Horning & Horning Ferry

Horning is a linear village stretching for over a mile along the Bure, famous as the setting for Arthur Ransome`s 'Coot Club'. Attractive cottages and modern houses line the bank. The Southern Comfort `Paddle Steamer' departs from the quay adjacent to the Swan Inn.

If you want to stop at one of the Inns for lunch or dinner it may be prudent to book, not only your table, but your mooring too.

There is a small staithe in front of the village green with a supply of fresh water, the moorings are free, but donations towards the upkeep of the green are welcomed. Horning is very popular, and moorings are limited. On the opposite bank the Broads Authority have provided extra moorings, but you will need a dingy to get across to the village.

There are a good range of shops here including, post office, newsagent, and mini-market.

The boatyards are situated further downstream. Southgates Yacht Station, now the home of the Norfolk Broads Yachting Company, specialise in both traditional and more modern yachts to suite all abilities. The Wherry Yacht White Moth, built by Ernest Collins in 1915 is based here and is available for hire.

Lodges and Chalets of all types line the left bank as we head downstream towards Horning Ferry, one in particular is designed like a windmill, many can be hired through the booking agents Hoseasons or Blakes. Small dykes lead off the main river to grand looking holiday homes.

Horning Ferry and the Ferry Inn are downstream on the left bank. Like at Reedham there was once a chain ferry here, a passenger ferry still operates and is run by Freedom Cruisers. The opposite bank is popular with Anglers, as this reach is good for Bream, Roach and Pike. The Ferry Inn has an extensive river frontage, but is now sadly closed. There are also moorings on the opposite bank, where a boarded walk leads you to Cockshoot Dyke and then to Cockshoot Broad.

St Bendicts Church is set away from the main village of Horning. There are a few moorings here in Vicarage Dyke for visitors wishing to visit the church.

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