Leisure in Norwich
As mentioned, the city is a hub of leisure - perfect when on a boating holiday on one of our cruisers with us at Richardson's Boating Holidays! From Norwich’s gorgeous Norman Cathedral to an embarra...
Things to do
Norfolk Broads Day Boat Hire – Richardson’s Day Boat Hire in Wroxham
Looking for some ideas on what to do in the school holidays? Why not try Richardson’s Day Boat Hire! Children will love a day boat trip on the Norfolk Broads, and spending time in the great outdoors...
Top 10 Shopping Destinations in the Broads
One of our favourite things about the Broads (and there’s a lot!) is the variety that the area offers to visitors! You may expect your boating holiday to involve nature, wildlife and so many riversi...
Shopping in Lowestoft when Visiting the Broads National Park
Lowestoft, a beautiful coastal town in Suffolk and accessible by a short 15-minute taxi ride from the Broads National Park through the borough of Oulton Broad, is a great place to spend the day perusi...
Shopping in Great Yarmouth when Visiting the Broads National Park
Great Yarmouth is a fantastic place to stop, especially if you’re visiting the southern Broads on your holiday with us! A welcome stop if you arrive at Breydon Water before the tide is right, if itâ...
Birdwatching on the Norfolk Broads
The Norfolk Broads are the ideal place to enjoy birdwatching, with so many places to see some rare and unusual birds that live within the county. Better yet, if you’re enjoy a boating holiday with u...
Top Things to Do in the Southern Broads
The Southern Broads are stunning, but often missed by guests to the Broads. Featuring the capital of Norfolk, Norwich city, and some beautiful picturesque villages along the way including Reedham and...
Walking Trails in the Broads National Park
Norfolk is renowned for its beautiful scenery and wildlife, so it only makes sense that the county also has many beautiful walking routes to explore, especially within the Broads National Park. No mat...
Top Things to do in the Norfolk Broads
If you’re on a short break with us at Richardson’s Boating Holidays, you may only have time to explore the Norfolk Broads – but that doesn’t mean that your time in the Broads National Park wil...
Top Things to do in Lowestoft
Often missed as it means crossing Breydon Water in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft in Suffolk has a many great variety of things to do. Moor at Oulton Broad Yacht Station* and pick from the attractions and...
Things to do with Older Kids in the Broads National Park
The Broads National Park is a playground for all – and there's plenty of things to do with older kids in the Broads National Park! Carlton & Oulton Marshes Moor at: Waveny River Centre (moorin...
Cycling in Norfolk and the Broads National Park
With quiet lanes, stunning scenery, and uninterrupted countryside, the Norfolk Broads is a beautiful place to go for a bike ride. Perfect for all cyclists, no matter age or experience, cycling in Norf...
Things to Do with Children in the Broads National Park
There’s plenty of things to do with children in the Broads! Always useful to know when on a boating holiday, these places are easily accessible from the Broads and are perfect for entertaining the l...
Top Places to Visit in Norwich
Norwich is a beautiful city to visit – especially when hiring a boat from us and exploring the Broads! Many places are easily reached by foot from the Norwich Yacht Station, and Norwich has a ri...
Walking on the Broads
The combination of flat landscapes and stunning views makes the Broads an under-rated walkers’ paradise. Broads Authority communications officer Hilary Franzen loves boating but also...
Geocaching on the Broads
Andy Russell looks at the new craze of geocaching that you can try on your next Broads holiday. If you like a puzzle, treasure hunt and the great outdoors, you'll love the geocaching challenge. ...
Theatre, Music and Cinema – Entertainment on a Norfolk Broads Boating Holiday
If you are thinking of visiting Norwich or Great Yarmouth during your boating holiday then you could tie this in with some great live entertainment or cinema. THEATRES Theatre Royal Norwich This...
Shopping in Norfolk
There are lots of small market towns and villages around the Norfolk Broads. Lots of these have small independent shops selling looking produce and crafts. At Wroxham, there is the well-known village...
Fishing on the Norfolk Broads
Please remember that when fishing on the Norfolk Broads, the closed season applies to all the Broads and rivers from 14th March to 16th June inclusive. The Norfolk Broads offers a great range of fi...
Walking and Cycling in the Norfolk Broads
Interested in walking and cycling in the Norfolk Broads? We've put together some helpful information, including routes and destinations to consider! Read on to find out more about walking and cyclin...