Location for sailing boat hire on the Norfolk Broads National Park in the UK

Our address - Oliver’s Sailing Holidays, Martham Ferry Boatyard, Riverside, Martham, Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR294RG

 

Our Special Location

Norfolk sailing at Olivers Sailing

  • Near Hickling and Horsey Broads

  • Well situated for exploring the broads.

  • Close to the beach

  • The area is rich in wildlife and unspoiled scenery

  • Upper Thurne River

  • Stunning views

We are situated on the upper Thurne River, a tranquil and peaceful part of the Norfolk Broads offering easy access to the 120 miles of navigable waterways. An hour’s sail from Hickling Broad, its Nature Reserve, and the Pleasure Boat Inn, this is a beautiful place to spend your first night. Close by is Horsey Mere and the famous National Trust Wind Pump, the seals on Horsey Beach and the quiet hamlet and dyke of West Somerton, both offer peaceful enchanting moorings. We are thirty minutes sail from Potter Heigham with its shops, cafes, and pubs, this is a good place to stock up on supplies before exploring more of the beautiful Broads National Park.

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View of Martham Ferry Boat Yard

Directions

For Satnav’s use Martham Ferry Boat Yard as it is more accurate than the post code

  • Approaching from Norwich take the A47 (Norwich southern bypass) towards Great Yarmouth,

  • Continue to Acle, then take the A1064 at the roundabout towards Martham.

  • After about 1.7 miles Turn LEFT on the B1152 (Signposted Martham).

  • After a further 1.7 miles turn RIGHT (Signposted Martham) this brings you to an offset crossroads, proceed ‘straight’ across (Signposted Martham).

  • Continue into the village ignore the signpost to the Staith and Boatyard and continue into the village, immediate past the pedestrian crossing turn LEFT onto Staith Road

  • LEFT again after about half a mile onto Ferrygate Lane, follow the road round until you reach the river and Oliver’s Sailing Holidays (Martham Ferry Boat Yard).

Martham Ferry Boatyard, is situated on the serene waters of the Norfolk Broads, stands as a testament to the region's rich maritime heritage. Established several decades ago, the boatyard has become an integral part of the local community and a haven for boating enthusiasts. With a history rooted in the craftsmanship of boat building and maintenance, Martham Ferry Boatyard has witnessed the ebb and flow of time along the meandering waterways. Boasting a picturesque setting, the boatyard has served as a hub for both locals and visitors seeking to explore the enchanting beauty of the Norfolk Broads by water. Over the years, it has evolved to meet the demands of modern boating, from 2017 they have been building state of the ark electric boats, while still retaining a sense of tradition, making it a unique and cherished establishment in this idyllic corner of the East of England.

Sailing at Martham Ferry BOatyard on the broads National Park

“Dear Lizzy, Alison & Nick, just to say a huge thank you for making our holiday one of the best ever. The friendly reception, introduction, instruction & total customer service was par excellence. Bright Spark was immaculate, quick and nimble and a joy to sail or motor. She has every possible workable system that made the performance so easy to use. Reefing, roof up/down, mast down/up .. so easy! She also has everything you need ( or could want) below decks in great style...On top of that - you managed to supply the best weather week ever.......we are all suffering from “with drawl symptoms” So thank you ever so much from Roger, Beate & Nicola.

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