Ludham

Ludham

Ludham is a quaint village within easy walking distance from Womack Staithe on the Norfolk Broads.. White washed walls and thatched roofs dominate the village centre. The village does have a shop, a butchers and a pub, ideal for those holidaying in the area.

Ludham was founded in Roman times and in 1016 King Cnut (Canute) founded the now ruined St Benet's Abbey, endowing it with several manors one of which was Ludham. Visit Ludham by boat and explore the grand estate of How Hill which was built as a private holiday home some 100 years ago it is now owned by the Broads Authority and provides visitors with excellent views over Turf Fen and the River Ant. Alternatively moor up at Womack Staithe and walk to the ruins of St Benet’s Abby, a structure that was integral to the history and development of the village.

For information on sail or day boat hire, pubs, self catering, cottage or bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludham please browse through the listings below

St Benet's Abbey
St Benet's Abbey
Free entry. Ruins of a monastery founded by King Canute in 1020 AD. Access from the River Bure or farm track from the minor road off A1062.
The Hunter Fleet Sail Cruiser Hire
Hunter Fleet
Hunters Fleet consists of 1930's traditional mahogany cabin yachts and half decker sailing yachts a perfect way to enjoy a sailing holiday on the Broads
The Dog Inn
Join us for some fun and camp all year around in our field next to the pub and enjoy all we offer in the pub too
Boundry Farm, Oby 24 Hour Free Moorings
Oby Moorings
Boundry Farm, Oby located near Ludham and Great yarmouth on the River Bure
Wayfarers Cafe
A good stop over for a bacon sarnie in Ludham
Alfresco Tea Rooms
Alfresco Tea Rooms is in the pretty Northern Broads village of Ludham.
Swallowtail Boatyard
Swallowtail Boatyard builds custom sailing yachts and offers restoration and maintenance services for boats on the Norfolk Broads
Ludham Bridge Moorings
Ludham Bridge
Ludham Bridge Free Moorings are on the Ludham Marshes, upstream of Ludham Bridge on the River Ant
How Hill Staithe Moorings
How Hill Moorings
How Hill Staithe Moorings are on the River Ant at the base of the How Hill estate, close to Ludham
St Benet's Abbey Moorings
St Benet's Moorings
St Benet's Abbey Moorings line the bank of the River Bure just past the confluence with the River Ant. Beautiful views over the marshes and the Abbey to explore
AJB Angling
For all your fishing tackle, baits and wide range of floats and nets come and see us at Ludham Bridge on the Norfolk Broads.
How Hill Gardens
Famous Secret Garden open every weekend from May to October featuring various azaleas, rhododendrons, specimen trees and exotic shrubs. Free entry
Womack Island Moorings
Womack Island
Womack Island is on the left just past Hunter's Yard as you head along Womack Dyke towards Womack Water. There are a few free 24 hour moorings round the back of the island. Dinghy needed to access the...
Horning Marshes - 24 Hour Free Moorings
Horning Marshes
Horning Marshes alongside the River Ant have moorings to the north side of Ludham Bridge moorings, with space allocated to sailing boats needing to lower their masts
Hunters Dayboats
Sail for just a day on board one of our beautiful traditional sailing boats from our base in Ludham in the Northern half of the Norfolk Broads
Thurne Moorings
Thurne Mouth Moorings are situated just off the River Thurne with a pub at the end of the dyke
Swallowtail Boatyard
Swallowtail Boatyard, providing beautiful sailing yachts for hire on the Norfolk Broads, perfect for a great family sailing holiday. Book direct now
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