food-and-travel-blog-banner
Family, food, travel, gin and a touch of hysteria…
ENGLISH MUM IN THE PRESS

Giveaway: win a £100 John Lewis voucher with Richardson’s Boating

I always find that as soon as I return from one holiday, I start planning another.  Next year, we’re going to Brittany for a couple of weeks in the summer, and are also hoping to get away in the UK for a week.

I’ve been talking to Norfolk-based Richardson’s Boating about their fab self-drive boating holidays on the Norfolk Broads – my sister in law did this last year with her sister and family and absolutely loved it.  Richardson’s are a lovely bunch – a family-owned company, with over 50 years’ experience and over 300 Norfolk Broads cruisers in their fleet.  This means that they can provide everything from a cheerful little two bedroom boat of a big huge boat for a larger family or group of friends.

One of things I love about this sort of holiday is its low impact on the environment. Richardson’s are big on conservation and have been developing a low-wash hull, which less impact on the riverbanks, thus helping to preserve the wildlife this area is famous for. They are also introducing new, more efficient solar panels on our new boats.

So if you’re planning on a UK break, check them out – you get to go at your own pace (and yes, I asked about those of us who are slightly ‘technically challenged’ – they give you a very full and thorough demo on how to drive the boat!).

So to find out everything you need to know, check out Richardson’s Boating Norfolk Broads cruiser hire.  In the meantime, Richardson’s have given me a very tidy £100 John Lewis voucher to give away, just in time for Christmas shopping.

To enter just check out Richardson’s fleet (click link then scroll down) - I quite fancy the Ibiza – and let me know which one you’d choose!

Competition is open to anyone and everyone (vouchers can be used in store at John Lewis and Waitrose and online too). Winner will be chosen at random, no cash alternative. Competition closes at Midnight on Monday 19th November 2012.  Just call me Mrs Christmas!

*****This competition is now closed.  Well done to the winner: Emily McMillan – vouchers on their way! *****

banner ad

67 Responses to “Giveaway: win a £100 John Lewis voucher with Richardson’s Boating”

  1. jackie luck says:

    highland gem everytime. we’ve been going on broads holidays for 9 years. we have tried several boats but always come back to highland gem. it is spacious, easy to clean with the dogs (3 newfoundlands) and quiet as the engine is outside. perfect for chillin in the beautiful and tranquil broads. booked again for next year

  2. Christine Johnsen says:

    Fed up with airports so have returned to Broads holidays, best boat so far is Broads Suncharm.

  3. We went on a boating holiday as a family when I was a child and is one of my favourite memories!

    I’d pick the St Luis and hope someone nice would meet me there (ha ha)

    Amazing prize Mrs Christmas! x

  4. Hannah says:

    I would have to go with the Broadsman myself. It looks glorious! Love the broads. Perfect holiday.

  5. Anne Speak says:

    Always fancied a holiday on a boat, Quite like the Voyager Stalham with the open deck to catch a sundowner, assuming it is not raining!

  6. Graham says:

    Gold Gem every time….classic well equipped boat.

  7. Sonya Cisco says:

    I like the Diamond Gem. It is channelling the Rosie and Jim dream better than the rest! :)

  8. Tara says:

    It would have to be the Broadsman! We could take our friends and while the men play XBox, us girls can sip champers and enjoy a good ole gossip.

  9. Deborah Prior says:

    Carousel for me, please. Great selection to choose from.

  10. Andre says:

    Also love the San Fernando :) Fantastic range!

  11. Karen Scammell says:

    San Fernando

  12. Rubbishwife says:

    It would have to be something compact like ‘Escapade’, cos its nice and small. Parking a car is hard enough…..

  13. Louise R says:

    I love the Broadland Breeze

  14. Anna says:

    The Broadland Orion looks incredible.

  15. Leyla says:

    Carousel!! It was a bit of a hassle to view all the pictures on a tablet, but I like “carousel” most. Thanks for the giveaway :)

  16. Carly says:

    Majestic for me simply due to the name.

  17. Shelley watson says:

    Oh my definitely would go for the dream gem boat!! Amazing !! Norfolk broads are just so pretty so pretty

  18. Candice says:

    Hello! I would pick the Diamond Gem, I could take all of my friends with me and pop in to Waitrose to get some party food and drink!

  19. Oooh I think it will have to be the White Champagne for me. Lush!

  20. Oooh I think it will have to be the White Champagne for me. Lush!

  21. The Broadsman 3 – Stalham looks quite glamorous!

  22. Sandra Owen says:

    I’d go for the Majestic and take my kids & my brother and his family away in it for a boozy weekend on the river (We only get to meet up twice a year so the boozy bit is a given really)!!

  23. I’d quite fancy the Acapulco :-)

  24. Raj Sandhu says:

    I’d go for the luxurious Broadsman – Stalham

  25. Laura Bentley says:

    The Broadland Orion.

    It reminds me a lot of a boat my friend lived on when we were young(er), happy memories of too many people squeezing into a small boat!

    Love the colour too, it has a sunny disposition!

  26. This year my partner and I had a brilliant week on Siesta 1, weenjoyed it that much that we booked and paid for next year aboard Broadland Wave, before we had left from our holiday this year. Richardson’s are a brilliant company to go on holiday with,from booking right thru to wecomeing you to the family threshold. WELL DONE RICHARDSON’S, we all love you.

