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River Ant

The River Ant is narrower than many of the rivers, sometimes with room only for two boats to pass.

Villages on the River Ant include How Hill, Neatishead, Stalham and Sutton

The main broad is Barton Broad

How Hill

How Hill has one of the best Edwardian houses in Norfolk but is not open to public expect for those staying on an educational course. The house is a centre for Broads studies, and has activity courses for both children and adults. The Broads Authority operate the How Hill Nature Reserve.

Neatishead

There are several Georgian houses in this lovely broads village, which lies at the head of a creek running down to Barton Broad. There are two shops, a post office, restaurant and pub. Free moorings are available at the Neatishead staithe.

Stalham

This bustling market town has been the centre of a farming community for many centuries. The staithe was an important calling place for wherries landing coal, corn and other produce. Stalham is also home to the Broads Museum.

Sutton

Sutton Staithe, with its attractive hotel, is a favourite place for holidaymakers and local people. Today the broad is not much more than a wide dyke. In the Middle Ages it was much bigger, but through the years it has slowly filled in. Sutton Mill is reputedly the tallest surviving windmill in the country and is well worth a visit.

Barton Broad

Barton boasts one of the largest of Norfolk's Broads and is home to the Norfolk Punt Club whose clubhouse can be seen floating on pontoons in the middle. Recent grants have enabled extensive dredging work to be carried out, making the water deeper and increasing the navigable area.

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