How Hill Trust

Events 2017

How Hill TrustThe Environmental Study Centre for the Norfolk Broads

School Trips, Residential & Day Courses, Family Events, Open Gardens, Tearoom, Group Visits, Venue Hire & Catering.

For further information call 01692 678555

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What is the How Hill Trust?

The How Hill Trust is a vibrant educational charity, established in 1984. It is based in the landmark How Hill House, built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1904. The house commands “the best view in the Broads” as it is located on a low hill overlooking beautiful gardens, expansive marshes, historic windmills, the river Ant and mature woodlands. Barton Broad, where Admiral Nelson reputedly learnt to sail, is a short boat trip away.

The Trust is renowned for its environmental education work with schoolchildren. Pupils stay in the house virtually every academic week of the year and make full use of our unique position in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Activities include dyke dipping, orienteering, thatching, boat trips, nature trails, environmental art, owl pellet dissection, weaving, laboratory work, Toad Hole Cottage museum visit, food chain games, woodland study, riddle trail, clay model making and many more. We are a totally independent charity. All profits made from our courses and events support our education work.

Teachers: please contact Lizzy Ames, our Education Manager, to discuss a visit – [email protected]

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The How Hill Tearoom We serve a delicious selection of homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches, locally made ice creams and hot and cold drinks. The tearoom is located in the wooden building to the rear of How Hill House, and is signposted from the public car park.

Opening hours: 11am-4pm

Weekends from 27th May to 10th September

Every day 29th May to 2nd June (half-term).

Every day 24th July to 10th September

The Secret GardenThese hidden woodland gardens were established in the early 1920’s by the original owner of How Hill House, Edward Thomas Boardman.

The azaleas and rhododendrons are especially spectacular during May and June, and in October the autumn colours can be beautiful.

The secret gardens are now open every day and access is signposted via the wood at the rear of How Hill House. A map and guide is available. Entry is free but donations to the How Hill Trust charity are welcome.

If you would like to learn more about the history of the house and gardens, private tours with the Trust Director and Head Gardener can be arranged.

Grand Jumble SaleWednesday 15th February 11am-3pm

Hunt for treasures and grab a bargain. Light lunches and homemade cakes on sale. Gardens and nature trail open. Donations of jumble very welcome. Call 01692 678555

Spring Weekend Yoga Retreat Friday 10th to Sunday 12th March £220 to £250 per person

A relaxing and replenishing weekend of yoga in this unique natural environment. Make the house and garden your home for the weekend and enjoy 4 sessions of yoga, morning energise and optional evening meditation with experienced yoga teacher Hester Clack (style Hatha/Iyengar yoga).

Please book directly with Hester. For more information see www.hesteryoga.co.uk/retreats or email [email protected]

Tapas evening 28th April 7pm£15 per person

Join us for our first ever tapas evening of savoury dishes with a continental flavour.

Early Morning WalkTuesday 2nd May 7.30am£12.50 per person including refreshments and a bacon roll

Join the Trust’s Director and Head Gardener for a leisurely and informative walk around How Hill’s beautiful gardens. Price includes refreshments and a bacon roll.

FRIENDS OF HOW HILL EVENT

Rachel Duffield presents Seven Ages of WomanSaturday 6th May 2pm£12 per person including afternoon tea

A cabaret of popular songs and poems celebrating the bewildering wonderfulness of being female! William Shakespeare wrote of the ‘Seven Ages of Man’ over 400 years ago. Now, it’s the girls’ turn. Talented performer Rachel Duffield will present songs, poems and notable quotes all written by women or about women, reflecting all stages of their lives from cradle to grave.

Further information at www.rachelduffield.co.uk. To book contact Jeanne Flett 01692 678560


2017 Events Booking is essential. Please call 01692 678555 to book directly with the How Hill Trust unless alternative details are given.

Family Fun DaysWednesday 26th July, Friday 28th July, Friday 4th August10am-4pm £7 per adult, £7 per child, under 4’s free

Thatch a roof with reed and find out if it’s waterproof, dyke dip for water minibeasts, outdoor games, treasure trail, woodland art and den building, lots and lots of unusual craft activities, access to our beautiful gardens.

Please see our website for more details. A really good value full day out!

Wherry BreakMonday 7th August to Friday 11th August £415 per person

Sailing on the historic pleasure wherry Hathor we will explore the river Ant in Edwardian style. We will spend three full days sailing, returning to How Hill late afternoon each day by minibus. We will go wherever the wind, the current and our able skipper take us. The price includes full board accommodation, an evening talk by Peter Bower from Wherry Yacht Charter, entrance to the Museum of the Broads and all travel by wherry and minibus.


