Editing Horning (section)

==Leisure and attractions==
[[File:Horning Ferry Mill.jpg|right|thumb|350px|A windmill in Horning]]
The village of Horning is a very popular tourist destination within the Norfolk Broads, having attractions both around the village and surrounding areas. The village lies on the north bank of the River Bure, and has many waterside properties, pubs, shops, restaurants, tea-rooms, boat-trips as well as other features to enjoy.

Horning is picturesque, and described as the prettiest village on the broads.<ref>[http://www.thenorfolkbroads.org/Horning.html Norfolk Broads] Feature on Horning</ref> The sights to see are: the River Bure from the landing stages, Lower Street, St. Benedict's Church, and many properties with thatched roofs.

Following Lower Street to the east, leads to the school, marina, leisure centre, church and the old riverbank. North of Horning are the broads of Barton, Alderfen and Burntfen, and village of Neatishead; to the west is the popular area of Hoveton & Wroxham; to the east lies the quaint village of Ludham. To the south, across the river via the ferry, are [[Bure Marshes NNR|Bure Marshes]] and village of [[Woodbastwick]]. The Ferry Inn to the east of the village was largely destroyed in a [[Second World War]] bombing raid by the German [[Luftwaffe]] on 26 April 1941, during which 15 bombs are believed to have been dropped on Horning and the surrounding area by a single aircraft. Most landed in the local marshes, but one hit the ferry and one hit the Inn, where 21 of the 24 people in the pub at the time were killed. The Ferry Inn was open for business with a makeshift bar only three weeks later.<ref>[http://www.broadlandmemories.co.uk/blog/ Broadland Memories]</ref>

[[File:River Bure Horning at night.jpg|left|350px|thumb|River Bure Horning at night]]
Horning is home to Southern Comfort, the Mississippi Cruise boat, which leaves from the staithe adjacent to The Swan Inn.<ref>[http://www.about-norfolk.com/south/ Mississippi River Boat (Southern Comfort)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100513073556/http://www.about-norfolk.com/south/ |date=13 May 2010 }}</ref>

The village is popular for sail and motor boating, with [[Horning Sailing Club]] hosting regular annual events. Several boatyards specialise in boat sales, boat hire, boat building and repairs.<ref>[http://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk Waterside Marine] and [http://www.horningchartercraft.co.uk Horning CharterCraft] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060827012905/http://www.horningchartercraft.co.uk/ |date=27 August 2006 }}</ref> There are two marinas which offer private mooring facilities. The River Bure is navigable from the North Sea at [[Great Yarmouth]] all the way to Horning.

The village centre is quite small, consisting of just a single street, a village green, The Swan Inn pub (built early 19th century but dating back to 1696), a few shops and restaurants, and a riverbank adjacent to the River Bure. The main village hall, playing fields and children's play area, are located behind Lower Street on the upper side of the village.

Outside the village centre is the popular [[Bewilderwood]] theme park, which was voted best large attraction in the East of England (2009), as well as having won many other UK and International awards. Broadland Cycle Hire is located within Bewilderwood, from which there are many good cycle routes through rural areas to villages and broads.<ref>[http://www.norfolkbroadscycling.co.uk/ Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre]</ref>

Other local attractions nearby include Barton Broad boardwalk, [[Neatishead]] village, [[Ludham]] village, shopping in Hoveton & Wroxham. A short distance away are many beaches, such as [[Waxham]], [[Sea Palling]] and [[Winterton-on-Sea]], as well as the more popular holiday destinations of Great Yarmouth and [[Cromer]]. The [[Norfolk Coast AONB|North Norfolk Coast]], which is a designated [[Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]], is approximately an hour away.