PLACES TO EAT

  • The Pleasure Boat - Hickling

    A scenic waterside pub offering a great menu and guest beers. Lovely beer garden, dog friendly. A really rewarding stop after paddling across Hickling Broad from Ferrygate.

  • Horsey Windpump Cafe

    Horsey Windpump is an iconic Norfolk Broads landmark, and a wonderful 1 ½ to 2 hour paddle from Ferrygate. The cafe is open every day between 10 and 4 for drinks and snacks.

  • Logo of a lion's head with the text 'The Lion at Thurne Food & Drink Takeaway' on an orange background.

    The Lion at Thurne

    A lovely local pub with beer garden in the centre of the scenic village of Thurne. A longer paddle from Ferrygate of approx 2 hours. Drive Time: 15 minutes

  • Bridgestones of Potter

    A family run business offering traditional, home cooked food in the centre of Potter Heigham. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. An easy paddle or riverside walk from Ferrygate.

  • Norada Grill - Potter Heigham

    A family run pub, serving homemade food using locally sourced produce. Includes a vegan menu. Situated alongside the river, perfect paddling or walking distance from Ferrygate.

  • Exterior of Kings Arms pub during early evening, with 2 umbrellas over outdoor tables, a signboard, and a roof covered with red tiles.

    Kings Arms - Martham

    Offering a good selection of fine real ales from Adnams and guest ales from around the UK. We also keep a good selection of fine wine to accompany your dining experience.

    Well behaved dogs are welcome.

    Drive Time: 2 minutes

  • Seal View - Winterton on Sea

    A friendly cafe on top of the sand dunes overlooking the sea at Winterton. Open every day for a selection of drinks and snacks. Less than 10 minutes drive or a lovely scenic walk from Ferrygate.

  • The brick exterior of Fisherman's Return pub, featuring its signboard with the name, and words 'Pub, Food, Rooms' along with contact information. The pub has two white-framed windows, flower boxes, and outdoor seating including a table, bench, umbrellas, and barrels. The entrance has a black door with a lighting fixture above.

    Fishermans Return - Winterton

    A 300 year old brick and flint Freehouse serving real ales and freshly prepared food using locally sourced ingredients. Being close to the sea, fish naturally features prominently on our specials board.

    Well behaved dogs are most welcome.

    Drive Time: 9 minutes

  • Outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs in front of a thatched-roof building with a sign that reads 'dunes café'.

    Dunes Cafe - Waxham

    A delightful country Café next to the historic Waxham Great Barn and a short walk to Horsey Beach. Offers a range of delicious goodies for breakfast and lunch and an assortment of drinks.

    Well behaved dogs are most welcome.

    Drive Time: 16 minutes

  • Hirst's Farm Shop and Cafe

    A multi-generational family farm business with a farm shop, cafe and adventure park. Open every day from 9 to 3 serving a seasonal menu as well as breakfasts and afternoon teas.

  • Vintage-style badge with a teapot, three airplanes, a watchtower, and red poppies, with a banner reading 'Poppylands 1940's Tearoom'.

    Poppylands Tearoom

    Poppylands is a unique 1940’s tea room and restaurant. Serving delicious local meals and treats. Walkers, seal spotters, bird watchers and locals know it as a haven of cosiness and nostalgia.

    This is a tearoom you have to experience.

    Drive Time: 10 minutes

  • A sign for The Farmers, a country pub and dining place, mounted on a wall with a peacock illustration at the top and decorative leaves on either side.

    The Farmers - Ormesby

    A recently refurbished country pub and dining establishment offering an extensive food menu using quality products sourced locally.

    With a great outdoor garden space and delicious cocktails this really is a little gem with a good menu for everyone and not to far from the campsite.

    Drive Time: 15 minutes

  • Outdoor seating area with picnic tables outside of The Kings Arms pub, with a wooden pergola and potted plants, brick building with sign, and a tree in a large pot.

    Kings Arms - Fleggburgh

    A beautiful country pub and restaurant in the heart of the village of Fleggburgh. Local produce from the butcher and fresh fish daily is used in all dishes and herbs from their own garden.

    The venue has won many awards including two AA rosette’s for the restaurant with additional barn bar and outside seating.

    Drive Time: 10 minutes

  • A small thatched-roof building with a sign for The Shakespeare Inn, a white picket fence, and a corner road with directional signs.

    Ingham Swan

    Chef Daniel Smith has many awards including 2 AA Rosettes among many others. This fine dining experience is in a relaxed show stopping setting due to the heritage of the building.

    Influenced by seasonality and sourcing local ingredients the menu changes daily across the Du Jour, A La Carte, Taste of Norfolk and Sunday Lunch.

    Drive Time: 18 minutes

  • Logo for The White Horse Inn, a pub and restaurant located in Neatshead, Norfolk. The logo is circular with a yellow and orange background and black text.

    The White Horse at Neatishead

    Set in the beautiful village of Neatishead the White Horse is a pub and restaurant specialising in real ale, craft beer and bottled beer. As well as having their own craft gin Pell & Co.

    Well behaved dogs are welcome in the bar area.

    Drive Time: 35 minutes