Ancient House, White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AA
Grade 1 listed Tudor Merchant’s House
The atmospheric crooked house tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.
Meet local people from Thetford’s past, from the revolutionary philosopher Thomas Paine to the Sikh hero Maharajah Duleep Singh and from rabbit warreners to railway workers.
Contact 01842 752599 for more information.
Hartwell Road, The Avenue, Wroxham, Norfolk, NR12 8TL
Barton House Railway is a miniature ride on railway located in a spacious garden alongside the River Bure in Wroxham. It re-creates a traditional railway atmosphere where the whole family can enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of steam with two ride-on railways, a working full size signalling system and authentic tickets.
We operate two separate railways, The Midland Railway and The Riverside Railway.
Contact 01603 782008 for more information.
Blickling Estate, Blickling, Aylsham, NR11 6NF
Nobody ever forgets their first sight of Blickling. The breath-taking red-brick mansion and ancient yew hedges sit at the heart of a magnificent garden and historic park in the beautiful Bure meadows.
The formal garden is the result of three centuries of inspired planting, and the gently undulating historic parkland is great for exploring. Grab a map of way-marked walks or our cycle trail and head out into the park. Keep your eyes open for lost buildings, stunning views and wildlife who call it home.
Contact 01263 738030 for more information.
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
From Medieval to modern day, the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell tells the story of the city’s industries and the people who lived and worked here.
Whether you are visiting for the day and want to an insight into the history of the city, or you have lived here all your life, the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell, at the heart of the Norwich Lanes is a must-see.
Contact the main reception on 01603 629127 for more information.
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BW
All aboard for a fun trip on the railway with your friends. Then, for party food, the Whistlestop Café offers a selection of delicious hot or cold food. Bring your own decorations (and cake!) to complete your special celebration by steam.
For further information or to book a celebration package at the Bure Valley Railway contact 01263 733858.
City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Old Norwich Road Horsham St Faith, Norwich, NR10 3JF
Over a dozen complete aircraft are on display ranging from the tiny wooden Evans VP-2 all the way up to a huge Vulcan B.2 and the Nimrod MR2. Displays showcase East Anglia’s rich aviation history taking in RAF and USAAF bases in World War II, helicopters, uniforms, link trainers and the search and rescue service.
Contact 01603 893080 for more information.
Cromer Museum, East Cottages, Tucker Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HB
After a bracing seaside walk, why not step inside Cromer Museum. Have a look around the cosy Victorian fisherman’s cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th Century.
Delve into the ‘Old Cromer’ Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer’s history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and scandal of mixed bathing. Learn about the daring rescues of Henry Blogg and the Cromer lifeboatmen.
Contact 01263 513543 for more information.
East GalleryNUA, Cavendish House, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4AE
East GalleryNUA is an exciting, city centre gallery space showcasing the best modern and contemporary art through its curated exhibitions programme.
Contact Norwich University of the Arts on 01603 610561 for more information.
Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, NR13 6DZ
130 acres of cultivated, wild and natural plantings, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Nearly 4 miles of woodland pathways to explore. Tearoom, Gift Shop and Plant Sales also open to non-garden visitors.
Contact 01603 270449 for more information.
Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR
(whatthreewords: flopping.everyone.nicer)
Grade 1 listed 17th Century house that is now part of the National Trust.
With a lake, 211 hectares (520 acres) of woods and waymarked trails, Felbrigg is a great place to explore nature and wildlife and has buggy friendly surfaces on main visitor routes.
Contact 01263 837444 for more information.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DR
Explore the fascinating new displays and discover the Voices from the Workhouse. Hear real stories of those who lived and worked within its walls and find out about the impact of this intriguing institution.
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is a truly unique museum. Visit its 50-acre site and discover the: Historic workhouse building featuring new exhibition galleries exploring ‘Voices from the Workhouse’ and the Museum of life on the land. Also, a traditional farm with rare breed animals and an exciting adventure playground.
Contact 01362 869263
The North Norfolk Railway
The North Norfolk Railway offers far more than merely a train ride. Experience yesterday today as you travel through some of Norfolk’s most stunning coastal countryside, riding on our lovingly restored coaches behind our magnificent steam and diesel locomotives. Stop off at our beautifully preserved stations and take time to visit the many attractions at each one.
