Visit the Broads for Business
Become a member of Visit the Broads
Visit the Broads is the official destination management organisation (DMO) for the Broads National Park. We are a membership organisation which works to benefit your business and showcase the vast tourism and leisure opportunities in the area.
Our Mission Statement:
Visit the Broads provides a single voice to promote and support sustainable tourism and leisure businesses in and around the Broads National Park.
We work collaboratively with the Broads Authority, to grow responsible tourism and leisure for the benefit of our member businesses and visitors.
To join us please download and complete the form below and email it to us at membership@visitthebroads.co.uk.
Benefits of membership
Marketing & Promotion
- Premium Website Listing – 12 month listing on the Visit The Broads website (700k+ page views, 300k+ visitors).
- Premium App Listing – 12 month listing on the Visit the Broads App (average engagement over 32mins per active user).
- Paid Campaigns – Our 2025 Meta video ads reached over 3.5M people, driving a 22% engagement increase.
- Social Media Promotion – Featured post annually to 19,200+ followers, with ongoing engagement on your posts.
- Visitor Newsletter Feature – Spotlight in one of our monthly newsletters (4,500+ subscribers).
- The Broadcaster – Annual mention in our 8-page members’ section (95,000 copies distributed).
- Event Promotion – Submit your events for inclusion in the website and App “What’s On” sections.
- Promotional Competitions – Boost visibility via competitions promoted across newsletters and social channels.
- Third-Party Marketing – Exposure through Visit Britain, Visit East of England, The Broads Authority, and National Parks UK.
PR & Media
- Press & PR Opportunities – Access media requests, host press trips, and contribute to stories.
- Professional Photo Library – Access 1200+ high-quality lifestyle and landscape images of the Broads, free for member use.
Business Support & Insights
- Monthly Members’ Newsletter – Industry updates and insider news.
- Market Research & Insights – Tourism data, trends, and practical advice.
- Member Logo Use – Display the Visit the Broads logo to show trusted affiliation.
Networking & Growth
- Networking Events – Two annual members’ meetings with guest speakers and networking.
- Exclusive Workshops – Specialist training with our corporate partners.
- Discounted Services – Preferential rates through trade partnerships.
Be seen. Be supported. Be part of Visit the Broads.
All of this from only £150 + VAT per year!
Membership Fees
Membership of Visit the Broads renews automatically each year unless you notify us of cancellation. Payment is taken by Direct Debit. The membership year runs from 1 October, with renewal notices issued in mid-September.
| Annual turnover of business | Membership subscription costs |
| Under £100,000 & not-for-profit organisations | £150 + VAT |
| Local & District Councils | £200 + VAT |
| £100,000-£500,000 | £250 + VAT |
| Member to member business | £250 + VAT |
| Over £500,000 (or multiple website listings) | £350 + VAT |
Businesses that wish to include more company listings – i.e. holiday parks/sub brands/pub chains – will have up to 3 listings included in the top tier price. These businesses must be reported to Companies House under same company accounts as the main member. Subsequent website/app listings to the 3 included will be charged at £25 each.
Members on all levels of subscriptions receive the same amount of marketing support from Visit The Broads.
By joining Visit the Broads you are pledging to ‘offer a high-quality experience for all customers which exceeds their expectations, provides excellent value for money and encourages them to return for more’.
You are also demonstrating your support for Responsible Tourism as Visit the Broads subscribes to following the Sustainable Tourism Strategy to promote the National Park to visitors to ensure its long-term future.
Useful Links
Contact
If you are interested in becoming a member or have any questions, please contact Michele Perry at membership@visitthebroads.co.uk.
Member service providers
- Camplings Linen – suppliers of luxurious and durable bed and table linen for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors.
- Holray Systems – providers of bespoke booking software systems to businesses within the tourism sector.
- Resolve Network – providing digital solutions to modernise business and maximise efficiency. We add to your bottom line by utilising digital technology to bring you more customers or helping you use digital technology to make you more efficient at what you do.
Corporate Partners
We are proud to work alongside a number of valued Corporate Partners whose support helps Visit the Broads promote, protect and champion The Broads as one of the UK’s most special holiday destinations.
