Wroxham & Hoveton
The “capital” of the Norfolk Broads, a town of boat docks on both banks of the Bure River. It is the first stop for sightseeing boats or self-drive electric boats on the lakes.
Wroxham and Hoveton face each other across the Bure River and are the main base for Norfolk Broads boat trips. The docks offer 1–2 hour sightseeing cruises, and you can also rent self-drive electric boats by the hour. These sail along the Bure River toward Wroxham Broad and Salhouse Broad, past reed beds and thatched boathouses. The town is home to Roys, billed as the “world's largest village shop.” From Norwich, take the Bittern Line train for about 15 minutes. The Bure Valley narrow-gauge steam railway also runs from here to Aylsham.
Opening hours
All day (boat cruises approx. April–October, around 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- BeWILDerwood
- Ranworth Broad & St Helen's Church
- Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
- How Hill & Toad Hole Cottage
- Mousehold Heath & St James' Hill
- Whitlingham Country Park
- St Benet's Abbey
- Cow Tower