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Catch up with the latest news at Barnes Brinkcraft. Our blog features lots of useful info about us and the Norfolk Broads Boat Hire.

Easter Boating Holidays

What’s on in the Norfolk Broads this Easter

Easter on the Norfolk Broads is a time of blooming landscapes, lively wildlife, and a plethora of activities that cater to all ages. Whether you’re steering one of our day boats or exploring on...

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Dogs go free promotion, with image of a dog in a sailors hat on a holiday boat

Dogs Go Free – Holidays on The Broads

Book by the 30th April and dogs (and cats) go free on 2025 Nofolk Broads holidays at Barnes Brinkcraft. There’s ‘no dog left behind,’ on a Barnes Brinkcraft holiday. Especially with...

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Swan - Broads National Park

Your Next Family Adventure in the Norfolk Broads

  Your Next Family Adventure: A Holiday with Barnes Brinkcraft on the Norfolk Broads Love the Outdoors? Need to Keep the Kids Entertained? We’ve Got You Covered! If your idea of a great...

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Why you need a pilot to navigate your Broads Hire Boat through Wroxham Bridge

Helping our customers reach The Broads’ hidden gems.

We are the only boat hire company offering a free bridge pilot service at Wroxham Bridge, the gateway to a beautiful tranquil part of the Broads. At Barnes Brinkcraft, we’re thrilled to offer...

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Early Bird Holiday Sale Extended to 2nd Feb 2025

Early Booking Discount

Book Now and Save  5% on your Norfolk Broads boating holiday in our early bird sale. Offer extended, now ends 2nd February 2025.. Snaffle the best boat for your adventure on the Norfolk Broads now...

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Fab February Half Term with Barnes Brinkcraft

February Half Term Holiday Cottages on the Norfolk Broads

Frolics this Half Term with Barnes Brinkcraft Holiday Cottages on the Norfolk Broads Are you ready for a February half term filled with chuckles, charm, and a touch of the unexpected? Barnes...

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Fab February Half Term with Barnes Brinkcraft

Happy Valentines Day

Nothing says “I Love You”, quite like a surprise holiday or weekend getaway.  And if you book by the 2nd February you’ll save 5% on any 2025 bookings too….don’t worry your secret is safe...

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Time to vote for our Photo Competition Winners!

Time to cast your vote for the winners of our 2024 Norfolk Broads Photo Competition. Here’s the shortlist – scroll down! Wow, wow, wow!! We received hundreds of  fabulous photos in our...

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Norfolk Broads Moorings Available

We have moorings available to rent in Brundall & Wroxham. Wroxham Water, electricity, rubbish collection, toilet & shower facilities, live webcam with remote access control & FREE wifi....

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Last minute availability and offers!

"I'll start by addressing the negative feedback, as seen on Google and various reviews sites. Firstly this hoilday isn't a 5 Star hotel. It's a basic boat and generally, boats do have their own set of challenges if your driving it yourself, so be aware it will be different. If your looking for the all Perfect hoilday - nothing is prefect and I'm sure the people providing negative feedback will always find something to moan about. I booked after reviewing the negative feedback and thought we'll see for ourselves and found that probably people didn't expect a boat to be how a boat is. We embraced the challenge and loved the experience of what came along, we don't do the 5 star Caribbean hotel experience or any of that nonsense, nor do we expect too much. The boat had all the basic bits and pieces to make experience of spending 3 days on the water enjoyable, living with a slightly comfort, to normal life. The staff at the yard were lovely on arrival and gave us all the info we asked for and more. Id say to 1st timers, like us - book the Swan Inn in advance, if you like to eat there, about an hour away from the yard and get to a mooring early on the 1st night, before dark. Stern mooring is much easier to get on and off, that side on. Plus we didn't stock up on enough provisions, so next time we'll take double the food onboard to last the trip, as we couldn't really find a typical Tesco express on the next corner. Take extra towels and your own bedding, like you would a caravan. Most of all, embrace the challenge and the change of scene and don't moan if you arnt prepared."
- Matt Owen
"What a fabulous week we had.we had a lovely welcome as always checking in.our boat was ready early, our boat was spotlessly clean and ready to go. We've already booked our next holiday as we left ! . Thank you to all the office staff including the cleaning staff and maintenance staff. Can't wait to return. Thanks, pete and tom."
- Peter Lawler
"Hired a boat for the day, which ranged from £138 upwards. Everything was ready to go, and we were shown how to operate it and given a map to navigate the broads. Had a relaxing day, and there are some nice stop offs on our journey. Boats dog friendly as well. Enjoyed it that much we are considering hiring a cruiser for a week. Well worth doing if you've never done it before."
- Mark Harvey
"Top place for holiday boat hire"
- William Quarrell
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