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There are some fantastic attractions in north Norfolk, which can be enjoyed any time of the year. There is something to suit all interests including adventure and theme parks, nature reserves, zoos and animal centres, heritage railways, museums, public gardens and parks and stately houses with their stunning gardens.
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The huge array of award winning family outdoor and indoor attractions means there is something for everyone, whatever time of year you visit and whatever the weather. Take a journey back in time aboard steam railways including the longest narrow gauge steam railway in the world. A must visit are the famous annual 1940s steam railway events and steam galas. There are even experience days where you can drive a steam train or military tank, go pond dipping and feed animals at the zoo!
There are attractions for fun family days out, even on rainy days, including zoos, animal parks and farms, natural parks and nature reserves, letting you experience unique north Norfolk widlife in its habitat. For young adventurers, there is an award winning treetop adventure park, Bewilderwood, as well as outdoor adventure play, nature's way at Pensthorpe Natural Park (with Hootz House, that lets you experience the great outdoors, indoors!).
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There are several historical stately homes that are impressive to explore. These houses arose from a past of prosperous landowners and rich proceeds from trade with the continent in goods like wool. Many fine buildings, stately homes and churches were built in this era, and can still be explored today. National Trust properties include Felbrigg and Blickling Hall and Holkham Hall with its estate is ideal for a family day out. Houghton Hall has beautiful gardens with unique art exhibits and roaming deer as well as a toy soldier museum.
North Norfolk Attractions
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Cromer
Amazona Zoo, Cromer, is home to over 200 tropical animals and birds. Currently the indoor play area and jumping pillows are closed. Card payments throughout. Taking online ticket bookings only.
Wells-next- the-Sea
Explore acres of parkland with a stunning stately home, tranquil Walled Garden and fascinating Holkham Stories Experience. With cycle an boat hire, ropes course, delicious food and drink, tempting shopping and a multitude of amazing events.
Norwich
Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick mansion, magnificent gardens and historic parkland, one day is never enough.
Holt
The Muckleburgh Military Collection is Norfolk's largest working Museum of military vehicles including tanks, guns & a large range of other weapons. Located at Weybourne Military Camp. Gift shop and restaurant.
Horsey is best known for its National Trust-owned 'mill', actually a four-storey brick windpump, and round-towered thatched church. Winter wildfowl congregate at Horsey Mere, where the Marsh Harrier, Bitterns and butterflies are common.
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Heacham started to become popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway line between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s.
Hoveton
A huge, award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Treehouses, Wobbly Wires, Slippery Slopes, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!
Sandringham, King's Lynn
Multiple WINNER of Norfolk's Best Large Attraction, Pensthorpe Natural Park is a naturally inspiring family day out, with 700 acres of wildlife, gardens, adventure and indoor play!
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Home to the award winning only full season end of pier show in the world and over fifty of the finest touring shows in the UK during the Spring and Autumn concert season
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Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Hunstanton
SEA LIFE Hunstanton is Norfolk’s only seal sanctuary open to visitors and is home to over 2,000 creatures, from tiny shrimps to Amazonian Piranhas!
King's Lynn
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Award-winning 5-acre walled garden, Deer Park, Model Soldier Museum, Contemporary sculptures, Café & Gift Shop.
Filby
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, play areas and a wide selection of Asian mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, crocodiles and storks.
Aylsham
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast.
Norwich
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure offers a host of outdoor and indoor activities.
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From the Hunstanton direction, the further around the West Norfolk coast you go, you will discover the quieter pleasures on Brancaster beach, with its natural dunes.
Walsingham
Ruined Augustinian Priory, place of medieval and modern pilgrimage. Gardens, woodland and river walks. Spectacular snowdrop walks. Also the Shirehall Museum, the story of Walsingham since 1061 and Walsingham Bridewell, our Georgian prison
Walsingham
The Shrine is an Anglican place of pilgrimage rebuilt in the 1930's following destruction during the Reformation. Within Church is the Holy House, a model of Mary's home in Nazareth.
Upper Sheringham
Wander through Sheringham Park and you will discover why it became the personal favourite of its designer Humphrey Repton. The park has colour, wildlife and stunning sea views.
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