife, all to be seen from 750m of boardwalk. Find our floating visitor centre, nestled in reeds, with amazing views out across the open water, at the end.
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3 Days on a dinghy
In this bumper episode I bumble about on the Norfolk Broads for 3 days, sleeping, cooking and living onboard a 14ft sailing dinghy (a 1976 GP14 named Skismo)
I learn a few things, discover a few things and have a few more things to add to my 'Things I need for the boat' list!
Thanks to Hickling Broad Sailing Club for their hospitality and warm welcome.
Thanks to Jeremy for being my sailing buddy for the 3 days, the perfect host.
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00:00 Welcome
00:01 Prep gear run through
05:47 Set off
09:00 Day 1 lunch stop
10:20 Day 1 sail to night stop
14:30 Bad weather starts
18:13 Coffee break
18:44 Night stop end of day 1
21:13 Day 2 morning
26:00 Day 2 Lunch stop
27:56 Day 2 Sail to night stop 2
33:00 How I organise my washing up
40:00 Day 3 morning
43:56 13th century church ruin
46:45 Last leg home
47:38 My thank you's
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The Last of the Black sailed Traders - The Ely Trip
An Anglia TV program from 1973 giving a brief history of what at the time was the sole surviving Norfolk trading wherry Albion and its journey around the Norfolk coast from Great Yarmouth to the 1973 Inland Waterways National Waterways Festival at Ely. A journey that is unlikely to be contemplated nowadays !
We bought a REX over a SAILRITE. Did we choose well? (Sailing SV Sarean) EP. 27
Our old 1950's sewing machine was a monster who loved eating anything you put under its foot. It was time to swap it out for something much more practical - so after much research and pondering we took a gamble - and bought a REX.
The REX is a copy of the famous SAILRITE - and it had received mixed reviews, as with other copy models (New-Tech, Family Sew, Strongarm) however we took the gamble and ordered one.
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Discover Lowestoft and Oulton Broad on The Suffolk Coast
Sitting proudly in the northernmost part of The Suffolk Coast is Lowestoft. Famous for being the most easterly town and the first place to see the sunrise in the UK, it's also the birthplace of composer Benjamin Britten.
The town is a favourite with families, and there's plenty to see and do; with two piers, a wildlife park, an award-winning theme park, museums and a busy theatre which is home to the Royal Philhamonic Orchestra.
Forming the Southern Gateway to the Broads National Park, Oulton Broad is a busy tourist and sporting centre with many beautiful sights to take in, a range of activities to try out and places to visit, shop, eat and drink. It is a place to slow your pace and meander by cycle, foot or boat and admire the scenery and wildlife and explore at your leisure.
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7 Things You HAVE to DO and SEE on the Norfolk Coast
After spending a few summers on the Norfolk Coast, it has become one of my favourite summer destinations. Whether you want to relax by the seaside or get active in nature, there are plenty of things to get up to. With over 90 miles of coastline, it can be difficult to choose where to head to.
Here are my 7 recommendations for things to see and do on the Norfolk Coast!
✔️Visit Sheringham and have a meal at Fat Teds
✔️Norfolk Coastal Walk
✔️Catch the Poppy Line (Steam Train) to Holt
✔️Explore the Georgian architecture in Holt
✔️Visit Cromer Pier and pick up drinks at Poppyland Brewery & Distillery
✔️See the seals and wildlife at Blankeney Point
✔️Dips your toes at one of Norfolks finest beaches at Wells Next to Sea
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Safety On The Norfolk Broads - The Broads Authority
The Broads TV caught up with Broads Authority Ranger, Andy Bartlett, and he gave us some top boating safety tips.
Andy explains why life jackets are so important and covers what he called the hand for the boat, hand for you safety tip. He also explains the roll of alcohol on a boat, and it's not as restrictive as you may think.
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Broadland Orion Day 1 - Stalham to How Hill on the Norfolk Broads
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Broadland Orion Day 1 - Stalham to How Hill
After nearly a 22 year absence from the Norfolk Broads, Lisa and I decided to have our Honeymoon on a boating holiday on the Broads.
We booked Broadland Orion with Richardsons Boating Holidays, the boat a two cabin, centre cockpit boat for our 7 day break. We had no idea what to expect with there being very little information about the boat to be found on the internet. We have recorded our 7 day adventure cruising around both the Northern and Southern Broads.
In this video, we travelling on the Norfolk Broads on the Broadland Orion. We will be taking you along on the journey, showing you some of the beautiful sights along the way.
This boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads is the perfect way to get away from the city and explore some of the beautiful waterways in England. I'll be taking you on a journey through the Norfolk Broads, showing you the sights and sounds of the countryside. Whether you're a river lover or a nature lover, this boating holiday is sure to be a memorable experience!Watch as we attempt our first mooring, after some footage of us cruising. Laugh with us as we venture across fields and into a farm yard to get to the Dog Inn at Ludham!
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00:00 Introduction
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05:19 Lisa takes the helm
06:15 Some gentle cruising
18:37 Approaching the mooring at How Hill
21:22 Walking to the Dog Inn at Ludham from the How Hill morrings
23:06 We find the pub, eat food and even have little drink
23:49 Trying to get back to the boat, across fields with 20 mins of daylight left
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Norfolk Broads - Day Fourteen - Part One
Today's Norfolk Broads video sees us travel from Womack Dyke to Ranworth. We go for a walk and meet up again with Billy and Sue for a quick drink before we must go.
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Broadsman Review 2019
Tour of the inside of the Broadsman boat on the Norfolk Broads
A look at Acle Bridge and a circular walk around Acle village
Acle Bridge is a popular mooring spot on the River Bure. It's ideal if you're starting your holiday at Wroxham, the journey from Wroxham to Acle Bridge takes about 3 hours.
There is a 4.5mile circular walk around the village of Acel and this video shows you some images and directions from this walk.
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Description of Acle from Broads.co.uk:
Known as the “Gateway to the Broads”, Acle is a great stop off point en-route to Great Yarmouth, with plenty of moorings and places to eat and drink at Acle Bridge. While there is plenty to keep you entertained here, make sure that you take the time to visit the main market village of Acle, located about a mile from the bridge, for its shopping, flourishing atmosphere and rich history. The surrounding countryside is also a wonderful place for a walk.
At Acle Bridge, boaters are greeted by a long bank, offering the ideal place to moor. This is the site of the annual Acle regatta, which sees dozens of traditional yachts competing in May, but otherwise is the perfect place to sit back and admire the scenery!
The best way to take in the open views of wild marshes is to stretch your legs and make the most of a wonderful network of footpaths both above and below the bridge, including the Weavers Way long-distance footpath. A circular walk along the River Bure to Upton and across the fields to Acle village is a favourite with locals.
Full of historic charm and a great place to stock up on supplies, a visit to the bustling market village of Acle is well worth the mile-long walk along a pleasant roadside footpath. It boasts some very attractive 17th and 18th century buildings and Acle’s star attraction, St Edmund’s Church, which dates back to the 13th century and wows visitors with its turreted round tower and thatched nave.
There is no shortage of amenities, including a supermarket, butcher’s and a bank, as well as cash points, a post office, hardware store, newsagent, restaurants, takeaways, cafes and pubs, plus a library, chemist, doctor’s surgery, opticians, vets and train station. A small market is held every Thursday morning, with a live auction of household furniture and decorative items.
The River Bure is one of the most popular and widely-known rivers on the Norfolk Broads, which is a fascinating network of interconnected lakes and rivers in eastern England. It is said to be the most visited of all the waterways in Norfolk, and draws canoeists, yachters, and pleasure boaters from all over the world.
The River Bure is a relatively short river, measuring just under thirty miles in length. It begins at the picturesque village of Horning, where it flows out of the upper end of the long and narrow Barton Broad. From there, the River Bure meanders eastwards through the gently rolling countryside, passing through a series of picturesque villages and hamlets along the way, including Coltishall, Wroxham and Acle.
Eventually, the Bure empties into the North Sea at the bustling port of Great Yarmouth.
One of the most striking features of the River Bure is its huge expanse of reed beds and marshes, which are home to a wide variety of aquatic birds and animals. These include everything from water voles and otters to kingfishers and marsh harriers. The river is also famous for its pretty watermills, ancient churches, and historic windmills, many of which remain in excellent working condition to this day.
The River Bure is a truly magical place, offering visitors the chance to explore some of the most breathtaking and unspoilt countryside in England. Whether you choose to sail, paddle or fish your way down the river, this is one of the most unforgettable experiences you will ever have. So why not come and discover the beauty of the River Bure for yourself!
Brinks Rhapsody - The Review
Boat review of the all new Electric Hybrid powered Cruiser from Barnes Brinkcraft boatyard based in Hoveton on the Norfolk Broads.
This is cutting edge technology you are able to experience in a hire boat. We take an in depth look at the interior of this boat, together with some of the options available onboard - then have a look at what she has to offer outside.
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