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Deep within the Broads National Park and divided by the River Bure
are the Broadland towns of Wroxham and Hoveton. The village on the
left bank of the river is Hoveton and the one on the right is Wroxham,
but over time they have both become merged and generally go under the
heading of Wroxham.
A busy place at any time of the year because this is
the starting place for river trips of both short and long duration and
where many boating holidays begin and have done since the late 1800s.
Here you can catch any number of boat tours of the broads that last from
thirty minutes to a number of hours.
Attractive properties young and old line both banks, many of which are
available as holiday lets. The towns have a good range of shops
including Roy's which claims to be the "largest village store in
the country" and is open seven days a week.
Wroxham and Hoveton are served by rail links from
Norwich. It is also home to the Bure Valley Railway a (15 inch gauge)
that runs from here to Aylsham, passing through 9 miles of glorious
countryside and stoping at three smaller stations - Brampton - Buxton
and Coltishall.
Regattas and boating events take place during the
summer months. Other attractions include Hoveton Hall Gardens - ten
acres of formal and informal gardens to enjoy throughout the seasons.
The gardens are interlaced with streams that lead to a lake and offer a
number of enjoyable walks. Facilities include traditional tea-rooms and
plant sales.
Barton House Miniature Railway - two railways and
steam rides in gardens on the edge of the River Bure.
Wroxham Barns - a delightful collection of beautifully restored 18th
century barns set in 10 acres of countryside and housing a community of
crafts people, there is also a junior farm with lots of hands on
activities a traditional family fair and tearoom.
For Holiday Accommodation in Wroxham - Boating Holidays - Self Catering
- Holiday Cottages - Riverside Apartments and Cottages - Hotels -
Holiday Parks - Holiday Lodges and Bed and Breakfast check out our
Holiday Accommodation Pages.
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