Bure

Bure is a toponym and surname used in several European languages. In geography, it is most commonly associated with the River Bure in Norfolk, England, as well as the settlements and features along its course.

The River Bure rises in northern Norfolk and flows eastward through the county, passing near villages such as Coltishall, Hoveton, and Wroxham before reaching Breydon Water near Great Yarmouth, where it enters the North Sea. The river and its surrounding broadland landscape are popular for boating, wildlife, and tourism, and the lower estuary forms part of the Breydon Water coastal complex.

The Bure Valley Railway is a heritage railway that runs along the valley of the River Bure, linking the market town of Aylsham with Wroxham. It operates tourist services and preserves part of the region’s railway heritage, offering scenic views of the river and surrounding countryside.

Beyond its geographic sense, Bure also appears as a surname and as part of various place names in Europe. The name is often found in historical and linguistic contexts related to rivers and geographic features, reflecting the common practice of using natural features as identifiers for communities and families.