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A panoramic shot of a pool at Hickling Broad nature reserve

Photo by Jimmy King 

Norfolk Wildlife Trust moorings

Norfolk Wildlife Trust have a number of mooring berths that are available on a rolling yearly license. We currently have a mixture of bankside and swing moorings at Hickling Broad and swing moorings at Barton Broad. 

Anyone wanting to enquire about a mooring can contact us via email at info@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or on 01603 625540.

Hickling Broad

Our bankside moorings are available on either side of the Pleasure Boat Inn and in a dyke within the Whispering Reeds complex at the opposite end of the Staithe area. At present, we have a hold on new moorings at Whispering Reeds whilst we undertake maintenance works and safety improvements; however, you can request to be placed on a waiting list. We currently have spaces available in the dykes on either side of the Pleasure Boat. Moorings at either site are currently charged at £50.00 per foot inclusive of VAT. Prices are subject to review each financial year. More details on the terms and conditions of the moorings can be found further below.

We have a number of swing moorings located on Hickling Broad. These moorings are available from April – October each year. The fee for the six-month period is £330.00 inclusive of VAT. Prices are subject to review each financial year. More details on the terms and conditions of the moorings can be found further below.    

Barton Broad

We have a number of swing moorings located on Barton Broad. These moorings are available from April – October each year. At present, we are at full capacity; however, you can request to be placed on a waiting list. Prices are subject to review each financial year. The fee for the six-month period is £450.00 inclusive of VAT. More details on the terms and conditions of the moorings can be found further below. Prices are subject to review each financial year.

Terms and conditions

General Terms and Conditions (Bankside Moorings)

The Licensee agrees:

  1. To ensure that the vessel is properly and effectively secured and to prevent damage to other vessels
  2. To pay all necessary Broads Authority tolls (which require valid third party insurance and, if appropriate, a valid Boat Safety Scheme examination certificate to be held) and provide evidence of such to the Licensor upon request
  3. To reimburse the Licensor for any expense incurred in damage to the mooring, other than wear and tear, or attending vessels that are causing a hazard
  4. Not to sub-let or re-let or allow a third party to use the mooring
  5. To ensure the vessel is moored in the assigned berth and to not ‘swap’ mooring spaces with other vessels without consent from Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

Other Terms:

  1. Fees are to be paid in full within 30 days of the annual invoice.
  2. No exemptions to this fee will be offered or provided and no refunds offered if you vacate your mooring part way through the year.
  3. Winter only berths will be charged at the full yearly rate.
  4. The fee covers the mooring berth only. There is no provision of water, electric or waste disposal included in the fee.
  5. The Licensor does not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to other vessels or individuals caused by the Licensee's vessel or actions.
  6. We request that you take all litter home with you to ensure the site is kept clean and tidy.
  7. Failure to comply with any of the clauses in this license may result in the Licensee being required by written notice to remove their vessel and moorings and shall not be entitled to compensation. At termination of the license period all rights granted by this license will cease.
  8. In the event of unpaid fees, Norfolk Wildlife Trust will initiate a warning, demand and final demand process. If mooring fees remain unpaid after this process the vessel will be seized and sold to recoup unpaid debt and any associated costs, with any surplus being refunded to the owner.

General Terms and Conditions (Swing Moorings)

The Licensee agrees:

  1. To provide or use an existing buoy, chain and weight of suitable standard
  2. To paint the buoy clearly with the name of vessel
  3. To ensure that the vessel is properly and effectively secured and to prevent damage to other vessels
  4. To pay all necessary Broads Authority tolls (which require valid third party insurance and, if appropriate, a valid Boat Safety Scheme examination certificate to be held) and provide evidence of such to the Licensor upon request
  5. To reimburse the Licensor for any expense incurred in replacing dragged moorings or attending vessels that are causing a hazard
  6. Not to sub-let or re-let or allow a third party to use the mooring

Other Terms:

  1. Fees are to be paid in full within 30 days of the annual invoice.
  2. No exemptions to this fee will be offered or provided and no refunds offered if you vacate your mooring part way through the year.
  3. The fee covers the mooring berth only.
  4. All moorings to be sited after agreement with the Trust's representative.
  5. In the event of your license not being renewed, you have the option to remove your buoy, chain and weight, or to leave it in place for future use.
  6. The Licensor does not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to other vessels or individuals caused by the Licensee's vessel or actions or the dragging of moorings.
  7. Failure to comply with any of the clauses in this license may result in the Licensee being required by written notice to remove his vessel and moorings and shall not be entitled to compensation. At termination of the license period all rights granted by this license will cease.