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Boating

The Broads is a fantastic place to try all kinds of boating.

But if you own a boat or are thinking of buying one there are things you need to know about, such as tolls and insurance. We also offer helpful information for both owners and hirers on how to make the most of your boating experience including instruction videos, details about where to find free moorings and safety advice.

  • A classic wooden cruiser with a white hull and varnished wood cabin glides along a calm river. The boat is surrounded by lush greenery, with trees reflecting on the water. In the foreground, a narrow footpath leads to the river's edge, framed by tall grasses and flowering plants. A small wooden sign is visible near the path.

    Owning a boat

    You'll need a toll, insurance and safety certificate to use your own vessel on the Broads. Find all the details here.

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  • A Broads Quay Ranger wearing glasses, a teal shirt, and a black life vest is assisting an older man in a striped shirt and vest by pointing at a brochure. They are standing at Norwich Yacht Station with boats in the background, engaged in conversation

    Facilities

    Find details of facilities like our yacht stations, electric charging points and free moorings.

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  • A view across the River Yare looking towards Reedham Swing Bridge, with moored boats in the foreground

    Navigating the Broads

    From byelaws to bridge heights, find everything you need for a trouble-free trip on the Broads.

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  • A small white and red day boat carrying four people, all wearing bright orange life jackets, cruises along a river. Two adults and two children sit at the back, enjoying the ride. In the background, a riverside café with people sitting at tables and a wooden deck is visible

    Hiring a boat

    Whether you want a luxury cruiser for a holiday or just to hire a day boat, there's something for everyone.

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  • A family boarding a boat on a sunny day, they are wearing life jackets and an old stone bridge can be seen in the background

    Boating essentials

    Find out everything you'll need to know to get started on your boating journey.

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Introduction

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It's also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. The Broads Authority was set up in 1989, with responsibility for conservation, planning, recreation and waterways.

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Contact

Broads Authority
Yare House
62-64 Thorpe Road

Norwich
NR1 1RY
United Kingdom

Tel. (01603) 610734
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