We caught up with Anne Hamilton from Eastwood Whelpton Sailing Holidays to find out more about their company and exhibiting at the British Tourism & Travel Show.
Tell us a bit about your organisation:
Welcome to Eastwood Whelpton: a family-run, sailing holiday specialist since 1959 situated in the network of rivers that make up the Broads National Park. We’re located in the heart of the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads best sailing waters, making us one of the most desirable places in the UK to experience a holiday on the water.
We offer bespoke, on-water experiences for small to medium-sized group holidays, corporate hospitality, and special occasion ‘days out’. Accommodation and catering is provided in one of our partner hotels, or you can opt for an on-water glamping experience, sleeping aboard a traditional Norfolk yacht. We also run a programme of events throughout the year, suitable for group bookings and include wellbeing weekends, flotilla holidays, racing regattas and ‘learn to sail’ holidays.
All holidays and days out are skippered by our Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualified instructors. This means that no sailing experience is needed to enjoy a day with us. Our instructors have many years’ experience of sailing all over the world and are passionate about sailing on the Norfolk Broads. We pride ourselves on having the best turned-out fleet of traditional charter yachts on the Norfolk Broads. Ranging from 2-berth through to 7- berth accommodation, many have showers on board, and all have fully stocked galley kitchens.
Luxury Crewman’s lunches can be provided, and evening meals are enjoyed in one of the many local restaurants on the Broads, or at the hotel accommodation provided. A self-catering package is also available. Norfolk is a fabulous and safe location for taking to the water for the first time. Whether you want an adrenalin packed adventure, or a skippered sail enjoying the historical sights and stunning wildlife, this is the best way to see the magnificent Norfolk Broads – the UK’s largest and most important wetland area.
Tell us what your visitors can see on your stand:
A Taste of Norfolk Sailing – on water skippered day experience on a traditional Norfolk sailing yacht. Expect stunning surroundings, an abundance of wildlife and a chance to visit unique historical sites. Fully catered with a luxury Crewman’s hamper of delicious local products and Norfolk Fizz, or a vintage afternoon tea package.
Ahoy There! Hands-on sailing adventure weekend with luxury hotel accommodation- take the helm on a traditional Norfolk yacht. Your ‘shake down’ sail will introduce you to the basics, from hoisting the sails, to mooring safely at a local beauty spot. Your skipper will enjoy getting you involved in every aspect of sailing a yacht with their expert guidance. Itineraries take in local historical sights, with plenty of time to explore. Fully catered with a luxury Crewman’s hamper of delicious local products. Evening meals in accommodation provided.
Ahoy There! Hands-on sailing adventure weekend and on-water glamping experience – Fully immersive experience with a chance to take the helm on a traditional Norfolk yacht. Your ‘shake down’ sail, will introduce you to the basics, from hoisting the sails, to mooring safely at a local beauty spot. Itineraries take in local historical sights, with plenty of time to explore! Your skipper will leave you at the end of the day to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of sleeping under the stars. They will meet you at a different location both mornings to continue the sailing adventure. Fully catered with breakfast on board and a luxury Crewman’s hamper of delicious local products. Evening meals can be arranged in local restaurants or delivered to you on board.
Why is exhibiting at the British Tourism & Travel Show an unmissable opportunity for you?
We want to introduce more people to the beauty of the Norfolk Broads and the surrounding area! Sailing should be accessible to everyone!
Meet the Eastwood Whelpton team at the British Tourism & Travel Show on Stand C37.
Click here to get your free ticket.