About Us

A home to learning in the Broads

Our mission is to share our knowledge and passion about local nature and history with visitors of all ages through a range of courses and activities. We are a charity and rely on public donations to support our work.

History

Built in 1905 by architect Edward Thomas Boardman, How Hill has a fascinating history. Discover how it evolved from a family home to the thriving environmental study centre it is today.

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Trustees

Meet the team of volunteer trustees who are the managing board providing the centre’s strategy in liaison with senior staff.

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Staff

Our small but dedicated team including teachers, catering, office and gardening staff is the engine room of How Hill. Click here to find out more about them.

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Supporting How Hill

There are many ways of supporting the work of How Hill from joining its Friends group, to making donations, leaving a gift in your will, to attending events which all help fund our work.

The How Hill Trust

The How Hill Trust charity was formed in 1984, taking over the running of the How Hill environmental education centre from the county council.

Our mission is to help people of all ages enjoy and understand the nature and heritage of the Broads by using the house and its setting as an inspirational venue for day and residential courses.

Our work

The children who come here explore our woods and marshes, find out about the reed harvest, visit the windmill and have a trip on the river. They try their hand at thatching and an assortment of other activities and crafts. Above all, they gain an insight into the fragile world of the Broads and are left with memories of having fun with nature which we hope will spark a lifelong respect for wildlife and the environment.

We also host events that generate funds to fuel our charity aims at our special location overlooking river, broad, marsh and woodland at the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park.

School Day Trips to How Hill

Friends of How Hill

The Friends of How Hill are a dedicated group of supporters who play a vital role in ensuring the future of this unique place. Through their fundraising efforts, they contribute towards vital conservation work, educational programmes, and the preservation of How Hill’s historic buildings.

Want to get involved and support the Trust? Find out more about the Friends of How Hill and how to become a member by following the link below. We look forward to meeting you…

Support Us

There are many ways of supporting the work of How Hill from joining its Friends group, to making donations, leaving a gift in your will, to attending events which all help fund our work.