The working wooden boats of the North Norfolk coast are unique to this area.

Discover the boats, their stories and the people that built and used them.

Experience their rich history through our events, trips, displays and film archive.

The working wooden boats of the North Norfolk coast are unique to this area.

Discover the boats, their stories and the people that built and used them.

Experience their rich history through our events, trips, displays and film archive.

The working wooden boats of the North Norfolk coast are unique to this area.

Discover the boats, their stories and the people that built and used them.

Experience their rich history through our events, trips, displays and film archive.

Maritime Heritage Centre

Visit our Maritime Heritage Centre to learn about the unique boats along this coast. Through our displays and films discover life as it was for local fishing communities a 100 years ago.  Try making their knots, nets and more.

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Maritime Mingle Events

Come to our exciting Maritime Mingle Events featuring a variety of talks, workshops and demonstrations. 

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Lucy Lavers

Sail on Lucy Lavers, our restored Dunkirk Little Ship and experience the Heritage Maritime Port of Wells-next-the-Sea from the sea.

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Maritime Heritage FestivalĀ and Flotilla

Visit our Maritime Heritage Festival and Flotilla. See the local historic boats afloat and watch the spectacular flotilla. Enjoy maritime themed entertainment, demonstrations, food and drink. 3rd and 4th of August in Wells-next-the-Sea.

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Virtual Museum

Delve into our virtual museum with over 200 films showcasing local fishermen, lifeboatmen, boatbuilders, of wooden boat building and restoration. Includes the fishermen’s own photo albums, and their stories of the working along this coast.

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Maritime Heritage Centre

Greenway, Stiffkey, Norfolk, NR23 1QF

Maritime Heritage Centre opening times:

From Sunday March 31 2024 until the end of October we are

Open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays

11am - 4pm

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