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Aviation Experience
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Three miles from Norwich off the A140 Cromer Road
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Telno 01603 893080
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Open Tuesdays - Sundays
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Aircraft Collection including a Vulcan Bomber
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Banham Zoo
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Off the A11 at Attleborough
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Telno 01953 887771
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Open Daily from 10am
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35 acres of parkland with over 1000 animals
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Website www.banhamzoo.co.uk
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Bure Valley Railway
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Aylsham to Wroxham narrow gauge railway
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Telno 01263 733858
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Runs daily during Easter and from 5th May until 29th September, then school holidays
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Website www.bvrw.co.uk
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Dinosaur Adventure Park
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Off the A1067 at Lenwade
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Telno 01603 870245
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Open Daily from 22nd March until 8th September from 10am - 5.00pm and then weekends and School Holidays until 27th October
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Dinosaur Trail, Large Adventure Playground, Maze, Deer Safari, Animal Garden, Crazy Golf and Picnic Area
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Website www.dinosaurpark.co.uk
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
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Nine miles east of Norwich at South Walsham off the B1140
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Telno 01603 270449
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Open daily from 10am
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Over 3 miles of woodland walks with beautiful views
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Fritton Lake Countryworld
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On the A143 near Gt. Yarmouth
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Telno 01493 488208
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Open daily from 10am - 5.30pm from 24th March until 29th September, then weekends and school holidays
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250 acres of relaxing fun - boat rides, children's farm, cart horses, miniature railway, falconry displays, adventure playground
and lovely woodland walks
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Website www.frittonlake.co.uk
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Marriott's Way
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Runs from Aylsham to the outskirts of Norwich at Marlpit Lane in Lower Hellesdon
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A 21 mile peaceful and secluded trail for walkers, cyclists and horseriders
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More Information on Marriott's Way
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The Muckleburgh Collection
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On A149 Coast Road, 3 miles West of Sheringham
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Telno 01263 588210
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Open Daily 17th February until 27th October from 10am - 5.00pm
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Largest Working Military Collection
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National Trust properties in Norfolk
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Opening Times vary depending on property (see their website for details)
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Website www.www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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Norfolk Shire Horse Centre
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At West Runton, Cromer - Off the A148 or A149
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Telno 01263 837339
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Open 24th March until 27th October from 10am - 5.00pm, closed Saturdays (except in August)
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Heavy Horse Breeds, Children's farm, Cart Rides, Demonstrations, Museum
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Website www.norfolk-shirehorse-centre.co.uk
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North Norfolk Railway
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Sheringham to Holt Steam Train journey
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Telno 01263 822045
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Website www.nnrailway.co.uk
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Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
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Off the A47, between Norwich and Gt. Yarmouth
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Telno 01493 701403
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Open daily from 24th March until 27th October from 10.30am to 5.00pm
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This park is particularly lovely for the younger children - small rides, miniature railway, playgrounds, pet encounter and shows
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Website www.pettitts.com
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Pleasure Beach
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Great Yarmouth front
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Telno 01493 844585
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Open daily March until October
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Over 70 rides and attractions, can pay once and ride all day for £8.00
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Website www.pleasure-beach.co.uk
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Pleasurewood Hills
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Off the A12, between Gt. Yarmouth and Lowestoft
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Telno 01502 586000
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Open daily during Easter holidays, then weekends in April and May, then daily from 25th May until 8th September from 10am, then school holidays
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One of my personal favourites, lots of rides, shows and attractions to suit all ages
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Website www.pleasurewoodhills.co.uk
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Somerleyton Hall and Gardens
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At Somerleyton, Lowestoft - 5 miles NW of Lowestoft on B1074
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Telno 01502 730224
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Open 31st March until 27th October on Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays plus Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and August
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Picnic Area, Miniature Railway, Refreshments, Famous Maze
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Website www.somerleyton.co.uk
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Africa Alive
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Off the A12, south of Gt. Yarmouth
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Telno 01502 740291
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Open daily from 10am
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Sister park to Banham Zoo. This is the big Sister with over 100 acres, includes Safari RoadTrain around the park, Children's entertainment throughout the Summer holidays, Adventure play areas,
bouncy castles, crazy golf, birds of prey displays and much more
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Website www.africa-alive.co.uk
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Thrigby Hall Widllife Gardens
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At Filby, Gt. Yarmouth
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Telno 01493 369477
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Open every day from 10am
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Tigers, Monkeys, Pandas, plus children's play area and lots of room for picnics
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Website www.thrigbyhall.co.uk
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Tropical Butterfly Garden and Bird Park
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At Great Ellingham, off the A11 Attleborough bypass
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Telno 01953 453175
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Open daily 9.00-6.00pm (Sundays 10.30-5.00pm) all year round
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2400 sq ft Tropical Gardens, free flying butterflies and birds, 2 acre garden centre
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Wroxham Barns
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Signposted from Wroxham
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Telno 01603 783762
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Open daily from 10am - 5.00pm
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Junior farm, craft shops, tea rooms, old-fashioned funfair
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