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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.

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! This early bird offer starts on...

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Christmas Opening Hours

CHRISTMAS OFFICE OPENING TIMES  Wednesday  24th to Sunday 28th Dec  – Closed Monday 29th Dec 10 am to 4 pm  – Open  Tuesday 30th Dec to Sunday 4th Jan  – Closed   ...

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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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Your October Half Term Guide: Family Fun in Wroxham, Norwich & Norfolk

Half term is here. The kids are ghoulishly excited. The weather… well, it’s Norfolk. Don’t panic, we’ve got you.  There’s plenty to keep little ones (and the bigger ones) entertained and...

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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. With over 100 hours of sunshine and an average temperature of 14°C, October in Norfolk, can be glorious. ...

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Introducing the 2 Day Short Break on The Norfolk Broads

Fancy a quick boating getaway but short on time? Or maybe you’re curious about life on the water but not quite ready to commit to a full week afloat? Well, we’ve got just the thing… Say...

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Best Budget Holiday Boats on the Norfolk Broads for large groups, families and friends!

Our budget friendly, no frills, large holiday boats offer all the thrills without the frills.  Enjoy memorable boating holidays for up to 12 people, at an affordable price, in The Broads National...

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Fishing holidays on the Norfolk Broads

Fancy a Fishing Holiday? Here’s Why the Norfolk Broads Should Be Your Next Trip If you’re the kind of person who finds peace with a rod in hand and the sound of water gently lapping around you,...

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Riverside cottages + your own day boat = 20% off this week only!

For some reason, the week starting Saturday 31st May is wide open – and we’d love to see it filled with happy guests making the most of the sunshine! So, we’re offering 20% off all remaining...

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Last minute availability and offers!

"had to cancel last years booking due to a family emergancy was rebooked for this year with a simple phone call and was able to speek to a human being and reschedule for this year with no problems what so ever was quite refreshing"
- Raymond C
"This is the second time we have booked with Barnes Brinkcraft, As before the booking process was straightforward and the staff very helpful. Looking forward to our boating holiday."
- Brian a
"We've done 12 (I think) Norfolk Broads holidays since 1976. The Broads are special, idyllic, and any number of superlatives you can think of. So even though we now live five thousand miles away in America, after five wonderful years stationed at RAF Mildenhall from 1975 to 1980, we will reuturn again and again to the Broads. We've hired our boats from many different companies over the years but Barnes Brinkcraft is simply the best of the best. --Major John L. Samuelson, USAF, Retired--"
- John S
"We have customers of Barns Brinkcraft for yers and the booking is always really simple -- the boat Royall Swan is our prefered choice -- the company are overall excellent and nothing is ever an issue"
- Carole C
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