The ‘Broads Life’ Festival, taking place on Saturday 11 June from 10am – 6pm, aims to attract people from around Norfolk and Suffolk to enjoy the Broads and discover the many things it has to offer.
The festival offers free activities, performances and workshops for families, all celebrating life in the National Park.
With performances by local theatre companies, family activities, storytelling and workshops. Visitors are invited to explore the local countryside and River Waveney by day boat, ferry or on guided heritage walks.
Local businesses are also offering free taster sessions to try canoeing and sailing and other water activities:
- Hippersons Boatyard– Day boat trips and canoeing
- Big Dog Ferry – River trips
- Waveney Stardust – River trips with disabled access
- Beccles Sailing Club – Racing and sailing taster trips
- Nick Patrick – Guided Heritage
Hans Christian Andersen’s Thumbelina by Norwich Puppet Theatre: 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Booming Voices by Eastern Angles: 2.30pm and 7.30pm (ticketed event, see website).
The Miracle Egg by The Flying Shop of Imagination: 2pm.
Pre-booking is not required for performances, except Booming Voices, which is a ticketed event. Book via the Eastern Angles website.
More workshops and activities will take place throughout the day, run by the Broads Authority, RSPB, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the International Boatbuilding Training College, Broads Hidden Heritage and the Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership
The Broads Life Festival is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
