If you are looking for a day out in Norfolk, you are spoilt for choice with activities for all the family.
Sightseeing
We have stunning coastline with sandy beaches just a short car drive away, with Sheringham, Cromer, Hunstanton, and Sea Palling awarded Blue Flags in 2011. The Norfolk Broads, coined ‘Britain’s Magical Waterland’ are also close by, where you can explore the series of lakes, rivers and breath-taking scenery by boat. Norfolk Broads Tours offers day boat hire and river cruises from nearby Wroxham only 12 miles from Wensum Valley.
Shopping
Norwich is one the Britain’s Top 10 shopping cities, with the largest open air market in the UK. Be sure to pay a visit to Chapelfield shopping centre with it’s great selection of high street stores and food outlets. If you’re looking for something more unique, the Norwich Lanes offer many boutiques and independent shops.
Just on our doorstep is Taverham Nursery & Country Shopping Centre. Set in 37 acres and hosting more than 20 shops and display areas, Taverham Nursery Centre is the perfect place to find an unusual Norfolk gift to take home with you. To find out more about what is on offer, please visit the Taverham Nursery Website.
Culture
Norwich is also widely renowned as a city of culture with many historical buildings including Norwich Cathedral – over 900 years old and Norwich Castle which is now home to the Castle Museum, a fascinating attraction for children and adults alike.
For art lovers the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an outstanding art gallery set in the beautiful parkland of the University of East Anglia, home to many collections and special exhibitions throughout the year.Perhaps the best way to see all the Norwich landmarks is aboard the City Sightseeing Bus, offering a 45 minute tour of the best sights Norwich has to offer.
Family Attractions
BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. Located only 14.4 miles from us, BeWILDerwood always receives fantastic reviews from our guests. Visit the BeWILDerwood website for more details.
Another fantastic Norwich attraction is the Dinosaur Adventure Park, only 10 minutes down the road from us in Lenwade. Packed with activities for tots through to teens, many of our guests return year after year.
All this combined with the best golf & leisure facilities in Norfolk on site.
