Brundall is the closest Broads village to Church Farm Barns, sitting on the River Yare just 3 miles from our door. It is the main boat-hire base for the southern Broads and has a small marina, riverside walks, and a train station on the Wherry Line.
About Brundall
Brundall is a riverside village in the Broadland district, known primarily for its marina and boat hire facilities. Day boats can be hired here without any boating experience. The village has riverside walks, a country park with open grassland and woodland, and a train station connecting to Norwich and Great Yarmouth. The River Yare at Brundall is tidal and atmospheric, with marshes, herons, and open skies.
Things to Do
Hire a day boat and explore the Broads waterways at your own pace. Walk or cycle along the Yare valley. Visit Brundall Countryside Park for a relaxed stroll through meadows and woodland. The village has pubs and a small selection of local shops. From Brundall station, Norwich city centre is about 10 minutes by train.
Getting Here from Church Farm Barns
From Church Farm Barns, Brundall is about 3 miles — roughly 7 minutes by car along quiet local roads. You can also walk or cycle along lanes between Lingwood and Brundall. Brundall has its own train station, one stop from Lingwood on the Wherry Line.
Why Stay at Annapurna
Church Farm Barns in Lingwood is 3 miles from Brundall, roughly 7 minutes by car. Our guest rooms and self-catering barns provide a peaceful countryside base with free parking, free WiFi, and a seasonal communal hot tub. Dogs are welcome at £7.50 per night. Whether you are visiting Brundall for a day trip or need a comfortable overnight stay, Annapurna offers easy access without the cost or noise of a city-centre hotel.
