Visit Thurne on The Norfolk Broads
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Sitting in unspoilt countryside on the banks of the river Thurne, the village of Thurne offers Broads explorers the chance to discover some of the most delightful traditional architecture in the region, from the picturesque Thurne Dyke windpump to the village’s many beautiful historic houses. Thurne is home to the Theta sailing club, which kindly provides three free moorings, where you can tie off, get your feet on dry land, and walk into the village, where as well as beautiful sights, you can also enjoy a delicious local ale and a locally-sourced meal at the wonderful Lion Inn. So if you’re planning on navigating the river Thurne, make sure you don’t miss the village.
If you’re exploring the eastern reaches of the Broads, then Thurne is a great choice of picnic spot. If you’re keen on exploring further by foot, the Weavers’ Way passes through the village. 56 miles long, this picturesque footpath runs from Cromer to Great Yarmouth, and was formed to commemorate the trade route of the region’s pre-industrial weaving industry. The path also passes through Worsted, Stalham, Potter Heigham and Halvergate, so if one of your party fancies taking a stroll, it’s easy to meet up at one of the villages down the way.
Thurne is an appealing place to moor up, thanks to the generous free moorings at the Lion Inn, which also has hot shower facilities in case you feel the need to freshen up, as well as an amusement arcade to keep the kids busy. Because of its position in the middle of the Northern Broads region, Thurne is a popular choice of spot to spend the first night of an excursion from Oulton Broad, or the last night of a West-East journey.
Thurne is one of the truly unmissable stops on your Broads adventure, so make sure you enjoy everything this beautiful Norfolk village has to offer.
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