Sunray
Sunray is a recently renovated property ideally situated overlooking the River Thurne. It has a…
Ludham & Potter Heigham National Nature Reserve
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POTTER HEIGHAM, NORFOLK
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The Ludham and Potter Heigham NNR is a traditionally-managed grazing marsh in the Norfolk Broads, which supports a diverse range of wetland plant, insect and bird species. The dyke system, its edges trampled by cattle, supports over 100 species of aquatic and emergent plants, along with a rich community of insects. In summer, damselflies and dragonflies, including the rare Norfolk hawker, abound. Water voles live in and around the dykes, while many birds use the grass marshes for feeding and over-wintering. Grazing cattle are used to keep the grass sward short. Trampling of the dyke edges creates a tussocky ‘berm’ which is colonised by emergent and fen plants. Dykes which become overgrown or are in danger of filling in due to cattle trampling are cleaned out by a mechanical digger. Water levels are controlled by sluices, with excess water from nearby uplands being pumped out to the adjacent River Thurne.
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Discover Norfolk
The North Norfolk Coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and probably the finest of its kind in Europe. Here you’ll find a string of quaint villages and small towns – Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Cley next the Sea are 21st-century favourites, while Sheringham and Cromer are classic examples of a good old-fashioned seaside resort where grand Victorian hotels look out to sea. Further round the coast you'll find Great Yarmouth, one of the most popular resorts in the UK and packed full of amusements, shops and seashore entertainment. And let's not forget Norwich, the region's only city.
Norfolk prides itself on its wealth of historic houses, the most famous being Sandringham, where Her Majesty the Queen and her family spend Christmas. Many of Norfolk’s towns have a particular charm and a strong sense of community. The quiet market towns of Fakenham and Swaffham are prime examples, as well as Thetford, with its popular museum focusing on the TV comedy series Dad’s Army which was filmed in the area.
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