Bridge Broad

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Norfolk Broadland

England

Bridge Broad

Wroxham's new village sign Topped by a representation of a wherry it is constructed of solid marble and the base is decorated with water and reed symbols and an inscription proclaims Wroxham's ancient title as the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads'. The sign was commissioned by Wroxham Parish Council and was unveiled by Norfolk's Lord Lieutenant, Lady Philippa Dannatt on the 16th July 2021.
Wroxham's new village sign Credit: Jane Rackham

Bridge Broad is a picturesque body of water located in Norfolk, England. It is a freshwater lake that spans an area of around 20 hectares. The broad is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a tranquil and serene environment for visitors.

The broad is fed by a combination of natural springs and local rainfall, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. The water is crystal clear and supports a diverse ecosystem, making it a haven for various aquatic plants and animals. This includes an abundance of fish species such as pike, perch, and roach, which attract anglers from far and wide.

Surrounding the lake is a well-maintained footpath that allows visitors to take leisurely strolls while enjoying the stunning views. There are also several designated picnic areas, providing the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a meal amidst nature.

In addition to the lake itself, Bridge Broad is home to a beautiful freshwater marsh and pond. These habitats are teeming with wildlife, including a variety of bird species such as swans, ducks, and herons. Nature enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife photography.

Bridge Broad is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as boating and kayaking. The calm and placid waters make it an ideal spot for beginners as well as experienced water sports enthusiasts. Fishing is also a popular pastime, with local fishing clubs organizing regular competitions.

Overall, Bridge Broad is a stunning natural feature in Norfolk, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the British countryside and enjoy a range of recreational activities.

Bridge Broad Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.714158/1.4032812 or Grid Reference TG2918. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge Broad is located at Grid Ref: TG2918 (Lat: 52.714158, Lng: 1.4032812)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///hindered.thick.ship. Near Hoveton, Norfolk

