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Canoeing - www.bcu.org.uk

Canoeing is suitable for all the family, even if you have never tried it before. The Broads Canoe Hire scheme offers Canadian canoes for £15 for half a day and £25 for a whole day, including buoyancy aids and waterproof rucksacks. Canadian canoes will hold three adults. (2006). Hourly rates on request.

Hiring a Canadian canoe - hire includes buoyancy aids.

    Bungay, Outney Meadow Caravan Park - Tel: 01986 892338
    Burgh St Peter, Waveney River Centre - Tel: 01502 677343
    Geldeston, Rowancraft - Tel: 01508 518208
    Wayford Bridge, Bank Dayboats -Tel: 01692 582457
    Whitlingham Country Park NCC Outdoor Education Programme - Tel: 01603 632307

    Wroxham, Barns Brinkcraft, Riverside Road - Tel: 01603 782625
        Canoe (3 to 4 people), half day £20, full day £30. Picnic and Day boats.

The canoes are suitable for both experienced canoeists and novices alike. Route maps are provided showing all the places of interest along the way, allowing you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Broads waterways, with all its unique wildlife, at your own pace.

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Walking

The Broads offer many opportunities for walking, with over 300km of footpaths through some of the area's most attractive landscapes. There are nature trails, circular walks and long distance footpaths suitable for anything from a gentle stroll to a strenuous hike.
There are two series of Broad Walks along public footpaths: 
    The Bure Valley walks are at Cockshoot (near Woodbastwick), Filby, Oby, Salhouse, Stokesby, Tunstall, Upton-South Walsham and West Caister. 
    The Waveney Valley walks are at Beccles Marshes, Bungay (the Bigod Way), Burgh Castle, Carlton Marshes, Geldeston, Gillingham and Haddiscoe.
    In addition, the historic towns of Norwich, Beccles and Bungay are ideal for an afternoon stroll. 
Further information from Broads Information Service.

Biking

The Broads and surrounding countryside are the ideal place for cycling. Quiet roads, gentle slopes, beautiful countryside and fresh air, all combine to make cycling a real pleasure.
    There are plenty of pretty villages within easy reach, with ancient churches, wind-pumps, pubs, cafes and other attractions to enjoy. You can even make it to the nearby coast, with its rolling waves, dunes and beautiful sandy beaches.
    Above all, there are stunning views of the Broads, with sails gliding across marshland fields, all beneath the spectacular skies for which the area is famous.
    Make the most of your visit to the Broads by hiring a bike from one of the network of eight bike hire points, mostly situated close to moorings.
    At each centre you will find high quality all terrain bikes for hire at approx: £9 for a whole day. Half day and hourly rates are available on request at the hire points (prices change?).
    Bikes are available for all sizes and ages, plus children's seats, helmets, locks and racks for your bags. Tandems can be found at most centres too.
    Included in the hire price is a map of a long or short route starting and finishing at the centre, which will guide you around the sites and special attractions of the area.

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    Bike Hire Centres

    There is a network of cycle hire points from local boatyards and shops at:

    Bungay, Outney Meadow Caravan Park - Tel: 01986 892338
    Burgh St peter, Waveney River Centre - Tel: 01502 677343
    Clippesby Hall - Tel: 01493 367800
    Hoveton, Broadland Cycle Hire, The Rhond - Tel: 07887 480331
    Ludham Bridge Boat Services - Tel: 01692 630486
    Stokesby, Riverside Tea Rooms and Stores - Tel: 01493 750470
    Whitlingham Country Park NCC Outdoor Education Programme - Tel: 01603 632307

Bicycles can be hired by the day (£11), half-day and hourly rates on request.
Free route maps are available from each location. (2006)

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Sailing
    Barton turf Staithe

A unique opportunity to learn about the wildlife of Barton Broad whilst learning to sail in a relaxed and fun environment with the Hertfordshire Sailing Base. Suitable for families - no sailing experience necessary.
Beccles Broads Information Centre Tel: 01502 713196

Keel boat Sailing

The Horstead Centre, Rectory Road, Horstead, Norwich NR12 7EP
Tel: 01603 737215 / Fax: 01603 737494 /Email: mail@horsteadcentre.org.uk / Website: www.horsteadcentre.org.uk

Residential or non-residential school of sailing.
                                 Various courses costing: residential £170 to £375, non-residential £150 to £295.(prices change?)

