Horning

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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.[http://www.norfolktouristinformation.com/norfolk-tourist-information/detail.php?siteid=103&PHPSESSID=dc2e1a2b3f61e1b83f2393c84dd1d0eb Norfolk Tourist Information]

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.[http://www.pastscape.org/hob.aspx?hob_id=133454 St. Benets Abbey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310053153/http://www.pastscape.org/hob.aspx?hob_id=133454 |date=10 March 2012 }} 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.[http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=%27TNF274%27 Norfolk Heritage Explorer] Horning Parish Summary It was also the site of the composition of the {{c.|1290}} Chronicle of John of Oxnead.

The Church of St. Benedict lies half a mile east of the village, and dates back to the 13th century.[http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/horning/horning.htm St. Benedicts Church]

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 of 1086, noted under the name 'Horningam'.[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7570156&queryType=1&resultcount=1 National Archives] Little Domesday book reference In 1086, Horning had 18 villagers, 11 'smallholders', 4 cattle, 10 pigs, 360 sheep and the taxable value was £4.[http://www.domesdaymap.co.uk/place/TG3516/Horning/ Domesday book entry for Horning]

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.[http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=%27TNF274%27 Norfolk Heritage Explorer] Summary of historic environment records for Horning Parish

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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.[http://www.thenorfolkbroads.org/Horning.html Norfolk Broads] Feature on Horning The sights to see are: the River Bure from the landing stages, Lower Street, St. Benedict's 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; to the west is the popular area of Hoveton & Wroxham; to the 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.[http://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/blog/ Broadland Memories]

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Horning is home to Southern Comfort, the Mississippi Cruise boat, which leaves from the staithe adjacent to The Swan Inn.[http://www.about-norfolk.com/south/ Mississippi River Boat (Southern Comfort)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513073556/http://www.about-norfolk.com/south/ |date=13 May 2010 }}

The village is popular for sail and motor boating, with Horning Sailing Club hosting regular annual events. Several boatyards specialise in boat sales, boat hire, boat building and repairs.[http://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk Waterside Marine] and [http://www.horningchartercraft.co.uk Horning CharterCraft] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060827012905/http://www.horningchartercraft.co.uk/ |date=27 August 2006 }} 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 dating 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 won 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.[http://www.norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk/ Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre]

Other local attractions nearby include Barton Broad boardwalk, Neatishead village, Ludham village, shopping in Hoveton & Wroxham. A short distance away are many 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, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is approximately an hour away.

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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 and Ludham, before ending in Potter Heigham.

The city of Norwich is a 25-minute drive from Horning. Sprowston Park & Ride is 12 minutes away.

The nearest railway station is Hoveton & Wroxham, located on the Bittern Line between Norwich and Sheringham.

Norwich International Airport has scheduled flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Manchester and Exeter.[http://www.norwichairport.co.uk/ Norwich International Airport] The airport is a 26min drive away.

Horning is served by the 5B bus, operated by Konectbus.[https://bustimes.org/localities/E0048673 Timetable for 5B bus]

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.[https://norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk/ Norfolk Broads Cycling]

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.[http://www.horningfootferry.co.uk/ Horning Foot Ferry]

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• Three Rivers Race (last held in June 2023) – sailing event, over 24 hours[http://www.3rr.uk/ Three Rivers Race]
• Horning Boat Show (last held 30 April 2022)[http://horningboatshow.com/ Horning Boat Show]
• Village Fete (July)
• Boat Regatta (early August)
• School Summer Fair (July)

• Horning Sailing Club[https://horning-sailing.club/ Horning Sailing Club]
• Children's Playground [https://sports-facilities.co.uk/sites/view/6017347 Horning Recreation Ground]
• Outdoor table tennis table
• St. Benets Hall (for regular art exhibitions)

• Public toilets
• Car and coach park
• Public moorings
• Pub moorings
• Electric hook-up
• Refuse disposal
• Marina services
• Bottle, paper and clothing recycling banks
• Water – standpipe at Swan green
• Slipways – public slipway adjacent to The Swan Inn, three private slipways at Horning Sailing Club

