A New Hostel for Norwich?
It’s now over seven years since the doors closed at Norwich YH. Since then, though the YHA have never ruled out a return to the historic East Anglian city, there’s been nowhere for hostellers to stay if they wish to visit.
That all looks set to change if plans to adapt a derelict pub into an “eco-hostel” go ahead. The Borthwick family, who already operate a backpackers’ hostel and campsite at Deepdale Farm on the north Norfolk coast, have ambitious plans for the former Ferry Boat Inn.
According to the Eastern Daily Press, the site will offer accommodation (in both dorms and private rooms), canoe and cycle hire, and a café. The last pint was pulled there in 2006, but they might be flowing again soon too:
We know groups like Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) are keen to see the pub reopen. We definitely feel a small real ale pub on the site would be an excellent addition.
The hostel should open next year, but their website is already running.
YHAgroup.co.uk – Author: Chris Hunt – 10/02/2010
