The lakes, waterways, villages and wildlife of the Norfolk Broads are in themselves an attraction, but here are some ideas for places to visit, and fun activities for both kids and adults. If we have missed out your favourite attraction, let us know and we will add it to the website!
Please check opening dates and times with the venues.
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Bewilderwood |
This is an adventure playground with a difference. In a jungly setting, you encounter bogs, treehouses, zip wires, rope bridges, and possibly fantastical creatures! |
1603 783 900 |
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Broadland Wildlife Centre Ranworth Broad, Ranworth, Norfolk, NR13 6HY |
Featuring a floating information centre with marvellous views across the water, approached via a boardwalk, this reserve provides plenty of opportunities to get up close to the unique plant and animal species of the Broads. Boat trips in summer. |
01603 270479 |
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Bure Valley Railway |
Narrow gauge railway (steam and diesel) running between Aylsham and Wroxham, calling at pretty villages along the nine-mile route. |
01263 733 858 |
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| Caister Castle and Motor Museum Castle Lane, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5SN |
The castle and museum are open to the public from May until September. The museum contains a large collection of vintage, veteran, classic and sports cars and motorbikes. | Caister Castle | 01572 787 649 |
| Eastwood-Whelpton Norfolk Broads Yacht Hire Upton, NR13 6BL |
Yachts and sailing boats can be hired, and sailing courses are available to suit all levels. | Eastwood-Whelpton | 01493 750 430 |
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Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden |
Beautiful gardens with water features provided by dykes and its own broad. |
01603 270 449 |
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How Hill Nature Reserve |
This reserve covering a broadland lake and marsh has wildlife trails, boat trips, windmills and an information centre. You might also see some rare creatures, such as the marsh harrier or swallowtail butterflies, |
01603 756096 |
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Museum of the Broads |
Set beside the river at Stalham Staithe, this museum will tell you about local boating history and has a play area and café. You can take river trips from here, and there are special events between May and September. |
Museum of the Broads |
01692 581 681 |
| Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre Bewilderwood, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW |
The relatively flat terrain, and network of pretty country lanes make the Norfolk Broads ideal for cycling. For cycling routes and bicycle hire, see Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre. | Norfolk Broads Cycling Centre | 01603 783 096 |
| Norfolk Broads School of Sailing The Thatched House, Hill Common, Hickling, NR12 0BT |
Sailing courses that can be combined with holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Taster courses are available. | Norfolk Broads School of Sailing | 07796 974 050 |
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The Royal Air Force
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The buildings housed a secret radar system during World War II and the Cold War, and you can now see mock-ups of the operations rooms, photos and other memorabilia connected with air defence. |
01692 631 485 |