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⚫	'''The Ferry Boat Inn''' was a ] and live music venue in ], UK, which closed in 2006.
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	== The Future of the The Ferry Boat<ref></ref> ==

		⚫	'''The Ferry Boat Inn''' was a ] and 150-capacity live music venue in ], England, which closed in 2006.
	Norwich is soon to have its first backpackers hostel, a whole new tourism market for the city and the next venture for father and son, Alister and Jason Borthwick.

			== History ==
	The team behind the award winning, eco-friendly tourism facilities at Deepdale Farm on the north Norfolk coast, are in the process of developing a hostel in the centre of Norwich, having just purchased the somewhat derelict Ferry Boat Inn on King St.
			The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925.

		⚫	In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that the pub began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for ]s, but in the late 1990s local ] began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards ], ], ], ] and ].
	“The Ferry Boat will make an excellent location for our second hostel. King Street is an easy walk to the main attractions of the City, train and bus station. The river access means we can offer canoe hire and with national cycle route no1 passing the front door we can also offer cycle hire. We are really excited about the opportunities this site offers. The planners like our ideas to regenerate the site and we look forward to working with them to develop a really exciting landmark for Norwich.” said Alister Borthwick.

			The serial killer ] was landlord of the pub in 1988.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Chidzoy \|first1=Sally \|title=Killer steeped in world of vice \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7205797.stm \|access-date=28 February 2022 \|work=BBC News \|date=21 February 2008}}</ref><ref name="edp1" />
	The Ferry Boat Inn has been closed for over 3 years. The only way it could compete with the chain pubs was as a live music venue, but after much of the river frontage was developed into flats, live music was no longer welcome and the pub was forced to close. Greene King, the previous owners, had considered developing the site into a pub restaurant, but decided the £1m to £2m price tag wasn’t a viable investment. Instead they put the building on the market and the Borthwicks bought the property in early February.

			In 2005 a ] was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all-day-long event featuring local bands with Norwich based five-piece Dragline closing the night to a sweaty room packed to full capacity.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norwich/fnorwich/nchfbi.htm\|title=FERRY BOAT INN - St JULIAN - NORWICH\|website=Norfolkpubs.co.uk\|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref>
	“Our primary use for the site will be backpackers accommodation, mainly private ensuite rooms and family rooms, with a few dorms, which will all be accommodated in a new eco-friendly building on the site. We plan to lease out the hostel, much as we have done at Deepdale, and the canoe hire, cycle hire and café may go to the same tenant or to separate tenants depending on who approaches us. Now that we have bought the site, plans will develop.” said Jason Borthwick.

			== Present ==
	“We know groups like CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) are keen to see the pub reopen. We definitely feel that a small real ale pub on the site as part of the overall development, would be an excellent addition. This might be run by the tenants of the hostel or as a separate entity, maybe CAMRA know of interested parties and can put them in touch with us. In the meantime we’ll be developing plans for the accommodation, canoe hire, cycle hire and café, looking for tenants for the whole or parts of the site and the possibility of a pub will develop as and when interested tenants approach us.”
			The Ferry Boat Inn is currently closed. In January 2010, the site was sold to the Borthwick family, who received planning permission to build '''Norwich Backpackers''' on the site.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/\|title=Deepdale Camping & Rooms \| Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast\|website=Deepdalebackpackers.co.uk\|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref> The development would include a micro pub as part of the building, along with a cafe overlooking the river and a cycle and canoe storage barn.

			The site was put back on the market in November 2013, when the Borthwick family decided to continue concentrating on their developments on the North Norfolk Coast, namely '''Deepdale Backpackers & Camping''',<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/\|title=Welcome to Deepdale Farm \| Burnham Deepdale \| North Norfolk\|website=Deepdalefarm.co.uk\|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref> rather than developing in Norwich. The future for The Ferry Boat Inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge.
	Norwich Backpackers Hostel will link up with the well established Deepdale Backpackers & Camping on the north Norfolk coast and with any other backpackers style accommodation that exists in the county or region, including hostels and campsites. The new hostel will open up Norfolk and Norwich to a market that is virtually untapped currently. Most other historic cities, such as York and Bath, support two or more hostels. Norwich’s YHA closed over 7 years ago and no other backpacker hostel accommodation is available, yet the city and the surrounding area fit perfectly with the backpacker market.

			In June 2014, it was reported that the Ferry Boat Inn had been sold for "more than £500,000", and that it might be turned into a residential development. A representative for the estate agents that handled the sale stated that it would not be a backpackers' site and that the new owners would "probably be looking for other, denser uses for the site".<ref>{{cite news\|title=Former Ferry Boat pub and site sold in Norwich\|url=http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/former_ferry_boat_pub_and_site_sold_in_norwich_1_3626943\|accessdate=11 January 2016\|newspaper=]\|date=4 June 2014}}</ref>
	The backpacker travel market is quite simply unique. Backpacker hostels offer simple clean quality accommodation, but with one major difference to hotels and other accommodation - the social interaction of fellow travellers, passing on stories and experiences. “Many friendships you develop when backpacking, stay with you for life. Staying in a hostel is a very ‘unBritish’ experience, you chat to people, join people for activities and food. Backpackers are all ages and from all backgrounds, it’s a state of mind!” said Jason.

