Potter Heigham

Potter Heigham is a small rural parish in North Norfolk, Norfolk, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, straddling the winding River Thurne. Its setting of marshes, reedbeds and winding waterways makes it a focal point for boating and wildlife; the village is famous for its low, medieval stone bridge which is one of the most recognisable features on the Broads and a regular challenge for visiting cruisers.

Historically the name hints at a local pottery tradition and the parish retains a compact community centred on a parish church, a handful of pubs, boatyards and holiday accommodation. Today the local economy is dominated by tourism, boat hire and fishing alongside traditional agriculture, while visitors are drawn to birdlife, reed-cutting landscapes and the village’s relaxed, historic character within the The Broads National Park.