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The Plantation Garden - Norwich
Set in 3 acres in the heart of Norwich on Earlham Road, there is a secret garden ~ Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee is £2 (non members) Free (members) ~ Gothic style fountain. Medieval style walls and superb creative planting ~ ...
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Set in the heart of Britains magical waterland, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a secret hideaway just waiting to be discovered. Fairhaven is a unique garden rich in wildlife. The Garden, a mix of native and cultivated plantings, is set within a 130 acre ancient woodland leading to a private broad. Admission:2015 Prices: Adults...
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The Ringland Swan
The Ringland Swan is located 7 miles North West of Norwich, providing one of the best pubs in Norfolk. We believe that it's important that all members of the family can enjoy themselves when visiting us. With our children's outdoor play area, the kids will have as much fun as the adults. Dog are also welcome in our bar area, so there's no need to...
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Norfolk Ski and Snowboard Centre
Norfolk Ski Club has something to offer everyone; whether you are an experienced skier or boarder, planning a first snowsports holiday or would just like to try the sport of skiing or boarding in a safe and friendly environment. The following are articles that provide greater detail on the evolution of the club from its origins to the...
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The Base Activity Centre and Soft Play - Horsford
The Base is the first of Base Line Sporting Opportunities centres which mixes soft play area, extreme sports activities and cafe. Our large indoor and outdoor play area provides excellent value for money entertainment for the whole family whatever the weather. Soft play area for children aged 5 and under: A purpose built soft play area. The...
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The Playbarn - Poringland
The Playbarn is a fun packed farmyard based adventure centre especially designed for children under 7 years. Set in the countryside only 10 minutes from Norwich off the B1332 Bungay Road and is open throughout the year. Past winners of the National Farm Attraction of the Year, the Playbarn offers a variety of indoor and outdoor play areas. ...
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Bewilderwood - Wroxham
BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. The setting for the book 'A Boggle at BeWILDerwood', by local children's author Tom Blofeld, it's a wonderful, mystical land of brave...
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Wroxham Barns - Hoveton
Wroxham Barns is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, Uncle Stuart’s Brewery, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 12 Craft Studios and award winning restaurant, it's well worth a visit. Read our welcome message. Open every day...
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Mississippi Paddle Boat - Horning
The Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads with a capacity of 100 passengers for public trips or private hire. Our boat is a luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely...
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Pettitts Adventure Park
When in Norfolk come and spend the day, not a fortune, at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park. There are rides galore for children, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see as well as animals to feed and pet. We are open from 10am until 5pm, 7 days a week from 9th April - 30th...
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Blickling Hall
Embark on a voyage of discovery and follow four centuries of history at Blickling, from the Boleyn family to the RAF and Second World War. Learn what life was like as a servant and hear the stories of the real people who kept Blickling going. Explore the Long Gallery, which holds the most important book collection in the National Trust....
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Elephant Playbarn - Mundesley
The Elephant Playbarn is a beautifully converted Norfolk flint barn, full of all the soft play toys which children love: ball pools, bouncy castles and climbing frames designed especially for children to bounce, slide, jump and generally have lots of fun. The fully enclosed outside play area has a more adventurous climbing...
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Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is a truly unique museum. Visit its 50-acre site and discover the: • Historic workhouse • Museum of life on the land • Traditional farm with rare breed animals • Beautiful, unspoilt grounds The museum is a great day out whether you want to learn about the lives of Norfolk...
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Thrigby Hall wildlife gardens is one of Norfolk's top Zoo attractions for tourists visiting norfolk and Gt Yarmouth. Opening Times Open All Year – Every Day from 10.00am with Free Parking and Children's Play Areas. P R I C E S 2 0 1 1 RATE ADULT CHILD (4-14) ...
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Horsey Windpump
Restored five-storey drainage windpump The only National Trust property in the Norfolk Broads that is open regularly Fully restored historic drainage windpump Striking views across the Norfolk Broads and to the coast An internationally important estate for wildlife A premier birdwatching area The Horsey Estate was...
