Discover the rich maritime and social history of Wells-next-the-sea on the north Norfolk coast.
Wells has been a port and natural safe-haven for ships and boats for over 600 years.
Protected by salt marshes, the port was a major centre for shipping and maritime industry in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Commercial shipping suffered with the railway in 1857, but the harbour continued to be busy until the first world war. Wells retains a vibrant fishing fleet and caters to a growing leisure trade, offering all-day and one-tide sea angling trips, sailing, and water-based activities.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wells hosts thousands of holiday-makers and visitors year-round, with a long tradition of gillying (fishing for shore crabs) and an expansive beach with colourful beach-huts.
The Wells Harbour self-guided trails app brings this rich history alive at your fingertips.
Uncover fascinating stories, unique sights, and the charm of this coastal town with GPS-guided, self-paced tours all on your phone.
Whether you’re planning a day trip, a holiday visit, or you’re a local resident wanting to learn more about your town, this app offers a fun, engaging way to learn the rich maritime heritage of Wells-next-the-Sea.
Choose your trail, hit start, and let the app guide you into the past.
We had the pleasure of working with AT Creative Ltd to design a trails app for self-guided tours of our town and harbour. From start to finish, Dan Boys made the entire process run as smooth as butter and very enjoyable. His guidance and communication are exceptional, the system used and all documents provided are clear and easy to follow, and we were patiently walked through each step. Dan was always available for either a call, videochat or email and made us feel very well supported at all times. Not only is Dan professional and knowledgeable, but he is also incredibly friendly and approachable. Any time we had a query he was quick to respond and happy to help. It is evident that he truly cares about the success of every project he works on. We highly recommend AT Creative to anyone. Thank you for your outstanding service Dan!
Amy Hendry, Harbour Office Assistant, Wells Harbour Commissioners
Download the Wells Harbour Trails app
Why not give this app a try? Select one of the options below to open the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.