Wroxham is often called the capital of the Broads, and for good reason: there are probably more boats for hire here and better shopping facilities than in any of Norfolk’s other little towns and villages dedicated to the holiday trade. What we refer to as Wroxham is actually two settlements either side of the wide river Bure, these days joined by a graceful modern footbridge: on the south bank is Wroxham, the north Hoveton. In Victorian times the Roy brothers opened a shop here to cater for holidaymakers drawn by its nearby Broad, and the company dominates retail trade in the district, though there are plenty of other outlets including nearby Wroxham Barns, a renowned craft centre. The permanent population is only about 1500, but in the long season this swells several times over, with food and drink facilities to match. The Bure, marinas, and a network of creeks mean there are loads of waterfront holiday properties, many tucked quietly away. The past is not forgotten though – the lovely Stuart-period Hoveton church is a must see. Wroxham’s the place to go for boat hire, by the hour, day or week; or let someone else do the work and take one of the cruises starting there. Make things doubly easy and arrive by train – it’s on the Bittern Line between Norwich and Cromer – or take the narrow gauge Bure Valley Railway from Wroxham to Aylsham.
Attraction
Cottage
Apple Cottage
Bay Tree Cottage
Beechcroft
Damson View
Goose End
Mallards
Norfolk Farmhouse
Willow Cabin
Dentist
Holiday Park
Bure-Way and Rosemere
Summer Leisure
Shops
Ruth Lowe Gallery
Petals Florists Ltd
Antiques
Places to Stay near Wroxham
Coach House (0.18 miles)
Heronby Bed and Breakfast (0.64 miles)
Broad House Hotel (0.68 miles)
A New Treasure to be Found within the Heart of the Norfolk BroadsBroad House Hotel, opened in September 2007 is a 16th Century Queen Anne country estate house set in ... More
Broadland Small Craft - Marinella (0.75 miles)
Marinella is situated on a quiet waterway within ½ mile of shops, etc. Your cedar clad houseboat has spacious accommodation with pine ceilings and furnishings. A patio door opens on to a covered verandah. Shower ... More | visit websiteThe Hedges (1.86 miles)
Hear evening owlsong and the dawn chorus at this friendly family run Guesthouse. Set in large peaceful gardens surrounded by open countryside, yet convenient for local amenities. Coltishall is in a delightful rural part of ... More | visit website
The Norfolk Mead Hotel (1.97 miles)
Welcome to our home. The Norfolk Mead Hotel. A former merchants house, we are approached via a secluded driveway leading to our lovely Georgian Country House on a quiet edge of The Norfolk Broads.
The ... More | visit website
Riverside Rentals (2.72 miles)
We offer self catering holiday homes with character in fantastic locations on Grebe Island, Horning, in the Heart of the Norfolk Broads. All are set in their own grounds with river frontage, panoramic views and private mooring. Ideal ... More | visit website
Innkeeper's Lodge Norfolk Broads (2.72 miles)
Whispering Reeds (2.92 miles)
The generous river frontage and private moorings of this very comfortable detached property give on to a quiet waterway leading to the River Bure. A first floor balcony looks out across a large garden, its ... More | visit website
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