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Horsey Gap & River Trip
Discover the “hidden” Norfolk Broads... Leaving from the staithe by Horsey Windpump, enjoy an informal all-weather wildlife tour in the comfort and safety of mv Lady Ann, a traditional wooden Broads built pleasure boat. Your friendly, experienced, local Broads guide knows just where to take you to see some of the unique...
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Great Yarmouth-Pier (Marina Leisure centre) Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Toilets A promenade Water taps and privately-owned beach huts Rough terrain wheel chairs can be hired though the ramps to the beach are very steep Activities There is plenty to do in any weather Amusement arcades Nightclubs and the Pleasure Beach There are boat trips Organised football Trampolines...
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Joyland
Rides include the world famous snails and tyrolean tub twist. A huge toy town mountain incorporates the spook express kiddie coaster, jet cars and neptunes kingdom undersea fantasy ride, pirate ship, major obit, balloon wheel and skydiver complete the rest of the rides. Our family American diner is situated next to Joyland in the Anchor...
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Great Yarmouth North Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Toilets First aid post Cafe/restaurant Beach huts and deckchair hire Activities Swimming Bowling and crazy golf There is also amusement arcades and a leisure centre with a wave pool Nature and Wildlife There is a town and harbour to explore near the beach.
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Great Yarmouth - S. Denes Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Toilets A promenade Water taps and privately-owned beach huts Rough terrain wheel chairs can be hired though the ramps to the beach are very steep Activities There is plenty to do in any weather Amusement arcades Nightclubs and the Pleasure Beach There are boat trips Organised football Trampolines...
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Merrivale Model Village
Welcome to Merrivale Model Village, one of Great Yarmouth's best-loved attractions, a fantastic model village set in an acre of floral landscaped gardens on the sea front. Take your time to discover this captivating model village and its charming inhabitants. Wander around the maze of paths and humpback bridges, spot the cricketers...
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Gorleston Beach
Beach Type sand Facilities Cafe / restaurant Shops First-aid post Slip-way Toilets (including disabled) are all available Activities Swimming Surfing Sailing Windsurfing Fishing There are also children's areas Nature and Wildlife For walks there are coastal footpaths along the Upper and Lower Promenades.
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Somerleyton
Somerleyton offers an unforgettable day out with plenty of activities in and around the Estate and Fritton Lake. For adults there are picnic areas, croquet, football, rounders, nine-hole golf course, fishing, horse-riding, rowing and guided boat trips on the lake. Should you wish to venture further afield we can also organise hot...
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Knettishall Heath Country Park
The Country park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest with its unspoilt heath, grassland and intricate mosaic of acid and chalky soils. On the heath and meadows, you may see the herd of semi-wild Exmoor ponies. These ponies are descended from Britain’s natural wild pony of 130,000 years ago. Knettishall Heath is the hub of...
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Cromer Beach
Beach Type Sand/Shingle Facilities Toilets including disabled and baby changing facilities First aid post; cafe/restaurant; shops and a slipway There is also an RNLI museum and a theatre on the pier; amusements; children's fun area; surf school Activities Swimming Surfing Sea canoeing Fishing There is zoning for water sports Check...
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Africa Alive
Get close to the animals and discover the sights, sounds and smells of the world’s most vibrant and exciting continent! Plan your day around our fascinating daily animal feeding talks! Look, learn and play in our fun-packed Discovery Centre and meet some of the smaller residents of the park at the animal encounter talks. You can bring your...
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Lowestoft - South of Claremont Pier Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Improvements in recent years include the East Point Pavillion Visitor Centre; refurbished seafront; promenade and the re-opened South Pier Cafe / restaurants Also shops; lost child centre; first aid post; slip-way; toilets (including disabled) Activities Swimming Scuba diving Surfing Sailing Jet ski-ing...
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Lowestoft- North of Claremont Pier Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Cafe / restaurants Shops Lost child centre First aid post Slip-way Visitor centre Toilets (including disabled facilities) and a camp site are all available as well as seafront hotels and guest houses Activities Swimming Scuba diving Surfing Jet ski-ing Windsurfing Fishing Water ski-ing Snorkelling Zoning is...
