Norfolk Wherry Trust - Home of Albion

28/08/2026

A late season training day for our volunteers last week! Blue skies, a fresh breeze, an unexpected encounter with the pleasure wherry Solace... what a lovely day!

Photos by Alex Savage

24/08/2026

Thank you to the Norfolk Wherry Trust for bringing Albion to visit last Thursday. What a treat to step aboard and learn more about the history of wherries on the Broads.

If you missed the Albion we have a whole 'Wherry Week' at the beginning of September - check out the Events page on our website for details!

24/08/2026

The season is nearly over but you can still book a sailing trip on Albion before summer ends! We have availability on the following trips:

Wed 26 Aug – Day Cruise from 9 to 4 – good availability - £50 per person

Wed 9 Sep – Day Cruise from 9 to 4 – limited availability (3 left at time of posting!) - £50 per person

Sun 20 Sep – Short Sailing Trip from 11 to 2 – good availability -£30 per person

If you book (and we hope you do!) remember to bring your own cold drinks and lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided for you.

Visit https://sail.wherryalbion.com/ to book now!

Sail on Wherry Albion We offer three* ways of experiencing Albion under sail on the very rivers she was built to trade under sail over one hundred and twenty years ago. You can join one of the day cruises that are organised each year – you can book up to 6 places. You can arrange a group of up to ...

23/08/2026

17/08/2026

This Thursday is our Open Day at the Museum of the Broads from 10 to 4. Come look around Albion and meet our volunteers! Entry fee payable to the museum. https://wherryalbion.com/events/open-day-5/

08/08/2026

Earlier this week was Jimmy Fisk's funeral at St Nicholas Church, Bradwell. Jimmy was the treasurer for the Norfolk Wherry Trust for many years, guiding the trust financially through many large projects.

The church was certainly full, represented by Jimmy's relatives, friends and volunteers for the trust. The eulogy was read by Jimmy's sister Jane, the poem by Tennyson 'Crossing the Bar.'

Jane also took the photograph of just a few of the volunteers from the wherry trust at the wake.

Rest in peace, Jimmy.

03/08/2026

New dates to book a day cruise on Albion! 12 August and 15 August are now available to be booked as day cruises on our website:

Sail on Wherry Albion We offer three* ways of experiencing Albion under sail on the very rivers she was built to trade under sail over one hundred and twenty years ago. You can join one of the day cruises that are organised each year – you can book up to 6 places. You can arrange a group of up to ...

11/07/2026

A few shots from onboard Albion from our Southern Rivers trip! The mist on Breydon was amazing...

04/07/2026

Spaces still available this summer on the wherry Albion! Enjoy the peace of the Broads on a traditional trading wherry, see below for dates. Visit https://sail.wherryalbion.com/ to book.

Sunday 12 July, Saturday 18 July, Wednesday 22 July: These are shorter cruises, running from 9 until 12, and are only £25 per person!

Friday 17 July, Saturday 25 July, Wednesday 29 July: These are our popular day cruises, sailing from 9 until 4. Price per person £50.

If you book (and we hope you do!) remember to bring your own cold drinks and lunch, but tea and coffee will be provided for you.

Finally, an early notice that Albion will be available to view at the Stalham Museum of the Broads Open Day on Thursday 20 August. Entry fee to the museum is required but Albion is then free.