Poshboats  - luxury boating holidays. www.poshboats.co.uk

Norfolk Broads boat hire - Luxury family boating on the Norfolk Broads with www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk

Breydon Water Boat Trips

Join a guided boat trip on the Southern Belle from Burgh Castle into the heart of Breydon Water to see the stunning spectacle of thousands of ducks, geese and wading birds, gathering in their winter feeding grounds. Enjoy indoor and outdoor views from this restored early 20th century steamboat. All trips last approximately two hours. Cost: adults £6, children £4. RSPB members £4 and Wildlife Explorers £2 (prices change?). Bookings: 01603 715191.

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Fishing

The Broads is a good area for fishing where bream, eel, perch, pike, rudd and tench can be found. The coarse fishing season runs from 16th June to 14th March and all that you need to fish is a current Environment Agency licence, available from post offices. There are many places where you can fish from the bank or you can hire a day boat. Fishing platforms suitable for wheelchairs can be found along the River Bure near Cockshoot Broad.

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 Broads Events

Accessibility: If you have a disability please contact the particular event to check on its ability to cater for you.

A complete list of activities from March 09 to Jan 2010 is contained in the free Broads Authority magazine 'broadcaster'. When published, it is obtainable from the Broads Authority or from The Forum tourist information centre, Norwich

Note: For some events you will need to book a place, while for others you can just turn up on the day. In summer remember to take a drink, sunscreen and a sun hat. Even in hot weather the ground can still be marshy so you may need stout shoes or wellies. Also be aware that events can be cancelled for various reasons, so, telephone to check that the event is taking place before travelling a long distance.

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More Broad Activities 2010

April

Sat 4th April starting at 6pm. Dawn Chorus.
Place: Fairhaven and Woodland Garden, South Walsham.
    Early morning boat trip and tour of the garden to see the wonderful birds and other wildlife at Fairhaven.
Includes a full English breakfast. Cost: £18. Information: Fairhaven 01603 270449.

Sat 4th April from 1pm until 3:30pm. Spring into Action.
Place: Lound Lakes Reserve. Put a spring in your step on a guided two mile walk and talk with local naturalist Tony Brown. See what you can spot out and about this spring morning. Cost: £3. Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 610734

Sat 4th April starting at 2pm. Stalham and District Horticultural Society Annual Spring Show.
Place: Main Hall, Stalham High School.

Sat 4th April. Bushcraft Weekend. Cost: £75. Booking essential: Tel: 07810 838052 / www.TheCanoeman.com

Sat 4th to Sun 5th April. Bure Valley Railway Walk for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Place: Bure Valley Railway between Aylsham and Wroxham. A sponsored walk along the beautiful pathway between Wroxham and Aylsham incorporating a free trip on the Bure Valley Railway.
    Cost: £5 per adult (minimum £25 sponsorship), under 5s free.
    Booking essential: Macmillan Cancer Support 01603 626433.

Sat 4th to Sun 19th April from 10am until 4:30pm. Neville the Toad's Living Landscape Quiz.
Place: Ranworth Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    Can you answer the quiz questions to discover how Neville, you and this nature reserve fit into the landscape around us and claim your prize?
Cost: child £1 inc prize (adults free).
Information: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540.

Sun 5th April from 6:15am until 8:30pm approx. Dawn Boat Trip on the Electric Eel.
Place: How Hill National Nature Reserve, Ludham.
    A magical early morning exploration of the How Hill National Nature Reserve in our silent electric boat. Refreshments.
Cost: adult £8.50, child £6.50, family £25.Suitable for ages 8 years plus.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01692 678763

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Sun 5th April from 10am until 1pm. Be a Landscape Detective
Place: Fritton Lake
    Come and help unravel the clues in the landscape that tell us about the history of Fritton Lake. Length of walk approx. 3 miles.
Cost: adult £2, child £1.
Booking essential: Fritton Lake 01493 488666.

