Love the Broads now has around 80 business partners who help us care for the Broads in many different ways. We are always looking to recruit more business partners so that the scheme can grow and the benefits to the Broads can be felt ever more widely. There is no cost to be involved but there are significant marketing benefits including a website/facebook link, inclusion in social media campaign and much more.
The businesses below have already signed up to become partners, and more are joining all the time. If you would like to join them please contact us here.
Visit the Broads – for Business
Visit the Broads is the official destination management organisation (DMO) for the Broads National Park. Love the Broads collaborates closely with this important membership organisation which works to benefit tourism businesses and showcase the vast tourism and leisure opportunities in the area. Many Members of Visit the Broads (DMO) are also business supporters of Love the Broads and they and their fantastic customers are helping Love the Broads to keep the Broads special. You can find out more about Visit the Broads here
The Hungry Otter, Salhouse Broad
We are delighted to welcome Helen Williams and the Hungry Otter as one of Love the Broad’s prime business supporters.
The Hungry Otter pop-up café has opened on Salhouse Broad, and sits at the top of a hill overlooking the scenery. On offer is barista coffee, a variety of teas, cakes, cookies, sandwiches and ice creams.
Founder Helen Williams set up the Cafe after 20 years teaching at the local Paston College. Helen said “I am thrilled to have an opportunity to help the Broads remain special now and into the future. My customers visit Salhouse Broad for its fantastic environment, wildlife and leisure and this gives them the opportunity too to put a little back to a place that they love.
A voluntary donation of 10p on the sale of ice creams and cookies is contributed by customers which helps to fund grants for amazing projects on the Broads.
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Telephone Helen on 07789 984888
Martham Boats
A beautiful Martham Boats classic Broads cruiser and sailing tuition on half deckers
Martham Boats, founded in 1946, is a family run, traditional, Broads holiday boatyard.
Ideally situated at Martham, close to the stunning Hickling Broad, it offers clients a fantastic range of hire experiences including classic Broads motor cruisers and sailing yachts, day boats, canoes and SUP (stand up paddle boarding). For those wishing to stay on land there are also 3 riverside bungalows overlooking the magical River Thurne.
Martham Boats, in association with The Norfolk Broads School of Sailing, also offer the opportunity to learn to sail under the professional guidance and tuition of RYA Instructors. Tuition sessions are also available on SUP.
For the boat owner, Martham Boatyard can also offer a range of services including restoration, moorings and storage.
Swallowtail Boatyard
Paul, Wendy and Colin Buttifant with a Bure Classic
Swallowtail Boatyard is a renowned Broads family business run by Colin and Wendy Buttifant, son Paul and daughter in law, Sarah. Employing a small team of dedicated craftsmen, as well as having small hire fleet they also deliver the highest quality restoration work and build new craft.
Their traditional boatyard is located at the idyllic location of Womack Water close to the village of Ludham which leads to the river Thurne and is situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
The hire fleet of 4 stunning yachts consists of two Bure Classics, one Barton Classic (a new build introduced into the hire fleet in 2017), and one Womack Classic.
The boatyard builds craft to order of the Bure Classic and Womack Classic yachts and also bespoke building.
Eastwood Whelpton Sailing Holidays
Eastwood Whelpton is a family-run, sailing holiday specialist since 1959, located in the heart Norfolk Broads’ best sailing waters, making this one of the most desirable places in the UK to take a holiday.
Yachts are available for hire and the fleet comprises traditional sailing yachts and modern sailing boats from Upton Yacht Station. Andy and Annie Hamilton, loyal customers of the yard, took over the business in 2015, after Anne, the previous owner, retired after 58 years.
The Norfolk Broads School of Sailing, in association with Eastwood Whelpton, offers a wide range of courses at Upton using the Royal Yachting Association’s National Sailing Scheme. It also has a Caravan & Motor Home site so you could bring your own boat and stay at this idyllic location.
An exciting development is taking place right now and ready for the 2020 season with a new extension to provide wooden mast and spars making facilitiy alongside their yacht restoration work.
Oliver’s Sailing Holidays
Oliver’s Sailing Holidays are a small, family owned, sailing holiday company located at the peaceful and secluded hamlet of Martham Ferry. They overlook stunning National Trust’s wildife reserve of Heigham Holmes which was featured in BBC1 TV series “Secret Britain”. Oliver’s specialise in affordable, high quality boats that are fast, easy to sail, beautifully maintained and equipped with superb handling characteristics. A warm welcome awaits everyone and families love the fantastic sailing experience.
Oliver’s offer their clients the opportunity to make a voluntary donation of £2 which helps Love the Broads to provide grants to enable the Broads to remain special.
A Piece of Cake
As part of the local community, A Piece of Cake prides themselves that everything sold is homemade and, where possible, created using local products and suppliers. (more…)
Barn Cafe at Whitlingham Country Park
Whitlingham Country Park Cafe is situated in the delightful Flint Barn Visitor Centre at the 280 acre Whitlingham Country Park close to Norwich city centre.
The Cafe is operated by Churchill Catering, a family run catering organisation serving customers throughout the UK. (more…)
Broadland Cycle Hire
Broadland Cycle hire offer all sorts of bikes plus baby seats and tag-alongs, helmets, baskets, locks, maps and repair kits so you can enjoy a pleasant ride in the countryside.