			In 2019, the site was put up for sale again,<ref name="edp1">{{cite news \|last1=Cope \|first1=Lauren \|title=Former Norwich pub site goes on sale for £1.3m \|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/former-ferry-boat-inn-pub-in-norwich-on-market-1-1396600 \|access-date=28 February 2022 \|work=Eastern Daily Press \|date=21 May 2019 \|language=en-UK}}</ref> and bought by property development company Estateducation for £1.2 million. In October 2020, work began to build 41 homes on the site, comprising 2 in the former pub building and 39 in a five-storey tower in the car park.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Hannant \|first1=David \|title=Mystery buyer of former pub reveals £7m homes plan for derelict site \|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/business/norwich-ferry-boat-pub-7m-scheme-announced-6392244 \|website=Eastern Daily Press \|access-date=28 February 2022 \|language=en-UK \|date=22 October 2020}}</ref> Building works stopped in January 2022 after, according to Companies House, the main contractor, Devise Construction Ltd, was forced into receivership due to failure to pay back a ].<ref>{{cite web \|last1=House \|first1=Companies \|title=Pursuant to Section 130 (1) of the insolvency Act 1986 and Rule 7.22(2) of the Insolvency Rules 2016 \|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10635012/filing-history/MzMzNDI3OTAxMWFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0 \|website=Companies House \|publisher=Companies House \|access-date=28 March 2022}}</ref> Progress was hampered further in July 2024 when the development company went into
	“The best thing about the backpacker market, is the positive effects on the local area. Hostels work closely with many other local businesses, from those offering activities to attractions, museums, restaurants, pubs and more. We are really looking forward to creating jobs, working with Norwich businesses and adding to this great city.”
			=== Notable bands ===
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	Norwich Backpackers Hostel plans to open its doors to customers in 2011. In the meantime watch for the latest information.
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	== History <ref></ref><ref></ref> ==

⚫	The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925. In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that ~~they~~ began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for ]s, but in the late 1990s local ] began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards ], ], ], ] and ]. In 2005 a ] was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all dayer featuring local bands.

	==Steve Wright==
	The Ferry Boat Inn was owned and operated by future serial killer ] from May 10 to September 8, 1988.<ref></ref>

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Former pub in Norwich, England

The Ferry Boat Inn was a public house and 150-capacity live music venue in Norwich, England, which closed in 2006.

History

The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925.

In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that the pub began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for cover bands, but in the late 1990s local promoters began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards punk rock, ska punk, metal, hardcore and Post-rock.

The serial killer Steve Wright was landlord of the pub in 1988.

In 2005 a protest was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all-day-long event featuring local bands with Norwich based five-piece Dragline closing the night to a sweaty room packed to full capacity.

Present

The Ferry Boat Inn is currently closed. In January 2010, the site was sold to the Borthwick family, who received planning permission to build Norwich Backpackers on the site. The development would include a micro pub as part of the building, along with a cafe overlooking the river and a cycle and canoe storage barn.

The site was put back on the market in November 2013, when the Borthwick family decided to continue concentrating on their developments on the North Norfolk Coast, namely Deepdale Backpackers & Camping, rather than developing in Norwich. The future for The Ferry Boat Inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge.

In June 2014, it was reported that the Ferry Boat Inn had been sold for "more than £500,000", and that it might be turned into a residential development. A representative for the estate agents that handled the sale stated that it would not be a backpackers' site and that the new owners would "probably be looking for other, denser uses for the site".

In 2019, the site was put up for sale again, and bought by property development company Estateducation for £1.2 million. In October 2020, work began to build 41 homes on the site, comprising 2 in the former pub building and 39 in a five-storey tower in the car park. Building works stopped in January 2022 after, according to Companies House, the main contractor, Devise Construction Ltd, was forced into receivership due to failure to pay back a Coronavirus Business Interruption loan. Progress was hampered further in July 2024 when the development company went into receivership

Notable bands

The Ferry Boat's regular presence on tour schedules meant that many bands would pass through it before moving onto greater acclaim. Examples of bands and artists to have played the venue include:

Other notable bands include:
RX Bandits, The Aquabats, Minus the Bear, Noisettes, Bleeding Through, Brigade, Anti-Nowhere League, UK Subs, Demented Are Go, Throwdown, The Vibrators, Twin Zero, The Business, Captain Everything!, The Red Chord, HORSE the band, Bullet Union, Eden Maine, Fastlane, The Littlest Man Band, Seachange, Hoover, Even in Blackouts, Stretch Arm Strong, Jeniferever, Kid commando, The Dangerfields, Logh, The Good Life, Vanilla Sky, Modern Life Is War, Howards Alias, MU330, Stza Crack, Send More Paramedics, Strike Anywhere, The Robocop Kraus, Decibully, Chris T-T, Swearing at Motorists, The Martini Henry Rifles, Miss Black America, Melys, Engerica, Kinesis, KaitO, Meanwhile, Back In Communist Russia..., Sputniks Down, The Dawn Parade, Bearsuit, Angelspit, The Suffrajets, The Microphones, Karl Blau, Magoo, Herman Düne, We vs. Death, Koufax, Funeral Diner, Days in December, Jairus, Leatherface, Champion, The Juliana Theory, Koopa.

References

Chidzoy, Sally (21 February 2008). "Killer steeped in world of vice". BBC News. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^ Cope, Lauren (21 May 2019). "Former Norwich pub site goes on sale for £1.3m". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
"FERRY BOAT INN - St JULIAN - NORWICH". Norfolkpubs.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
"Deepdale Camping & Rooms | Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast". Deepdalebackpackers.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
"Welcome to Deepdale Farm | Burnham Deepdale | North Norfolk". Deepdalefarm.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
"Former Ferry Boat pub and site sold in Norwich". Norwich Evening News. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
Hannant, David (22 October 2020). "Mystery buyer of former pub reveals £7m homes plan for derelict site". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
House, Companies. "Pursuant to Section 130 (1) of the insolvency Act 1986 and Rule 7.22(2) of the Insolvency Rules 2016". Companies House. Companies House. Retrieved 28 March 2022.

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