Local Area Information

The beauty spots of the Broads are all around just waiting to be enjoyed.

Reedham sits alongside the River Yare and is famous for its ferry, the last vehicular one in Norfolk. With a couple of pubs, shops, a fish & chip shop, and a train station, it’s your typical riverside village. Except this one also has a brewery and a small zoo! Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and then the Humpty Dumpty Brewery might be just the tonic afterwards! Is it a coincidence they can be found next door to each other? 

Horning is a quaint and peaceful little village nestled on the River Bure. There are waterside restaurants, cafes and beer gardens, a deli, village shops and a Post Office. There are beautiful walks to go on, St Benets Abbey is a must-see. Take a ride on the legendary Southern Comfort paddle steamer, or hire a boat from us to explore further afield. On the other side of the river is Ranworth, home to a nature reserve and St Mary’s church. Climb the steps of the church tower to witness the most spectacular views of the Broads. Bewilderwood and The Radar Museum are on the door step too. 

https://www.stbenetsabbey.org/

https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/ranworth-broad

 

     

Wroxham/Hoveton is the heart of the Broads, and is a bustling riverside village. Home to the largest independent shop in England, Roys of Wroxham, you’ll never be wondering where you could buy that thing you left at home! With a plethora of shops, pubs, restaurants and ice-creameries, and regular buses and trains (including the miniature Bure Valley line to Aylsham) you’ll not have a dull moment, unless you want one! There’s plenty of tranquility to be found too. Wroxham is ideal for sitting by the water and watching the world go by. Perfect for munching some local chips, feeding the ducks or participating in some obligatory waving at passing sailors. 

 

Potter Heigham is home to Lathams - a huge village store (incl. fishing items), a chip shop, a pub, tearooms, newsagents and a boat yard. The famous medieval bridge (built 1385) crosses the River Thurne, giving access to Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. Pick up your fish and chips and a bag of duck food. Sit on the water’s edge and watch the antics as boat people attempt to pass under the extremely low bridge! 

 

How Hill/Ludham is a beautiful and unspoilt village. You can’t visit without a trip to How Hill House with its spectacular secret garden, windmills, café, untouched Toad Hole Cottage now a small museum, and its stunning scenery and walks. Set sail from Womack Staithe or visit the Norfolk Wherry Trust and charter a trip on an original wherry. St Benet’s Abbey is a sight to behold, and is a favourite of artists and photographers. It can be accessed by car or a leisurely stroll. Ludham has good amenities including a pub (great carvery), cafes and a newsagent. 

 

Sutton is a small village near Hickling Broad and Barton Broad (where Nelson is said to have learnt to sail). The market town of Stalham is just down the road. Sutton has a staithe, a pub and a shop, and is home to Sutton Mill, Sutton Pottery and the Museum of The Broads. 

Neatishead is a quiet and quintessentially English village. A stone’s throw from Horning and Hoveton, it has a village shop and post office, a good pub, and of course the top secret Radar Museum. But shhh! We didn’t tell you that! 

Brundall is a riverside village with not one, but two train stations! Hop onboard and in 5 minutes you can be in the medieval ‘fine city’ of Norwich. Or 20 minutes in the other direction (east), you can be in Great Yarmouth enjoying all the fun of the seaside! Lots of riverside walks to enjoy and great fishing! 

Fishley is a hamlet with just a church and a hall! Nestled between Upton and the market town of Acle, there are beautiful Norfolk scenes and you can see for miles. Cornfields, wind pumps, the winding River Bure and huge skies. You are truly away from it all. Bliss!