History:

Situation and facilities:

The hut has electricity, a fridge freezer, hot water urn, tables and benches – in fact everything which is needed should the weather be inclement, and there is disabled access to both hut and toilet block.

Enquiries and booking:  Please telephone 01603 898750

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History

Pull's Ferry is a medieval watergate along the riverside walk, south of Bishopgate. The flinty building with its broad stone archway became the Watergate for craft carrying stone for the building of the Cathedral from the quarries near Caen on the last stage of the long journey along a canal which joined the river.  The canal also carried the stone, timber, reeds, equipment and stores for the building and maintenance of the monastery.  In 1780 the canal was filled in but on either side of the restored arch the iron hooks on which the watergates hung can still be seen.  John Pull at 28 years became ferryman and publican and held the license until he died in 1842.  His 45 years service meant that his name was given to the Ferry.  With the advent of trams and the removal of Norwich City Football Club from the nest in Thorpe Hamlet to Carrow Road, the ferry was left with few passengers and in 1943 the last ferryman gave it up.

Girlguiding Links

In 1947 the buildings and Watergate were saved by a bequest from Camilla Doyle and money raised by Norwich Girl Guides.  The architect Cecil Upcher, carried out the restoration of the gateway and house, which he subsequently occupied.

With the river walk on either side Pull's Ferry is an accessible and charming building and presents a popular postcard image of Old Norwich.  It is a 5 minute walk from the Railway Station and yet in the Cathedral Close, and is an ideal base for exploring the Cathedral, the Rover Walk, Mousehold Heath and the City Centre.

Hiring/Visiting/Access

 The Watergate Room can be hired at a very reasonable cost meetings, parties, award presentation ceremonies, a sing song, a picnic by the river, - or for any other reason members of the Girlguiding movement have of getting together.  To find out more about charges, bookings etc please contact Linda Ward on 01603 664834.

Weekend Teas: Why not call in on a Saturday or Sunday from the beginning of June until the end of September when Pull's Ferry is open to the public and Brownies, Guides and Trefoil Guild serve the best (and cheapest) refreshments in Norwich.

Heritage Week: In September, Pull's Ferry is open to the Public during Heritage Week from 11.00 till 5.00 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday when further details of its History can be viewed and refreshments including lunch are served. 

This lovely residential house and campsite is owned by Girlguiding Norfolk and is situated on the outskirts of the Broadland village of Coltishall. The house sleeps 24 children plus leaders in comfortable accommodation, and has a full range of catering facilities.

The campsite, with adjoining woodland, can accommodate up to 36 and fully equipped with everything a group needs for camp. It is a mown site with dry shelter available. It also has electricity, mains water and a purpose-built toilet and shower block.

Visit their website at:  www.pattesonlodge.org.uk

For Patteson Lodge information and campsite bookings, contact
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Great Hautbois Road, Coltishall,Norfolk,NR12 7JN

Great Hautbois House is a beautiful 19th century house set in 30 acres of grounds near Norwich. With a peaceful riverside setting, it has a wealth of history and natural attractions as well as excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. The house offers comfortable accommodation, which, combined with the catering service, makes it an ideal venue for training events or simply a get-away-from-it-all break. It is an excellent base for exploring the Norfolk Broads and is only a short distance away from the coast. Activities on site include abseiling, archery, canoeing, aerial runway, orienteering and climbing.

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5 Great Hautbois Road, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7JN

Tel: 01603 737357 

EVAC offers both indoor accommodation, in the purpose-built Iceni House, and a wealth of camping opportunities on its sites. It is close to the River Yare, west of Norwich, and activities on site include canoeing, archery, abseiling and rifle shooting. The ground floor incorporates a large assembly hall, seminar rooms, conference rooms, a kitchen and a climbing wall. On the upper floors are eight dormitory bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities.

For full details, up to date information and any queries, or to request booking forms, please contact the Centre office or click here to visit their website.

Eaton Vale, Church Lane, Eaton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6NN

Telephone: 01603 501228
Fax: 01603 455984
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The Bidwell Centre, at Two-Mile Bottom, near Thetford, in Norfolk, was built with the support of a grant from the National Lottery Charities Board. It is signposted on the A134 and accessed through Thetford Forest. The Centre is next to the Scout camp site which has outdoor facilities, including abseiling, canoeing and archery. It is bookable independently from the camp site but uses the same booking secretary. The centre has several large rooms and one committee-style room, suitable for training. It also has a large kitchen, laundry room, first aid room, store rooms, separate showers and WC for female and males and disabled facilities. There are stacking tables and chairs with seating for 100.

For further information contact the Booking Secretary: Mrs Tena Bragg, 2 Spinney Close, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 OHH. Tel: 01842 810152 or visit www.bidwellcentre.org.