Updated June 2024
Annual memberships are often a brilliant gift idea and can take a lot of pressure off planning days out too.
So if you’re looking for a great annual pass or membership near Norwich, here are some ideas:
Treehouse adventure land! Den building, story telling stage, bubble parade, crafts, slides, Sky Maze, boat ride.
Ticket prices by height:
How many visits: For the equivalent of an annual pass, you would need to visit BeWILDerwood 4 times.
Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, NR16 2HE
Big cats, monkeys, lemurs, zebra’s, meerkats, there’s plenty to see at Banham Zoo, along with experiences including ‘feeding the animals’ and ‘being a zookeeper.’
Ticket prices: (excluding donation)
How many visits? For the value of an annual pass, adults and children would need to go 4 times. An annual pass includes free entry to Africa Alive. 10% discount in gift shops and main restaurant and 10% off day admission tickets when visiting with friends and family.
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Africa Alive! Whites Lane, Kessingland, NR33 7TF
Ticket prices:
As above. An annual pass includes entry to Banham Zoo.
Thrigby Hall, Filby Road, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth. Norfolk NR29 3DR
A special collection of rare animals from Asia. You will find endangered tigers, huge crocodiles, noisy gibbons and many more exciting animals.
Ticket prices:
How many visits? An adult and child would need to go 3 times for the value of an annual pass.
Extra Info: 10% off café and shop and 30% discount from admission prices at the following places with a season ticket:
Amazona Zoo
Jimmy’s Farm
Linton Zoo
Raptor Foundation
Sealife Centre (Great Yarmouth)
Shepreth Wildlife Park
Woodside Wildlife Park
Amazona Zoo, Hall Road, Cromer Norfolk NR27 9JG
Home to over 200 animals from tropical South America, including jaguars, monkeys, peccaries, otters, owls, macaws, parrots, capuchins, spiders, snakes, flamingos, rheas, guinea pigs, iguanas, caimans, pumas and tapirs.
Ticket prices:
How many visits? An adult would need to go 3x and a child would only need to go twice to get the equivalent of a membership pass.
Extra Info: If you are an annual member, you get 30% discount from these attractions (not valid on special events or in conjunction with any other offer):
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Norfolk
Great Yarmouth Sealife Centre
Jimmys Farm & Wildlife Park, Ipswich
Linton Zoo, Cambridge
The Raptor Foundation, Huntingdon
Shepreth Wildlife Park, Royston
Woodside Wildlife Park, Lincolnshire
Plus 25% off at Pleasurewood Hills!
Roarr! Dinosaur Park, Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5JE
*New Prices effective from Thursday 28th March 2024*
Indoor play, splash zone, dinosaur trail, animal garden, maze, raptor racers, crazy golf, palaeontologist camp, deer safari, there’s a lot more to do than see the Dinosaurs!
Ticket prices:
Extra Info: Explore more with the ROARR! Annual Pass! Each Annual Pass offers all holders unlimited entry to ROARR! plus discounts on food, drink and gifts from ROARR! STORE and more!
Pensthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 0LN
Nature reserve, animals including red squirrels, flamingos and herons. Huge outdoor play area and indoor soft play. Art trail, maze, beautiful walks and stunning conservation site.
Ticket prices:
Pricing from 17th Feb until 27th March 2024
Adults £14.95
Seniors £13.95
Children (3 and over) £13.95
Children (under 3) Free
Annual Membership: Adult £60 | Senior (60+) £55 |Child (3-16) £55
Summer Pass: £30pp 20th July – 3rd September 2024
How many visits? Adult and child would need to visit 4 times for the price of annual pass. Adult and Child would need to visit 2 times in the summer holidays for the prices of the summer pass.
Wroxham Barns Summer Pass
*Awaiting update for 2024*
Each pass entitles you to the following:
Entry to Junior Farm
Hands on animal experiences
Unlimited rides in our Fun Park
Challenge yourself in our Maize Maze
Play in our Summer Festival Garden
Get wet with our daily foam parties
10% off food and drink
10% off our Creation Station
Ticket prices: £25 per person
How many visits? A standard entry ticket is £14.99 for over 2s so you would need to go twice over the summer to redeem
High Altitude
VIP
Bounce on our trampolines and play on the inflatable assault course every day
Enjoy a 10% discount on food and drink
Bring a friend for free on the last Friday of every month
Birthday child goes free for any member who books a birthday party with us
Enjoy unlimited open bounce for just £129.99 per year
Summer Jump Pass
Jump into summer fun with the ultimate summer pass: £29.99 for adults or children of any age, pass valid from 22nd July to 2nd Sept 2024
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Rd, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ
A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, 4 miles of woodland pathways to explore and a private Broad. Events include den building, musical afternoons and canoe trails.
Ticket prices when booked online (inc. donation):
How many visits? An adult would need to go around 4 times.
