| Arts and crafts: |
Creake Studios
Shopping, romantic ruins, café, farmers’ market. |
07801 418907
www.creakeabbeystudios.co.uk |
Dersingham Pottery & Dersingham Gallery
Hand thrown stoneware and porcelain. |
01485 540761 |
Langham Glass
Live glassmaking demonstrations, factory shop, tea room. |
01485 529111
www.langhamglass.co.uk |
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| Bird watching and walking: |
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust:
Cley Marshes
Floxley Wood
Hickling Broad
Ranworth Broad
Weeting Heath
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01603 625540
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk |
Pensthorpe
Host of BBC Springwatch, Pensthorpe brings you closer to nature. Sensational gardens and lakes, pond dipping, bug walk, activity booklet for children, Safari tour, café and gift shop. A bird watchers delight. |
01328 851465
www.pensthorpe.com |
Welney Wetland Centre
Totally wild wildlife to see, summer walks, reedbed boardwalk, pond dipping, wildlife cameras, wetland creation project, eco-friendly visitor centre, wigeon café. |
01353 860711
www.wwt.org.uk/welney |
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| Country houses, gardens and museums: |
Bircham Windmill
Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields, Bircham Windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse and cattle feed and bread-making in Norfolk. |
01485 578393
www.birchamwindmill.co.uk |
Caithness Cystal
Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre - where you can experience the art of glassmaking, sample some local produce in the coffee shop or just browse round the newly stocked factory showroom full of fine glass and other handmade gifts.
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01553 765111
www.caithness-crystal.co.uk |
East Anglian Railway Museum
Museum, Victorian station buildings and goods shed, signal boxes to try out, rolling stock, vintage train weekends, railway experience courses. |
01206 242524
www.earm.co.uk |
Easton Walled Gardens
Gardens, shop, eating. |
01476 530063
www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk |
Fakenham Garden Centre
Full range of plants and gardening equipment, local products, candles, smellies and teddies, country clothing, glasswear and outdoor living furniture, books and cards. |
01328 863380
www.fakenhamgardencentre.co.uk |
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Why not watch the sun set over our private Broad? 3 miles of woodland to stroll through or visit our tearoom and gift shop. |
01603 270449
www.fairhavengarden.co.uk |
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum
On the farm, day by day rural Norfolk life, the workhouse experience, collections and treasures, the great outdoors, café and shop. |
01362 860563
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk |
Historic Gaol & Lynn Treasury
Let your imagination run riot as your personal stereo guide takes you through King's Lynn's 1930s police station and into the old cells beyond, where smugglers caught by the revenue men of the Custom House would be thrown. |
01553 774297
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk |
Holkham Hall
Stately home (Palladian mansion), deer park, nature trail and the lake, the Stables Café, pottery shop, the Duchess Exhibition, Bygones Museum, events. |
01328 710227
www.holkham.co.uk |
Houghton Hall
Stately home, gardens, the park, model soldier museum, gift shop and restaurant. |
01485 528569
www.houghtonhall.co.uk |
Le Strange Old Barns
Daily varying craft demonstrations including woodturning, teddy making, flower crafts, glass painting and jewellery beadwork can be seen alongside our working pottery. The antique barn offers collectable items from several dealers. The centre also has a wide range of inspirational giftware and cards, all reasonably priced and catering for all ages. |
01485 533402
www.ukattraction.com |
Lynn Museum
The home of Sea Henge and one of the items on display for the first time is the Iron Age gold coin hoard discovered hidden in a cow bone at Sedgeford. Other objects on display include one of the best collections of pilgrim badges in the country, a sturgeon dating from the early 19th century, and a number of colourful fairground gallopers made by Savage’s of Lynn. |
01553 775001
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk |
The Muckleburgh Collection
Norfolk’s largest working military museum, tank and Gama Goat rides. |
01263 588210
www.muckleburgh.co.uk |
Norfolk Lavender
