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Ranworth, Norfolk

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A very popular village on the edge of Malthouse Broad. At nearby Ranworth Broad is a quiet nature reserve with boardwalks through the woods to an interpretation centre and bird hide. St Helens parish church is lovely medieval building known as the Cathedral of the Broads. The interior is wonderful, with a superb painted rood screen, and the Ranworth Antiphoner, an illustrated 15th century psalm book. The tower is open to visitors, and if you climb the narrow stairs you are rewarded by marvelous views from the top.

There are a number of attractive thatched cottages in the village, and a lovely pub a stones-throw from the waterside. An old legend clings to Ranworth. According to the tales, the ghost of a medieval monk can often be seen rowing a boat out onto Ranworth Broad. The monk is said to the sole survivor of an attack on St Benets Abbey by Henry VIII's mem.

Nearby Ranworth is Fairhaven Garden, a lovely wooded area with nature trails and water gardens set beside a private broad.
Ranworth, Norfolk, England

About Ranworth
Attraction Type: Village
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OS TG 3554 1520
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Nearest Attractions Fairhaven Garden - 1.6 miles (Garden) Irstead St Michaels Church - 3.3 miles (Church) Hoveton Hall Gardens - 3.9 miles (Garden) Horsey Windpump - 7.9 miles (Historic Property) Cow Tower - 8.1 miles (Historic Property) Norwich Cathedral - 8.4 miles (Cathedral) Hungate Medieval Art - 8.6 miles (Museum) Norwich Castle - 8.7 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Horning - 1.3 miles away Salhouse - 2.8 miles away Neatishead - 3.5 miles away Wroxham - 3.8 miles away Acle - 4.2 miles away Potter Heigham - 4.4 miles away Brundall - 5.1 miles away Coltishall - 6 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Waterside House - 5.3 miles from Ranworth Stokesby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £350

Lavendar Cottage - 5.3 miles from Ranworth Stokesby, Norfolk Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

The Moorings - 6.9 miles from Ranworth Bramerton, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £465

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Nearest Hotels

Broad House Hotel - 3.3 miles from Ranworth Wroxham, Norfolk Stay from: £99.00

The Amber Lodge - 3.4 miles from Ranworth Acle, Norfolk Stay from: £55.00

Hotel Wroxham - 3.6 miles from Ranworth Wroxham, Norfolk Stay from: £88.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Broadland Bed & Breakfast - 2.4 miles from Ranworth Ludham, Norfolk From: £74.00

School Lodge Country Guesthouse - 6.6 miles from Ranworth Norwich, Norfolk From: £40.00

Aylwyne House - 8.6 miles from Ranworth Norwich, Norfolk From: £70.00

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Ranworth
Tourist Information Centre
The Staithe
Ranworth
Norfolk
England
NR13 6HY
Tel: 01603 270 453
Email: ranworthinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk
Web: http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk
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