Market towns: Loddon
Summary
Loddon is one of South Norfolk’s finest towns. Its lively history is reflected in its Georgian and Victorian architecture, reminders of a commercial age driven by the graceful wherries which once brought trade to Loddon.
Further information
From Norman times, Loddon became a centre for trade and administration linked by the rivers Chet and Yare, by road to Norwich and Yarmouth, and bridge or ford with Beccles, Bungay, and Wroxham. In the 15th century, James Hobart, Henry VII’s Attorney General, built Hales Hall and provided Loddon with a fine new church, Holy Trinity.
Loddon is now a delightful market town that has a selection of speciality shops and waterside picnic area. In the summer it is busy with boating holiday makers who choose to experience the Norfolk’s broads – unspoilt South Norfolk style.
Nearby is The Wherryman’s Way - a 35-mile recreational route following the course of the River Yare between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. The route takes its name from the wherry – a large cargo-carrying barge whose elegant black sails were a once common sight on these waters.
You can walk the whole route or explore parts of it by cycle, train and river bus. Alternatively you can explore one of the ten circular village walks en-route. Look out for the unique waymarkers along the route, which include figures, sculpture, information panels and audio points.
Market day – Monday
Related pages on this website
External links
Loddon.org.uk
The website for Loddon, 'South Norfolk's Broadland town'.
Wherryman's Way
Walk around the Broads on this 35-mile route on the River Yate between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
norfolkbroads.com
Online gateway to the Norfolk Broads, with details of events, accommodation, places to visit and more.
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Tourism Development Manager |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | tourism@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533816 |
| minicom/textphone: | 01508 533622 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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Last updated on: 30 April 2008