Trinity Broads

A set of land-locked broads bustling with wildlife and full of local interest

An Introduction to the Trinity Broads of Filby, Rollesby and Ormesby

The Trinity Broads are 3 lakes that can be found in the north eastern region of the Norfolk Broads. The 3 broads are 'land locked', meaning that they are not connected to the main Norfolk Broads waterways, so you cannot get to them via boat. The 3 broads are Ormesby Broad, Rollesby Broad and Filby Broad, collectively known as the Trinity Broads. Because they are 'land locked' they are much quieter than other broads and other than the odd sailing dinghy or rowing boat, they are free from boats. Fishing is popular and a number of boardwalks have been created to allow easy access to the water for fishing, such as at Rollesby Bridge. The Trinity Broads are also a good place to see nature and wildlife, for example at the Filby Boardwalk. The area has a good restaurant (Waterside) and a great pub (Boat House), plus a cafés at Broadland Nurseries Garden Centre and Filby Bridge.

A Map of the Trinity Broads

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Trinity Broads Guided Picture Tour

We start our tour of The Trinity Broads in Rollesby at the bridge where Rollesby Broad and Ormesby Broad meet.
Fishing near the bridge at Rollesby
The car parking area at Rollesby Bridge	Rollesby Broad

Also close to Rollesby Broad is a number of attractions that are well worth visiting. The newly opened Boat House pub overlooks Rollesby Broad and it's grassy bank makes an attractive place for a refreshment on a sunny day (adjacent kids play area). As well as a pub, the Boat House offers boat trips and is a registered wedding venue. Broadland Nurseries offers a well stocked plant shop and adjacent cafe. The Waterside Restaurant and Cafe overlooks Rollesby Broad and also has a boat trips, mini-golf and kids play-area.
The Boathouse pub and wedding venue near Rollesby
Broadland Nurseries and Cafe	Waterside Restaurant and Cafe

Moving on to Filby, we arrive at the car-park adjacent to the bridge where Filby Broad meets Little Ormesby Broad. Directly from the car-park, a pathway leads through woodland to a viewing point over Little Ormesby Broad (unfortunately no dogs allowed). South of the bridge is a boardwalk overlooking Filby Broad and used by fishermen.
Rowing Boats on Little Ormesby Broad
Fishing Boardwalk overlooking Filby Broad	The viewing point overlooking Little Ormesby Broad
Little Ormesby Broad	A Heron spotted at Filby Broad
Filby Bridge Restaurant and Cafe	The terrace overlooking Little Ormesby Broad at Filby Bridge Restaurant

Each summer, Filby village is decorated with colourful flowers and in 2013 Filby was awarded a Gold Award in the Britain in Bloom competition.
Filby in Bloom
Filby Village Sign	Lots of flowers in Filby!
Kids Playground in Filby	Filby Village Shop

The medieval churches in the Trinity Broads area include Filby All Saints, Ormesby St Michael and Feggburgh St Margaret. The star is Filby All Saints with it's tall tower.
Fleggburgh Church of St Margaret's
Filby Church of All Saints	Inside Filby Church
Stained Glass Window inside Filby Church	Ormesby St Michael


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Trinity Broads Summary of What to SEE and DO

Go fishing - try Rollesby Bridge or Filby Boardwalk

Explore nature and enjoy a walk along the boardwalk at Fliby

Enjoy a pub lunch or meal at one of the areas pubs, cafes or restaurants

Explore one of the medievel churches - try Filby All Saints

Hire a rowing boat on Little Ormesby Broad from Filby Bridge

Visit Broadland Nurseries Garden Centre and Cafe near Rollesby Bridge

Our Verdict

The Trinity Broads are much quieter waters than other Norfolk Broads and this makes them a unique place to enjoy fishing or rowing. The area also contains some good places to eat and drink :)