Ideas for Great Family Days Out Nearby

All played out? Why not try one of these great alternatives nearby?

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At the Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary you can embark upon a fascinating journey beneath the sea and come face to face with species as diverse as Sharks, Otters, Penguins, Rays and Seahorses

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary

Set in traditional carr stone barns with a walled garden and adjacent paddocks, Snettisham Park Farm is a traditional Norfolk farm growing crops. We have 500 Suffolk mules lambing from February to May each year and a spectacular herd of red deer.

Snettisham Park

Sandringham

Voted best British beach for a bank holiday break by readers of The Times

Holkham Beach

A lovely little railway running from Wells harbour to Pinewoods and the beach

Wells Harbour Railway

A great adventure for all the family in the delightful countryside of the North Norfolk coast

Wells & Walshingham Railway

With 171 recorded wild bird species Pensthorpe is an ideal location for birdwatchers and casual observers

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve

An enjoyable way to learn about the countryside and how a farm works

Hardy's Animal Farm

Natureland Seal Sanctuary

An endless array of things to do for all ages

Fantasy Island

Enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Meet the animals and birds of prey - snakes, lizards, butterflies and spiders

The Butterfly & Wildlife Park

Tropical leisure pool with 150ft giant waterslide

Splash Sheringham

Spectacular landscape park and woodland garden with miles of footpaths and stunning coastal views

Sheringham Park

The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty

The Poppy Line Railway

Dinosaur Adventure Park

A magnificent Jacobean house with gardens and park

Blickling Hall

A fifteen inch narrow gauge steam and diesel railway in North Norfolk running between Aylsham and Wroxham

Bure Valley Railway

Come and meet our rescued animals including all the heavy horses from the former Shire Horse Centre

Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary

Emerging from 10 acres of derelict woodland and abandoned brick kilns we are now home to a wide range of animals from tropical South America

Amazona Zoo

An outdoor heated pool set in a quiet woodland setting. Snorkelling and canoeing lessons.

Jubilee Park Swimming Pool

The ultimate fun-filled day out for the whole family and home to over 1000 animals form around the world

Banham Zoo

There are over 30 permanent interactive activities at Inspire based on five themes, as well as ever-changing temporary exhibitions. All involve practical activity and allow for open-ended exploration

Inspire Discovery Centre

One of the City's most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a royal palace 900 years ago.

Norwich Castle