Showers and washing facilities

[Wildfuzz]

Now the good lady and I are planning to "Go South" in August, however our little vessel only has a cold deck shower - Brrrrr!!

Is there an up to date list of showers or similar both Northern and Southern so we could plan a route with the ability to remain ***** and span without resorting to "camping tactics"

[Poggymale]

THE SOUTH

The best on the broads in my opinion are Waveney River centre - just fabulous - heated floors and blue lighting!!! Other options are Norwich yacht station. Broom at Brundall have some but you would need to speak to them as it's normally in their mooring fee. Oulton Broad yacht station and Beccles yacht station. There are also some at Goodchilds at Burgh Castle but maybe just for those who moor - give them a ring if you want to know more.

There is also the swimming option either at Waveney River centre or Beccles lido - latter a must in August - will be off there myself!

THE NORTH

Great Yarmouth yacht station is your first option. After that it's all about the boatyards - Herbert Woods at Potter Heigham, Richardsons at Stalham, Barnes Brinkcraft at Wroxham and Horning Ferry Marnina at Horning where you can also have a swim.

There maybe others but these are the main ones. Have a good holiday.

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[Poggymale]

One more I have just remembered in the south - fairly sure there are also showers at Reedham Ferry as there is a campsite next door but you would need to check.

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[imtamping2]

One more I have just remembered in the south - fairly sure there are also showers at Reedham Ferry as there is a campsite next door but you would need to check.

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 Yes there are showers at Reedham Ferry available for boaters 24/7 365 warm clean and very welcome they are .

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi Stuart,

There are showers that I know about on the following locations:-

Southern Rivers

Norwich

At the Yacht Station

 

Reedham

At the Ferry Inn (the showers in the pubs toilets are even available out of hours a side door is left open for boat crews mooring overnight)

 

Waverney Centre

Showers and a swimming pool

 

Beccles

At the Yacht Station

 

Oulton Board

At the Yacht Station

 

Lowestoft

Haven Marina

Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club

 

Northern Rivers

 

Great Yarmouth

Yacht Station

 

Horning

Ferry Marine (also swimming pool)

 

Horsey Staithe

 

Hickling

Wispering Reed

 

Stalham

Richardson's

 

Potter Heigham

Herbert Woods

 

Wroxham

Barnes Brinkcraft

Thurne

Lion Inn

 

Regards

Alan

[Viking23]

So, plenty of opportunities for Wildfuzz to clean up.

Just one thing though... in the "Sweeney" back in the 70's the Police were called the filth, so what was the source of that nickname lol ?

I must admit, it's worth having a list of suitable showers on the Broads, even though we have a shower on board, you never know if something goes wrong, heater, pump, battery etc.

[stumpy]

There are showers at Thurne Lion too - very handy for rehydration afterwards!

[BroadScot]

Hi Stuart,

 

SWMBO has informed me, that she is STILL recovering from the experience of the Oulton Broad shower fascilities. They are badly in need of modernisation.

 

 

Iain.

[ranworthbreeze]

Hello Iain,

I am sure they were revamped within the last two years, I know the Gents showers were.

The facilites at Beccles were susposed to be refurbished last year with a new toilet/shower block to be built onto the Yacht Station/Tourist building. Alas still waiting.

Regards

Alan

[BroadScot]

Hi Alan,

 

It was 2014 I am talking about. Good news if they have both been upgraded. We did not go to OBYS this year because of that Houseboat moored in the YS.

 

 

Iain.

[Poggymale]

The wet room shower is the best at Oulton Broad!

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[LadyPatricia]

We were told we could both go in the wet room together to save a few pennies by the guy working there. I pointed out that we've been married over 10yrs now and I'll pay the extra thank you

[Hockham Admiral]

Hi Stuart,

 

SWMBO has informed me, that she is STILL recovering from the experience of the Oulton Broad shower fascilities. They are badly in need of modernisation.

 

 

Iain.

 

The guys themselves have done a pretty good job on all the showers/loos there!

 

I agree with Poggymale that the wet room is excellent for a familiar shower!   :shocked

 

(or did I mean "family"................................)

[ExMemberBobdog]

The Horsey Staithe shower and loos have been renovated to a high standard recently - very plush.  For the rag and stick folk among us, there are also showers at Hunters Yard.