In the inter-war years, it was an isolation settlement for people suffering from tuberculosis.

Millican states that the church was allowed to fall down by the family at the Hall who were Roman Catholics.

Horstead is well known for its mill which is used for recreational activities like kayaking, fishing and swimming.

The mill was bought with a lottery fund of £105,000 in 1997 after the parish council requested a grant.

Horstead has a variety of wildlife, as it is near the Broads and has many types of habitat and many undisturbed areas.