Potter Heigham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK
About Potter Heigham
Most people will know the village for its famous mediaeval bridge dating from 1385 - one of the lowest and narrowest navigable bridges on the Broads. The bridge represents such a "challenge" to boat owners that hire craft that can pass are required to use the services of a pilot. Larger hire craft are not permitted to pass the bridge (on hiring a boat the skipper will be advised if the boat can pass under the bridge). There are actually two road bridges across the River Thurne at Potter Heigham. The larger one carrying the A149 is modern and does not have the same constraints or reputation as the older bridge. The village is said to have its own haunting, taking place each 31 May at midnight at the old bridge. Each year the sound of hooves, screech of wheels and a fiery coach appears on th
Top Attractions in Potter Heigham
Explore the best things to see and do in Potter Heigham:
- ★Church of St Nicholas
- ★Heigham Holmes Windpump
- ★Herbert Woods
- ★MayCraft
- ★Phoenix Fleet
- ★Potter Heigham Bridge
- ★Wind Energy Museum
Where to Eat in Potter Heigham
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Taylors Fish & Chip Shop
Where to Stay in Potter Heigham
- 🏨Willowcroft
Potter Heigham Travel Guide Sections
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