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Revision as of 14:37, 1 June 2023
Horning | |
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![]() Post Office and shop fronts on Lower Street | |
Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 11.04 km2 (4.26 sq mi) |
Population | 1,098 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TG343170 |
Civil parish |
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District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR12 |
Dialling code | 01692 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Horning is an ancient village and parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 11 km2 and had a population of 1,033 in the 2001 census.[2] Horning parish lies on the northern bank of the River Bure south of the River Thurne and is located in The Broads National Park. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of North Norfolk, although areas alongside the rivers and broads fall into the executive area of the Broads Authority.
History
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The name Horning means the "folk who live on the high ground between the rivers". Its history dates back to 1020 when the manor was given by King Canute to the newly founded Abbey of St. Benet at Hulme. The Bishop of Norwich, as Abbot of St. Benets, is still Lord of the Manor.[3]
Horning Parish extends along the south bank of the River Bure to Thurne Mouth and includes the ruins of St Benet's Abbey & St. James Hospital. St. Benet's Abbey is a Grade I listed building, and dates back to the 9th Century.[4] The importance of the Abbey as a medieval place of pilgrimage is reflected in the medieval finds of two papal seals, that would have secured documents from the Pope.[5]
The Church of St. Benedict lies half a mile east of the village and dates back to the 13th Century.[6]
Horning is situated on the River Bure (pronounced locally "Burr") between Wroxham and Ludham. A ferry plied across the river for more than 1,000 years.
Horning has an entry in the Domesday Book, noted under the name 'Horningam'.[7] In 1086, Horning had 18 villagers, 11 'smallholders', 4 cattle, 10 pigs, 360 sheep and the taxable value was £4.[8]
Archaeologists have found ancient earthworks in Horning, which run alongside the River Bure, possibly dating to the early Saxon period. The earliest ancient monument is a Bronze Age ring ditch and possible burial pit. Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts have also been found.[9]
Leisure and attractions
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The village of Horning is a very popular tourist destination within the Norfolk Broads, having attractions both around the village and surrounding areas. The village lies on the north bank of the River Bure, and has many waterside properties, pubs, shops, restaurants, tea-rooms, boat-trips as well as other features to enjoy.
Horning is picturesque, and described as the prettiest village on the broads.[10] The sights to see are: the River Bure from the landing stages, Lower Street, St. Benedicts Church and many properties with thatched roofs.
Following Lower Street to the east, leads to the school, marina, leisure centre, church and the old riverbank. North of Horning are the broads of Barton, Alderfen and Burntfen, and village of Neatishead. West is the popular area of Hoveton & Wroxham. East lies the quaint village of Ludham. To the south, across the river via the ferry, are Bure Marshes and village of Woodbastwick. The Ferry Inn to the east of the village was largely destroyed in a Second World War bombing raid by the German Luftwaffe on 26 April 1941, during which 15 bombs are believed to have been dropped on Horning and the surrounding area by a single aircraft. Most landed in the local marshes but one hit the ferry and one hit the Inn, where 21 of the 24 people in the pub at the time were killed. The Ferry Inn was open for business with a makeshift bar only three weeks later.[11]
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Horning is home to "Southern Comfort" the Mississippi Cruise boat, which leaves from the staithe adjacent to The Swan Inn.[12]
The village is popular for sail & motor boating, and Horning Sailing Club hosts regular annual events. Several boatyards specialise in boat sales, boat hire, boat building and repairs.[13] There are two marinas which offer private mooring facilities. The River Bure is navigable from the North Sea at Great Yarmouth all the way to Horning.
The village centre is quite small, consisting of just a single street, a village green, The Swan Inn pub (built early 19th century but dates back to 1696), a few shops and restaurants and a riverbank adjacent to the River Bure. The main Village Hall, playing fields and children's play area are located behind Lower Street on the upper side of the village.