The Pantaloons open air theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sunday 13th August 3.00 pm £13 per person

Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. Puck and his musical fairy band tell a tale of lovers, mechanicals, and magical mayhem. The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons present their innovative and hilarious version of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy – told, as ever, in their own distinctive and anarchic style. “Ingenious… The madness of Shakespeare’s Dream came through with such enthusiasm and natural comedy… I can’t really offer enough praise.” (Northern Echo)

To book contact Jeanne Flett 01692 678560 or www.thepantaloons.co.ukBring a picnic and something to sit on.

Gardens of East NorfolkMonday 21st to Thursday 24th August £350 per person

Join us as we visit a selection of unique and beautiful gardens, many of which are rarely open to the public. We will enjoy guided tours with the owners and plenty of tea and cake to keep our strength up.

Price includes full board accommodation, entrance fees and transport.



Friends of How Hill Charity RideSeptember 2017 – details tbc

Further information at www.horsedates.co.uk

Heritage Open DaySaturday 9th September Free of charge

A rare opportunity to explore all the nooks and crannies of How Hill House on a guided tour with the Trust’s Director.

Booking essential. Tearoom open.

Autumn Weekend Yoga Retreat Friday 29th September to Sunday 1st October £220 to £250 per person

Please see Spring Weekend Yoga Retreat for details.

Marsh Monster DayTuesday 24th October 10am-3.30pm £11 per adult, £11 per child Suitable for 5 year olds +

A unique day of adventure on our private marshes. Take a boat trip up the river (with complimentary hot chocolate) and along mysterious dykes. Dyke dip and discover the monstrous habits of water minibeasts… then transform into a marsh monster! Camouflage yourself with undergrowth, weave a marsh hat, create The Forest of Faces, cut willow withies and build a monster den and make monster stew.


Craft FairWednesday 25th October 11am-4pm No booking necessary £3 per adult, children and Friends of How Hill free

A range of local craft stalls and demonstrations. Gardens open with a free orienteering activity for children. Homemade cakes, refreshments and light lunches available throughout the day.

Pudding EveningFriday 3rd November 7pm £15 per person

Join us for a light savoury course of soup and rolls followed by four seasonal homemade puddings with lashings of custard and cream.

Christmas Carol ConcertTuesday 19th December 7pm £10 per person

Christmas carols, festive readings, homemade mince pies and mulled wine.


Winter Birds Monday 8th to Friday 12th January 2018 £350 per person

Give yourself something to look forward to after Christmas with this popular winter break, suitable for all bird lovers. Bring your binoculars and stout boots for bracing birdwatching walks. Experience the blustery beauty of the Norfolk coast and a trip by boat to Barton Broad.

Whether we have piercing blue skies, wintery showers or atmospheric mists our birdwatching expeditions are sure to be memorable. How Hill House is wonderfully cosy in winter and sunset views of whirling starlings over the marshes can be spectacular.

The price includes full board accommodation, hearty home-made meals with puddings to stick to your ribs, all transport and evening talks.


50th Anniversary Appeal

How Hill is a fantastic place which provides a unique educational experience for thousands of school children each year. Since the centre opened in 1966, many children’s lifestyles have become increasingly sedentary and screen-based with limited time spent outside. The Trust’s work offers children opportunities to explore, enjoy and understand natural environments and wildlife - rain, mud and all. These experiences are essential, both for the children’s wellbeing and to inspire the next generation of conservationists.

The How Hill Trust is a small, independent charity. The time has come for repairs and improvements to the house that

we simply cannot afford by ourselves. We need £55,000 to renew the sedge ridge on the thatched roof; like Buckingham Palace our inefficient heating system needs replacing (although ours will cost £175,000) and many other matters require expenditure. Please visit howhilltrust.org.uk/50appeal for more details.

Join the Friends of How Hill

The Friends organise events in and around How Hill to raise funds for the How Hill Trust. Throughout the year they put on theatre events, lunches, dinners, a craft fair, bridge day, charity rides and more. They are an independent charity with their own committee, AGM and newsletter, and they always welcome new members.Membership costs just £10 per year. Please contact Friends Secretary Jeanne Flett on 01692 678560.

Support the How Hill Trust

Where is How Hill?How Hill is 30 minutes by car from Norwich. It is well signposted from Ludham village.

AccommodationAll our residential breaks are offered full board in basic but comfortable bedrooms with access to shared bathrooms nearby. As a children’s residential centre many of our bedrooms are dormitory style, but you would be allocated your own private room on booking. We provide bed linen and towels.

Venue HireHow Hill house is a unique venue for any celebration, whether it’s a party, afternoon tea or any other excuse for a gathering, we can provide everything you need. Our Summer House is also available to hire for private self-catered picnics.

Keep in TouchFollow us

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Visit our splendid website and sign up for our email newsletter. www.howhilltrust.org.uk

Photographs by Mike Page, Bill Smith, Julian Claxton, Mark Long, The Pantaloons, Rachel Duffield, Hester Clack and How Hill Trust.This brochure is printed on recycled paper.

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