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This region of East Anglia offers an eclectic range of attractions and activities for all ages and tastes. Whether your preference is sedentary, or something more physically challenging, you will find a variety of activities at hand, such as visiting local museums, animal sanctuaries, model railways, go-karting and adventure parks. The Norfolk Broads boasts many stunning walks and drives, where you can stop along the way and sample some excellent local cuisine in one of the many friendly pubs or restaurants.
Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
'Norfolk Motorcycle Museum was started over 25 years ago by George Harmer and ever since George and his son Steve have been collecting motorcycles from 1900's to the 1980's. With over 150 motorcycle you could say this is the place for the most hard core motorcycle enthusiasts but really this is a place for any one with a like for vintage items. The museum also undertakes private restoration work supplying both original and replica spare parts from wheels to forms for all makes of early motorbikes, for more information please call the museum.' -Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
1-2 Norwich Road, North Walsham,
NR28 9JP
5 min drive
Barton House Railway
'Barton House Railway is a miniature ride on railway located in a spacious garden alongside the River Bure in Wroxham. It re-creates a traditional railway atmosphere where the whole family can enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of steam with two ride-on railways, a working full size signalling system and authentic tickets.
During your visit you can also explore our extensive museum of railway artefacts with a Midland and Great Northern theme, enjoy homemade cakes and light refreshments by the river and also observe the signalman at work in our full-size original signal box which acts as the control centre of the railway.' -Barton House Railway
Hartwell Road, The Avenue, Wroxham
NR12 8TL
15-20 min drive
BeWILDerwood
'BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and hints 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 place. Parents are encouraged to play alongside their children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting time for the whole family.' -Tripadvisor
Horning Road, Hoveton, Wroxham,
NR12 8JW
15-20 min drive
Hillside Animal Sanctuary
'Hillside Animal Sanctuary (...) is the United Kingdom's largest home for different kinds of farm animals and horses. The vegan-run sanctuary is funded entirely on public donations.' - Wikipedia
'Sanctuary was founded in 1995 to help and campaign for animals in need' and most importantly, to bring public awareness to the millions of animals suffering every day in the intensive factory farming industry. Although at Hillside we have given sanctuary to 2500 horses, ponies and donkeys, many of our residents have been rescued from the
farming industry.' -Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Hall Lane, Frettenham, Norwich,
NR12 7LT
15-20 min drive
Happisburgh beach
'From Happisburgh beach there are miles of coastal paths to walk and footpaths in the surrounding area. The cliffs offer an impressive backdrop to the beach with its red and white lighthouse and St Mary’s Church. Happisburgh Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse in East Anglia operated by the local community. The lighthouse opens certain weekends during the year. In a commanding position St Mary’s Church has a very tall tower (110 feet) with ladders to climb to the top some weekends during the summer. There is a splendid 15th century octagonal font and a stained glass window showing an English knight. Archaeological excavations on Happisburgh beach have revealed that ancient humans lived in Britain more than 800,000 years ago.' -VisitNorfolk
Happisburgh, NR12 0PR
15-20 min drive
Happisburgh Owls
'If (...) you are looking for a truly wonderful three hours, being up close and personal with probably some of the tamest Owls you will find, then look no further.
All of our beautiful birds have been hand raised by myself from the age of 10 days. None are rescued; all have been captive bred by reputable breeders here in the UK.
We use our birds mainly for educational purposes as well as taking them to many venues such as retirement homes, special schools, visually impaired groups etc. We pride ourselves on raising smiles. Please call or email to arrange your booking ' -Happisburgh Owls
01692-651501
Lighthouse Lane Happisburgh, North Walsham NR12 0QA
15-20 min drive
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Mundesley Beach
'Mundesley’s sandy beach is reached by walkways which descend down from the cliffs whilst the beautiful cliff top gardens offer an alternative quiet area to sit and relax. From the clifftop are spectacular views across the whole of the village and right across to Happisburgh lighthouse.' -VisitNorfolk
Beach Rd, Mundesley, Norwich,
NR11 8BG
15-20 min drive
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KartTrak Cromer
'We are a 500 mtr outdoor tarmac track, we use Biz Le Man 200cc karts and 160cc cadet karts. We have a new Coffee shop and cafe on site which sells fresh coffee and freshly made food. Also we have a vending machine for cold drinks and snacks. There is a heated indoor viewing area for those cold days and a upstairs decked area for the summer days. We do Practice Sessions, Grand Prix,Stag and Hen Events,Private Track Hire and Youth Club.' -Tripadvisor
Hall Road, The Avenue The Avenue, Northrepps, Cromer,
NR27 0GA
15-20 min drive
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
'The family owned theme park in Lenwade near Norwich recently launched its new Predator High Ropes attraction – which offers the world’s first parallel sky rails with twin lanes of zip wires.
At 35 metres long, Predator High Ropes is the longest in Europe with two levels of difficulty and is part of the new round of investment to the popular dinosaur- themed family park.' -Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Lenwade, Norwich, Norfolk,
NR9 5JE
30-35 min drive
"beautiful countryside with many charming and picturesque towns and villages..."
