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Introduction

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, with the status of a national park. It's also home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK. The Broads Authority was set up in 1989, with responsibility for conservation, planning, recreation and waterways.

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Broads Authority
Yare House
62-64 Thorpe Road
Norwich
NR1 1RY
United Kingdom

Tel. (01603) 610734
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