Here are some ideas for accessible fun days out on land and by water.
These are often the best way to explore the marshy areas of the Broads and many are on nature reserves. They are suitable for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs.
- Barton Broad, Filby Broad, Hickling Broad and Ranworth Broad
01603 625540
- Beccles Marsh Trail
- Burgh Castle and St Benet’s Abbey, near Ludham
norfolk.gov.uk/accesstested (Burgh Castle)
- Carlton Marshes
01502 359480
- Chedgrave
- Honing to East Ruston and East Ruston to Stalham
- Horsey Mere
01263 740241
- Horstead Mill
Mill Road, Horstead
- Rockland Marshes
01603 715191
- Salhouse Broad
07795 145475 / 01603 722775
- Wheatfen, Surlingham (short boardwalk to bird hide)
01508 538036
For more accessible ways to visit the Broads by land, go to cycling and horse riding, and our train travel blog.
The two-mile path around the broad is fully accessible, great for wheelchairs, buggies and mobility scooters, as well as bicycles. An off-road mobility scooter is available to hire at £5 for 3 hours (book a time slot through the website). The scooter can be driven in most areas of the woodlands, as well as on the path around the broad.
The park has forged links with Deaf Connexions in Norwich and a fantastic local British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter. Following several very successful guided walks last year with a BSL interpreter, the park will continue to provide this service where possible for events and they are looking into providing BSL interpretation for summer outdoor theatre.
The flint barn toilets include a changing places toilet and a shower.
Please check with operators for details of wheelchairs and weights they can accommodate.
Beccles – River Waveney – Waveney Stardust
Private cruises for groups with at least one person who requires accessible facilities. Single-deck cruiser with ramp and hydraulic lift, designed for wheelchair users and people with other disabilities, for groups of up to 12 passengers, up to six in wheelchairs. Skipper and crew included, galley and accessible toilet, other starting points may be available, book in advance.
07817 920502
Horning – River Bure – Southern Comfort
Takes up to five wheelchair users on its scheduled trips and private sailings. Please book.
01692 630262
Hoveton – River Bure – Ra
Martham – River Thurne – Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips
Daily trips on a classic boat, based at Martham Boats. Good access for those with limited mobility and room for one wheelchair user. Small group size allows commentary to be tailored to individual needs; popular with visually impaired visitors. Book in advance (by text is best); on the day, you may be able to book at departure point.
07791 526440
Neatishead – River Ant – Nancy Oldfield Trust
Day activities for disabled and disadvantaged people: motor cruises with wheelchair lifts and kitchen and toilet facilities, pedal launches, sailing, canoeing, paddleboarding, wildlife watching and well-being on the water; regular slots sometimes available; self-catering residential bungalow for up to 10 people, for weekends and short breaks. Cruises also start from Ludham Bridge, exploring the rivers Ant, Bure and Thurne. New for 2025, the trust has an additional operating base at Stalham, for trips on their new electric cruiser.
01692 630572
Oulton Broad – River Waveney – Waveney River Tours
Some wheelchair spaces available. Book in advance.
01502 574903
Oulton Broad – River Waveney – Waveney Sailability
Club for people with disabilities, offering the opportunity to sail in specially adapted dinghies.
07914 057678
South Walsham – River Bure – Primula
Wheelchair-accessible boat trip (additional charge) when you visit Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. For best prices, book in advance. This year is the garden’s 50th anniversary and there are lots of events to celebrate throughout the year.
01603 270449
Stalham – River Ant – Marsh Harrier
Boat trip on an Edwardian-style electric launch, with space for two wheelchair users, based at the Museum of the Broads. Booking essential.
01692 581681
Wroxham – River Bure – Broads Tours
Wheelchair spaces on two river trip boats. Pre-booking essential. Wheelchair users are situated on the top deck, where there is an accessible toilet on both boats. There’s also an accessible day boat available for three hours or more, for up to five people, including one wheelchair user – with a maximum lift of 350kg.
01603 782207
Most Broads Authority 24-hour moorings are level and without steps.
These places have platforms or other access suitable for wheelchair users. They are free or for use with day tickets. For more angling info go to
broads-authority.gov.uk/angling
River Yare
- Buckenham Ferry
- Postwick – platforms upstream of Ferry Lane
River Waveney
- Bungay Cherry Tree Angling Club – membership and day or week tickets from Angling Direct, Beccles 01502 713379 and other local outlets
- Ellingham – 1 platform
- Worlingham Staithe – platforms
River Bure
- Upton Dyke
River Thurne
- Ludham – Cold Harbour Farm
- Martham Pits E2 – day tickets from Co-op shops in Martham – The Green,
01493 740230 and Repps Road, 01493 740190
- Potter Heigham – south-east (Martham) bank, upstream of the New Bridge – 10 platforms
Trinity Broads
- Filby Broad – on one boardwalk
- Rollesby Broad
Watch our accessible days out video highlighting some of the more accessible places to visit in the Broads National Park. youtube.com/watch?v=4KvfMlZ416g
There are suggestions for boating and land-based things to do, an example of holiday accommodation, tips on where to eat and shopping, and importantly, how to get help and advice. It will probably take some research and planning, but we hope that this video, and information here and on our website, will help you enjoy visits to the Broads.
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