Edwardian Pleasure Wherry Hathor at How Hill House, Ludham
How Hill Trust, How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5PG
HATHOR, is the magnificent Edwardian Pleasure Wherry built in 1905 for Ethel and Helen Colman, two of the daughters of the founder of the Colman Mustard Company.
HATHOR will be moored at the riverside staithe at How Hill, home of her interior designer, Norfolk architect Edward Boardman. 56 feet in length, and with a mast rising to 45 feet, HATHOR's fine internal sycamore panelling is extensively inlaid with Egyptian symbols and motifs. This theme extends to the exterior, where carved heads of the Falcon God Horus can be found on the seating. The boat's design was to be a lasting memorial to Ethel and Helen’s brother.
Now part of the last fleet of Norfolk Wherries and cared for by the Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust (WYC), HATHOR was relaunched in 2015 after several years of restoration work, with a rededication ceremony conducted by the Bishop of Norwich.
WYC skippers and crew are all volunteers and the Trust welcomes interest from anyone who would like to learn how to sail these iconic vessels, to find out how to become a friend or volunteer email [email protected]. or help in any other way to keep the only fleet of Norfolk Wherries sailing into the future.
WYC also cares for the Pleasure Wherry ARDEA and the last 3 remaining wherry yachts.
The Wherry Stop Refreshment Centre open serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes. A free concert on Saturday 1500 with Norfolk female shanty band. Donations welcome
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1600. Outdoor concert Sirens at the Helms: 1500
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1600
- Monday 09 September:
- 1000-1600
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1000-1600
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1000-1600
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
How Hill Trust, How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5PG
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
HATHOR is a historic vessel with difficult access for those with limited mobility. The exterior of the vessel can be viewed from the riverside. Volunteers are on hand ashore to talk about the boat. Disabled Parking is available next to Toad Hole Cottage adjacent to the staithe. Access is not from the main car park but from the track behind How Hill House.
Additional information
HATHOR and the Charitable Trust’s four other wherries are maintained in full sailing condition and as well as operating a programme of sailings open to members of the public (charges apply), they can be chartered, with volunteer skipper and crew, for family or group days or weekends. Membership of the The Friends of Wherry Yacht Charter is open to any person with an interest in helping to keep these historic Broads vessels sailing for future generations to experience and enjoy.