Outside the village centre is the popular Bewilderwood theme park, which was voted best large attraction in the East of England (2009), as well as having many other UK and International awards. Broadland Cycle Hire is located within Bewilderwood, from which there are many good cycle routes through rural areas to villages and broads.[14]
Other local attractions nearby include Barton Broad boardwalk, Neatishead village, Ludham village, shopping in Hoveton & Wroxham. A short distance away are many beautiful beaches such as Waxham, Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea, as well as the more popular holiday destinations of Great Yarmouth and Cromer. The North Norfolk Coast is approximately 1hr away, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Transport
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Horning lies just off the A1062 road, which is a designated "Rural Route". This Rural Route starts at Hoveton, passes through Horning, Ludham and ends in Potter Heigham.
Car
The city of Norwich is a 25-minute drive from Horning. Sprowston Park & Ride is 12 minutes away.
Train
The nearest railway station is Hoveton & Wroxham, located on the Bittern Line between Norwich and Sheringham.
Air
Norwich International Airport has scheduled flights to places such as Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Manchester and Exeter.[15] The airport is a 26min drive away.
Bus
Horning is served by the 5B bus, operated by Konectbus.[16]
Bicycle
There is a cycle path between Horning and Hoveton, which takes about 15 mins to cycle. The Norfolk Broads Cycle Centre can be found nearby at Bewilderwood.[17]
Passenger ferry
There has been a ferry service connecting Horning and Woodbastwick for generations. The ferry connects The Ferry Inn with Woodbastwick Staithe, for access to Bure Marshes, Ranworth, Cockshoot Broad, Woodbastwick brewery and The Fur & Feather Inn. The Horning Foot Ferry transports passengers, cycles and dogs, currently on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am – 7.30pm.[18]
Events
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- Three Rivers Race (3 & 4 June 2023) – sailing event, over 24hrs[19]
- Horning Boat Show (30 April 2022)[20]
- Village Fete (July)
- Boat Regatta (early August)
- School Summer Fair (July)
Shops
- Post Office[21]
- Newsagents & General Store
- The Galley – cafe, delicatessen and giftware[22]
- JHD Interiors – curtains, blinds, upholstery[23]
- Courtyard Cafe
- Gift Shops
Pubs
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Restaurants
Eateries
- The Galley Cafe[29]
- Flavours Bar & Kitchen – Ferry Marina[30]
- Courtyard Cafe
- Country Treats Coffee Shop
- Golden City Chinese Takeaway
Places to stay
Recreational
- Horning Sailing Club[31]
- GoPaddle – stand-up paddleboard adventures on the Norfolk Broads[32]
- Mississippi River Boat[33]
- Canoe Hire[34]
- Crown Green Bowling
- Children's Playground
- Playing field
- St. Benets Hall (for regular art exhibitions)
- Boat Hire – picnic boats, dinghies & cruisers[35]
Services and facilities
- Public Toilets
- Car and Coach Park
- Public Moorings
- Pub Moorings
- Electric Hook-up
- Refuse disposal
- Marina services
- Bottle, Paper & clothing recycling banks
- Water – standpipe at Swan green
- Slipways – public slipway adjacent to The Swan Inn, 3 private slipways at Horning Sailing Club
Nearby
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- Bewilderwood
- St Benet's Abbey
- RAF Neatishead
- RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
- Hoveton village
- Ludham village
- Wroxham village
- Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden[36]
- Potter Heigham
- Roys of Wroxham[37]
- Wroxham Barns[38]
- Woodforde's Brewery
Media
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Arthur Ransome's books Coot Club and The Big Six were written based on his time spent in Horning. Several scenes in the books take place in the village.[39] The books were made into a 1984 BBC television series Swallows and Amazons Forever!. In 2016, Swallows and Amazons was released as a major film production. The 2015 film "45 Years" was filmed in Horning village and locally on the River Bure.
Veteran radio presenter Keith Skues lives in the village, with his collection of around 300,000 records. He presented his popular Sunday late night show on BBC Local Radio from his home many times.
