The “mysterious, marvellous” Broads nominated for National Park of the Year
Wherries come together on Wroxham Broad. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY - Credit: © ARCHANT NORFOLK PHOTOGRAPHIC
The Broads has been named one of five finalists in BBC Countryfile's National Park of the Year awards after it's 'mysterious, marvellous landscape' captivated judges.
A family canoeing on Salhouse Broad. Picture: James Bass Photography - Credit: JAMES BASS PHOTOGRAPHY
The world-renowned wetland has been nominated along with Snowdonia, Northumberland, Exmoor and New Forest national parks.
Magazine readers were asked to submit suggestions, which judges then scrutinised before selecting the five nominees.
The magazine explained its decision in selecting the Broads: 'Britain's largest protected wetland is a mysterious, marvellous landscape, with a quarter of the country's rarest wildlife.'
Members of the public are now asked to nominate their favourite with voting open until March 5.
The far reaching view across Malthouse Broad from St Helens Church in Ranworth. Picture: James Bass - Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2015
The nomination has the backing of tourism bodies, leading hire boat companies and business owners.
To vote for the Broads visit: BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018: National Park of the Year
Boats on the Rver Ant at Ludham Bridge. Picture: James Bass Photography - Credit: JAMES BASS PHOTOGRAPHY
Cycling around country lanes and tracks to more isolated parts of the Broadland area. Picture: James Bass Photography - Credit: JAMES BASS PHOTOGRAPHY
St Benets Abbey. Picture: James Bass - Credit: Eastern Daily Press © 2014
Salhouse Broad. Picture: Valerie Soame - Credit: citizenside.com
Hickling Broad. Picture: David Pattrick - Credit: David Pattrick
Thatched boathouses at Hickling Broad. Picture: Ron Graham - Credit: Ron Graham
Wintery reflections at the How Hill nature reserve with the famous Turf Fen windmill. Picture: Ben Keating - Credit: Ben Keating
