Swallowtail Butterfly Day at Hickling
Hickling
Broads + Mill
Hickling
Hickling is a village in the Broads National Park in Norfolk, England, 15 miles from Great Yarmouth and 19 miles from Norwich.
Hickling village is situated next to the Hickling Broads: Hickling Green and Hickling Heath, the latter of which attracts visitors who moor their boats at the staithe. It is possible to reach Potter Heigham from here and Great Yarmouth.
Landmarks are Hickling Priory and Grade II listed Hickling Mill, built in 1818 and one of few in the Broads preserved in good condition.
The name come from ‘Hicel’s place’ or ‘Hicel’s people’,
Featured Events in Hickling
Quiz Night at the Museum
Date: 2nd Oct - 2nd Oct 2026
Test your knowledge with a fun evening of friendly competition in the Museum of the Broads. Test your knowledge with a fun evening of friendly competition in the Museum of the Broads.
'Tall Tales'! Trail and make your own 'Luminous…
Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
'Tall Tales'! Trail and make your own 'Luminous Lantern'!
Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Model Boat Day
Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
Hidden Habitats and Curious Crafts!
Date: 1st Oct - 22nd Oct 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
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Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
Date: 1st Oct - 22nd Oct 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
Hidden Habitats and Curious Crafts!
Date: 1st Oct - 22nd Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 22nd Oct 2026
Date: 2nd Oct - 2nd Oct 2026
Test your knowledge with a fun evening of friendly competition in the Museum of the Broads. Test your knowledge with a fun evening of friendly competition in the Museum of the Broads.
Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Free with museum admission. Free with museum admission.
'Tall Tales'! Trail and make your own 'Luminous Lantern'!
Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 1st Nov 2026
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