Social media
- Instagram Horning_Village
Education
Horning Community Primary School[40]
- - Primary Education for 5–11 year olds
- - Pre-school for 2–4 year olds
The 2016 Ofsted report rated Horning Community Primary School overall as 'Good'[41]
The nearest secondary school to Horning is Broadland High School in Hoveton.[42]
Geography
Communications
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In addition to the usual terrestrial TV and telephone landline services, the following communication services are available in Horning:
- Fibre Broadband (Fibre to the Cabinet FTTC)
- Broadband (ADSL)
- Digital TV & Radio
- Mobile Phone networks
- Mobile HSDPA, 3G & 4G (Vodafone currently has best signal)
External links
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- Horning Sailing Club
- Three Rivers Race
- Horning Foot Ferry Passenger ferry providing transport across the river
- North Norfolk District Council
- Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre
- Tour Norfolk A guided tour of Horning
- Bure River Cottage Restaurant High quality fish restaurant, serving fresh local fish
- Bure Marshes, Natural Nature Reserve (NNR)
- BeWILDerwood The curious treehouse adventure park
- Broads by Bike Good cycle routes in the local Horning area
- The Canoe Man Canoe and Kayak Hire
- North Norfolk Coast AONB
- The Broads National Park
- Broads Authority
- Burnt Fen Alpacas
- Wroxham Barns
- Norfolk Wildlife Trust Alderfen Broad
- Norfolk Archaeological Trust St. Benets Abbey
- Historic Maps Maps of Horning: Aerial photos from 1945 & 1988; Enclosure plan from 1800; Tithe map from 1840; and Ordnance Survey 1st edition
- Norfolk Museums Collections
- Norfolk Heritage Explorer – Map Map of Archaeological Areas & Buildings in Horning
- Norfolk Heritage Explorer NHER record for St. Benet's Abbey
- History of the Benedictine Monks at St. Benet's Abbey
- Horning Aerial video footage
- Horning Postmill
- Mill Loke Postmill Mill Loke Postmill photo from 1875
- Broadland Memories Photos of Horning circa 1870 of the waterfront, maltings, mill, Swan corner
- The New Inn pub
- The Swan Inn pub
- The Ferry Inn pub
- Liberty Restaurant Wroxham
- Roys The world's largest village store
- Photos of Horning on Flickr.com
- Horning History Essay on Horning from 1810
- Horning Parish Council
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes. Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ Norfolk Tourist Information
- ^ St. Benets Abbey Archived 10 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Norfolk Heritage Explorer Horning Parish Summary
- ^ St. Benedicts Church
- ^ National Archives Little Domesday book reference
- ^ Domesday book entry for Horning
- ^ Norfolk Heritage Explorer Summary of historic environment records for Horning Parish
- ^ Norfolk Broads Feature on Horning
- ^ Broadland Memories
- ^ Mississippi River Boat (Southern Comfort) Archived 13 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Waterside Marine and Horning CharterCraft Archived 27 August 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre
- ^ Norwich International Airport
- ^ Timetable for 5B bus
- ^ Norfolk Broads Cycling
- ^ Horning Foot Ferry
- ^ Three Rivers Race
- ^ Horning Boat Show
- ^ Horning Post Office
- ^ The Galley – Cafe – Deli – Gifts
- ^ JHD Interiors
- ^ The Swan Inn
- ^ The Ferry Inn
- ^ The New Inn
- ^ Bure River Cottage Restaurant
- ^ Staithe & Willow restaurant Archived 11 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ The Galley Cafe, Deli & Gifts
- ^ The Clubhouse Cafe
- ^ Horning Sailing Club
- ^ Go Paddle
- ^ Mississippi River Boat
- ^ The Canoe Man Canoe & Kayak Hire, Canoe Trails, Tipi Hire
- ^ Norfolk Boat Hire
- ^ Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
- ^ Roys The worlds largest village store
- ^ Wroxham Barns Archived 27 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Literary Norfolk
- ^ Horning Community Primary School
- ^ Ofsted Reports for Horning Community Primary School
- ^ Broadland High School