Local Area

We are just minutes from the Norfolk Broads, Britain’s Magical Waterland, where you can hire a range of craft to get out on the water and enjoy the unique landscape, renowned for its wildlife.

Hoveton is also just 10 miles from the medieval City of Norwich, steeped in history alongside a wide range of modern shopping opportunities and eateries. The seaside bucket-and-spade towns of Great Yarmouth and Cromer are only a short drive away, or you can head north to discover North Norfolk’s salty marshes, miles of golden beaches and stunning coastal paths.

If you have energy to spare, Norfolk is perfect for walking, sailing or cycling, but if you’re looking to slow the pace of life then just wander around the pretty market towns and quaint seaside villages or find your chosen view and sit and watch the world go by.

For ideas and inspiration with planning your visit:
www.visitnorfolk.co.uk
www.visitnorwich.co.uk
www.enjoythebroads.com

Broads Tours (Wroxham 2 miles)

The perfect place to hire a day boat or join an organised tour to explore the Broads National Park.

BeWilderwood (Horing 3 miles)

An award-winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure with treehouses, zip wires and lots more.

Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham 2 miles)

Norfolk’s longest 15-inch gauge line between Aylsham and Wroxham. An 18-mile round trip through the picturesque Bure valley following the river and stopping occasionally at small country villages.

Cromer Pier (18 miles)

There has been a pier or jetty at Cromer since 1391! The current pier, opened in 1901 is 495ft long and hosts all the usual seaside attractions as well as the RNLI Lifeboat Station and Pavilion Theatre with its famous seaside shows.

Ranworth Broad – Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre (9 miles)

Ranworth is a pretty Norfolk village with the 14th Century St Helen’s Church offering spectacular views from the tower. Learn about the Broads and spot wildlife at the nearby Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre complete with a lovely boardwalk perfect for exploration.

Wroxham Barns (2 miles)

Great for the whole family with a wide range of individual shops and studios including traditional and contemporary crafts, gifts, food & drink. Also a junior farm, mini golf and seasonal funfair. Watch craftsmen at work and sample the delicious home-made cooking in the restaurant.

We’re happy to recommend some of our favourite eateries:

Garden Kitchen Cafe (on-site)

Run by Alex Firman and his talented team, our own on-site cafe offers provides an exceptional quality of food in delightful surroundings. Open when the gardens are from 9.30am to 4pm.

Bure River Cottage Restaurant (Horning, 4 miles)

A child-friendly restaurant close to the River Bure, serving exclusively seafood, freshly caught in Norfolk and Suffolk. Wonderful seafood and lovely views in a peaceful setting.

Kings Head (Coltishall, 4 miles)

A 17th century inn whose menu includes seafood, rare breed pork from Happy Hog and beef from the Marshes next to the Inn. The homemade desserts are not to be missed.

Recruiting Sergeant (Horstead, 4 miles)

The Recruiting Sergeant is an award winning pub and restaurant situated in the village of Horstead, near Coltishall, in Norfolk. Matthew and Nicola Colchester and their dedicated team have developed an enviable reputation in the area and the pub is well known for its food quality, frendliness and attention to detail.