Welcome to The Norfolk Wherry Trust

Bookings for 2026 Sailing Experiences are now OPEN. Details of Sailing Experiences for the 2026 Season were published here on 3^rd November 2025.

Welcome to the Wherry Albion, a 127yr old traditional Norfolk Wherry.  Known as a “black sailed trader”, she is one of only two remaining commercial Wherries built specifically for the Broads.  At their peak there were over 300 of these craft, but now Albion is the only one available for hire.

In the summer months during the Edwardian era, skippers scrubbed out the holds and took holiday makers for trips to make extra money.  If you want to follow in Edwardian footsteps and explore the unique Broads wetlands beneath Albion’s vast black sail, then go to our Sail on Wherry Albion Page to find out all you need to know – otherwise we would love to see you at one of our Free Public Open Days in 2026 (which you will find listed under Events in the provisional schedule.)

BBC Countryfile Magazine named Albion as one of the Top 10 Boat Trips in the UK.