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Wayford Bridge Hotel

Wayford Bridge, Nr Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9LL
Telephone: 01692 582414
Fax: 01692 581109
English Tourism Council 3 Stars



Wayford Bridge Hotel, Stalham, Front of Hotel


The Wayford Bridge Hotel, Norfolk, UK provides luxurious accommodation in the Norfolk Broads - the National Park of East Anglia. Ideally located for travellers mid way between Norwich and Gt Yarmouth, and yet close to the North Norfolk coast.

T he hotel is situated alongside the A149, at the ancient crossing point of the River Ant at Wayford Bridge. Fronting onto this picturesque river and set in acres of attractive gardens and parkland, the hotel offers a unique location for a peaceful and relaxing stay for holidaymakers and business travellers alike. We are only 20 minutes driving time from either Norwich or Great Yarmouth and 10 minutes from North Walsham and yet enjoying the tranquillity of a broadland setting. The largely deserted sandy beaches of the North Norfolk coast are also close by.

F amily owned and managed we are only 20 minutes driving time from Norwich or Great Yarmouth and 10 minutes from North Walsham and close also to the largely deserted sandy beaches of the North Norfolk Coast.


Wayford Bridge Hotel, norwich, River T he Hotel has a variety of amenities available to guests on site, including rowing boat and bicycle hire.


C oarse fishing in season is also available to guests on the River Ant. For wishing to explore the "Broads", we are just up river from Barton Broad, where Nelson is reputed to have learnt to sail.


Wayford Bridge Hotel, Stalham, Bedroom T he Hotel has been extensively enlarged and refurbished in 2000 and now offers 12 bedrooms which are furnished to a high standard. All rooms are en-suite, most of them with both bath and shower.


A ll rooms are double-glazed, centrally heated and equipped with Text television, trouser press, Direct Dial telephones and complementary tea and coffee making facilities.


Wayford Bridge Hotel, Norwich, Lounge T he Hotel has been carefully adapted for those guests with mobility problems to provide access throughout the ground floor areas. Five of our bedrooms are situated on the ground floor and one of which is adapted for wheelchair use.


O ur function room is well equipped with conference aids and is an ideal venue for meetings, seminars and small parties of up to 40 persons.


Wayford Bridge Hotel, Stalham, Bar T he comfortable lounge bar with its open log fire is a popular meeting place and the perfect place to relax from the stresses of the day, it offers a large selection of "real ales", beers, lagers and spirits and an extensive wine list. Alternative in fine weather, why not sit out on our large patio and enjoy the fine views of the river.


W e offer guests perhaps the widest choice of dining facilities in the area with a choice of eating informally in the Bistro, with its views over the river, or indulging themselves on our luxurious A la Carte "Garden Restaurant".


Wayford Bridge Hotel, Norwich, Restaurant B oth restaurants are popular with guests and locals alike and offer a wide selection of fresh local seafood's and Charcoal grill specialities complemented by a carefully chosen selection of wines from around the world.


I maginative vegetarian dishes are always available and we are pleased to cater for those guests requiring special diets.


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Wayford Bridge Hotel, Stalham, Local Area


H ickling Broad is close by and is a popular venue with birdwatchers and naturalists visiting its well-known Nature Reserve.
S ailing boats are available for hire at "Whispering Reeds" boatyard.
F or those visitors interested in walking we are a short distance from the famous "Weavers Way" which runs from Cromer to Great Yarmouth.
H orse riding and clay pigeon shooting can also be arranged with prior notice.
J et Ski hire is available at Sea Paling which is only 10 minutes away.
D ay launches can be hired from the boatyard across the river.

W e are conveniently located for visits to the National Trust properties of Felbrigg and Blickling Hall. For keen gardeners, the beautiful gardens of East Ruston Old Vicarage, often feature on television, are nearby and a "must" to visit.


Wayford Bridge Hotel, Stalham, Local Area


H ow to find us from Norwich
F rom ring road take A1151 sign-posted for Wroxham, keep on this road following signs for Great Yarmouth. The hotel is approximately 5 miles past Wroxham on the left.

D irections Avoiding Norwich
F rom A11 - On approaching Norwich take the A47, sign-posted for Gt. Yarmouth. Follow as far as the Acle Roundabout. Turn onto the A1064 and follow for approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto the B1152 and follow until the junction with the A149 at Batswick. Turn left and follow signs for North Walsham and Stalham. The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles past Stalham on the right.