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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.
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.
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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. You can get hands on with pond dipping and even feed animals at the zoo!
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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!).
There are several impressive historical stately homes 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.
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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.
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If you're looking for a thrilling day out, jump over to Fakenham Racecourse, the only national hunt racecourse in Norfolk. Having run for over 100 years, it is a popular day out and an exciting experience. It can be a family affair as children aged 17 and under are admitted free (must be accompanied by an adult) and there are often family fun days. A firm favourite in the social diary is Ladies' Day. There are several fixtures throughout the year including Easter, Christmas and the New Year period.
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North Norfolk Attractions
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Thursford
Thursford Steam Museum, houses the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs.
Sheringham
With three beautifully restored century-old stations, the Poppy Line from Sheringham to Holt is one of the UK's most scenic heritage railways.
Stalham
Welcome to the only museum of Broadland life. Discover stories of the Broads, its people, wildlife and landscape. Take a boat trip and enjoy the riverside setting at Stalham Staithe, the northern gateway to the Broads National Park. Dogs and…
Nr Great Yarmouth
Fully restored and once again standing proud over the Broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is complete with new cap and turning patent sails. Explore this historic mill and discover it’s fascinating story.
Lenwade
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful insects and other invertebrates from around the world, and you can book to hold some of the animals too in our daily handling experiences.
Aylsham
Explore the RAF Oulton museum and learn about the lives of the air crew that were situated on Blickling Estate and the vital work they undertook for the war effort.
Gooderstone
Water gardens covering 6.5 acres, with trout stream, four ponds, waterways, mature trees, colourful plants, kingfisher hide, nature trails and 13 bridges. Tearoom with home-made cakes and disabled toilets.
Norfolk
Narrow Gauge Steam Railway, operating a timetable service between Wells and Walsingham.
Norwich
Mannington Estate is one of Norfolk’s hidden gems, surrounded by ancient woodlands which, together with its lakes and rivers, provides varied habitats for wildlife in a charming setting.
Sheringham
The Peter Coke Shell Gallery in Sheringham contains an exhibition of almost 200 stunning shell-art sculptures and beautiful arrangements.
Holt
Visit the Glandford Shell Museum. Sir Alfred Jodrell built this charming Victorian museum for his unique collection of sea shells. Little has changed here for almost 100 years.
Blakeney
A 15th century Guildhall thought to have been a merchant's house made of flint and stone construction, with an impressive undercroft structure.
Sheringham
The museum is the home of the Henry Ramey Upcher, Sheringham’s last private lifeboat built in 1894.
Cromer
Cromer Museum is set in a row of late 19th Century Victorian fisherman's cottages. The displays include geology, archaeology, old Cromer Gallery, Cromer lifeboatmen, the growth of tourism and Poppyland, and a Cromer At War presentation.
Langham
Our lively displays and hands-on activities make Langham Dome a fantastic place to visit with the whole family.
Holt
The William Marriott Museum building houses many artefacts, documents and other bygones from the age of steam in East Anglia.
Reepham
Step back in time and explore our collection of diesel and steam engines, trucks and carriages. Jump aboard for a ride or relax with a bite to eat in our cafe or gardens.
Cromer
With a network of stations from Norwich through Wroxham on the Norfolk Broad to Cromer and Sheringham on the coast, the Bittern Line is an ideal way to explore the beauty of North Norfolk.
Fakenham
Victorian technology, domestic nostalgia, local history. Visit Fakenham Museum of Gas & Local History for a glimpse into the bygone age of gas light and Fakenham's local history.
Sheringham
A stunning museum located on Sheringham's seafront which tells the fascinating story of Sheringham's history.
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