HICKLING

A lovely Broadland village, close to the sea and split into 2 parts, located at the head of largest of the Norfolk Broads.

Hickling is a great place to base your holiday in Norfolk as it is close to both the Norfolk Broads and the Norfolk Coast. The village is spread out and split into two main parts, Hickling Heath and Hickling Green. Hickling Heath is on the edge of Hickling Broad (the largest of the Norfolk Broads) and has a staithe, private moorings and a pub (Pleasure Boat Inn). Hickling Green is mainly residential, but well worth a visit as it has a pub (The Greyhound), church and many pretty cottages. Nearby, there is a large nature reserve, which consists of marked paths, observation tower and viewing platforms.

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We start our tour of Hickling at Hickling Heath, situated at the edge of Hickling Broad. Here you will find the Pleasure Boat Inn, boatyard, sailing club and private moorings. There are plenty of 24 hour public moorings in the dyke down to the pub.

Whispering Reeds - Hickling

If unspoilt scenery and a wealth of plant, animal and birdlife are what you are seeking from your Broadland holiday, then Whispering Reeds is your perfect choice. Hickling Broad lies at the heart of a national nature reserve, and from its peaceful base at the head of the broad, this well fitted and furnished fleet offers easy access to Horsey Mere and many other renowned beauty spots.

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Between Hickling Heath and Hickling Green, we come to a track that leads along the edge of Hickling Broad. This track is a lovely stroll and gives some wonderful views out over Hickling Broad. The path eventually leads to the nature reserve (footpath only) via a farm.

Along the way, there are some lovely cottages that face Hickling Broad, some with verandas to enjoy the sunset over the water. Even the boathouses are thatched here!

There is a large nature reserve at Hickling. This has a visitors centre, and many marked paths out over the edges of the Broad, with observation towers, bird hides and viewing platforms. There are also plenty of places to sit and enjoy the surroundings or spot the local wildlife, with many fine views out over the reeds and Hickling Broad itself.

Returning back to the village, we come to Hickling Green, which is mainly residential, with a pub (The Greyhound) and many pretty properties (but no shop).

A little way out of Hickling is the large parish church of St Mary. Inside you will find an interesting old horse drawn hearse, provided by the local history group.

Hickling summary of what to SEE and DO