Lavender farm, guided tours, fragrant gardens and plant centre, gift shops and tea room. |
01485 570384
www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk |
Norwich Castle
Museum and art gallery |
01603 495897
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk |
Priory Maze and Gardens
A unique garden experience set in 10 acres with its own micro climate that gives many exotic and different plants a chance to show their beauty. Gift shop, plant centre and tearooms open all year. |
01263 822986
www.priorymazegardens.co.uk |
Sandringham - House, Museum and Gardens
The Norfolk retreat of Her Majesty The Queen. Stately home, gardens, museum, visitors centre and restaurant. |
01553 612908
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk |
Somerleyton Hall
Take in the splendor of the Hall, gardens and famous 1846 yew hedge maze, then relax in the traditional tea rooms. Special events held throughout the season. |
0871 2224244
www.somerleyton.co.uk |
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
A yester year experience for all the family. Steam engines and lorries, over 300 exhibits. Art Deco 1930s cinema organ, working mechanical organs and memorabilia. Narrow guage railway and children's toy layout. 1930s fairground ride. Rare breed animals and a countryside walk. Museum undecover for all weathers. |
01603 714535
www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk |
The Thursford Collection
Bring the whole family and see the worlds largest collection of steam engines and organs, hear Robert Wolfe one of the worlds leading theatre organists play the mighty Wurlitzer, ride on fairground carousels and the gondala, enjoy 'Behind-the-Scenes' tours and watch silent movies, new for 2009. Lunch in the barn and shop in our olde worlde village shopping village. And our new improved play area has plenty to delight children of all ages. |
01328 878477
www.thursford.com |
| Thrigby Wildlife Gardens |
01493 369477
www.thrigbyhall.co.uk |
Walpole Water Gardens
If you like visiting gardens in Norfolk and want to see a particularly delightful and well care for park then your destination should be Walpole Water Gardens where we offer beautiful water gardens, plants and koi for sale all year round. Walpole Water Gardens has a tea room, parking facilities and wheelchair access. |
07718745935
www.walpolewatergardens.co.uk |
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| Fun days, parks and attractions for the family: |
Amazona Zoo
South Amercian animals in Cromer. Discount vouchers available from www.amazonazoo.co.uk |
01263 510741
www.amazonazoo.co.uk |
| Banham Zoo |
01953 887771
www.banhamzoo.co.uk |
Bewilderwood
The curious treehouse adventure! Deep in the woods is a land of Boggles, Twiggles and thorny Crocklebogs. A huge forest of family fun and adventure - treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, yummy food and mysterious marsh walks. |
01603 783900
www.bewilderwood.co.uk |
Broads Tours
Enjoying the Norfolk Broads by boat. Tours are from Wroxham and Potter Heigham. All tours include an entertaining commentary. Light refreshments are also available on all boats, with a licenced bar on Wroxham boats only. Day Boat hire also available. |
01603 782207
www.broads.co.uk |
Butterfly and Wildlife Park
Visit the Butterfly and Wildlife Park, Lincolnshire's premier park, and enjoy all the facilities at your leisure. The Tropical Gardens is one of the largest in the UK. Make the acquaintance of all the friendly animals as you walk around the beautifully kept grounds. See the Raccoons, Pygmy Goats, Pot Bellied and Curly-Coated Pigs and much more. Let your kids imagination run wild in our new Adventure Play Area which features: 40 metre aerial zip wire, tower slide, adventure trail, climbing net, the ledge climbing wall, swinging steps and a toddlers Giggleswick climbing frame.We also have a children's driving circuit with cars, tractors and lorry or let them dig in the sandpit with our diggers. |
01406 363833
www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk |
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre
Make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close quarters throughout the season. Why not make a day of it and have a homemade lunch or bring a picnic to enjoy in our picnic area. We also have tractor rides, an adventure playground tea room and gift shop. |
01366 382162
www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk
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Dinosaur Adventure
Dinosaurs on your doorstep! |
01603 876310
www.dinosauradventure.co.uk |
Go Ape!
