Pleasure Boat Inn at night (Image credit: Rachael Murray)
Hickling Broad boat trail at dawn (Image credit: Richard Osbourne)
Dawn chorus boat trip and Pleasure Boat breakfast
Event details
About the event
Join us at the Pleasure Boat Inn to set off on a magical early morning boat trip across Hickling Broad. Celebrate the arrival of spring and witness one of nature’s miracles, the dawn chorus. After your boat ride, relax and enjoy your pre -ordered breakfast by the waterside (vegan and gluten free options available. Tea, coffee or juice included). Please note we are unable to offer alternatives to the breakfast options listed.
If you wish to experience the nature reserve on foot after your boat trip, admission is included in the price of this event. The reserve is open from dawn till dusk and the visitor centre is open from 10am. Journey time from the Pleasure Boat to the reserve is 3 minutes by car and 30 minutes on foot (approximately 2 km).
Binoculars are highly recommended for this experience.
Please note - this event is not suitable for children under 10 years of age. Please confirm child age when booking.
Important Health and Safety Information - please read prior to booking
We strongly recommend wearing stout and waterproof footwear and warm, waterproof clothing. To allow for maximum all-round observation the boat is an open craft and during the trip we will be entering some relatively exposed areas. Passengers will need to be able to negotiate (on foot) two steep steps into the boat so please consider this when making a booking.
Booking
Suitable for
Experts, BeginnersKnow before you go
Dogs
No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs permitted on public right of way.
Additional information
Important health and safety information
Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution.
Refund policy
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.