Stileaway, Potter Heigham

Potter Heigham is a pretty village resting within close reach of the River Thurne in the county of Norfolk, set just a few miles away from the glorious coastline. This large village is considered as a major boating centre on the Norflock Broads with the medieval bridge giving its visitors access to the Upper Thurne, Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere. Within the village itself you will find a superb selection of amenities, including the famous Norfolk discount store, Lathams. Here, you will also find pubs, a fish and chip shop, cafes, a fishing shop, a Post Office and a shop for picking up the essentials. After admiring the views of the river and refuelling at the village’s pub or café, head to the coast where you will find the sandy beach of Horsey Gap and the National Trust property of Horsey Windpump. Further afield are interesting towns to explore – Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Wroxham, and attractions such as National Trust properties, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Bewilderwood, and East Ruston Vicarage Gardens and Teashop. Repps with Bastwick village is just a short walk, where you will find an Indian takeaway, garage with local convenience store, a playing field, park, and bus stop for easy access into the county. Potter Heigham promises a picturesque escape to explore all that East Anglia has to offer.