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Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Take the train in
Hoveton & Wroxham station is on the Bittern Line from Norwich, so you can reach the river without a car.
Go downstream for the broads
Wroxham Broad lies about a mile downstream of Wroxham Bridge; Salhouse and Hoveton Great Broad follow further along the Bure.
Mind the bridge
Wroxham Bridge is low and narrow. If you hire a boat, use the pilot service on the Hoveton side.
See Ranworth church
St Helen's Church at Ranworth, called the cathedral of the Broads, is known for its painted medieval rood screen.
Check seasonal timetables
The Bure Valley Railway and some boat trips run seasonal timetables, so check before travelling outside summer.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads?
Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads is in Broadland and North Norfolk, Norfolk, England. Boatyards, river trips and broads on the River Bure, a train ride from Norwich. Nearby stops and stations include Hoveton & Wroxham station, Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham), River Bure.
How long do I need in Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads?
1 à 3 jours. Prévoyez plus de temps si vous comptez manger au restaurant ou visiter plusieurs sites.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Bure Valley Railway, Hoveton Hall, BeWILDerwood. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Hoveton & Wroxham station (Greater Anglia (Bittern Line)); Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham) (Bure Valley Railway); River Bure (Boat hire and trips). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 11 places to eat and drink in and around Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 6 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Wroxham, Hoveton & the northern Broads
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Barton House Railway
Miniature railway in a Wroxham garden, open on set days in the season; check its website before you go.
River Bure
Chalk river that flows through Wroxham and Horning; Coltishall Bridge is now the head of navigation.
Bure Valley Railway
Narrow-gauge steam railway from Wroxham to Aylsham, laid on a former standard-gauge trackbed beside a footpath.
Norfolk and the Broads
More areas to explore
Cromer & Sheringham
Victorian seaside towns with a pier, crab boats, heritage steam trains and the highest hill in Norfolk
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Wells, Holkham & Blakeney
Salt marsh, dunes and seals between a harbour town, a Palladian house and flint villages
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King's Lynn & Sandringham
A medieval port on the Great Ouse, a Norman castle and the royal Sandringham estate
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- Cockshoot Broad: The original uploader was Flaxton at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Barton House Railway: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- River Bure: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bure Valley Railway: Northmetpit (talk) 14:56, 12 January 2008 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Cromer & Sheringham: Scribwik, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Wells, Holkham & Blakeney: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- King's Lynn & Sandringham: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Norwich: Sumit Surai, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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