Its history dates back to 1020, when the manor was given by King Canute to the newly founded Abbey of St. Benet at Hulme.

[3] Horning Parish extends along the south bank of the River Bure to Thurne Mouth, and includes the ruins of St Benet's Abbey & St. James Hospital.

The Church of St. Benedict lies half a mile east of the village, and dates back to the 13th century.

[8] Archaeologists have found ancient earthworks in Horning, which run alongside the River Bure, possibly dating to the early Saxon period.

The village lies on the north bank of the River Bure, and has many waterside properties, pubs, shops, restaurants, tea-rooms, boat-trips as well as other features to enjoy.

[10] The sights to see are: the River Bure from the landing stages, Lower Street, St. Benedict's Church, and many properties with thatched roofs.

Following Lower Street to the east, leads to the school, marina, leisure centre, church and the old riverbank.

[11] Horning is home to Southern Comfort, the Mississippi Cruise boat, which leaves from the staithe adjacent to The Swan Inn.

Outside the village centre is the popular Bewilderwood theme park, which was voted best large attraction in the East of England (2009), as well as having won many other UK and International awards.

A short distance away are many beaches, such as Waxham, Sea Palling and Winterton-on-Sea, as well as the more popular holiday destinations of Great Yarmouth and Cromer.

The Horning Foot Ferry transports passengers, cycles and dogs, currently on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am – 7.30pm.

[18] Arthur Ransome's books Coot Club and The Big Six were written based on his time spent in Horning.

He presented his popular Sunday late night show on BBC Local Radio from his home many times.