How many people visit the broads each year?

The Broads attracts more than 7 million visitors a year. Boating, cycling, canoeing, fishing, walking and wildlife-watching are just some of the ways visitors and those living here enjoy the area. You can find out more about how many people come to the Broads each year.

1. How many people live in the Broads?
2. How many tourists visit Norfolk?
3. How many boats are on the Broads?
4. How many broads are there in Norfolk?
5. Can you swim in the Norfolk Broads?
6. Are the Broads tidal?
7. How many tourists visit Norwich annually?
8. How many tourists visit Hunstanton each year?
9. How many tourists visit Yarmouth?
10. Do you have to pay for moorings on the Norfolk Broads?
11. Are Norfolk Broads natural?
12. Do you need a boat Licence for Norfolk broads?
13. How deep is Oulton Broad?
14. What is the largest broad in Norfolk?
15. Are the Broads freshwater?

How many people live in the Broads?

People. Population: 6,300 approx.

How many tourists visit Norfolk?

Research estimates that in 2019 there were 3,164,000 staying trips to Norfolk, staying a total of 12,642,000 nights. The total number of day visitors was estimated at 48,835,000.

How many boats are on the Broads?

Of the 63 broads, only 13 are fully navigable with a further five that are either partially navigable or navigable for part of the year.

How many broads are there in Norfolk?

The total area of the Broads is 303sq km (117 sq miles) and is made up of 7 rivers and 63 Broads, most of which are less than 4m deep.

Can you swim in the Norfolk Broads?

When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.

Are the Broads tidal?

The Broads' rivers are tidal and the tide rises and falls twice approximately every 25 hours. Generally, the outgoing tide (the ebb) lasts longer than the incoming tide (the flood). At Great Yarmouth, where the Broads flow out the sea, the tidal effect is most noticeable and the rise and fall can be up to 2 metres.

How many tourists visit Norwich annually?

The total number of trips taken during 2017 was just under 12.28 million – comprising 11.83 million day trips and 444,200 staying trips, both up 5.5% on 2016. The number of nights stayed also increased by 4.8% to 1.476 million – ahead of the national increase of 4%. The report found increases in visitor spend, too.

How many tourists visit Hunstanton each year?

Hunstanton Tourist Information Centre provides an all year round service to local residents and visitors alike. Impressive visitor numbers from April 2018 to March 2019 included in excess of 1,000 international visitors and approximately 45,000 visitors from across the UK.

How many tourists visit Yarmouth?

Tourism in Great Yarmouth today (2011 figures) accounts for 1,142,000 staying visitors plus 3,943,000 day visitors trips, generating a direct and indirect spend of £531,865,000 per annum. This represents around one third of the area's wealth and also one third of its jobs.

Do you have to pay for moorings on the Norfolk Broads?

The Broads Authority provides a network of free 24 hour moorings. Many more are available at places such as staithes, public houses and boatyards although these may charge a fee (moorings marked DP16 have been provided as part of a planning condition and charges may apply).

Are Norfolk Broads natural?

The Norfolk Broads may look natural, but they are a man-made phenomenon, the result of inundated peat diggings. ... This, coupled with the historical evidence of peat demand for fuel, proved irrefutable.

Do you need a boat Licence for Norfolk broads?

Is a licence required for driving the boat? No, a licence is not required to enable you to navigate on the Broads. On arrival you will receive full tuition on how to safely operate your boat. During your holiday we are always at the end of the telephone if you require any further assistance or advice.

How deep is Oulton Broad?

The levels for this location are measured relative to sea level, not relative to the riverbed. The levels shown here do not, therefore, necessarily represent the actual depth of the water. The usual range of the River Waveney at Oulton Broad is between -0.23m and 1.31m.

What is the largest broad in Norfolk?

One of the largest and most secluded broads in Norfolk is Hoveton Great Broad, which can be found approximately two miles to the southeast of Hoveton Village (Wroxham).

Are the Broads freshwater?

Today, the Norfolk Broads are made up of 30 shallow lakes that are connected by rivers and dykes that together form approximately 200 miles of tranquil waterways. ... The largest freshwater lake is Hickling Broad, closely followed by Barton and Breydon.