Places to Get Fuel for Boats on the Broads

Places to Get Fuel for Boats on the Broads

The Norfolk Broads have numerous boatyards, marinas, and fuel stations where you can refuel your boat. Below is a list of key locations where you can find diesel and petrol for your vessel:

Northern Broads (Bure, Ant & Thurne)

  1. Horning
  • Horning Marine (Fuel available)
  • Broadsedge Boatyard (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Horning Ferry Marina (Diesel by arrangement)
  1. Wroxham & Hoveton
  • Barnes Brinkcraft (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Brooms Boatyard (Diesel)
  • Martham Boats (Diesel, limited availability)
  1. Ludham / Potter Heigham
  • Ludham Bridge Boatyard (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Phoenix Fleet (Diesel, near Potter Heigham bridge)
  • Summercraft Boatyard (Diesel)
  1. Stalham / Sutton
  • Sutton Staithe Boatyard (Diesel)
  • Richardson’s Boating Holidays (Diesel for hirers & visitors)

Southern Broads (Yare, Waveney & Chet)

  1. Brundall
  • Brundall Bay Marina (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Brooms Boatyard (Brundall) (Diesel)
  • Brundall Gardens Marina (Diesel)
  1. Norwich / Thorpe St. Andrew
  • Broads Authority Yacht Station (Norwich) (Limited fuel, check ahead)
  • Freedom Boating Holidays (Diesel for customers)
  1. Reedham
  • Reedham Quay Marina (Diesel)
  • Reedham Ferry Inn (Diesel available at the pub’s quay)
  1. Oulton Broad / Lowestoft
  • Oulton Broad Marina (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Waveney River Centre (Diesel & Petrol)
  • Mutford Lock (Lowestoft) (Fuel nearby)
  1. Beccles
  • Beccles Yacht Station (Diesel)
  • Beccles Marina (Diesel)

Other Key Locations

  1. Great Yarmouth
  • Great Yarmouth Yacht Station (Limited fuel, check ahead)
  • Bure Marine (Acle) (Diesel, near Yarmouth)

Notes:

  • Opening times vary – Some fuel pumps are only available during yard opening hours.
  • Self-service vs. attended – Some locations require staff assistance.
  • Payment – Most accept cards, but some smaller yards may prefer cash.
  • Hire boats – If you’re renting, check with your boatyard first, as some provide fuel discounts.

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Damien

4 months ago

This is completely out of date and not accurate at all.

KingfishersDilham

KingfishersDilham

4 months ago

The club would be grateful if you could provide a list of places, so that we can update it. Look forward to receiving your input

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