Day boat hire Potter Heigham

Turning left down the river from our boatyard takes you to Potter Heigham, it is a leisurely 20-minute cruise. There are 24-hour free moorings, you will find them through the first bridge on the left-hand side of the river.

Potter Heigham is a village 12 miles north-east of the city of Norwich, famous for its mediaeval bridge and day boat hire Potter Heigham. The larger boats are unable to get under the low bridge, which keeps the upper reaches of the River Thurne, where Martham Ferry Day Boat Hire is based, an oasis for boating and wildlife. For the Arthur Ranson fans, Potter Heigham is mentioned in Coot Club and The Big Six.

Book online or phone 01493 748291

It is a great place to motor from Martham Ferry. Fish and chips which can be purchased and enjoyed on or off your hire boat. Bridge stores sell take-a-way coffee and delicious cakes. There is a burger van selling breakfast from early in the morning and throughout the day. There are two pubs The Norada pub on the river bank and the Falgate which is a short walk into the main village. Lathams at Potter Heigham sell delicious and reasonably priced take-away sandwiches and almost anything else you might need!

The Weavers Way, which is a 61-mile footpath, passes through Potter Heigham and is great for exercising the dog.

Potter Higham Bridge is believed to date back to 1385 and is the lowest bridge on the broads, 6’6 at low tide. The bridge pilot is based at Pheonix Boats. Herbertwoods Boat Yard is at Potter Heigham and was founded in was in 1928.

Places to eat and drink in Potter Heigham

BridgeStones of Potter Open 7 days a week
Tel: 01692 671923
Located yards away from Potter Heigham Bridge overlooking the river Thurne. There is seating inside and also outside for alfresco riverside eating, perfect for a relaxing drink and bite to eat, dogs are also welcome in the garden room.

Norada Pub & Restaurant, Bridge Road Potter Heigham
Tel: 01692 670904
Located just a stone’s throw from the River Thurne, close to the majority of the village’s moorings, the pub serves a good selection of food to hungry diners. The Norada has a great kid’s play area and regular events take place in the pub throughout the week.
Also dog friendly.

Nippy Chippy, Fish and Chip Shop. No phone number is available, please check online for opening hours.

The Falgate Inn, Ludham Rd, Potter Heigham NR29 5HZ
Tel: 01692 670003
Just a few minutes walk past Lathams Fishing Tackle Shop (on your left). Serving food and a great range of drinks. The Falgate Inn is a traditional country pub offering real ales, popular beers and home-cooked food. Also dog friendly.

Last but note least there is a comprehensive fishing tackle shop at Potter Heigham.