Area Info for Horning (Norfolk)

Horning, Norfolk, UK

Horning is a picturesque village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Bure, within the Norfolk Broads, a renowned network of navigable rivers and lakes known for their natural beauty and boating opportunities.

Geography and Environment

The village is part of the Broads National Park, offering a tranquil setting surrounded by waterways, marshes, and reed beds. Its location makes it a popular destination for boating, fishing, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its scenic landscapes and rich wildlife.

History

Horning has a long history dating back to medieval times. The village's name is believed to derive from Old English, indicating its origins as a settlement associated with a person named Horning or a similar root. Historically, the village was involved in agriculture and fishing, with the waterways playing a vital role in its development.

Community and Amenities

The village features a range of amenities including traditional pubs, inns, and a village shop. It has a small but active community, with events and activities often centred around the river and local traditions. The church of St. Benet's is a notable historic building in the village.

Tourism and Activities

Horning is a popular tourist destination, especially for those interested in boating and exploring the Norfolk Broads. Visitors can hire boats, take guided tours, or enjoy walking and cycling along the scenic routes. The village also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating local culture and heritage.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with connections to nearby towns and cities. The Norfolk Broads are best explored by boat, and there are several marinas and boat hire services available in Horning.
Education
School
Horning Community Primary School0.36 miles
Lower Street, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8PX
Neatishead Church of England Primary School1.91 miles
School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8XN
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery2.40 miles
Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX
Broadland High School2.64 miles
Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QN
Ludham Primary School and Nursery2.73 miles
School Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN
Salhouse Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.87 miles
Cheyney Avenue, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RJ
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.92 miles
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School3.34 miles
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Hemblington Primary3.67 miles
Mill Road, Blofield Heath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ
Tunstead Primary School4.15 miles
Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH
Blofield Primary School4.56 miles
North Street, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4RH
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary School4.59 miles
Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW
Rackheath Primary School4.66 miles
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL
Sutton CofE VC Infant School4.81 miles
Denise Close, Off Laxfield Road, Sutton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9QP
Coltishall Primary School4.90 miles
St John`s Close, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA
Acle Academy5.09 miles
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre - Hoveton2.31 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Little Plumstead Hospital4.59 miles
Hospital Road,, NR13 5EW
Broadland Clinic4.59 miles
Little Plumstead Hospital, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW
The Staithe Surgery5.11 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU
Acle Medical Centre5.34 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Scrivens Hearing Care At Acle Medical Centre - Acle5.34 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Meadowlands6.79 miles
214 Yarmouth Road,, Norwich, NR7 0SN
Martham Health Centre7.08 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Tillett Adams And Scrivens Hearing Care - Norwich Plumstead Rd7.51 miles
195 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AB
East Coast Community Healthcare - Norwich7.74 miles
15 Hooper Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4ED
Hooper Lane7.74 miles
15 Hooper Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4ED
Norfolk Deaf Association8.38 miles
Graphic House, 120 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RT
Interhealth Canada Uk (North Walsham Hospital)8.50 miles
North Walsham Cottage Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
Priory Clinic Norwich8.61 miles
13-15 Cathedral Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LU
The Priory Clinic Norwich8.61 miles
13-15 Cathedral Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LU
The Hearing Company - Norwich Opie St8.83 miles
6 Opie Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DW
GP
Dr Hunter & Partners2.31 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Ludham)2.74 miles
Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AB
Drs Gaskin & Ledward - Blofield Surgery4.53 miles
Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4PL
Dr Hunter and Partners 4.87 miles
Dr Hunter and Partners, Newman Road, Rackheath, NR13 6PN
Dr Mansfield & Partners4.90 miles
St Johns Close, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA
Dr Hood & Partners5.11 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9BU
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Stalham Green)5.17 miles
Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PS
Dr Rolls & Partners5.34 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Dr Harston & Partners5.64 miles
The Medical Centre, The Dales, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5RP
Dr Mansfield & Partners6.23 miles
