Covid-19 - protecting the health of our passengers, volunteers, their families and the community
UPDATE 7th JUNE: With sadness the Waveney Stardust Charity Board have decided not to operate cruises in 2020
This decision has been taken primarily based on the health risks to our passengers, crew and their families and friends. The likely development of the pandemic, the age and medical backgrounds of our passengers and crews, and the nature of our boats and cruises combine to create an unacceptable level of risk to health. In the judgement of the Board this risk outweighs the wellbeing benefits which Waveney Stardust cruises offer.
We will monitor developments of the Covid-19 pandemic in coming months and work hard to find ways which will enable us to re-open safely, with your support. At the moment it is far from clear when this will be possible but we will keep you informed as the situation changes. Our policy covering Covid-19 is detailed here. We will keep you informed through this web page.
Cruise from Beccles starting at Waveney Stardust’s home in the Southern Broads, based in family run Hippersons Boatyard.
The ‘Directions’ and ‘Parking’ tabs on this page describe how to find us and where to park, including an interactive map.
Print or Download a single A4 page guide (please print in ‘landscape’).
Beccles Cruise Schedule
To address Covid-19 risks we are not operating cruises in 2020
Directions
Our Beccles home is best reached via Gillingham off the A146 Norwich to Lowestoft road.
The detailed local Google Map at the bottom of this page shows the route from the A146. Use the interactive features of this map to ‘Zoom’ in and out and to get Google directions.
Using a Satnav?The post code should locate Hippersons accurately.
If you get lost ring the Boat Contact telephone listed in your Confirmation and Reminder emails.
Directions from the A146
Turn off the A146 into Loddon Road at Gillingham
From Beccles, follow signs on the A146 towards Norwich and it is the first left turning
From Norwich on the A146 or Great Yarmouth on the A143 it is the first right turn after the roundabout on the A146 at Gillingham (with a Macdonalds and BP Garage)
Drive through and out of Gillingham village
After about 1/4 mile you will see a boatyard on your left
Turn into Hippersons Boatyard immediately before the 30mph speed limit signs
Parking
Considerate parking is permitted in the boatyard car park through the generosity of Hippersons Boatyard. Please be careful not to prevent access to boats and leave the roadways clear for boatyard machinery. If there is room please please just inside the entrance on the right.
Waveney Stardust is based in the large shed in front of you as you enter the boatyard. You can drop people off near the top of the gently sloping ramp but please move your vehicle afterwards.
Please note: It is your responsibility to check parking restrictions / arrangements on the day – WSTL cannot take responsibility for the suitability of parking arrangements for your cruise.
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