The Railway operates both steam-hauled and diesel-hauled services.
www.nnrailway.co.uk
Contact 01263 820800 for more information.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
One of Norwich’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago.
Explore the Castle’s history as a palace and later as a prison, and enjoy our fabulous collections of fine art, archaeology, and natural history as well as the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum collections.
For more information contact 01603 493625
Norwich Cathedral, 65 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH
Norwich Cathedral is an English cathedral located in Norwich, Norfolk, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. It is the cathedral church for the Church of England Diocese of Norwich and is one of the Norwich 12 heritage sites.
www.cathedral.org.uk
Norwich Guildhall, Gaol Hill, Norwich, NR2 1JS
The Guildhall, Norwich, is a remarkable 15th century building, and England’s largest and most elaborate provincial medieval city hall. Norwich Guildhall was the centre of city government from the early 15th century until its replacement by City Hall in 1938.
Blickling Estate
Norwich Printing Museum is a rarity being one of the few remaining working print museums in the UK.
The museum was born from a collection of printing machinery, type and bindery equipment from the early days of Jarrold & Son Ltd which was first established in Suffolk in 1815. Run by Volunteers.
Open Friday to Sunday.
The Royal Norfolk Regiment Displays are now housed within Norwich Castle.
Sealife Centre Hunstanton – 01485 533576
Southern Promenade, Hunstanton PE36 5BH
Sealife Centre Great Yarmouth – 01493 330631
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AH
Home to amazing discoveries and exciting marine displays.
Strangers’ Hall, 4 Charing Cross, Norwich, NR2 4AL
Visit one of Norwich’s oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320. Stroll through a maze of interlinked rooms enriched with textiles and period objects, bringing the days of the Tudors and Stuarts vividly to life.
Contact 01603 667229 / 493625 for more information or to book tickets.
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PA
The Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the city of Norwich.
www.sjbcathedral.co.uk
Contact 01603 624615 for more information.
The Great Hospital, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4EL
The Great Hospital, founded in 1249, is a highly regarded sheltered housing and care village and a stunning events venue in the cathedral area of the City of Norwich. The site includes a total of 15 listed buildings including the only surviving ‘swan pit’ in the UK
Contact 01603 622022 for more information.
4 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3DB
The Plantation Garden is a Grade II English Heritage registered garden close to Norwich City centre, next to the Catholic Cathedral.
The Plantation Garden is open every day of the year. 9am to 6pm
Admission £2.00. Free to members. Children, if accompanied and under 16 are free.
Toilet facilities (suitable for wheelchairs) are only available on Sunday afternoons during the summer teas season and when events are taking place.
The Tolhouse, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH.
Visit one of the oldest prisons in the country and explore Great Yarmouth’s story of crime and punishment.
• Discover the fate of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers when punishment included transportation and execution.
• Enjoy the hands-on activities and find out about the history of this 12th Century medieval former merchant’s house, which was transformed into one of the town’s most important civic buildings.
Contact 01493 858900 or 743930 for more information.
Filby Road, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth,
At home in the landscaped grounds of Thrigby Hall is a special collection of rare animals from Asia. You will find endangered tigers, huge crocodiles, noisy gibbons and many more exciting animals. A unique network of raised walkways allows you to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. The park is wheelchair and pushchair friendly and benefits from free parking, picnic areas, café, gift shop and play areas to suit children of different age groups.
Contact 01493 369477 for more information.
Time & Tide Museum, Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX
Come and explore this museum housed in a converted Victorian herring curing works and take an exciting journey into the past.
Discover Great Yarmouth’s fascinating history, its rich maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Wander through a Victorian ‘Row’ and see inside a fisherman’s home. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950s quayside.
Contact 01493 743930 for more information.
Station Business Park, Horning Road West, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8QJ
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.
The attraction is made up of many zones including model railways in various scales, slot car displays, a whole city made from LegoTM bricks, model boat displays and a host of toys from across the decades there is something for the whole family.