20 St Peters Way, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3NS
Fleggburgh Surgery6.32 miles
Mill Lane, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AW
Dr Bastable & Partners6.57 miles
Aslake Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8DG
Thorpewood Medical Group (Dussindale Surgery)6.70 miles
Pound Lane (next to Sainsburys), Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SR
Thorpewood Medical Group (Woodside Surgery)6.82 miles
Woodside Road, Woodside Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9QL
Dr Okoro & Partners Heartsease Surgery 7.07 miles
94 Rider Haggard Road, Heartsease, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UQ
Martham Health Centre7.08 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Hospital
Norvic Clinic6.56 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands6.79 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
North Walsham Hospital8.50 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich8.90 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Hellesdon Hospital9.64 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norwich Community Hospital9.90 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital9.90 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Colman Hospital10.26 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
St Michaels Hospital11.51 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.94 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Northgate Hospital12.30 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
St Catherines Way13.65 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
James Paget University Hospital14.21 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
All Hallows Hospital16.31 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Cromer and District Hospital16.73 miles
Mill Road, Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BQ
Ecch Beccles Hospital17.55 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Pharmacy
Roys Pharmacy (Wroxham Ltd)2.59 miles
Forge House, Hoveton, Station Road, NR12 8DB
Reads Pharmacy Ltd2.68 miles
Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR
Rackheath Pharmacy4.71 miles
1 Bernard Close, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6QS
Coltishall Pharmacy5.07 miles
30 High Street, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7AA
Boots5.17 miles
68 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AS
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.46 miles
High Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.58 miles
118-120 The Street, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5LP
Spixworth Pharmacy6.00 miles
106b Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, Norwich, NR10 3NQ
Tesco Pharmacy6.35 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8AB
Boots6.60 miles
Aslake Close, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8ET
Sainsbury Pharmacy6.70 miles
In-Store Pharmacy, Pound Lane Dussindale Pk, Thorpe St Andrews, NR7 0SR
Woodside Pharmacy6.82 miles
Thorpewood Medical Centre, 140 Woodside Road, Norwich, NR7 9QL
Hamblin's Pharmacy6.94 miles
29 Noble Close, Heartsease Estate, Norwich, NR7 9RJ
Boots6.99 miles
140 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0JE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.08 miles
The Medical Centre, Hemsby Road, Martham, NR29 4QG
Thorpe Health Centre Pharmacy7.14 miles
The Health Centre, St. William`s Way, Thorpe St. andrew, NR7 0AJ
Leisure
Park
BURE MARSHES0.88 miles
HOW HILL1.93 miles
BEESTON HALL (Grade II Listed)2.64 miles
ANT BROADS AND MARSHES2.73 miles
SOUTH WALSHAM FEN2.80 miles
LUDHAM & POTTER HEIGHAM MARSHES3.47 miles
THE BROADS4.96 miles
HICKLING BROAD5.44 miles
BRUNDALL CHURCH FEN5.83 miles
CALTHORPE BROAD6.79 miles
WHITLINGHAM MARSH, WHITLINGHAM7.13 miles
MID-YARE7.20 miles
MARTHAM BROAD7.29 miles
HONING HALL (Grade II* Listed)7.33 miles
WHITLINGHAM7.79 miles
CATTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)7.79 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local2.64 miles
Riverside Rd, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AJ
Costcutter Norfolk2.82 miles
Ludham Stores, Norfolk, NR29 5QQ
Blofield Heath PO & Stores3.72 miles
Woodbastic Road, Blofield Heath Norwich Norfolk NR13 4AB
Potter Heigham Convenience Store4.46 miles
Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 5JB
Fairview Garage Convenience Store4.48 miles
Smallburgh, Norwich Norfolk NR12 9LW
SPAR Blofield4.79 miles
Spar Store, The Street, Norfolk, NR13 4AA
Londis, Norwich5.02 miles
10 High Street, Norwich, NR12 7DH
Londis, Norwich5.02 miles
8 High Street, Norwich, NR12 7DH
Tesco Norwich (Superstore)5.12 miles
Old Market Rd, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AE
Co-op Norwich5.40 miles
Acle, NR13 3QJ
Budgens Acle5.53 miles
Norwich Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BY
M&S Acle Norwich Bp5.54 miles
A47 Roundabout, Acle Bypass, NR13 3BE
Co-op Norwich5.58 miles
Brundallthe Street, NR13 5LP
Co-op Norwich5.61 miles
Brundall The Street, NR13 5AA
SPAR Lingwood5.78 miles
Spar, 2 Norwich Road, Norfolk, NR13 4BH
Spixworth Convenience Store6.00 miles
106 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3NQ
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport8.34 miles
Bus Stop
Mill Hill (SE)0.33 miles
Mill Hill (NW)0.34 miles
Lower Street (SE)0.52 miles
Lower Street (NW)0.53 miles
Council Houses (S)0.77 miles
Council Houses (N)0.77 miles
Church Lane (SE)0.96 miles
Church Lane (NW)0.96 miles
Bewilderwood (E)0.97 miles
Bewliderwood (W)0.97 miles
Horning Road (E)1.53 miles
Horning Road (W)1.53 miles
Phone Box (SW)1.69 miles
Phone Box (NE)1.73 miles
Salhouse Road (NE)1.74 miles
Salhouse Road (SW)1.77 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry North10.49 miles
