HEATHER

Welcome to Heather

Houseboat of character, docked in Hoveton by the River Bure on the Norfolk Broads Waterways.

Heather is cared for by a partnership of friends and family. Our aim is to preserve the distinctive style of the houseboat and enable future generations to enjoy her charms.

Explore the riverside, browse the shops and places to eat and drink ~ and much more beyond monumental Wroxham Bridge.

Andrew, Timothy and Christopher

26 July 2025

Swan line



Volunteers, including from HWRT were involved in the rescue of a very lethargic pen mute swan. The deenergised swan had sat for a few days around Barnes Brinkcraft boat yard, at their Riverside Road site in Hoveton.

Following an initial call from Barnes Brinkcraft to Marine and Wildlife Rescue, one of the local animal rescue and rehabilitation organisations. Volunteers went along and liaised with boat yard attendants to see what was wrong with the bird. Some of her feathers were pink coloured, which may be a sign of something. Tom at Barnes said "she was with all the others, then she got back out again ~ was a good few days, where she walking round the yard trying to peck everyone."

Paul came and took the pen to sanctuary, where she will be monitored in isolation.

Chris

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King's Head Staithe, Hoveton, pictured from Wroxham public Parish Staithe