BugzUK
Ticket prices:
Adult: Day Ticket £10.95 / Season Ticket £38
Child 4 to 17 Day Ticket £8.95 / Season Ticket £31
Child under 4 FREE
Senior 65+/ Student / Disabled Adult Day Ticket £9.95 / Season Ticket £35
Disabled child Day Ticket £7.95 / Season Ticket £28
Carer FREE
How many visits? Adult and child would need to visit 4 times for the price of annual pass.
10% discount on food and drink purchased from Chrysalis Café, our on-site café
20% off admission to ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure Park (Excludes night-time events)
20% off admission to Pensthorpe Nature Rerserve.
30% off daily admission to SEALIFE Great Yarmouth.
National Trust Membership
In Norfolk alone there is Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall, Brancaster Activity Centre, Blakeney Nature Reserve, Sheringham Park and Oxburgh Hall.
Pay for a new joint, family, individual or young person membership by annual Direct Debit online and get a £15 National Trust gift card to spend in our shops and cafés.
Ticket prices:
How many visits? Family could go 4 times to Blickling or 5 times to Felbrigg to make the equivalent of an annual pass, but obviously you can go to any NT property with your membership!
Norfolk Museums Pass
This pass can get you into 10 museums
Unlimited admissions to the best museums in Norfolk
Discounts on events, talks and tours as well as in the shops and cafes
Fast track admission at Norwich Castle
Regular emails about events and exhibitions
Treat your friends with an additional accompanied guests pass (optional extra)
Ticket prices:
How many visits? For Norwich Castle, a family of 2 adults and 2 children would need to go around 4 times for the equivalent of a family museums pass.
National Art Pass
A National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK as well as 50% off major exhibitions.
Ticket prices:
Individual £59.25* or £7car9 d payment. 12 month individual membership, includes one card.
Under 30 £36* or £48 card payment. 12 month membership (for members aged 30 and under at time of purchase), includes one card.
Double £88.50* £118 card payment 12 month double membership, includes two cards (for two adults at the same address).
Add Plus Kids Experience museums together. Add Plus Kids to your pass to include member benefits for children in your family under the age of 16. £15
RSPB membership
For just £6 a month, you could become a member of the RSPB, which gets you in free to over 170 nature reserves. In Norfolk, this includes Strumpshaw Fen, Titchwell Marsh, Snettisham and Buckenham Marsh among others. A family membership is for up to 2 adults and 5 children. 90% of net income goes on conservation, advocacy and education.
Ticket prices: (Example Strumpshaw)
How many visits? You could take the whole family 5 times for the equivalent of an annual pass.
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Welcome to Wroxham Miniature Worlds the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK stretching over 10,000 square feet with some of the largest model railways in the world on permanent public display.
Our Season Passes work out to be great value for money, with savings being made from your third visit (compared to paying the standard admission).
City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Old Norwich Road, Horsham St. Faith NORWICH NR10 3JF
A registered charity with a diverse collection of aircraft, a small friendly tearoom and a range of educational displays.
Ticket prices (with gift aid):
How many visits? You could visit the Museum twice for the equivalent of a pass.
*This is a Mumbler chat group recommendation, I haven’t been, but it sounds ideal for a couple of hours, somewhere different and staffed by a friendly and enthusiastic group of volunteers. It’s now on my list to visit.*
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Awaiting updates for 2024
Adult £18.50
Child £17.50
Under 2s FREE
Concessions £15
Playbarn, West Green Farm, Shotesham Road, Poringland, Norwich, NR14 7LP.
Indoor and outdoor centre especially designed for children under 7. Beach barn, soft play area, ball pool, climbing frame, tractor courtyard with ride ons.
Current Ticket prices: (July 2023)
How many visits? An adult and child would go 4 times for the equivalent of annual pass and twice for a summer holiday pass.
Taverham Mill
Our picturesque nature reserve is packed with things to see and do. Check out our visitor information to ensure you make the most of your visit…
1st March to 31st October 10am – 5pm (Sundays 10am – 4pm)
1st November to 28th February 10am – 3pm (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays – Members Access only)
Ticket prices: Entry prices: Adult £5, Children £3 and a Family ticket £15 (2 adults and 2 children).
Regular visitors may benefit from Annual Family Membership which costs just £50 for a year’s entry. Parking is free of charge.
How many visits? A family would need to visit 4 times in a year to be equivalent to a pass
The Playroom, 11 Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BB
Unique, sensory indoor play for kids. Creative, inclusive environment between Norfolk & Suffolk.
Summer Holidays Play Pass £50: our play pass means you can play as many times as you want during the summer holidays until 6th September 2024.
Play Passes will have the name of the intended child
A free adult included
Cannot be used for special events
Email ahead of attending to book on
How many visits? A family would need to visit 5 times over the summer to be equivalent to a pass
NOTE: All prices correct as of March 2024, but please do check before you visit.
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