A boatyard in the Norfolk Broads has been named the best in the country after winning a national award.

Richardson’s Boating Holidays, based in Stalham, was named "Best in Britain for the quality of its holidays on the water" at the annual Hoseasons awards.

The firm also won the Large Boating Holidays category.

Greg Munford, chief executive at Richardson’s Boating Holidays, said: “We were really pleased to be recognised with the first award, but being named Best in Britain has blown us away.

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"In the end, it all comes down to the hard work and dedication the team puts into looking after our guests.

"They do a fantastic job and that’s why we have so many happy customers.”

Other winners from Norfolk included Broom Boats in Brundall and Norfolk Woods Resort and Spa in King's Lynn.

Luke Hansford, senior vice president of supply at Hoseasons, added: “It takes something special to be named Best of Britain at these awards, particularly when you consider the quality of the competition.

"The standard of boating holidays across our portfolio has never been higher, but the team at Richardson’s Boating Holidays stood out for their brilliant review scores".