Mon 6th to Fri 10th April from 11am until 1pm. Signs of Spring in the Bure Valley Living Landscape.
Place: Ranworth Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    Explore the hidden depths of a watery habitat through pond dipping, looking out for signs of spring.
Cost: child £2, adults free.
Information: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540

Mon 6th to Fri 10th April from 2pm until 4pm. Signs of Spring in the Bure Valley Living Landscape.
Place: Ranworth Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    Investigate the bug homes of Ranworth's oak woodland and make a Creature Feature to take home to encourage wildlife to your garden.
Cost: child £2, adult free.
Information: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540

Tues 7th April from 10:15am until 12:15pm. Treasure Hunt and Orienteering at Whitlingham.
Place: Whitlingham Country Park.
    Learn how to read a map and follow the treasure trail at Whitlingham. All participants will receive a prize on completion of the course.
Cost: adult £3.50, child £2, family £5.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 617332

Wed 8th April from 10:15am until 12:15pm. Broads History Boat Trip.
Place: Ranworth to St Benet's Abbey and return.
    Step back in history exploring the River Bure on the Helen of Ranworth. Visit the landmark of St Benet's Abbey and find out about its history and how the broads were formed. Length of walk approx. 1.6km or 1 mile.
Cost: £8.50, child £6.50, family £25.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 270453

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Thurs 9th April from 10am until 12:30pm or 1pm until 3:30pm. Whitlingham Shelter Building Workshops.
Place: Whitlingham Country Park.
    Can you build a shelter in the woods from just natural materials? How would you survive if you needed to? How long would your shelter stand?
Cost: child £5, adult £2 supervision. Suitable for ages 8 to 15 years.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 617332.

Thurs 9th April from 10:30am until 2:30pm. Wildlife Activity Day
Place: Carlton Marshes Education Centre near Oulton Broad.
    Outdoor activities and games with indoor crafts on a wildlife theme.
Cost: child £6. Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.
Booking essential: Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01502 564250.

Thurs 9th April from 11am until 4pm. Easter Egg-splorers.
Place: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen.
    Find all the clues and complete the wild Easter quest. Small prize for everyone.
Cost: adult £2.50, child 50p, family £5. RSPB members free.
Information: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen 01603 715191.

Thurs 9th to Tues 14th April from 11:30am until 1pm or 2pm until 4pm. Easter Special River Trips.
Place: The Bridge Wroxham
    See the Broads from our double-decker passenger boat. Nature quiz and colouring competitions. All children will receive an Easter egg!
Cost: 1st trip adult £7, child £5.50. 2nd trip adult £8, child £6.50, under 5s free.
Booking essential: Broads Tours 01603 782207

Fri 10th April from 11am until 4pm. Easter Egg Hunt.
Meet: Salhouse Broad Car Park, NR13 6RX. Grid ref: TG319150
    Easter fun and frolics for all the family: follow the Easer bunny's trail around the Broad. Find the clues and win a prize! Food and drink available.
Cost one child £3, two £5. Suitable for ages 3 to 12 years but no limit.
Information: Salhouse Broad 01603 722775 / 07795 145475.

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Fri 10th April at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Family Friday Boat Trips.
Place: Hickling Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    We meander across the broad getting up close to Hickling's wildlife. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the nature reserve from the top of our tree tower and fine out about Hickling's Living Landscape.
Cost: adult £5, child 2.50 (plus Reserve admission for non NWT member adults).
Booking essential: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540.

Fri 10th to Mon 13th April. All day. Easter Treasure Hunt.
Place: Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham
    A treasure hunt around Fairhaven.
Cost: normal admission.
Information: Fairhaven 01603 270449.

