A selection of great ideas for things to do in Norfolk

Amazona Zoo, Cromer, Norfolk

Amazona Zoo

Cromer, north Norfolk

Small zoo just outside Cromer, with over 200 South American animals, plus indoor play area, outdoor adventure play park with jumping pillows and picnic area, cafe and gift shop.

Red Panda, Banham Zoo, Norfolk

Banham Zoological Gardens

Banham, South Norfolk

Set in 50 acres of idyllic Norfolk countryside, Banham Zoological Gardens (formally known as Banham Zoo), is run by the Zoological Society of East Anglia. The gardens are a national conservation hub committed to preserving wild futures, engaging the public, sustaining our environment, and ultimately inspiring the next generation of leaders within conservation.

BeWILDerwood, Norfolk

BeWILDerwood

Hoveton - the Norfolk Broads, East Norfolk

BeWILDerwood is a large award winning forest adventure park for all the family. Enjoy the zip wires, tree-houses and jungle bridges. There’s Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, Norfolk

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden

South Walsham, The Broads, East Norfolk

Set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a secret hideaway just waiting to be discovered. 130 acres of cultivated, wild and natural plantings, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

The 'Victory V' at Felbrigg Gardens & Estate, Norfolk

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Estate

near Cromer, north Norfolk

The rolling landscape park with a lake, 211 hectares (520 acres) of woods and waymarked trails is a great place to explore nature and wildlife on this bountiful estate. With buggy friendly surfaces on main visitor routes, families can enjoy a great day out.

Get lost in a Norfolk maze

Get lost in a maze!

Various locations

Mazes are popular with kids and adults alike. On a nice day, getting lost in a maze can be lots of fun and a chance to get some fresh air and physical activity. Many of the mazes offer additional attractions such as gardens, play areas and cafes too.

Go Ape, Thetford Forest, Norfolk

Go Ape

Near Brandon, Thetford

Looking for an action-packed day out in the great outdoors? Join Go Ape in Thetford Forest and experience the UK’s number one forest adventure. From high ropes experiences to Forest Segways - high up or low down Go Ape have got you covered.

Norfolk bowling

Go bowling

Various locations

Ten Pin Bowling is great fun and very popular with people of all ages. Here’s a list of Ten Pin Bowling alleys in Norfolk.

Picnic in Norfolk

Go for a picnic

Anywhere!

There’s no shortage of beautiful spots for picnics throughout Norfolk, including too many idyllic places to list. Pop to your favourite supermarket and treat yourself to some tasty food and drink for a relaxing day out.

Family crabbing at Wells Harbour, Norfolk

Go gillying! (crabbing)

Various locations

Crabbing (or 'gillying' as it’s often referred to in Norfolk) is a favourite family pastime in the summer months. Favourite spots for crabbing include Cromer Pier, Blakeney Quayside and Wells Harbour but there are many more available, all along the coastline.

Swimming in Norfolk

Go swimming

Various locations

Swimming is a great way to help you shed body fat and maintain a healthy weight, but the benefits don't stop there. Find a place to swim!

Gravity Trampoline Park, Riverside, Norwich

Gravity Trampoline Park

Riverside, Norwich

Bounce to your hearts content between the interconnected trampolines, challenge friends to a game of slam-dunk or dodgeball - or hone your skills on the big air bag. Or try Gravity Rocks - climbing walls with a difference!

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

near Dereham

Discover first-hand what life would have been like in a Victorian workhouse, not so long ago - and learn about the traditional farming techniques that were used. Gressenhall offers fun and some interesting insights into the past.

High Altitude Trampoline Park, Norwich

High Altitude Trampoline Park

Norwich

Wall to wall trampolines connected together to form one huge bounce area with angled trampolines forming the sides, you can literally bounce off the walls! High Altitude will give you the greatest workout ever, combined with awesome, healthy, fun!

Jump Warehouse Trampoline Park, Great Yarmouth

Jump Warehouse Trampoline Park

Great Yarmouth (and Diss)

The ultimate trampolining experience for children and adults alike - interconnected trampolines, angled walls, roll-over platforms, slam-dunk basketball nets, trick airbags, party rooms and café serving hot and cold refreshments.

The Seahenge Gallery, Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn

Lynn Museum

King’s Lynn

Enjoy this delightful museum which tells the story of West Norfolk. Walk into the world of Seahenge, the Bronze Age timber circle. the museum’s centrepiece.

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Norwich city centre

Explore the evolution of Norwich Castle from Royal palace to county prison and enjoy fantastic collections ranging from fine art and archaeology - to natural history, as well as discovering soldiers’ stories in the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum displays.

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Just south of Fakenham

A stunning park where you can get close to nature and see a diverse range of flora and flora. Enjoy nature trails and visit the spectacular Millennium Garden. Kids will love playing in the recently added WildRootz and Hootz House play areas.

Pleasurewood Hills

Pleasurewood Hills

Corton (near Gt Yarmouth)

Just 8 miles south of Great Yarmouth, Pleasurewood Hills offers fun, thrills and spills for all the family. If you're in Norfolk, this is the best theme park experience you'll find locally. It's a super day out.

Priory Maze & Gardens

Priory Maze and Gardens

Sheringham

Set within 10 acres, Priory Maze and Gardens offers beautiful themed gardens to explore and a hedge maze to get lost in too. The gardens, stream and ponds attract an abundance of wildlife.

Pub & Paddle, Norwich

Pub & Paddle

Norwich

Paddle through Norwich by canoe and discover a completely different side to our beautiful city. Drift gently downstream or spend a full day exploring...

Norfolk seal

See the seals

Hunstanton, Blakeney Point, Horsey and Great Yarmouth

Norfolk has some of the largest colonies of seals (Grey and Common) to be found in the UK. The seal trips (by boat) offer an exciting experience combined with the chance to learn more about the seals. Horsey beach is a great spot during Winter, when the grey seals usually have their pups.

Shopping at Castle Quarter Norwich Norfolk

Shopping in Norwich

Norwich

Enjoy a day out in Norwich shopping. Widely hailed as one of the best shopping destinations in the country, Norwich is a great place to buy beautiful and stylish goods, offering a range of different shopping environments.

The North Norfolk Railway, Weybourne Station

The North Norfolk Railway

Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt

The North Norfolk Railway (aka the ‘Poppy Line’) is a preserved steam railway connecting the towns of Sheringham and Holt, passing through Weybourne Station. The North Norfolk Railway provides a ‘living history’ – offering an enjoyable and interesting insight into a time when railways flourished.

Walking with Alpacas, Norfolk

Walking with Alpacas

Horning

Come and meet the lovely alpacas at Burnt Fen - you're guaranteed to fall in love with them!

Cinemas in Norfolk

Watch a film at the cinema

Various locations

A great way to relax and unwind is to visit the cinema and watch a film, especially a good idea when the weather lets you down. Follow our links to check films and timings.

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