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Horsey Windpump

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A beautifully restored five-story windpump, on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. There is a display detailing the history of the windpump and its restoration. Visitors can view the inner workings of the pump, and see the huge gears up close, and also climb to the top of the windpump, for superb views. There is a small National Trust shop on site, and footpaths give access to Horsey Mere. A longer footpath leads from the parking area at Horsey Windpump across fields to the beach, where a colony of grey seals can usually be found along the shore (ask for directions and a map at the shop).

The windpump was built in 1912 to drain water of the surrounding land so that it could be used for farming. It was in operation until 1943 when it was damaged by lightning. It was purchased by the National Trust in 1948.

The Horsey area is a popular location for bird-watchers, with a population of breeding birds and winter migrants. The National Trust has recently added a wildflower meadow and nature gardens to the facilities at Horsey Windpump.
Horsey, Norfolk, England, NR29 4EF

About Horsey Windpump
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On the B1159 about 3 miles south east of Sea Palling
Website: Horsey Windpump
Email: horseywindpump@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01263 740241
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August Cottage - 2.9 miles from Horsey Windpump Sea Palling, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

175 Bemuda Holiday Park - 4.5 miles from Horsey Windpump Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £180

Rose Cottage - 4.6 miles from Horsey Windpump Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

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Horse and Groom Hotel - 4.1 miles from Horsey Windpump Martham, Norfolk Stay from: £42.00

The Grange Hotel - 6.3 miles from Horsey Windpump Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

Wayford Bridge Hotel - 6.9 miles from Horsey Windpump Stalham, Norfolk Stay from: £35.00

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Broadland Bed & Breakfast - 5.7 miles from Horsey Windpump Ludham, Norfolk From: £74.00

School Lodge Country Guesthouse - 10.2 miles from Horsey Windpump Norwich, Norfolk From: £40.00

Beaumont House - 10.3 miles from Horsey Windpump Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £39.00

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Potter Heigham
Tourist Information Centre
The Staithe
Bridge Road
Potter Heigham
Norfolk
England
NR29 5JD
Tel: 01692 677 016
Email: potterinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk
Web: http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/
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