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

24 August 2025

Jolly holidays art pavements



Some imaginative youngsters drew jolly creatures and motifs in chalk on brick pavement at Hoveton riverside centre. 

Pavement chalk art was memorably depicted in the Mary Poppins stories by Pamela L Travers. Walt Disney's enchanting 1964 film featured many hand drawn backdrops, which merged cleverly with the live acting and animation. Bert the cheery busker, pavement artist, chimney sweep and all round fixer of things daubed some country scenes, described as a 'bit of magic'. 

Art in public spaces enlivens life ~ could there be more artworks in our towns and rural areas?

Chris, Andrew 

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