Great Days Out

There are many places in Norfolk that you can visit for a great day out.

Africa Alive - Wildlife Park in Lowestoft

Africa Alive gives people the opportunity to get close to wildlife native to Africa.  These include Giraffes, Rhinoceros, Zebra, Lions, Cheetah and many more.  There are also many birds and reptiles on display as well as a farmyard area.  You can experience feeding times and take a tour of the “plains of Africa”.  Other facilities at the park are restaurant and indoor and outdoor play areas.  Africa Alive can provide a full fun day out for people of all age groups.
www.africa-alive.co.uk 01502 740291 Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7TF. 

Amazonia

Enjoy an adventure at this living jungle rainforest and seize the chance to get up close and personal with more than 70 species of exotic reptiles! You can expect to see crocodiles, snakes, lizards, tortoises and terrapins, and then buy reptilian souvenirs in the site gift shop.
www.amazonia-worldofreptiles.net/home.htm Great Yarmouth

Wroxham Barns

Wroxham barns has something for everyone.  The junior farm gives children real life experience of a working farm with the ability to pet and feed animals.  There is also a children’s funfair with numerous rides.  Wroxham barns also has gift shops and craft studios where you can experience crafts people at work. A table service restaurant is also on site meaning Wroxham Barns can provide a full day out for all.
www.wroxham-barns.co.uk 01603 783911 Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8QU. 

Redwings

Redwings Horse Sanctuary was established in 1984 and today has grown to be the largest horse charity in the UK.  The visitor centre in Caldecott is home to rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.  The centre also has a café and gift shop.
www.redwings.org.uk 01508 481000 Caldecott, Norfolk, NR31 9EY 

Thrigby Hall - Wildlife Gardens in Filby

Thrigby Hall is a fantastic outdoor wildlife centre with many animals to see including tigers, red panda, otters, monkeys and birds.  There is also a reptile centre and swamp house and tree top look outs.
www.thrigby.plus.com 01493 369477  Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3DR

Bewilderwood - Adventure Park in Hoveton

BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and 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.
www.bewilderwood.co.uk 01603 783900 Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8JW 

Fritton Lake

Fritton Lake has everything for a great day outside by the water. Fritton Lake has picnic areas, croquet, farmyard, playground, football, horse riding, fishing, swimming and a nine hole golf course.  It is within the grounds of Somerleyton Hall which is open to the public along with its gardens.  The stately home is a fantastic example of an archetypal Tudor-Jacobean mansion.
www.somerleyton.co.uk  01493 488288 Fritton Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HA

Lowestoft Family Bowl

Ten pin bowling, diner, games area, bar and much more!
www.lfbowl.co.uk 01502 519200 Whapload Road, Lowestoft

Pettitts Adventure Park - Reedham

Pettitts has family entertainment, children’s rides and animals and wildlife to feed and pet.
www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Based on the sea front at Great Yarmouth the Pleasure Beach is a popular tourist attraction with large rides, children’s rides and crazy golf.  Being on the main seafront means you can also enjoy the buzzing atmosphere and bright lights that British seaside resorts are famed for.
www.pleasure-beach.co.uk  01493 844585 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH

Pleasurewood Hills - Lowestoft

Pleasurewood Hills theme park has rides and attractions for all the family.  There is also plenty of entertainment with parrot shows, sea lions and clowns.
www.pleasurewoodhills.co.uk 01502 586000 Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ

Sea Life

The Sea Life centre lets you get close to a variety of underwater environments and species.  This includes turtles, sharks and star fish.  Learn about creatures and their habitats along the way.
www.sealifeeurope.com 0871 423 2110 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH 

Bure Valley Railway

This is a steam railway line that runs between Alysham and Wroxham.  It is an 18 mile trip that lets you see the wonderful countryside whilst experiencing a great train ride.
www.bvrw.co.uk 01263 733858 Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

Dinosaur Adventure Park - In Lenwade

Blickling Hall - 17th Century house with gardens, library and parklands.

Sandringham House - Country retreat of H.M The Queen, Museum and grounds.

Norwich

Norwich has pretty much all you could want from a city: culture, history, fantastic shops, great restaurants and a vibrant night life.  There are over 1,500 historic buildings including a Norman cathedral and castle.  The smaller streets have more specialised shops while the city centre has 2 shopping malls.  There is also a market 6 days a week.

Great Yarmouth

This is one of Britain’s most popular coastal resorts famous for its bright lights and buzzing atmosphere.  There are over 15 miles of sandy beached and typical seaside amusements, shops and food outlets.  Its pier provides some great entertainment.  The Pleasure Beach has over 20 large rides as well as crazy golf and water rides.  Great Yarmouth is also home to greyhound, horse and stock car racing.