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Hickling Broad Drainage Mill

No. 1131 of 2,655 in the Broads, No. 238 for history, No. 48 for views. History, 2.6 km from Potter Heigham.

Hickling Broad Drainage Mill
Photo: Evelyn Simak, CC BY-SA 2.0

A windmill built to drain the land around Hickling Broad, near Potter Heigham.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

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Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Causeway CottageStay, in Potter HeighamCamping
Sea Breeze CampsiteStay, 8.5 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkCamping
The Dog InnStay, 3.4 km from HorningCamping
Clippesby HallStay, 5.3 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Star Inn9.2 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Norada Grill and Tavern1.1 km from Potter HeighamFood and pubs
The Ingham Swan7.0 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown Inn3.5 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Waxham Great BarnGrade I listed, 7.0 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Museum of the Broads6.6 km from Potter HeighamHistory and heritage
Toad Hole Cottage3.4 km from HorningHistory and heritage
Sutton Corn MillGrade II* listed, 4.7 km from Potter Heigham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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