The two settlements are separated by the the River Bure and are considered to be the capital of the Norfolk Broads. It is the base for many boating holidays, based around moorings on Granary Staithe. The marina is one of the oldest tourist boatyards on the Broads. It still has several boat building and pleasure craft hire yards. It is also the starting point for cruises on the broads.
Wroxham Bridge was built in 1619 and replacing an earlier bridge. Not only is it one of the lowest bridges on the Broads it is also one of the most difficult to navigate. A Bridge Pilot is mandatory for hire craft.
Both settlements have their own church. St John’s Church in Hoveton with its flint nave and chancel and brick tower is to the east of the town near Hoveton House. St Mary the Virgin is a mile to the south on the western edge of Wroxham.
The shops and other facilities are found in Hoveton. Roys of Wroxham is actually in Hoveton and refers to themselves as ‘The world’s largest village store’. The first shop was opened here in 1899 and is now several shops with fashion, home, electrical, health and beauty, toy, gardening and DIY departments.There is also a supermarket complete with a McDonalds in it.
Wroxham originally had four shops and a garage but these are now long gone.
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Wroxham Bridge was built in 1619 and replacing an earlier bridge. Not only is it one of the lowest bridges on the Broads it is also one of the most difficult to navigate. A Bridge Pilot is mandatory for hire craft.
Both settlements have their own church. St John’s Church in Hoveton with its flint nave and chancel and brick tower is to the east of the town near Hoveton House. St Mary the Virgin is a mile to the south on the western edge of Wroxham.
The shops and other facilities are found in Hoveton. Roys of Wroxham is actually in Hoveton and refers to themselves as ‘The world’s largest village store’. The first shop was opened here in 1899 and is now several shops with fashion, home, electrical, health and beauty, toy, gardening and DIY departments.There is also a supermarket complete with a McDonalds in it.
Wroxham originally had four shops and a garage but these are now long gone.
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