  27. Lyn says:

    white champagne looks like an absolute dream boat

  28. Sarah says:

    I really like the look of Pink Champagne…very stylish :)

  29. Louise says:

    Rio, looks perfect for all weather types!

  30. Jan A says:

    The Ruby Gem looks lovely!

  31. Nikki Thomas says:

    Definitely White Champagne – great name

  32. Susan Ellams says:

    The Major Gem for me, I love the way it stands out.

  33. Sandy Calico says:

    I quite fancy the Bolero, not just for the fab name!

  34. Karen says:

    Hi… Have been on many boating holidays, most of them with Richardsons… And we have tried out many of the boats…. San Francisco has many special memories being the very first one we tried…
    Karen

  35. Kara says:

    I like the look of the Noble Gem and it will fit the whole family on!!

  36. jackie ewen says:

    Far Horizon, saw this one when we had our first trip on the broads this year and decided our next holiday on broads would be on it. Came home and booked it for July next year. Dream boat!

  37. I love the look of the “little gem”

  38. Azra says:

    I love white champagne… I’d go somewhere far and spend my time living the life of luxury and sipping white champagne!

  39. The boat i would love to have has to be the Broadsman as it is just luxury at its best x

  40. Cathy Smith says:

    Would have to be Broadland Orion, such a cute little boat.

  41. Katie Webber says:

    Had a Magic Gem last year, I’d love to take the Carousel out on the Broads next year.

  42. I would go on far horizon a super modern boat

  43. Leanne says:

    WE have been going with Richardsons for many years. WE also went with Hearts for years before they closed down. If I could choose one boat it would have to be princess as I had that boat for my honeymoon and fell in love with it. Each time we go to book my son ask for princess lol

  44. gill kettles says:

    For me it has to be the bolero, my now fiance proposed to me on this last year and come July I’ll be his wife. x

  45. Paula says:

    wow, the Carousel! i’d happily be taken for a spin in that!

  46. Laura Morris says:

    I would love the broads sunrise as would love to be on it somewhere beautiful and hot and watch the sun rise :)

  47. Graeme says:

    I tease ‘Mrs’ by calling her CONTESSA…That’s the one it would have to be to make her smile!

  48. Sue Johnson says:

    We have been boating with Richardsons for the last few years and they are the most helpful and welcoming company! We love their boats and would love to try any one of their new ones one day! Happily though we have booked Majestic Gem for next August!

  49. Karen Bentley says:

    It would have to be White Champagne! I could take the teenagers and their friends!

  50. Becky Thorn says:

    I’d choose the San Diego, large enough for the whole family to have some of their own space,vital with teens, but cosy too. It leaves from Stalham, a place I remember well from Broads boating holidays in the 70′s

  51. Mrs Teepot says:

    The Pink Champagne looks perfect for me! I’m so predictable, it had to be pink!

  52. Donna Towner says:

    OMG The epitome of luxury i would pick the Broadsman 3 it sleeps 6-8 and the pictures of the master bedroom are exquisite.

    I could see myself cruising down the broads on this vessel. Although my (partner and me may squabble over who’s driving)

  53. Michelle Ptak says:

    Got to be Broadsman – Stalham … looks very comfortable and plush x

  54. We go most years but aren’t the richest family, that’s why Richardsons are so great as they have a budget for everyone but each year we look at Bolero dreaming so one day we will take her out. Always have so much fun on the broads xox

  55. Claire Butler says:

    Broadsman 3 – Stalham looks amazing id never afford to own one so be fantastic to hire one

  56. louise webb says:

    finesse we’ve already been on this boat and booked it for next year plenty of space and i love to sit at the front outside taking in the peaceful surroundings there really is nothing better than a boating holiday on the norfolk broads :)

  57. liam broom says:

    dear mrs santa its hard work been an elf, always thinking of others and never about my self. If awarded this lovely voucher I will begin to hum, a balad of mrs christmas aka Englishmum.

  58. Rainie Bish says:

    Petite Gem

  59. Lorna M says:

    It’d have to go with the Rio. It looks pretty cool!

  60. Diana Cotter says:

    I didn’t know there were so many different types! I think I’d go for the Ultimate Gem so we could take my sister and family as well. We’re actually thinking about a canal boat on the Oxford waterways next year so this was a very interesting read.

  61. Babaduck says:

    Ooh, after careful perusal, I would rather like the Carousel – Stalham boat. I doubt I’d even need my precious Dramamine for a river cruise.

  62. Dee Dmonte says:

    Voyager and out on the Thames

  63. Rebecca Gibson says:

    We go every year, it is the best holiday you could have. Nothing is more relaxing then Cruising the rivers. We are looking at Broadland Mercury for next year.

  64. Rhiannon says:

    I’d choose the Voyager – and I’d take a voyage out of London on the canals and all the way to Devon to see my Dad! x

  65. nuttycow says:

    No question. It’s got to be San Elena – the perfect party boat. *plots holiday on Norfolk Broads complete with pub crawl route*

  66. liam broom says:

    Sam romeo looks good. I could park it up on the ship canal and go to john lewis in the trafford centre.

  67. Caroline says:

    Dear Mrs Christmas, I quite fancy Silver Gem. And thanks for the ace blog post! That kind of holiday is on my ‘list of things to do before I’m 40′ list, which means next year will be the year… (sob). Anyway, season’s greetings, what’s you favourite colour? x

Leave a Reply

Copyright 2006 - 2013 English Mum | Powered by Wordpress | Web design and marketing by ADD Creative