Experience the beauty of the Norfolk Broads like never before with a Barnes Brinkcraft day boat!
Perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a relaxing day on the water, our easy-to-drive boats let you explore at your own pace. Glide through stunning waterways, spot local wildlife, and stop for a riverside picnic or a waterside pub.
No experience needed—just turn up and set sail!
Please click here for directions.
Yes, you can bring a max of 2 dogs with you It’s worth remembering some dogs love being on a boat, but not all. We recommend bringing a dog bed with you. We would recommend the Brinklets for dogs as these are the easiest for them to get on and off.
Yes, we do, via the Broadcaster magazine provided with each hire.
Please see our suggested itinerary here.
There is a speed limit between 3 and 5 mph in this part of the Broads National Park. This is designed to protect the wildlife on the banks from wash caused by boats.
Our boats are easy to walk onto from the rear of the boat.
We have parking for circa 20 cars. There is also plenty of FREE car parking behind the railway station, a 5 min walk away.
Please come prepared for the weather. sun hats, sunscreen and bottled water on hot days, and a flask and an extra coat on chiller days Don’t forget your camera Flat shoes with good grip such as trainers are ideal You might want to pack a picnic
This happens rarely, and we have our engineers available to help once you let us know you need it. Ring the yard on 01603 782625 and follow the instructions to get to one of our engineers. Tell them where you are. They will get to you by car if you are accessible; if not, they will travel by boat. Please be patient; the engineer can take a while to get to you. Even if you drift into the bank, you are very, very unlikely to come to harm on the boat
Orson and his team are on hand to run you through the basics of using a boat. It is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. You can also watch these helpful videos provided by the Broads Authority here
We only collect security deposits from a few clients, click here for details
Yes you can You will need a licence, which can be purchased here Please note we don’t supply mud weights with the boats
Please check the control panel and make sure that the water switch has been turned on. If you still don’t get water, please ring 01603 782625 and follow the instructions
Please check that the gas canister is turned on fully and try again. If this still does not work contact 01603 782625 and follow the telephone instructions.
You must be 18 years or older to hire a day boat. And whilst you can drive a day boat at any age, you must be closely supervised by someone over the age of 18
Yes, fuel is included in the hire of the day boat