Whitlingham Great Broad

Whitlingham Great Broad is a picturesque stretch of water nestled in a country park on the outskirts of Norwich. There is a wide path right around it, making it easy to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. There is also a lakeside cafe, barn, and visitor center. Guests can also enjoy a solar boat ride, walking trails, a children's play area, and plenty of places to picnic. Whitlingham National Park consists of two lakes - Whitlingham Great Broad and Whitlingham Little Broad - that were dug for gravel in the 1990s and transformed into an oasis for wildlife and recreation today. Try circling the three-mile Whitlingham Great Broad, stopping at a wildlife and conservation area on the north coast, and looking for the ruins of Trowse Newton Hall. It was the country retreat of the Abbots of Norwich Cathedral and in 1335 King Edward III was at the hall.

Whitlingham Great Broad is a great place to walk, bike, picnic, or bird watch. Built on the site of a gravel quarry used for several major local construction projects, Whitlingham offers a full range of water activities, including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. , rafting, and canoeing - all of which can be done in a safe and fun learning environment. The watersports center has a beginner's training program where visitors can rent a craft for the day or can bring their own and purchase a day pass to set off the boat. The Whitlingham Great Broad Center also offers courses in a number of non-water outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, rock climbing, and archery. Other things to do around the national park include evening moths and bats and pond dips. Visitors will find miles of paths to walk or cycle along and a historic flint warehouse that has been converted into a visitor information center, cafe, and restrooms. This place deserves to be one of the most beautiful lakes on Norfolk Island.

• Location: South Norfolk, Norfolk Island