Delivery also available to local holiday accommodation. (more…)
Broom Boats
As one of the oldest businesses on the Broads, Broom Boats have been building hand-crafted boats from their Brundall base since 1898, with a reputation for the very highest standards of craftsmanship. They offer new boat sales alongside brokerage, a bespoke service enabling customers to buy and sell boats of all marques with ease. (more…)
Burnt Fen Alpacas
Burnt Fen Alpacas is a working alpaca farm situated near Horning. As well as being able to enjoy time with the alpacas ambling around Burnt Fen Broad, visitors can book a days felting course in Kurt – a Mongolian Yurt. Ann Nickerson is a spinner, felter and weaver of alpaca fibre and is passionate about her alpacas and working with their wonderful fibre. (more…)
Cotenham Barn – Bed and Breakfast
Cotenham Barn B&B is a lovely place to stay for short breaks or for family holidays having 3 acres of grounds including woodland, Grade 2 thatched barn and pond which is alive with wildlife. But the best thing is that we are in the heart of the Norfolk Broads and the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful North Norfolk Coast and everything in between. (more…)
Fur & Feather Inn
The Fur & Feather Inn, located at Woodbastwick and close to Salhouse Broad, sits in the heart of the Broads National Park. Owned by the popular Woodforde’s Brewery, visitors can also purchase beers, merchandise and take a tour of the Brewery. (more…)
Hall Farm Cottages
Hall Farm Cottages is a family-run business offering attractive cottages in a quiet location at the heart of the Broads. The farm diversified its activities some years ago and converted barns into spacious properties ideal for couples, families and those less able. An ideal base to explore the exquisite Broads. (more…)
Herbert Woods
Herbert Woods is the perfect place to begin your Norfolk Broads adventure, whether it is from the water on board one of our 130 hire cruisers or from land in our beautifully appointed waterside cottages. We are sure that you will have a truly magical experience. (more…)
Ivy House Country Hotel Ltd
The Ivy House Country Hotel is a prestigious family owned hotel nestled on the banks of Oulton Broad within the Broads National Park. Set amongst 21 glorious acres of gardens, lawns, ponds, marshes, and thatched barns it has direct access onto the Broads. Guests can enjoy relaxing walks or venture out onto the Broads’ pathways, or visit the coast nearby. (more…)
Maycraft (Boat Services) Ltd
Maycraft is a family run boatyard that offers a personal touch and was started by Billy May who built the famous Cromer Crab boats 50 years ago. (more…)
Norfolk Broads Direct
The home of boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads with a modern fleet of quality cruisers based in Wroxham,The Capital of The Broads, as well as glorious riverside holiday homes. (more…)
Prima Rosa Tea Rooms and Crafts
Situated in the beautiful village of Salhouse in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, Judith and Martin welcome visitors and local residents to their truly wonderful ‘award winning’ vintage style tea rooms. (more…)
Richardsons Boating Holidays
Richardsons Boating Holidays offer the largest range of hire craft on the Norfolk Broads at great value for money. Experience Britain’s Magical Waterland at your own pace aboard one of our platinum range cruisers or take your family adventuring aboard our pirate ship the Jolly Richie through the scenic, wildlife-rich waterways of the Broads. (more…)
Riverside Rentals
Riverside Rentals are thrilled to have been involved with Love the Broads for several years.
Our valued clients visit the Broads National Park for its stunning wildlife and unique environment. (more…)
Roys of Wroxham
Roys of Wroxham have made a donation from their ‘Making a Difference Locally fund’ to help the Norfolk Heritage Sailing Trust with the purchase and fitting of an electric motor pod to their yacht, Lucent. (more…)
Ship Inn, Reedham
Located overlooking the River Yare in the delightful Broads village of Reedham, The Ship is next to the rail swing bridge and customers can see it open at regular intervals to let large sailing vessels through to navigate the Broads’ rivers. (more…)
The Galley, Horning
The Galley is a traditional deli, café and gift shop in a delightful 17th century property situated in the heart of Horning on the River Bure within the Broads National Park. Katie and her team have created a relaxed and informal atmosphere in which to enjoy a fantastic array of sweet and savoury goodies (be sure not to leave without trying the famous ‘Hornish Pasty’). You can also purchase a unique selection of gifts including handbags, jewellery, cards, toys, kitchenware and home décor to add style to any room.
Other Participating businesses include: Click on the name and you will be connect with their website
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
ALLisFLUX
Bank Boats
BeWILDerwood
Bridgecraft Boatyard
Broads Holidays
Broads Tours
Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve
Clippesby Hall
Cool Places
Dairy Barns
Dunes Beach Cafe
Dunes River Cafe
Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden
Ferry Marina
Gable Cottage, Horning
Granary Tea Rooms and Shop
Ranworth Staithe
Great Yarmouth Yacht Station
Hippersons Boatyard
Holray Systems
Hoveton Tourist Information Centre
Humpty Dumpty Brewery
Hunters Yard
King Line Cottages
Limes Farm
Love My Home & Garden
Ludham Bridge Stores
Mace at Coltishall Post Office
Museum of the Broads
New Inn
Norfolk Broads Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Norwich TIC
Norwich Yacht Station
NWT Hickling Broad Visitor Centre
NWT Ranworth Staithe Visitor Centre
Ramblers Gallery and Gift Shop, Thurne
Riverside Holidays
Salhouse Broad
SmikeBikes
St Helen’s Church and Visitor Cafe
Stracey Arms Mill Shop & Tea Room
The Coach House
The Dog Inn
The Ferry House, Surlingham
The Moorhen
The Ship Inn South Walsham
The Big Shop on Womack Staithe
The Boathouse Ormesby Broad
Toad Hole Cottage at How Hill NR
Waveney River Centre
Wheatacre Hall Barns
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Whoop Marketing
Woodforde’s Brewery
Wroxham Barns