Reedham Ferry South10.54 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing27.89 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing27.94 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing49.26 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing49.34 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing52.08 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing52.09 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing52.65 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal52.90 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing53.04 miles
Railway Station
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station2.77 miles
Salhouse Rail Station3.77 miles
Lingwood Rail Station5.58 miles
Acle Rail Station5.58 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station5.84 miles
Brundall Rail Station5.84 miles
Worstead Rail Station5.90 miles
Buckenham Rail Station7.20 miles
Norwich Rail Station8.58 miles
Cantley Rail Station8.70 miles
North Walsham Rail Station8.71 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station10.21 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station10.25 miles
Great Yarmouth Rail Station12.20 miles
Gunton Rail Station12.44 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station13.57 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR12 8P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment170
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
14, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£375,000
2024-10-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-09-01   £330,000
31, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£535,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-06-01   £460,000
ABBOTTS COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8NE		£447,500
2023-11-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-10-18   £270,000
13, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£485,000
2023-10-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-09-27   £320,000
QUIET WATERS, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£560,000
2023-09-28
detached
freehold
16, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£585,000
2023-06-16
detached
freehold
7, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£497,500
2022-09-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-09   £280,000
23, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£575,000
2022-09-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2017-12-12   £390,000
21, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£525,000
2022-08-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-01-25   £320,000
STONE STOCKS, 149, LOWER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PU		£935,000
2022-07-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
28, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£565,000
2022-04-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-12-15   £390,000
1, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£540,000
2022-04-21
detached
freehold
30, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£575,000
2022-02-18
detached
freehold
13, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£450,000
2022-02-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-28   £360,000
MISTLETHRUSH, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£255,000
2021-12-13
detached
freehold
18, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£460,000
2021-10-29
detached
freehold
WATERS EDGE, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£205,000
2021-08-09
detached
freehold
1, GROVE BUNGALOWS
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8NF		£265,500
2021-07-09
semidetached
freehold
6, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£460,000
2021-05-21
detached
freehold
32, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£452,000
2021-05-19
detached
freehold
THE KING'S COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8NE		£585,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
12, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£365,000
2021-01-15
detached
freehold
TYEGATE, LOWER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PU		£570,000
2021-01-08
detached
freehold
11, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£425,000
2020-11-03
detached
freehold
KINGLINE CRUISERS, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£2,738,000
2020-08-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
SULA HOUSE, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£2,738,000
2020-08-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£375,000
2020-02-20
detached
freehold
OAKDALE, FERRY VIEW ESTATE
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PT		£225,000
2020-02-10
detached
freehold
21, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£310,000
2019-09-04
detached
freehold
25, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£307,500
2019-08-22
detached
freehold
THE OLD VICARAGE, CHURCH ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PZ		£1,550,000
2019-08-20
detached
freehold
ELMFIELD HOUSE, LOWER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PU		£475,000
2019-08-07
detached
freehold
27, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£372,500
2018-11-09
detached
freehold
10, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£370,000
2018-08-15
detached
freehold
23, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£320,000
2017-12-08
detached
freehold
16, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£395,000
2017-11-17
detached
freehold
THE WHERRY, 2, JAMES ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PL		£360,000
2017-11-06
detached
freehold
9, PARKLAND CRESCENT
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PJ		£300,000
2017-09-26
detached
freehold
8, ABBOT ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PN		£387,500
2017-07-11
detached
freehold
FEN VIEW, SCHOOL ROAD
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PX		£340,000
2016-11-25
detached
freehold
WOODS END COTTAGE, LOWER STREET
HORNING
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8PU		£595,000
2016-11-01
detached
freehold
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