Places to Visit / Experiences
We are blessed to be nestled in the countryside on the edge of Norwich city and the Norfolk Broads. Norfolk is a fantastic county with much to see and do, offering something for everyone. There are so many wonderful things to do:
A few suggestions for exploring Norwich:
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Take a gentle stroll around Norwich, there are over 1500 historic buildings within the city walls. Elm Hill is a complete historical cobbled street with stunning examples of Tudor buildings, this street has featured in many a film.
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Visit Norwich Castle and Cathedral for stunning architecture and history.
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A short walk from the market square you'll discover an architectual gem, a restored Victorian roller skating rink, home of the Country & Eastern - the South Asia collection & building are truly unique.
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Meander through the Norwich Lanes and discover the independent retailers ranging from unique pop up stores, local designers to art galleries, then walk up to the award winning outdoor market.
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Norwich has a wide range of eating and drinking venues both for the daytime & evening to suit all.
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If visiting in May, take a look at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival which is one of the largest international arts festival in the country.
Norfolk isn't just for Summer....
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This winter, wrap up warm and discover the beautiful seal beaches of the Norfolk Coast. The Atlantic Grey seal colony at Horsey Gap is one of Britain’s great wildlife spectacles. The flat beaches, shallow waters and dunes offer seals an ideal location for giving birth to their young. Pupping season is between October & February, viewing areas are provided on the dunes during the height of the season, outside of this time, you are able to walk along the beach. It's truly a beautiful sight, nature at its best. Afterwards head back to your lodge, cosy up, and soak in your bubbling hot tub.
Please see below for a small variety of family attractions, places to visit and experiences nearby.
BeWILDerwood!
Suitable for all the family
An awarding winning, outdoor adventure park, children can crawl, climb, slide and swing their way round a mystical world. A great attraction for all the family to enjoy together!
A great range of activities for all ages. It's a great outdoor adventure where children can explore and use their imagination. You might even spot a Boggle!
Distance from Site: (6.5 miles)
Roarr! Dinosaur Park
Suitable for all the family
Visit the UK’s largest dinosaur-themed adventure park set in 86 acres on the outskirts of Norwich. A great day out for all the family with activites, play equipment and adventures to suit all. There are over 25 dinosaur themed attractions. Activities range from a Zip wire, pets corner, woodland dinosaur trails, splash zone and play areas both indoor and outdoor.
Distance from Site: (14 miles)
Wroxham Barns
Suitable for all the family
Discover unique products by local makers and craftspeople or enjoy homemade cakes and a hearty lunch from their cafe.
There's a Junior Farm and Fun Park to enjoy by all the family. They have 15 different breeds of British livestock, ponies, donkey’s, pigs, rabbits and guinea pigs. Whilst most of their animals stay throughout the seasons, they also welcome different animals for short periods at various times of the year, meaning there are always new animals to meet.
Distance from Site: (5 miles)
Thrigby Wildlife Park
Suitable for all the family
Thrigby Hall has landscaped gardens, play areas and renowned for its collection of Asian Mammals, birds and reptiles in the pleasantly landscaped grounds and gardens of Thrigby Hall.
Attractions for all age groups include Snow Leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, avaries, waterfowl, gift shop & cafe. Tropical & forest houses give good all-weather cover.
Distance from Site: (14 miles)
See the seals with their pups
Suitable for all the family. Those with limited mobility may find the dune difficult.
Horsey Gap is home to one of the largest colonies of Grey Seals in the UK. Numbers have been steadily increasing with over 3,500 seal pups born along this beautiful stretch of coastline last season. Even in the summer months, seals can be seen on the beach or swimming along the shoreline.
You can get a close up view of these beautiful creatures, but remember not to get to close as they are wild and come to rest up on our shores. To see these lovely animals, it's just a short walk from along the beach from the main car park.
Distance from Site: (21 miles)
Explore the Broads with Alpacas
Suitable for children over the age of 7 (with a companion) and adults.
Annie at Burnt Fen Alpacas is nestled away in the middle of Broads with her charming Alapcas. Having over 20 years experience with Alpacas, Annie has a range of experiences available from a simple walk around her private Broad through woodland with her charming (and sometimes cheeky) Alpacas to teatime and art sessions.
Distance from Site: (6 miles)
East Ruston Vicourage Gardens
Suitable for all the family
A beautiful, 32 acre modern garden, East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens is a privately owned garden, home of Alan Gray and Graham Robeson. You can loose yourself in their gardens, there are many areas planted in different styles from formal sunken rose gardens, sub-tropical areas to woodland hideaways. A lovely place to explore, meander and feel like you have been transported to somewhere completley different. The cafe is not to be missed and has some delightful homemade cakes and quiches .
Distance from Site: (13 miles)
St Benet's Abbey
Suitable for all the family
Combine a history monumnet tour together with exploring the broads. St Benet's Abbey can with be accessed from Ludham, with a short meander along side the waterway or you can pull up your boat and explore. One of the most peaceful and tranquil places you can visit - you can only hear the birds and the wind rustling through the reeds.
Distance from Site: (11 miles)
Explore the Norfolk Broads
Suitable for all the family
This double-deck paddle boat is a great way to see the Broads. Trips typically run for 1.5 hours and takes you from Horning to Ranworth. Sit back, take in the view over a cuppa or something a little stronger. A relaxing way to discover the charming countryside and waterways.
Distance from Site: (10 miles)