St Peter’s Church is in an idyllic setting looking down over the River Bure. It has a Norman nave and chancel. The rood screen is from the late 15th century and the faces of the twelve saints have been scratched out. A commonwealth record attributes this to ‘a godly trooper’ from nearby Hautbois. Poet, writer and broadcaster John Betjeman recalls that seeing St Peter’s Church during a holiday on the Broads as a boy was the first time he ever fell in love. He maintained a love of churches throughout his life. Visitors can arrive at this church by boat, moor at the staithe by the churchyard and walk up the path.
Have you noticed the majestic way a church can dominate the Norfolk landscape? Their lofty towers, visible for miles, can feel as much a part of Broads as hearing the boom of a bittern or a glimpse of a Swallowtail butterfly.
Each of the churches mentioned in this article are either next to a staithe or within easy walking distance. Most churches are open during daylight hours or provide details of a nearby keyholder, but please confirm locally. All the churches welcome visitors, so stop and go inside, you might be surprised by what you find.
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