Edwardian Pleasure Wherry Hathor at How Hill House, Ludham
How Hill Trust, How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5PG
Discover HATHOR, 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. Over the festival, 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. If you would like to learn how to sail these iconic vessels or for more info on any other volunteer opportunities, email [email protected].
WYC also cares for the Pleasure Wherry ARDEA and the last 3 remaining wherry yachts. The charity runs free outdoor concerts every month outside HATHOR. For further details, do take a look at our website or get in touch!
Donations are warmly welcomed.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Monday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 1000-1600
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1000-1600
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 19 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 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.