• [http://www.northnorfolk.org/ North Norfolk District Council]
• [http://www.hovetonandwroxhammedicalcentre.nhs.uk Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre]
• [http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/horning.html Tour Norfolk] A guided tour of Horning
• [http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/nnr/1006026.aspx Bure Marshes, Natural Nature Reserve (NNR)]
• [http://www.thebroadsbybike.org.uk/ Broads by Bike] Cycle routes in the local Horning area
• [http://www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/ North Norfolk Coast AONB]
• [https://www.nationalparks.uk/park/broads/ The Broads National Park]
• [http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/horning-mill-loke-postmill.html Mill Loke Postmill] Mill Loke Postmill photo from 1875
• [https://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/pre1900gallerypage1.html Broadland Memories] Photos of Horning circa 1870 of the waterfront, maltings, mill, Swan corner
• [https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=horning%20norfolk Photos of Horning on Flickr.com]
• [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=78743 Horning History] Essay on Horning from 1810
• [http://horning.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Horning Parish Council]
• Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horning_village Horning_Village]

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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[http://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk/ Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden]
• Potter Heigham
• Roys of Wroxham[http://www.roys.co.uk/ Roys] The world's largest village store
• Woodforde's Brewery

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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.[http://www.literarynorfolk.co.uk/horning.htm Literary Norfolk]

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.

Horning Community Primary School[http://www.horningprimaryschool.ik.org/ Horning Community Primary School] has primary education for 5–11 year olds, and pre-school for 2–4 year olds.

The 2016 Ofsted report rated Horning Community Primary School overall as 'Good'.[https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/120822 Ofsted Reports for Horning Community Primary School]

The nearest secondary school to Horning is Broadland High School in Hoveton.[http://www.broadland.norfolk.sch.uk Broadland High School]

{{Geographic Location

| Centre = Horning

| North = Neatishead, Irstead

| Northeast = Catfield

| East = Ludham, Potter Heigham

| Southeast = Thurne

| South = Woodbastwick, Ranworth, South Walsham

| Southwest = Salhouse

| West = Wroxham, Hoveton

| Northwest = Ashmanhaugh

}}

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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 and radio
• Mobile Phone networks
• Mobile HSDPA, 3G and 4G

Horning will receive full fibre broadband from summer 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-66071692|title=BBC News article from July 2023 on Full Fibre Broadband for Norfolk|website=www.bbc.co.uk/news}}

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• [http://www.3rr.uk/ Three Rivers Race]
• [http://horningfootferry.co.uk Horning Foot Ferry] Passenger ferry providing transport across the river
• [http://www.northnorfolk.org/ North Norfolk District Council]
• [http://www.hovetonandwroxhammedicalcentre.nhs.uk Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre]
• [http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatedareas/nnr/1006026.aspx Bure Marshes, Natural Nature Reserve (NNR)]
• [http://www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/ North Norfolk Coast AONB]
• [https://www.nationalparks.uk/park/broads/ The Broads National Park]
• [http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk Broads Authority]
• [http://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/Wildlife-in-Norfolk/Reserves/Alderfen-Broad.aspx Norfolk Wildlife Trust] Alderfen Broad
• [https://www.norfarchtrust.org.uk/project/st-benets-abbey/ Norfolk Archaeological Trust] St. Benets Abbey
• [http://www.historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk/Emap/EMapExplorer.asp?PID=4 Historic Maps] Maps of Horning: Aerial photos from 1945 and 1988; Enclosure plan from 1800; Tithe map from 1840; and Ordnance Survey 1st edition
• [http://norfolkmuseumscollections.org/#!/home Norfolk Museums Collections]
• [http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/Map.aspx?X=1.0&Y=52.7&mapScale=8 Norfolk Heritage Explorer – Map] Map of Archaeological Areas & Buildings in Horning
• [http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=%27mnf5199%27 Norfolk Heritage Explorer] NHER record for St. Benet's Abbey
• [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=38263 History of the Benedictine Monks at St. Benet's Abbey]
• [http://archive.skyworks.co.uk/footage/norfolk-england-horning-smart-pads-river9.html Horning Aerial video footage]
• [http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/horning-postmill.html Horning Postmill]
• [http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/horning-mill-loke-postmill.html Mill Loke Postmill] Mill Loke Postmill photo from 1875
• [https://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/pre1900gallerypage1.html Broadland Memories] Photos of Horning circa 1870 of the waterfront, maltings, mill, Swan corner
• [https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=horning%20norfolk Photos of Horning on Flickr.com]
• [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=78743 Horning History] Essay on Horning from 1810
• [http://horning.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Horning Parish Council]
• Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horning_village Horning_Village]

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