Boating Holidays in Hickling & Stalham Norfolk

Richardsons offers you the widest choice in Broads holidays - and from this fleet you are bound to find a style and size of boat to suit you. So whether it's just two of you looking for a quiet weekend away or an excitingly different break for all the family you'll find a well prepared boat and a friendly welcome awaits you.

The houseboats are situated in a pleasant mooring adjacent to the main boatyard near the upper reaches of the River Ant and Barton Broad. The centre of Stalham is close by with the usual facilities including a large supermarket. The Norfolk coast is within easy reach by car with holiday resorts such as Gt. Yarmouth Cromer and Sheringham not far away.

If unspoilt scenery and a wealth of plant animal and birdlife are what you are seeking from your Broadland holiday then Whispering Reeds is your perfect choice. Hickling Broad lies at the heart of a national nature reserve and from its peaceful base at the head of the broad this well fitted and furnished fleet offers easy access to Horsey Mere and many other renowned beauty spots.

Set on the upper reaches of the picturesque River Ant Moonfleet Marine offers easy cruising access to the renowned Broadland beauty spots of Barton Broad and How Hill. All boats are equipped to high standards and Moon Enterprise – new in 2007 – features flat screen TVs in its saloon and cabins.

From their base at Stalham these comfortable and well equipped boats are ideally positioned for enjoying the very best a Broadland boating holiday can offer. Set on the beautiful River Ant the renowned beauty spot and picturesque nature reserve at How Hill is less than an hour's cruise away from Horning Pleasurecraft. The fleet offers a good choice of sizes from 2 to 12 berths.

Wayford Park Houseboats are moored beside a well maintained grass meadow and includes 14 acres of wild marsh and woodland along the picturesque River Ant which provide a habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife including deer owls and kingfishers. The River Ant has a fine reputation for fishing you can fish from your houseboat or along 1¼ miles of peaceful riverside. The upper reaches are non-navigable by cruisers ensuring quiet and relaxing angling.

Whispering Reeds houseboats are moored overlooking Hickling Broad and its nature reserve ideally positioned to enjoy fishing windsurfing and yachting. You are ideally situated to visit Great Yarmouth with its wonderful beach funfairs and theatres. The city of Norwich is ideal for a day trip and offers superb shopping and a wonderful choice of historic buildings restaurants clubs and inns.