With 200 miles of waterways and over 40 broads (lakes), the Norfolk Broads is a great playground for people who enjoy spending their spare time and holidays in boats.
Sailboats and cruisers can be hired from the main centres, and boat trips are available too.
Once afloat, you will be able to appreciate the true character of the Broads, but you can also enjoy the surrounding countryside on foot or bicycle.
Here are some of the most attractive options in this beautiful and unspoilt area of England:

1. Boating.
   You can hire a sail boat or cruiser at one of the main centres such as Horning, Wroxham or Potter Heigham, or take a course in sailing which can be combined with a holiday.
   
2. Cycling.
   With many quiet country lanes and no steep inclines, the Broads is ideal cycling country.
   Bicycles can be hired at various centres.
   
3. Angling.
   The rivers here are teeming with fish, the most common types being bream, roach, rudd, tench, perch and eel.
   Good places to fish include Barton Broad, Hickling Broad, Heigham Sound, Horsey Mere, Potter Heigham, Wroxham Broad, Oulton Broad, River Bure and River Yare.
   There is also sea fishing at Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
   
4. The landscape.
   In the Broads you will encounter breathtaking countryside, quaint villages, windmills, peaceful waterways, marsh, woodland and wide open skies.
   
5. Nature reserves.
   Visit one of the many nature reserves to see a range of species, some of which are rare, such as the swallowtail butterfly, bittern and marsh harrier.
   
6. Broads Wildlife Centre at Ranworth Broad.
   In the waterscape of this broad you will find an enchanting boardwalk which leads to the floating information centre.
   
7. Museum of the Broads.
   Find out about local history in this museum at the water's edge on Stalham Staithe.
   
8. How Hill Nature Reserve.
   You can take boat trips along water trails to spot the wildlife among the marshes, or walk to a hide to watch birds.
   
9. Bure Valley Railway.
   Travel from Wroxham, known as the capital of the Broads, to the traditional market town of Aylsham on a steam or diesel train, passing through pretty country villages.
   Or you can cycle or walk on the path which runs beside the entire nine miles of the track.
   For timetables, fares and other information, see www.
   bvrw.
   co.
   uk.
   
10. Great Yarmouth.
    In contrast to the tranquillity of the villages and waterways, the bright lights of this major seaside resort offer plenty of entertainment opportunities on the beach and piers, and in the many bars, eating places, museums and parks.
    

In this unique part of England, there are leisure options to suit all tastes, whether you like to spend time afloat, cycling, rambling or simply pottering in the ancient country villages.
Any permutation of our top ten attractions will add up to an unforgettable holiday!