Norfolk

St. Mary's Church Porch and Tower - Photo: Roy Douglas CCL

This interesting and ancient market town lies on the beautiful River Ant and is today a centre for boat building. Situated close to Hickling Broad – widest of all the broads – it has one of the largest holiday boat hirers in the country. The village boasts a windmill and was probably used as a stop-over for Roman troops. The earliest record of the town is in 1044. The local dates to 15^th century while Jacobean Stalham Hall is 17th century.