Ranworth Broad & St Helen's Church
Ranworth
Climb the tower of St Helen’s Church for 360-degree views over the Broads’ waterways. Inside the church is a 15th-century painted rood screen.
St Helen’s Church in Ranworth village is known as the “Cathedral of the Broads” and houses a beautifully preserved 15th-century painted rood screen. Climb the 89 steps and ladders inside the tower for views over Ranworth Broad, Malthouse Broad and the reed-filled waterways where the River Bure winds, making it the best viewpoint in the Broads. Beside the village, Ranworth Broad has a floating visitor centre run by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, reached by a wooden boardwalk through the marsh woodland. The church is free to visit, and donations are welcome for climbing the tower.
Opening hours
Church approx. 09:00–17:00; floating visitor center open seasonally
Nearby sights
- Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
- St Benet's Abbey
- BeWILDerwood
- How Hill & Toad Hole Cottage
- Wroxham & Hoveton
- Museum of the Broads
- Hickling Broad
- Whitlingham Country Park