Sat 11th April. Guided Canoe Trail. Cost: £15. Booking essential: Tel: 07810 838052 / www.TheCanoeman.com

Sat 11th to Sun 19th April from 10am until 4:30pm. Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash
Place: BeWilderwood, Horning Road, Hoveton.
    Swampy has a spoon dash challenge all week. Keep your balance to win your prize, then make Easter cards inside!
Cost: normal admission.
Information: BeWilderwood 01603 783900.

Sun 12th April from 10am until 3pm. The Great Carlton Easter Challenge.
Place: Carlton Marshes Education Centre, near Oulton Broad.
    Easter challenge with prizes.
Cost: 2.50 per person.
Information: Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01502 564250.

Mon 13th to Fri 17th April from 11am until 1pm. Signs of Spring in the Bure Valley Living Landscape.
Place: Ranworth Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    Explore the hidden depths of a watery habitat through pond dipping, looking out for signs of spring.
Cost: child £2, adults free.
Information: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540

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Mon 13th April from 2:30pm until 5:30pm. Barton House Railway.
Place: Barton House Railway, Hartwell Road, Wroxham.
    Visit of the Easter Bunny to our miniature garden railway. Refreshments, tombola, museum and rides.
Cost: adult £2, child £1 (£3 / £1.50 via boat from Wroxham Bridge).
Information: Barton House Railway 01603 783569

Tues 14th April from 10:30am until 12:30pm. Wildlife Activity Morning.
Place: Carlton Marshes Education Centre near Oulton Broad.
    Outdoor activities and games with indoor crafts on a wildlife theme.
Cost: child £4 Suitable for ages 4 to 7 years.
Booking essential: Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01502 564250.

Tues 14th April from 11am until 4pm. Children's Workshop Activities.
Place: Museum of the Broads, Stalham.
    Workshop and craft activities with artist Claire Kerrison.
Cost: normal admission. Suitable for ages 5 years plus.
Booking essential: Museum of the Broads 01692 581681.

Wed 15th April at 10am, 11am or 12am (50min sessions). Pond Dipping.
Place: Whitlingham Country Park.
    Can you find a water scorpion? Learn about the life that lives beneath the waves in the Great Broad at Whitlingham.
Cost: child £2, supervising adult £1.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 617332.

Wed 15th April from 10am until 11:30am. Book Sale and Coffee Morning.
Place: Church Room, Norwich Road, Ludham.
    Over 2000 books for sale. Also plant stall, china and other items. Have a cup of tea and enjoy browsing.
Cost: free entry.
Information: St Catherine's Church 01692 678790.

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Wed 15th April from 2pm until 4pm approx. Cockshoot Easter Boardwalk.
Meet: Bure Marshes car park. Grid ref: TG346165.
    Join our countryside ranger for an afternoon walk enjoying the special habitats of the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve and the secret Cockshoot Broad. Includes a children's wildlife quiz and prize. Length of walk approx. 3.2km or 2 miles on boarded walkway.
Cost: free.
Information: Broads Authority 01603 270453.

Thurs 16th April from 10:30am until 2:30pm. Wildlife Activity Day
Place: Carlton Marshes Education Centre near Oulton Broad.
    Outdoor activities and games with indoor crafts on a wildlife theme.
Cost: child £6. Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.
Booking essential: Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01502 564250.

Thurs 16th April from 7pm until 10pm Woodforde's Brewery Tour
Place: Woodforde's Brewery, Woodbastwick.
    Take a tour around Woodforde's brewery. Finish off the evening in the brewery tap' with a meal at the Fur and Feather.
Cost: £22.50. Ages 18+.
Booking essential: 01603 722775 / 07795 145475.

Fri 17th April from 10am until 12:30pm. Time Walk
Place: Whitlingham Country Park
    Step back in time and discover the hidden history of the landscape within the country park. From Neolithic times to modern day - find out how man's use of the area has been governed by its geology. Have a go at flint knapping! Length of walk approx. 4km or 2 and a half miles.
Cost: adult £3.50, child £2.
Booking essential Broads Authority 01603 617332.