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Bridge Broad

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.714158,1.4032812
Man Made: pier
Mooring: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7130856/1.4074687
Seamark Bridge Category: fixed
Seamark Bridge Clearance Height: 2.21
Seamark Type: bridge
Lat/Long: 52.7117735/1.4081736
Hoveton and Wroxham
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100WROXHAM
Network: National Rail
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Railway: station
Ref Crs: HXM
Source: NPE
Wheelchair: yes
Wikidata: Q281183
Wikipedia: en:Hoveton & Wroxham railway station
Lat/Long: 52.7154885/1.4080243
Wroxham BVR
Naptan AtcoCode: 940GZZBVWXM
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Usage: tourism
Wikidata: Q20718188
Lat/Long: 52.7168488/1.4085335
Bus Stop
Bure Valley Railway Entrance, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900H5019
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan CommonName: Bure Valley Railway Entrance
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Locality: Hoveton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogmdmd
Naptan Street: Belaugh Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7170303/1.406684
Bus Stop
Roys Department Store
Bench: no
Bin: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900H502
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Roys Department Store
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Food Hall
Naptan Locality: Wroxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoawtpd
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Note: "Roys Food Hall" on sign
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7122512/1.4099248
Roys Car Park Layby, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900H5026
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Roys Car Park Layby
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Roys Car Park Layby
Naptan Locality: Hoveton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoawtwd
Naptan Street: Neweys Way
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7134404/1.40944
Railway Station, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900H503
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Railway Station
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan Locality: Hoveton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoawtwm
Naptan Street: Belaugh Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.715429/1.4088843
Bus Stop
Railway Station, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900H505
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Railway Station
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Rail Station
Naptan Locality: Hoveton
Naptan NaptanCode: nfoawtwp
Naptan Street: Belaugh Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7155175/1.4086246
Seamark Bridge Category: fixed
Seamark Bridge Clearance Height: 4.57
Seamark Type: bridge
Lat/Long: 52.7136668/1.4064721
Fixme: Footpath should continue N
Lat/Long: 52.7116786/1.4083154
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.7117044/1.4088533
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.7118327/1.4085942
Waste Basket
Check Date: 2021-11-03
Lat/Long: 52.7118038/1.4083973
Bench
Backrest: no
Lat/Long: 52.7118148/1.4084085
Atm
Operator: NatWest
Lat/Long: 52.7123766/1.4094683
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Check Date Capacity: 2022-10-18
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.7124262/1.4097105
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Operator: BT
Lat/Long: 52.7124728/1.409616
Atm
Operator: Barclays Bank PLC
Lat/Long: 52.7126361/1.4095031
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 52.7131558/1.4099213
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 52.71318/1.4100494
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.713261/1.4089505
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.713262/1.410447
Toilets
Lat/Long: 52.7132904/1.4085034
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Kerb: flush
Lat/Long: 52.7134233/1.4098375
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.7135286/1.4098864
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.7136594/1.4099792
Bus Stop
Bridge Board Close, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900W01
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Bridge Board Close
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Locality: Wroxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogtjpw
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Lat/Long: 52.7109751/1.4056447
Bicycle Parking
Capacity: 6
Lat/Long: 52.7107705/1.4050076
Bus Stop
Bridge Board Close, opp
Bench: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900W0111
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Bridge Board Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Locality: Wroxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogtjta
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7111152/1.4062671
Communication Gsm-r: yes
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Material: metal
Operator: UK Power Networks;O2-UK;Vodafone UK;Three UK;EE
Tower Construction: lattice
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.7156322/1.407875
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7108148/1.404619
The Norfolk Broads Tourist Information and Activity Centre
Information: office
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.7115587/1.4072705
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.7147574/1.4106303
Wroxham
Colour: white;grey;blue
Direction: SW
Man Made: village_sign
Material: wrough_iron
Start Date: 1937
Traffic Sign: city_limit
Lat/Long: 52.7115595/1.4078271
Grit Bin
Colour: yellow
Lat/Long: 52.7115579/1.4077775
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.717725/1.4072639
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.717002/1.4075455
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7161392/1.4078137
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7162854/1.4076313
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7168801/1.4073068
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7172083/1.4072049
Pharmacy
Roys Pharmacy
Brand Wikidata: Q7375233
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 52.7124725/1.4098274
Fast Food
McDonald's
Brand: McDonald's
Brand Wikidata: Q38076
Brand Wikipedia: en:McDonald's
Cuisine: burger
Drive Through: no
Lat/Long: 52.7121258/1.4098803
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7147752/1.4088201
Wroxham Travel
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NR12 8UR
Addr Street: Station Road
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Shop: travel_agency
Lat/Long: 52.7132145/1.4087484
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7156566/1.4075884
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.714408/1.4063962
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7135655/1.405566
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7116911/1.4037448
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7104537/1.402566
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7104773/1.402452
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7117456/1.4036509
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7136126/1.4054681
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7144462/1.4062916
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.7156875/1.4074972
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 52.7161067/1.4085461
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 52.7158416/1.40834
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7133693/1.4087464
Cecil Amey
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DB
Brand Wikidata: Q112669145
Shop: optician
Lat/Long: 52.7122119/1.4094552
Fast Food
Royal Pizza & Kebab
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DA
Addr Street: Norwich Road
Addr Village: Hoveton
Cuisine: kebab
Fhrs Id: 281711
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7121681/1.4093486
Digital Phone Company
Brand Wikidata: Q99528777
Shop: mobile_phone
Lat/Long: 52.7121356/1.4092762
Katrina James
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.7121209/1.4092353
NR12 Fitness
Leisure: fitness_centre
Lat/Long: 52.7158394/1.4088719
Gordon Barber Funeral Home
Shop: funeral_directors
Lat/Long: 52.7155453/1.4094244
Eric Bates & Sons
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 52.7155689/1.40936
Studio 89
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.7155754/1.4092326
Stobart & Hurrell
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 52.7156006/1.4091682
Fizz & Fromage
Cuisine: wine;cheese
Shop: deli
Lat/Long: 52.7156347/1.4090435
Laundrette
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 52.7115445/1.4071948
Addr City: Hoveton
Addr Postcode: NR12 8UR
Addr Street: Station Road
Disused Shop: butcher
Fhrs Id: 281215
Old Name: Massingham Bros
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7135029/1.4085661
Bridge Gift Shop
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 52.7120446/1.409006
Emma's Boutique
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DA
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 52.7120283/1.4089403
Cafe
Number 14
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DA
Addr Street: Norwich Road
Addr Village: Hoveton
Fhrs Id: 664650
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7118728/1.4083147
Restaurant
Indian Spoon
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DA
Addr Street: Norwich Road
Addr Village: Hoveton
Cuisine: indian
Fhrs Id: 1369986
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7117269/1.409077
Grey's Ices
Note: Erroneous apostrophe appears on sign
Shop: confectionery
Lat/Long: 52.7118707/1.4090482
Fast Food
Greys Fish , Chips and icecream
Addr Housename: Greys Fish & Chips
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 52.7118163/1.4088316
Cafe
Oh Crumbs
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housename: Oh Crumbs Sandwich Bar
Addr Postcode: NR12 8DA
Addr Street: Norwich Road
Addr Village: Hoveton
Fhrs Id: 903249
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7118382/1.4089322
Cafe
Charlotte's Cafe
Lat/Long: 52.7118565/1.4090046
Restaurant
Little Italia
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 4
Addr Parentstreet: Norwich Road
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Addr Street: Riverside Centre
Addr Village: Hoveton
Fhrs Id: 1407050
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7115603/1.4092514
Arca
Shop: interior_decoration
Lat/Long: 52.7117699/1.4092541
Grey's Fudge Factory
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Parentstreet: Norwich Road
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Addr Street: Riverside Centre
Addr Village: Hoveton
Fhrs Id: 1040958
Shop: confectionery
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7118276/1.4091884
Capron & Helliwell Solicitors
Addr City: Wroxham
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Capron & Helliwell Solicitors
Addr Place: Broads Centre
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Office: lawyer
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su closed
Lat/Long: 52.7117033/1.4093238
Restaurant
Thai Ubon
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 3
Addr Parentstreet: Norwich Road
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Addr Street: Riverside Centre
Addr Village: Hoveton
Cuisine: thai
Fhrs Id: 1155188
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7115944/1.4093278
Abbotts Countrywide
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Parentstreet: Norwich Road
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Addr Street: Riverside Centre
Addr Village: Hoveton
Brand Wikidata: Q112666674
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 52.7116391/1.4093935
Sue Ryder
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Parentstreet: Norwich Road
Addr Postcode: NR12 8AJ
Addr Street: Riverside Centre
Addr Village: Hoveton
Brand: Sue Ryder
Brand Wikidata: Q7634271
Brand Wikipedia: en:Sue Ryder (charity)
Fhrs Id: 689669
Shop: charity
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7115238/1.4091749
First Class Traditional Turkish Barber
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 52.7114961/1.4090891
Railway: buffer_stop
Lat/Long: 52.7158992/1.4084445
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 52.7132206/1.4104304
Bicycle Parking
Capacity: 20
Lat/Long: 52.7154818/1.4081715
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7133185/1.4093283
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7138072/1.4086117
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7142891/1.4087776
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7143409/1.4084266
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7130696/1.4095524
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.713286/1.410131
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 52.713349/1.4105006
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7133449/1.4105134
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.713536/1.4104101
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7136197/1.4088825
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7136218/1.4095581
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7138448/1.4099951
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7139029/1.4097736
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 52.7132713/1.4091104
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.7153918/1.4101882
Whitlingham Junction
Fixme: location
Railway: junction
Wikidata: Q124241652
Lat/Long: 52.7163586/1.4085085
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