Norfolk Broads National Park

The Norfolk Broads National Park, or the Broads as it is more commonly known, is made up of a vast network of lakes, rivers and open areas of water - mostly navigable - across the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. With over 125 miles of lock-free waterways, predominantly less than 4 metres deep, it is the perfect place to have a go at boating, canoeing or sailing. If your sea legs are a bit on the wobbly side, explore the endless riverside paths and rural country lanes either on foot or by bike instead. The Norfolk Broads is considered to be very much a wildlife National Park; in the water, on land and in the sky there is so much to see, and in fact, the Park is home to more than a quarter of Britains rarest animals and plants - many that are completely unique to the area. Visit the seal colonies at Horsey Beach. With this incredible biodiversity across nine national nature reserves within the Broads, conservation is vital, and the Park is the UK's largest protected wetland. So, a great place for bird spotters and wildlife lovers alike. With many pretty villages and towns to visit along the way, the tranquil Norfolk Broads National Park has been a hugely popular destination to take a holiday since way back in Victorian times. The stunning landscapes, marshland, woodlands and waterways make it a completely unique staycation.