Explore the Norfolk Broads from Sutton Staithe
Boat hire, kayak and canoe rentals departing Sutton, England — quiet electric boats, traditional diesel day boats and paddlecraft for every group size.
Featured Trips & Rentals
Choose from single kayaks to a 12-seat electric picnic boat for wildlife-rich routes on the River Ant and nearby broads.
About Sutton Staithe Boatyard Ltd
Sutton Staithe Boatyard Ltd is a limited company based in Sutton, England, operating boat and paddlecraft hire on the Norfolk Broads. The business offers kayak and canoe hire plus a range of electric and diesel day boats from the Sutton Staithe launch point. Trip options include single-seater kayaks, three-seater canoes, a six‑seat electric day boat, diesel day boats seating seven or eight, and a twelve‑seat Electric Picnic Boat with onboard stove, toilet and sink for self-contained outings.
Trips depart from Sutton Staithe and navigate the River Ant with easy access to Sutton Broad RSPB Reserve, Barton Broad, How Hill and Ranworth. Routes are suited to paddlers and boaters seeking wildlife viewing opportunities; otters and kingfishers are specifically noted in trip descriptions. The variety of craft supports solo paddlers, small groups and larger families or groups up to twelve.
Sutton Staithe Boatyard Ltd describes its fleet options clearly, allowing visitors to choose eco-friendly electric boats or traditional diesel day boats depending on preference. Equipment offerings include picnic-style amenities on the Electric Picnic Boat that support day trips and relaxed exploring of the Broads. The business focuses on providing access to well-known Norfolk Broads destinations while listing specific craft capacities and features for transparency. Visitors planning a Broads excursion from Sutton can select craft that match group size, desired comfort and wildlife-viewing priorities.
Information about each trip includes destination highlights, capacity limits and onboard features so visitors can plan routes to How Hill, Ranworth, Barton Broad and Sutton Broad RSPB Reserve easily.
Book a Broads Adventure from Sutton Staithe
Reserve kayaks, canoes or day boats for River Ant routes, Sutton Broad RSPB Reserve and trips to Barton Broad, How Hill and Ranworth.