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HILLTOP OUTDOOR CENTRE
Hilltop Outdoor Centre - two discrete centres within 26 acres of private woodland, surrounded by 200 acres of public woodland, overlooking the seaside town of Sheringham. Team Building Adventure Days Birthday Parties School Trips Day & Residential Courses Visit Our Website For Info!
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Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park and rhododendrons are often referred to in the same sentence. Not surprising with 80 different species on show. Flowers first appear in December, and the show gradually builds to a climax from mid-May into June. Many plants were brought to Sheringham by plant collector Ernest Wilson in the early 20th century. The...
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Sheringham Beach
The beach appears at low tide. Sheringham has a stony beach that disappears at high tide, but at low tide, an expanse of sand and rock pools is revealed. The beach is managed by North Norfolk District Council. The beach has toilets, beach huts and a public shower. There is easy access to cafés and amusement arcades. ...
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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens
Enjoy an exhilarating family day out at Norfolk's Best Large Attraction*! In its 27th year, Pensthorpe Natural Park, the former home to BBC Springwatch (2008-2010), continues to captivate its visitors with its unique surroundings and thousands of bird, plant and wildlife species who call it home. For adventurous families, join ‘Hootz’...
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Southwold - The Pier Beach
Beach Type Sand/Shingle Facilities Toilets Shops and cafes Pier Disabled access Lost child centre and first aid (with lifeguards) Activities Amusements or fishing on the pier Bathing or watersports such as windsurfing or jet-skiing Nature and Wildlife There is a promenade.
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Southwold Maize Maze
Welcome to Southwold Maize Maze - a giant puzzle of pathways within 8 acres of maize - which grows as tall as the tallest person you know & probably even taller! Enjoy a well-earned rest in our picnic area and allow yourself to be tempted by our delicious sandwiches and homemade cakes. The children can play to their heart’s...
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Bishops Boats Seal Trips
We run daily seal-watching trips from April to the end of October. Departing from the picturesque Blakeney harbour or Morston quay. We have two traditional clinker- built wooden boats and a new addition to our company, a smaller twelve seater – this will run from Blakeney when the tides allow. The twelve seater is also ideal for private...
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Holt Country Park
Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The park has had a chequered history, including a horseracing course, heath, farmland, forestry, and woodland garden. It has now been...
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Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach
Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature. A rare and precious habitat, the heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, ant-lion, adder and much more. Quiet and serene, wild and dramatic, this is an inspiring visit,...
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RSPB Minsmere
Minsmere offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. In spring, you can watch avocets and marsh harriers, or hear booming bitterns. On the beach, a special area is cordoned off to protect nesting little terns. In autumn and winter, many wading...
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Wells Beach Leisure
'Abrahams Bosom' is an outdoor leisure area with a lot to offer the Norfolk visitor - we're only 100 metres from the fine sandy beaches of Wells-next-the-Sea, by the side of a natural 5-acre lake. The site is flanked by six miles of Corsican pineforest and is within easy reach of the popular coastal resorts as well as The Norfolk Broads. There are...
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Holkham Beach
The beach at Holkham is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful stretches of sand in the country. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow walked across Holkham sand at low tide during the closing scenes of the film 'Shakespeare in Love'. Behind the shoreline lies a semi-circular basin, which, at very high...
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Wells Beach
Beach Type Sand Facilities Cafe/restaurant First aid post Slipway Campsite Shop Toilets for the disabled Activities Swimming Sailing Windsurfing and waterskiing open to club members only Nature and Wildlife Holkham nature reserve is nearby along with saltmarshes that provide an ideal oppotunity for bird watchers. Peddlars way...
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Holkham Hall Woodland Play Area
Test your head for heights and explore our exciting children’s woodland adventure play area with its tree house in the sky, high level walkways, rope ladders and zip-wire. It’s great fun! We’ve added some exciting new equipment to the play area for the over-5s with a stepping stone bridge, a crawl tunnel and an amazing...
