Close to England's east coast is Britain's largest and finest protected wetland region known as the Norfolk Broads. The area has been popular with tourists for hundreds of years, with boating holidays being the main attraction. The inter connected network of waterways stretches to over one hundred and twenty miles and the unspoilt habitat is also home to many unique species of wildlife and fauna. The Norfolk Broads rivers of Ant, Bure, Thurne, Waveney and Yare are easy to navigate giving you the opportunity to plan your own holiday route ensuring you take in the attractions that most interest you.

The Norfolk Broads were slow to evolve. Around one thousand years ago locals began digging peat from the ground in order to burn and heat their homes, this was due to their usual wood supply becomming so scarce. Any excess peat was sold and the area benefitted from increased wealth. Gradually long winding channels were formed due to the extensive peat extraction. Unfortunately as sea levels rose in the fourteenth century, the channels began to fill with sea water until finally it was no longer possible to excavate the peat. Soon after people started to visit the area for boating holidays and to explore the ancient churches, unusual flat landscape and working windmills.

Since then Boat hire on the Norfolk Broads has steadily grown in popularity. Boats can accommodate up to 12 people with a galley kitchen, lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms on board. With no locks to navigate and easy to operate boats, the Norfolk Broads is the ideal location for the novice or seasoned boating holiday-maker.

Alongside the Broads you will find a wide choice of waterside restaurants and pubs, plus historic towns and villages, offering a fascinating history and all of which are well worth discovering. These include Wroxham, capital of the Broads, and Ranworth village, home to the Broads Cathedral. Whilst Stalham and Sutton villages are host to several ancient windmills and medievel churches.

Norfolk Broads boat hire short breaks and holidays are available from durations of three days upwards. For further information, please visit www.BoatHireNorfolkBroads.co.uk