About Us

The Maltsters is a traditional pub located in the village of Ranworth, Norfolk, on the edge of the Broads National Park. The pub has been serving the local community and visitors for many years, offering a range of drinks, seasonal food, and a welcoming environment.

We take pride in using top-quality ingredients and provide a selection of real ales, wines, and soft drinks. The pub accommodates both walk-in visitors and table reservations, with space for families, groups, and individuals.

Boats docked along a river with green trees and houses, and a large stone tower in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The Maltsters is ideally located for visitors who want to discover the wider Ranworth area and the Norfolk Broads. The village and its surroundings offer a range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, history lovers, and those looking to enjoy Norfolk’s natural beauty.

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Ranworth Broad & Boardwalk

A short walk from the pub, the boardwalk takes visitors through reed beds and woodland to the Broads Wildlife Centre. It is a prime location for birdwatching, photography, and observing local wildlife in its natural habitat.

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A thatched roof building with three dormer windows, surrounded by lush green grass and plants, with a wooden boardwalk leading to a dock on a body of water, where people are walking or standing.

St Helen’s Church

Known as the “Cathedral of the Broads,” this 14th-century church features one of England’s finest medieval rood screens. Visitors can also climb the tower for panoramic views of the Broads and surrounding countryside.

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A stone church with a tall square bell tower, arched windows, and a metal roof, surrounded by gravestones on a grassy lawn under a clear blue sky.

Boat Hire on the Broads

Hiring a boat is one of the best ways to experience the Broads, with plenty of local options available for all ages and no licence required.

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People standing on a canal bank near tour boats, including children in life jackets, with blue umbrellas in the background.

Fairhaven Water Garden

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden in South Walsham spans 130 acres of woodland and water, offering scenic walking trails, wildlife spotting, boat trips on the private broad, a tearoom, and a gift shop for visitors.

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A small wooden footbridge over a narrow creek in a lush, green park with trees and bushes.