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Situated along the banks of the River Bure, in the heart of Broadland, the village of Horning is some 10 miles from Norwich, 17 miles from Great Yarmouth and 3 miles from Wroxham, the ‘capital’ of the Norfolk Broads. The picturesque village, whose origin dates back to Roman times, consists of a mixture of shops, boat yards and thatched cottages. Along the banks of the river are several luxurious riverside properties. There is an attractive river green and a quay where you can moor free for 24 hours. In and around Horning there are several interesting shops, pubs, hotels and places to eat and one can while away the time watching the activity on the busy river. Nearby are the Broads of Ranworth, with its wildlife center, Salhouse and Wroxham and the ruins of St. Benet’s Abbey founded in the 9th. Century. In 1536 it was the only abbey not destroyed by Henry VIII. Although now in ruins it is still an imposing sight. On the opposite bank of the river accessible via the passenger and cycle ferry is Cockshoot Broad. Virtually dead in 1980 due to pollution, the broad has recently had the mud and silt pumped out by the Broads Authority and now offers the visitor a wonderful opportunity to see what a broad looked like 100 years ago with its crystal clear water and an abundance of plant and wildlife.Other sites published by UKCountywide Web Construction are:- www.southern-comfort.co.uk www.cerrogrande.co.uk www.hainesmarine.co.uk www.jbboats.co.uk or page More Boats http://www.norfolk-holidaycottage.co.uk/ www.horningmarinecovers.co.uk www.villasinthehills.co.uk
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