Tree top adventure. Climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges. |
0845 6439146
www.goape.co.uk |
Hillside Shire Horse Sanctury
Five breeds of heavy horse to meet, horse and blacksmith displays, children’s play and activity areas, indoor area for wet weather, souvenir gift shop and café. |
01603 736200
www.hillside.org.uk |
Kessingland
African animal adventure. Voted best Suffolk attraction 2008. |
01502 740291
www.africa-alive.co.uk |
Merrivale Model Village, Railway and Gardens
Explore town and country in minature amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, streams and waterfalls. Famous garden railway, old penny arcade, evening illuminations during the summer, traditional tea room, visitors picnic area, souvenir shop, royal exhibition. |
01493 842097
www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk |
Oasis Sports, Swimming and Leisure Centre
The Oasis was opened in 1984 and has developed into a site which boasts both wet and dry facilities including an indoor swimming pool, spa and aquaslide along with Bodyworks Fitness Studio, Fast Food Cafeteria, aerobics studio, indoor bowls hall, squash court and Eco Ice Skating. |
01485 534227
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk |
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Lots of animals to feed and pet, live amusement shows, playground, picnic area and fun rides. |
01493 700094
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk |
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park
Adrenalin fuelled thrills & spills for the bravest adventurers! Fun rides for all the family including some just for the little ones! Wonderful shows with Sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns! |
01502 586000
www.pleasurewoodhills.com |
Redwings Horse Sanctury
Meet rescued horses, ponies and donkeys absolutely free! Adoption Club, 70 acres of paddocks, gift shop, information centre and café. Guided tours and demos on special days. |
0870 040 0033
www.redwings.co.uk |
Sealife Sanctury, Hunstanton
At the Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary in Norfolk you will see Otters, Penguins and more than 30 permanent displays all showcasing the rich diversity of life under the waves. We also provide a safe haven for more than 30 sick, injured or orphaned seal pups which are annually cared for at the Sanctuary. |
01485 533576
www.sealsanctury.co.uk |
Searles Sea Tours
The tour starts from The Promenade where one of our amphibious craft will ferry you out to the 60 Seater M. F.V Sealion, moored just off shore. The Sealion then takes you across The Wash to the sandbanks used by the resident population of common seals. |
01485 534444
www.seatours.co.uk |
Snettisham Park Farm
Lambing during season, deer safari, farm activities, trail walks, adventure playground, gift shop, farm shop and tea room. |
01485 542425
www.snettishampark.co.uk |
The Wizard Maze and Play
12 acre maize maze, junior play area, train ride, straw bale mountain, farm animals, electric go karts, pedal karts, snacks, food and drinks. |
07535 140606
www.wizardadventuremaze.co.uk |
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| Steam railways: |
| Bressingham Steam and Gardens |
01379 686900
www.bressingham.co.uk |
Bure Valley Railway
Narrow Guage Steam Railway. Travel through nine miles of beautiful Norfolk Countryside or walk or cycle with a return train from Aylsham or Wroxham. Whistlestop restaurant, model toy and souvenir shop, railway workshop, special events, combined train and boat rides, family fares, Santa specials, Drivers Experience course. |
01263 733858
www.bvrw.co.uk |
Mid-Norfolk Railway
Railway running through 11 miles of rural Norfolk. linking the ancient towns of Dereham and Wymondham. |
www.mnr.org.uk |
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| Theatre, entertainment and shows: |
King's Lynn Arts Centre
A big selection of new music, comedy, children's theatre, lectures and blockbuster films there is something for everyone. Take a look at the What's On page for our full listings and remember to keep visiting the website to check for any updates and new shows. |
01553 764864
www.kingslynnarts.co.uk |
| King's Lynn Corn Exchange |
01553 764864
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk |
| Princess Theatre and Cinema |
01485 532252
www.princesstheatrehunstanton.co.uk |
| Westacre Theatre |
01760 755800
www.westacretheatre.com |
