The Story of Pott Row & Mill Hill

The Pott’s sits proudly on Mill Hill in the historic village of Pott Row, a place where the story of Norfolk's countryside has been unfolding for centuries.

Long before caravans, campfires and countryside escapes, this landscape was home to generations of craftsmen, farmers and rural families whose lives were deeply connected to the land. The village itself is believed to take its name from the potters who once worked here, shaping clay from the local area into vessels and wares that served homes and communities across Norfolk.

During the medieval period and throughout the Middle Ages, villages such as Pott Row formed the heart of rural England. Skilled craftsmen worked alongside farmers, blacksmiths, millers and labourers, creating thriving communities that depended upon the surrounding countryside for their livelihoods. The gentle landscape that surrounds The Pott’s today would have looked remarkably familiar to those early generations, with rolling farmland, woodland, open skies and winding country tracks connecting neighbouring settlements.

Perched upon Mill Hill, The Pott’s enjoys a position that has overlooked village life for hundreds of years. From this elevated setting, views stretch across the Norfolk countryside towards church towers, mature trees and historic landscapes that have remained largely unchanged through the centuries. It is a place that naturally invites reflection, where visitors can still experience the peace and simplicity that have drawn people to this corner of Norfolk for generations.

The history of Pott Row is not simply found in records and maps; it remains woven into the character of the village itself. The enduring sense of community, the working countryside, the traditional village amenities and the connection to nature all reflect a way of life that has been preserved and cherished over time.

Today, The Pott’s represents the next chapter in that story.

As a family-run nursery farm, we continue our own connection with the land, nurturing plants and trees while welcoming visitors to experience this special setting for themselves. Our love of the countryside, camping and outdoor living inspired us to create a place where others can enjoy the same sense of freedom, tranquillity and belonging that we have always found here.

The Pott’s is more than a destination; it is a place rooted in Norfolk's history. A place where the past quietly shapes the present, where generations have lived and worked before us, and where guests are invited to slow down, reconnect and become part of the story of Mill Hill.

We hope that during your stay, you'll feel something of that connection too.