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Are you ready for London 2012?

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:41:16 +0000

Come and watch the Olympic Flame pass through the Norfolk Broads on Thursday 8th July. Torch Relay Celebration evening at Chapelfield Gardens on the 7th July. You won’t miss out on any of the action as all Herbert Woods cruisers and cottages are fitted with a Freeview Digital TV.

If you already have your tickets or are planning a trip to the games regular trains are available from Acle to Olympic Park. For any visitors arriving by rail we offer a complimentary pick up service from Acle Railway Station. Just contact us prior to your arrival with your booking reference and time of arrival.

What better way to get into the spirit of the Olympics than a holiday on board Olympic Light.

Commissioned especially for the 2012 Olympic Games. Olympic Light features a spacious open plan galley and saloon with granite effect work tops and teak and holly laminate flooring, Free Sat television in the saloon and aft cabins so you won’t miss your favourite events and we’ll even throw in a bottle of champagne to help you celebrate*.

*Champagne offer only available on Olympic light between the 27th July and 12th August 2012.

20.12% Off is GREAT

To celebrate London 2012 we are offering customers a discount of 20.12% on selected cruisers and cottages between the 20th July and 30th August 2012. Visit our special offers page for more information.

Please note that this offer is only available from 8th March – 30th August 2012. For more information and to book please contact our booking office on our freephone number 0800 144 4472. Promo Code HW2012

Tour the Norfolk Broads

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:46:11 +0000

Our new tourist information section of the website can really help you plan your holiday from places to eat and things to do all around the Norfolk Broads. You will find all the information you need including maps, moorings, tides, shopping, pubs and so much more.

View our new section of the website here: Tour the Norfolk Broads

February Special Offer 10% OFF & £50 Free Fuel

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:05:16 +0000

If you book a weeks holiday aboard one of our cruisers in February (2012) you can claim on arrival a £50 Fuel Voucher towards your holiday and 10% of the hire charge.

The Holiday must start between the 3rd of February and Finish before the 29th of February. For more information on this special offer please contact our booking office.

We have 25 specially selected cruisers available for this offer, search our website for availability. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount .

For more infomation on Norfolk Broads Special Offers please checkout our special offers

2012 Cottage Brochure now available

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:01:40 +0000

Get more from your Cottage Holiday in 2012 – Norfolk Broads Holidays and Short Breaks

As close to the water as you can get our well appointed bungalows and cottages offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a relaxing waterside holiday. On the edge of the River Thurne at Potter Heigham or within the Herbert Woods Marina itself you will really feel part of life on the Norfolk Broads. If you simply want to sit back and watch the daily activities on the river and appreciate the idyllic location of your holiday home then this is definately the place for you. If you prefer to get out and about there are plenty of coastal and riverside walks, pretty villages and the vibrant cathedral city of Norwich all within a short drive.

Why not request a Cottage brochure by post or view online. Click Here

2012 Cruiser Brochure now available

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:33:50 +0000

Our new cruiser brochure for 2012 is here and ready for you to view! Our brochure includes all of our new boats for for 2012 including our very latest cruiser ‘Olympic & Royal Light”
Our new brochure contains the history of Herbert Woods, Fun for all the family and places to visit around the Norfolk Broads. We have a range finder included within the brochure to enable you to find the exact boat for your Norfolk Broads Holiday.

Why not request a brochure by post or view online. Click Here

Herbert Woods Loyalty Card Scheme

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:17:30 +0000

To ensure you are able to make the most of your holiday we have created the Herbert Woods Loyalty Card. Simply show your card at any of the participating businesses to benefit from discounts and special offers. Whether you like to eat and drink, tour the broads or sightsee you can use your loyalty card for discounts around the Norfolk Broads

To receive your Herbert Woods loyalty Card just book any Cruiser or Cottage holiday and your Loyalty card will be valid for the duration of your holiday. For more information contact us on 01692 670711

For more information about where you can use your loyalty card please click here. You can also view our PDF online document showing all participating Norfolk Broads Businesses where you can use your Loyalty card. Get some amazing discounts throughout your holiday.

Why not book a Norfolk Broads Hire Boat or Cottage hire Norfolk Broads today!

New Norfolk Broads hire boat for 2012

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:06:49 +0000

Be one of the first to book Olympic Light from August 26th. Olympic Light is our newest boat to the Elite Fleet here at Herbert Woods.

Some of the features of this new hire boat for 2012:
◦New for 2012
◦Bow and stern thrusters
◦Hydraulic drive
◦Powerful new showers
◦LCD TV/DVD in both the saloon and aft cabin
◦Satellite tracking dome to receive FreeSAT channels on the broads
◦Pocket sprung mattress in aft cabin
◦240V power supply via an inverter
◦Stereo radio/CD player
◦Premium Sound System
◦LED Lighting
◦Hot Air Heating System
◦Electric Toilet System

An extremely well equipped cruiser with dual steering positions. Bow and stern thrusters for ease of mooring. Hydraulic drive with stern housed engine for quietness on board. Powerful new showers in both forward and aft heads. LCD TV/DVD in both the saloon and aft cabin. Satellite tracking dome to receive Freeview channels anywhere on the broads. Pocket sprung mattress in aft cabin. External shore power connection(where available). 240V power supply via an inverter and 3 pin socket (1400w max). Stereo radio/CD player.

To book online now and be one of the first to hire this boat Click Here

Update: Supreme Light 1& 2, New for 2011

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:18:23 +0000

Below is a selection of photos of the new Supreme Lights. One is still in the boat building shed, the other has been launched into the water and will have the final stages completed over the next couple of weeks. This Norfolk Broads Hire Boat is now available for bookings. To book Supreme Light click here

Supreme Light is part of our Elite Fleet

Wildlife Watch on the Norfolk Broads

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:24:56 +0000

Below are a couple of photos of some of the local wildlife captures over the last couple of weeks.

Also, a recent survey by the Environment Agency has stated that the waterways in the Norfolk Broads have never been better for wildlife. Flora and Fauna above and below the surface are flourishing, and pollution is in steep decline.

Update: Royale Lights, New for 2012

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:20:48 +0000

One of the Royale Light shells is in the boat building shed and out staff are starting work on it. Below is a photo of the shell, with more photos to come as new sections are completed.As you can see from the photos, the size is similar to the current Regal Lights, but the top deck will have a different design.

Royale Light will be part of our Elite Fleet