Towns & cities · East of England
Horning
Horning — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hoveton and Wroxham · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Horning, the nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Horning is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 11 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,033 people. Address: NR. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.7000°, 1.4670°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BURE MARSHES
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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 approximately 1,100 in the 2021 census. 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.
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Background
History
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. 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. 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. It was also the site of the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7000, 1.4670
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Horning
- Postcode
- NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 1,033
- Nearest railway station
- Hoveton and Wroxham — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q957808 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Horning (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Post Office and shop fronts on Lower Street - geograph.org.uk - 904122.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Horning Village Sign
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Horning War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
Museums · 1.5 km
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Ranworth Old Hall
Stately homes · 1.6 km
BeWilderwood Norwich
Theme parks · 1.6 km
Bewilderwood
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Ranworth Broad
Wildlife reserves · 1.9 km
Horning is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,033. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,033
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Horning
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Church of St Helen
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Cockshoot Broad
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Malthouse Broad
Malthouse Broad — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Ranworth Broad
Ranworth Broad is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · East of England
Ranworth Old Hall
Ranworth Old Hall — manor house in Woodbastwick, Norfolk, England, UK.
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★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
St Benet's Abbey
St Benet's Abbey — abbey in Horning, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Breweries · East of England
Woodforde's Brewery
Woodforde's Brewery is a brewery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East of England
Bewilderwood
BeWILDerwood is an adventure park for families located in Horning, a parish in the English county of Norfolk. Self-described as a "curious treehouse adventure," the attraction is situated in a woodlan
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Saint Benet's Abbey Drainage Mill
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📷 3Gardens · East of England
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Wildlife Centre
Wildlife Centre — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Woodbastwick Forge
Woodbastwick Forge — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · East of England
Hemblington Hall
Hemblington Hall — a Grade II*-listed farm in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East of England
St James's Hospital
St James's Hospital — a Grade II*-listed chapel in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Windmills · East of England
Hobb's Mill
Hobb's Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Horning War Memorial
Horning War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Remains Of The West Tower Of The Church Of St Lawrence
Remains Of The West Tower Of The Church Of St Lawrence — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
South Walsham Village Sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Take 5 Sun Dial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Woodbastwick Village Sign
Woodbastwick Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ranworth Village Sign
Ranworth Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ranworth Church Village Sign
Ranworth Church Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Cockshoot Broad
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Hobb's Mill
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Horning Village Sign
Horning Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Horning War Memorial
Horning War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Horning
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Decoy Broad Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horning?
- Horning is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR), in the parish of Horning.
- What is Horning?
- Horning — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Horning?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR.
- Is Horning a protected site?
- Yes — Horning is part of the Bure Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BURE MARSHES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Horning free to visit?
- Yes, Horning is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horning?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR.