One of these is Thurne, located around six miles from Potter Heigham, which received national acclaim earlier this year for its walking routes.

Whether it is hiring a boat to explore the Broads or visiting a pub with a superb view, here are five reasons why the village of Thurne should be added to your Norfolk bucket list.

The sun setting over Thurne Windmill (Image: Newsquest) The village of Thurne gets its name from the river that runs through it and a trip on a boat is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Herbert Woods in Potter Heigham offers a variety of boats to hire - both for the day and much longer.

It takes around 45 minutes to get from Potter Heigham to Thurne by boat and there is a lot to take in on the way.

The Lion Inn pub in Thurne offers the ability to moor boats........

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