Fri 17th April from 10:15am until 12:15pm Broads Wildlife Boat Trip
Place: Ranworth to Cockshoot Broad and return.
    Come and explore the River Bure on the Helen of Ranworth. Visit Cockshoot Broad within the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve and find out about the unique Broadland wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Length of walk 1.6km or 1 mile.
Cost: adult £8.50, child £6.50, family £25.

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Fri 17th April at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Family Friday Boat Trips.
Place: Hickling Broad - Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserve.
    We meander across the broad getting up close to Hickling's wildlife. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the nature reserve from the top of our tree tower and fine out about Hickling's Living Landscape.
Cost: adult £5, child 2.50 (plus Reserve admission for non NWT member adults).
Booking essential: Norfolk Wildlife Trust 01603 625540.

Sat 18th April from 6am until 8am and then breakfast. Dawn Boat Trip on the Helen of Ranworth.
Place: Ranworth to Cockshoot Broad and return.
    Experience the Broads at dawn on the Helen of Ranworth. We glide silently along in this electric boat to the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve where a short walk takes us to the bird hide overlooking Cockshoot Broad. Length of walk approx. 1.6km or 1 mile. Cooked breakfast.
Cost: adult £12.50, child £8.50. Suitable for ages 10 years plus.

Sat 18th April. Guided Canoe Trail. Cost: £15. Booking essential: Tel: 07810 838052 / www.TheCanoeman.com

Sat 18th April. Doors open 6:45pm. Start 7:30pm. 'Three Parts Light'. Sid Skipper and Friends.
Place: Hoveton Village Hall.
    An evening of fun, wit and wisdom from Keith Skipper and friends. Bar and raffle. Proceeds to Museum of the Broads.
Cost: £9. Booking advisable: Museum of the Broads 01603 782846 / 01692 630408.

Sat 18th April at 7:30pm. Concert by Norfolk Wherry Brass.
Place: St Catherine's Church, Norwich Road, Ludham.
    As always the programme will be varied to suit all tastes. An evening not to be missed. Licenced bar.
Information: St Catherine's Church 01692 678247.

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Sun 19th April from 5:45am until 8pm approx. Dawn Boat Trip on the Electric Eel.
Place: How Hill National Nature Reserve, Ludham.
    A magical early morning exploration of the How Hill National Nature Reserve in our silent electric boat. Light refreshments.
Cost: adult £8.50, child £6.50, family £25. Suitable for ages 8 years plus.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01692 678763.

Sun 19th April from 10am until 5pm. Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society.
Place: Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton.
    Working engines and bygone stalls.
Cost: free.
Information: N & S Aviation Museum 01986 896644.

Sun 19th April from 10:30am until 12:30pm. Spring Wild Flower Walk.
    A gentle walk through woods and fen to learn about the first wild flowers of spring and enjoy the beauty of Strumpshaw's bluebell woods.
Cost: adult £5, child £3. RSPB members £3, wildlife explorers £1.50.
Booking essential: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen 01603 715191.

Sun 19th April at 11am. Spring Walk with the Warden.
Place: The Ted Ellis Nature Reserve, Surlingham.
    Spring walk around the reserve.
Cost: £4 including tea / coffee.
Booking essential: Ted Ellis Trust 01508 538036.

Sun 19th April from 2:30pm until 5:30pm. Barton House Railway.
Place: Barton House Railway, Hartwell Road, Wroxham.
    Visit of the Easter Bunny to our miniature garden railway. Refreshments, tombola, museum and rides.
Cost: adult £2, child £1 (£3 / £1.50 if via boat from Wroxham Bridge).
Information: Barton House Railway 01603 783569

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Tues 21st April from 6am until 9am. Dawn Chorus.
Place: Whitlingham Country Park
    Walk around the country park as the sun rises and listen to the dawn chorus. Peter Walton will be on hand to
help you identify the birds from their morning song.
Cost: adult £3.50, child £2.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 617332.

Tues 21st April at 7:30pm. Ted Ellis Trust AGM. Information: Ted Ellis Trust 01508 538036.

