Wells Harbour Maritime Trust Activites

10/09/2025

Heritage Harbour visit WELLS NEXT THE SEA. In 1940 high risk of AIRBORNE INVASION on large areas of flat hard sand north of Wells. Harbour kept working with barrage balloons to defend sailing barges carrying cement to construct Norfolk airfields. The sign "Teas" on the roof of what is now the Harbourmaster's office was ordered to be removed in case it aided identification! Image credit Wells Harbour Commissioners.

Find out more on upcoming dates for events including: trails app https://www.portofwells.co.uk/trails-app/ "Transformed by War" exhibition in Harbourmaster's office, harbour tours on historic lifeboat "Lucy Lavers" (Dunkirk survivor) https://www.rescuewoodenboats.com/lucy-lavers/trips-on-lucy-lavers National Historic Ships UK Wells Harbour Maritime Trust Activites Heritage Open Days National Transport Trust

09/07/2025

13/06/2025

Tours of Wells Lobster Hatchery are now available for the 2025 season. These interactive and educational tours offer a fun way for children (and adults!) to learn about marine conservation and the lifecycle of lobsters. Tours are available for schools, local groups, the Wells community and visitors alike.

17/03/2025

The Port of Wells is delighted to offer a special opportunity to commemorate any occasion with a custom Harbour Plaque. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, engagement, remembrance, or a heartfelt poem, these plaques provide a meaningful way to express your love or honour a memory.

They make a thoughtful gift, a wonderful surprise, or a lasting memento of your visit.

Further details can be found at https://www.portofwells.co.uk/product/celebratory-plaque/ at our online harbour shop page.

03/09/2024

The Wells Harbour Maritime Trust 'WHMT' charity will be focusing on marine conservation programmes, educational initiatives and the development of local maritime knowledge to enhance and support its Heritage Harbour.

03/09/2024

We are delighted to announce the completion of the first circumnavigation of Britain by electric boat 'ELECTRA' skippered by 18yr old Harry Besley with cousin and crew Henry Cietak .
We welcomed Harry and Henry to the harbour and would like to congratulate them on their fantastic achievement. Details of their journey can be found at

These are calculated based on the estimated petrol and kwh figures, and the statistics used are 'UK Government Conversion Factors for Company Reporting (Year: 2023, Expiry: 10/06/2024, Version 1.1) - DBEIS / DEFRA'.  These are the government statistics for the carbon footprint of electricity from t...

16/05/2024

The Alderman Peel High School year 7 pupils all enjoyed 3 days of water activities at Whitlingham Adventure. This has been funded by Wells Harbour Maritime Trust Activites we hope this has given lots of children the opportunity to access water sporting experiences & lasting fun memories. The pupils were given praise from the staff for their conduct & attitude during the events. Well done to all pupils for being brave, facing & accepting new challenges with smiles & laughter along the way.

30/08/2023

Just take a look at this AMAZING selection of fruit and veg available FREE to all community supermarket members today at Coastal Health & Wellbeing, The Old Cottage Hospital, Wells.

Open this afternoon from 1pm-4pm 🍌🍍🍐🥕🌽🥒

If you live in the local area and aren't already a member, why not pop in. For just £3.50 you can join and save £££s on your grocery shopping, easing the burden of rising costs as we head towards Autumn 🍂

21/08/2023

We are excited for the first taster session of Katy Moore new boxercise class.
This one is fully booked but keep an eye out for others in the future. 🥊🥊

20/08/2023

POSSIBLE KAYAK SESSION 22nd August.
I am Hoping to hold a kayak/paddle board family fun free taster session on Tuesday 22nd August 9.30am which will run until 11.30am. I have contacted all those who were cancelled last time & have some free spaces available. However please be aware I will pencil you in & confirm on the morning of session by messenger or phone call to say if all going ahead as at the moment the wind speed keeps fluctuating & I have to make sure it’s safe. I will know more on the morning when I am on the slipway to gauge the conditions. Message me if interested. Fingers crossed 🤞

09/08/2023

TODAY CANCELLED SORRY !! Will hopefully reschedule soon. Wind gusts just too strong.

07/08/2023

Fully booked Wednesday 9th August
Please find us at East Quay last slipway along the path. Please park in wells as no parking available or toilets.
Bring a towel, a drink comfy clothes & shoes you don’t mind getting wet. All life jackets to be worn & waiver forms signed before event & going on the water . Thank you . 👍😊

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