Potter Heigham
The village of Potter Heigham is situated 12 miles north east of the city of Norwich, on the A149 road. Potter Heigham is on the River Thurne, within the Broads National Park and is close to Hickling Broad, which is under the care of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The village is famous for its medieval bridge, which is thought to date from 1385, and is considered one of the most difficult bridges to navigate on the Broads. Potter Heigham church, Saint Nicholas, has a 12th century round tower and pretty thatched roof.
Accommodation in Potter Heigham
Margaret's Cottage
Potter Heigham, Norfolk
An end of terrace farm cottage surrounded by countryside, Margaret's Cottage dates back to the 1900s and is ideal for families looking for a peaceful, rural setting but still close to lots of amenities and family entertainment. Only six miles away are the beautiful sandy blue flag beaches of Sea Palling and Waxham, and less than a mile is Potter Heigham, one of the main boating centres on the Norfolk Broads, and its cafes, chip shop, pub, ice cream parlour and newsagent.
Norah's Cottage
Potter Heigham, Norfolk
End of terrace and rural, Norah's Cottage is surrounded by countryside and is a great spot for families looking for a peaceful, relaxing break, but who still want to be close to the action. Situated less than a mile from Potter Heigham, one of the major boating centre's on the Norfolk Broads
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Around Potter Heigham
Potter Heigham at a glance
- District
- North Norfolk
- Distance to Norwich
- about 13 miles
- Nearest town
- Acle (5.6 miles)
- Height above sea level
- 1 m
Historic and listed buildings in Potter Heigham
10 listed buildings within about ¾ mile of the village centre, from the National Heritage List for England.
- Grade I
- Grade II*
- Grade II*
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
- Grade II
Source: Historic England. Most listed buildings are private homes – please view from public land.
Places to eat, drink and stay near Potter Heigham
The closest pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and B&Bs, with their official food hygiene rating.
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
Ratings: Food Standards Agency (Open Government Licence). Ratings change after each inspection – tap a name for the latest.
Wildlife recorded around Potter Heigham
The most frequently recorded species within 3 km of Potter Heigham since 2022 (45,403 records submitted to the National Biodiversity Network).
Birds
- Mallard
- Black-headed Gull
- Carrion Crow
- Woodpigeon
- Greylag Goose
- Mute Swan
- Blue Tit
- Wren
- Grey Heron
- Robin
- Shoveler
- Lapwing
Other wildlife and plants
- Muntjac
- Grey Squirrel
- Norfolk Aeshna
- Chinese Water Deer
- Azure Damselfly
- Common Darter
- Four-spotted Chaser
- Mole
- Black-tailed Skimmer
- Grey Seal
- Blue-tailed Damselfly
- Ruddy Darter
Source: NBN Atlas – records from Norfolk recorders and conservation groups. Please follow the Countryside Code and keep to paths.
Villages near Potter Heigham
- Bastwick - 0.8 miles
- Repps with Bastwick 1.2 miles
- Ludham 1.7 miles
- Catfield 2.3 miles
- Hickling 2.6 miles
- Martham 2.7 miles
- Clippesby 3.1 miles
- Irstead 3.2 miles
- Somerton 3.3 miles
- Rollesby 3.4 miles
Live weather
Weather in Potter Heigham
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Getting to Norfolk
- Train: Greater Anglia runs direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Norwich, plus lines to Cromer, Sheringham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Cambridge. National Rail journey planner
- Road: the A11 (from Cambridge and London) and the A47 (east–west) are the main routes.
- Air: Norwich Airport is 4 miles north of the city.
- Bus: plan local journeys on Traveline.
Useful links
- Visit Norfolk – official tourism site
- Visit the Broads – Broads Authority
- Met Office weather warnings
- RNLI beach safety and tide advice
- National Trust in Norfolk
In an emergency
- 999 – police, fire, ambulance and coastguard
- 111 – NHS urgent medical advice
- 101 – Norfolk Police, non-emergency