Wed 22nd April from 10:15am until 12:15pm. Broads Wildlife Boat Trip.
Place: Ranworth to Cockshoot Broad and return.
    Come and explore the River Bure on the Helen of Ranworth. Visit Cockshoot Broad within the Bure Marshes National Nature Reserve and find out about the unique Broadland wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Length of walk 1.6km or 1 mile.
Cost: adult £8.50, child £6.50, family £25.

Wed 22nd April from 11:15am until 4pm. Catch the Spirit.
Place: Berney Arms to Reedham
    A slow walk to reflect on the natural world and engage with its spirit. Led by biologist and Broads Chaplain Briant Smith.
Cost: £5 not including train fare. Suitable for ages 8 years plus.
Booking essential: Briant Smith Broads Chaplain 07773 175693.

Thurs 23rd & Sat 25th April from 5:15am until 8:15am. Dawn Boat Trip on the Ra. and then breakfast.
Place: Barton Broad.
    Greet the spring on our dawn chorus trip on Barton Broad aboard the solar boat Ra. Enjoy the peaceful awakening of the wildlife with local experts on hand to show you the sights and sounds on this one and a half hour trip. Includes cooked breakfast.
Cost: adult £12.50, child £8.50.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 782281.

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Sat 25th April from 5:30am until 8am. Dawn Boat Trip on the Liana and then breakfast.
Place: Waveney River in Beccles
    Join a magical early morning trip along the river Waveney in our silent electric boat Liana. Includes cooked breakfast.
Cost: adult £12.50, child £8.50. Suitable for ages 10 years plus.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01502 713196.

Sat 25th April from 10am until 12am (noon). Wild Flower and Herbal Medicine Walk.
Place: Salhouse Broad.
    Discover more about the plants and herbs around Salhouse Broad. Find out about their history and medicinal uses.
Cost: £3. Booking essential: Salhouse Broad 01603 722775 / 07795 145475.

Sat 25th April from 2pm until 5:30pm. National Garden Scheme Open Garden
Place: Garden - East Ruston Old Vicarage.
Cost: adult £6, child £1.
Information: Old Vicarage 01692 650432

Sat 25th April from 1pm until 5pm
and Sun 26th April from 11am until 5pm.
Classic and Vintage Weekend.
Place: East Anglian Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville.
    Vehicles and displays from a bygone age.
Cost: adult £5, AOP £4, child (5 to 16 years) £3.50.
Information: East Anglian Transport Museum 01502 518459.

Sun 26th April from 5:15am until 8:15am. Dawn Boat Trip on the Ra. and then breakfast.
Place: Barton Broad.
    Greet the spring on our dawn chorus trip on Barton Broad aboard the solar boat Ra. Enjoy the peaceful awakening of the wildlife with local experts on hand to show you the sights and sounds on this one and a half hour trip. Includes cooked breakfast.
Cost: adult £12.50, child £8.50.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 782281.

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Sun 26th April from 8am until 10:30am. Early Risers' Wildlife Walk.
Place: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen.
    Wake up to wildlife with an early stroll to enjoy the reserve. Watch out for marsh harriers, Chinese water deer and other elusive wildlife.
Cost: adult £5, child £3, RSPB members £3. Wildlife Explorers £1.50.
Booking essential: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen 01603 715191

Sun 26th April from 10am until 4pm. Digital Photography Course.
Place: The Ted Ellis Nature Reserve, Surlingham.
    A full day digital photography course with Richard Nunn, landscape and commercial photographer.
Cost: £20 including tea / coffee.
Booking essential: Ted Ellis Trust 01508 538036.

Thurs 30th April from 5:15am until 8:15am. Dawn Boat Trip on the Ra. and then breakfast.
Place: Barton Broad.
    Greet the spring on our dawn chorus trip on Barton Broad aboard the solar boat Ra. Enjoy the peaceful awakening of the wildlife with local experts on hand to show you the sights and sounds on this one and a half hour trip. Includes cooked breakfast.
Cost: adult £12.50, child £8.50.
Booking essential: Broads Authority 01603 782281.

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