Wherry Hathor

The Wherry Hathor is a working example of the traditional Norfolk wherry - those elegant, shallow-drafted sailing boats that once dominated the Broads. Moored near Great Yarmouth, she's one of the last of her kind still afloat and in active use, which makes her genuinely worth seeking out if you care about maritime heritage.

You can actually charter her for day trips or longer voyages around the Norfolk Broads, which is the real draw here. This isn't museum theatre - you're stepping onto a proper historic vessel and experiencing how people actually moved cargo and passengers through these waterways centuries ago. The shallow draft means she glides into narrow channels where modern boats can't reach, opening up the quieter corners of the Broads that most visitors miss entirely.

It's best suited to anyone with even a passing interest in boats, sailing history, or just wanting something genuinely different from the standard holiday park routine. You'll need at least a full day to make it worthwhile - half the pleasure is the gentle pace of Broads travel. The exact opening hours and admission fees aren't fixed online, so ring ahead before you visit.

Staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Norfolk Broads Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite is barely over a mile away, or Clippesby Hall if you want something with more facilities - gives you a genuine Broads base. A morning or afternoon sailing sorts out the weather-dependent days when the beaches feel too crowded.