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22/05/2026

Is there anything our skippers and crew enjoy more than being on Albion on a sunny day with a fresh breeze blowing? Well, we think not!

16/05/2026

Fancy a cruise on the traditional trading wherry Albion? We have spaces still available for several upcoming sailing trips, have a browse of the dates below and book now!

Friday 22 May and Friday 29 May, both sailings are 9am - 4pm. Bring your own picnic, tea and coffee provided!

Sunday 31 May, bring the kids and end the half term week in style on the oldest wherry afloat, we have two short sailing trip options for this date, one from 9am - 12 pm, and the second from 1 - 4 pm.

All trips leave from our Ludham base, parking is free. Visit the website to book at https://sail.wherryalbion.com/ .

15/05/2026

As the sailing season begins (keep an eye out for some approaching sailing trips with open spaces remaining, posting tomorrow), our crew are busily going through training to shake off the winter cobwebs! Last Saturday was a fine day for it, a fresh breeze and bright sunshine, and skipper Neil had three newly qualified mates -- Ela, Alex and Don (that's me, folks) -- who needed to do their skipper overboard training. And no, in case you wondered, we didn't chuck Neil overboard, we use a training dummy!

Thank you to Alex and Allie for additional photos.

09/05/2026

If you missed our Open Day last weekend, never fear... we have another coming up on Sunday 24 May! From 10 until 3, our lovely volunteers at the Norfolk Wherry Trust will be happy to answer your questions and show you around Albion, our 128-year-old wherry! The Wherry Base is at Forsythe Wherry Yard, Horsefen Road, Ludham. NR29 5QG. Parking and entry are FREE, but donations to the NWT are always welcome, and we will have souvenirs for sale on the day.

08/05/2026

So, what are you doing on Wednesday? Fancy a trip on the oldest wherry on the Broads? We now have a Day Cruise on Albion available for Wednesday the 13th of May, 9 am to 4 pm. Visit our website to book now, only 12 spaces available! https://sail.wherryalbion.com/about/day-cruise/

03/05/2026

TODAY! From 10 until 3 today (Sunday, 3 May) visit us at the Forsythe Wherry Yard, Ludham, NR29 2QG. See the beautiful wherry Albion, and let our volunteers show you around!

02/05/2026

Another update from the wherry base from Mike Sparkes!

After a busy winter work programme getting Albion, and the wherry base, ready for the new 2026 sailing and chartering season, the Norfolk Wherry Trust would like to say a huge thank you to all their volunteers. Week after week those volunteers have given their time freely and especially their wonderful skills throughout the autumn and especially the very cold winter period. This weekend Albion goes out on her first sail of the season for crew training. This Sunday May 3rd 2026 the wherry base at Ludham will be open to the public. So please come down and see Albion and have a talk with some of our volunteers. Our base is located at the following address. Forsythe Wherry Yard, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 2QG

24/04/2026

Albion is ready for the sailing season! Here is an update from the wherry base from Mike Sparkes

"Today we rigged Albion for the 2026 sailing season. We put on Albion's old sail which was made in 1999, this old sail made by Jeckells of Wroxham is now 26 years old but still performing well. The Black Clipper Canvas material is really special as it holds its shape as can be seen in my photograph taken today at the wherry base. I would like to thank my rigging team Tim, Dave, Neil, Paul and Kevin for their help, thankfully the weather was perfect with a light N.E wind and plenty of lovely sunshine. The only difference for me personally, was 26 years ago the first time I rigged the 1999 sail, getting on and off Albion's hatches was easy. Sadly, today my joints were telling me I was 26 years older and it showed."

Well done Mike and team!

11/04/2026

ONE SPOT REMAINING! Book now to sail on board the oldest wherry on the Broads! The Norfolk Wherry Trust is running a taster cruise on Albion from our Ludham base on 10 May from 11 am to 2 pm. Just £30 per person, so bring a picnic and set sail on the historic wherry Albion. Visit https://wherryalbion.com/sail-2/ to book now.

(As an added treat, you'll get to meet the Trust's publicity officer, as I will be Albion's mate on the day. Lucky you!)

Address

Forsythe Wherry Yard, Horsefen Road
Great Yarmouth
NR295QG

Website

https://www.wherryalbion.com/

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