News & Information
Catch up with the latest news from Barnes Brinkcraft, including useful updates about day boat hire, boating holidays, our holiday accommodation and life on the Norfolk Broads.
Our blog is a handy place to find trip ideas, route guides, local places to visit and practical advice before you set off. Whether you’re planning your first Broads holiday or you’ve been boating here for years, there’s always something useful to pick up.
Barnes Brinkcraft Named as Finalist in the 2027 Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards
We’re rather pleased to share some good news! Barnes Brinkcraft has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Self Catering category of the 2027 Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards. Our entry...
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Christmas and New Year Breaks in the Norfolk Broads
Picture this: you, warm and snug, a hot drink in hand, while outside, Norfolk’s wildlife goes about its wintery business. Maybe a cheeky swan or two will give you a nod as they glide past your...
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Early Booking Discount
Book Now & Save 5% on Your Norfolk Broads Boating Holiday Snaffle the best boat for your adventure on the Broads and enjoy a 5% early booking discount to boot! Book now to enjoy the early bird...
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What’s on in the Norfolk Broads
There’s always something happening in and around the Norfolk Broads. From outdoor theatre and family adventures to local food markets, wildlife experiences and family days out, there are plenty of...
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Christmas Shopping and Winter Fishing Breaks on the Norfolk Broads
Take the strain out of the lead-up to Christmas with a Norfolk Broads Autumn Cottage Break Wroxham makes an ideal base for a late autumn fishing break and festive shopping. As a centre point of the...
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7 nights holiday for the price of 4, this October
Book now to enjoy 7 days for the price of 4, this October, on a Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday. Yes it’s back!! Coined one of the sunniest counties in the UK, Norfolk boasts over 100 hours of...
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Autumn Breaks on the Norfolk Broads
Autumn on the Norfolk Broads can be rather lovely. The rivers are quieter, the trees are changing colour and there is usually a riverside pub waiting whenever somebody suggests it might be time to...
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Get the Group Together for a September Boating Break
Make September the month the group chat finally becomes a holiday, with quieter rivers, waterside stops and plenty of space on...
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Last Minute August Boating Holidays – Plus Pets Go Free!
Looking for a last-minute boating holiday this August? We still have selected boats available, and dogs travel free on departures between 18 August and 1 September 2026. It’s an easy way to fit in...
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