Richardson's Boating Holidays

This review is for a Richardson's boating holiday that I took on the Norfolk Broads in July 2009. I live locally but had never experienced boating on the Broads, so I thought it was something that I should try. Myself and five others ventured into boating, unaware of whether we would enjoy the adventure or just get bored of boating after a few hours! I booked directly with Richardsons, which is something you should be careful of, as you can book the same boat from companies such as Hoseasons, but they are generally more expensive. If you can, try to book direct with Richardsons, who own the boats themselves, so should be able to give you the best ...  Read the complete review

The Norfolk Broads is a series of lakes (broads) connected by rivers covering nearly 200 miles of countryside in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Broads contains a massive 125 miles of navigable waterways. One important advantage of the Broads over other river and canal systems is that there are no locks to negotiate. In my opinion, a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads is one the best types of holiday possible in Britain, and I have done so three times. In choosing a boating holiday, the boatyard (and its selection of boats) can make or break your holiday. Each of my trips has been arranged through Richardson's boatyard which is based at Stalham and is ...  Read the complete review