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GO APE Thetford - Suffolk
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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High Lodge Thetford Forest Centre
Enjoy a forest adventure at High Lodge Thetford Forest. Unwind with beautiful forest trails or try the excitement of our bike trails, Go Ape and adventure play Admission:2015 Prices: No entry fee to forest. Car parking: £2.20 an hour per car and a maximum charge of £12 after 5 hours. Opening Times: 2015 Opening Details: ...
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Anglia Sporting Activities
• Corporate Entertainment • Staff Development • Birthdays & Occasions • Hen & Stag Days • Outdoor Activities & Motoball • Paintball Karting Shooting
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Museum of East Anglian Life
- Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site - Explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. - Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture - Get steamed up with our powerful engines - Meet our friendly animals including Suffolk Punch...
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Xplore - Stowmarket
Xplore is a dynamic, motivated and growing company run by people with valuable industry knowledge and expertise. Our mission is to be recognised as a leading, international education provider of integrated language, culture and activity programmes. We offer a variety of products and services to the student travel market with a global reach,...
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Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trail
A unique attraction for all garden lovers, naturalists, artists and photographers - or those who simply want a restful break. What could be nicer than to stroll through an enchanting garden, explore the nature trail, perhaps spot a kingfisher and enjoy delicious home made cakes. Admission:2015 Prices: Adult £6.50 Senior citizen £6 ...
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Blue Bell Pub-Cafe
Our welcoming community-owned pub-cafe is child-friendly with kids' menus, an outside play area for under 10s, and baby changing facilities. Opening times: Monday: 9am-4pm Tuesday: 9am-4pm Wednesday: 9am-4pm & 5.30pm-11pm Thursday: 9am-4pm & 5.30pm-11pm Friday: 9am-4pm & 5.30pm-11pm Saturday: 12noon-11pm Sunday: 12noon-8pm
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KG Adventure
Now in our 25th year KG Adventure offers residential activity camps and day camps across the UK for children and teenagers to try out new sports and adventure activities . It’s a chance to leave your parents at home, gain some independence, meet new friends and learn a whole lot of new things! Whether you choose a ...
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Sandringham
Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate, 240 ...
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - Woodbridge
Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history Wild and remote extremity of eastern England Largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe Internationally important flora and fauna Site of secret Cold War military testing Poignant symbol of 20th-century warfare
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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
What was it like in early Anglo-Saxon times? Perhaps we will never really know. At West Stow you can walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, explore their homes, see the evidence for yourself - then make up your own mind.
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Church Farm Stow Bardolph
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 look forward to welcoming you to Church Farm Rare Breeds...
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Snettisham Park Farm & deer Safari - Kings Llynn
Visit Snettisham Park and discover one of the most beautiful parts of West Norfolk! Snettisham Park is very much an all round farm experience. We are a working farm, so there is always lots to see and do. There are many activities you can get involved in, whether it's feeding, stroking, grooming, cuddling, collecting or playing.....a...
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Norfolk Lavender
Come and visit Norfolk Lavender where you'll enjoy seeing our world famous lavender gardens and the Lavender Oil Distillery , National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden . Opening times are 9:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday Admission The main site is free to visit including the National...
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Christchurch Park
Christchurch Park was the first public park in Ipswich, opening in 1895. It extends over 33 hectares of picturesque grounds right in the heart of the town. Christchurch Park can be accessed via entrances at: Soane Street; Westerfield Road; Bolton Lane; Henley Road; Fonnereau Road; Park Road. Facilities ...
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The Golf
INDOOR PLAY AREA OPENING TIMES Daily 12noon - 9pm. CHARGES FREE of charge but adult supervision in required. There is also an indoor play area for our younger visitors. Outside there is a large beer garden, patio and children's play area with swings, climbing frame and goal posts for the better...
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Holywells Park
Holywells Park offers visitors: A water play facility (summertime only); A bowling green; A state of the art children's play area The play area was opened in 2007. It was named The Discovery and designed following a galleon theme after the ship which sailed to North America to found Jamestown in 1607. The play area has around 20...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in Norfolk, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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