Potter Heigham

Potter Heigham is the gateway to the Upper Thurne and the home of the Herbert Woods boatyard founded in 1928. The village itself is ½ mile north of the bridge, but few people linger further than the boatyards and shops that are situated alongside the medieval bridge.

The bridge is justifiably famous although not the lowest of the Broads bridges it is certainly the most difficult to navigate through. The bridge has 6 ft 9 inches headroom at average high water, it has a semicircular arch with the sides falling sharply to the water.

All hire boats capable of passing beneath the bridge are required to use the services of the Bridge Pilot who are  based at the Phoenix Fleet.

Potter Heigham has plentiful moorings on both sides of the bridge and at Herbert Woods boatyard. The moorings downstream of the bridge are particularly pleasant as they catch both the morning and evening sun.

The new Herbert Woods Tower was rebuilt recently and now includes luxury apartments available for rent with views across the water meadows.

Downstream of Potter Heigham colourful chalets line both banks.

View images of Potter Heigham HERE

Useful Links

Lathams Supermarket 

Pheonix Fleet