Norfolk

Horatio Nelson: A Norfolk Hero

St. George’s Guildhall

27-29 King Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1HA
Tel: 01553 765565    Fax: 01553 762141

The largest surviving English medieval guildhall. The building is now converted into an arts centre. Many interesting features survive.

Inspire Hands on Science Centre

Coslany St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3DJ
Tel: 01603 612612    Fax: 01603 616721
E-mail: inspire@science-project.org
Web: www.science-project.org

The Aim of INSPIRE - "To promote and encourage the discovery and enjoyment of science by all members of the community using hands-on exhibits and related activities."
Achieving Our Aim - As well as providing over 40 hands-on exhibits, INSPIRE has linked with schools and local research institutes to provide the following:
Exploring Science - Hands-on exhibitions covering specific scientific themes.
The Science Squad - A programme of science shows using an extraordinary range of live experiments.
School Works - INSPIRE is the East Anglian base for the distribution of National Curriculum linked schools packages made by Science Projects.
Special Needs Visitors - INSPIRE is accessible by all members of the community.

Fritton Lake Country World

Beccles Rd, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9AB
Tel: 01493 488208    Fax: 01493 488355
E-mail: enquiries@frittonlake.co.uk
Web: www.frittonlake.co.uk

Fritton Lake Countryworld provides a great day out for people of all ages in acres of unspoilt countryside beside one of the most beautiful lakes in East Anglia. Attractions include the large undercover falconry centre where flying displays take place twice daily, the heavy horse stables, home to the magnificent Shires and proud Suffolk Punches. The children's farm, adventure playground, rowing boats, pedaloes, fishing and guided boat trips on the lake, a nine hole golf course, 18 hole putting green, miniature tractors, miniature railway, crafts, beautiful lakeside gardens and woodland walks, gift shop and restaurant. Fritton Lake really does offer a "Big Day in the country"

The Village Experience

Burgh St. Margaret, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AF
Tel: 01493 369770
E-mail: office@thevillage-experience.com

Set in over 30 acres of woodland, The Village Experience has something for all the family. Traditional fairground rides such as The Downhill Racer and Victorian Gallopers, unusual attractions such as 'Hands-On Science', Myths and Legends and Garden Golf. Live shows include cinema organ concert and Dancing Waters. Other entertainment includes a fairground, drawing studio for young children, indoor soft play area, junior maze and adventure play area. Crafts and shops offer plenty of shopping opportunities. Food stops are plentiful with restaurant, BBQ, tearooms and traditional pub. You will find all the main rides and attractions included in the price. Special event during December.

Denver Windmill Ltd

Sluice Rd, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DZ
Tel: 01366 384009
E-mail: enquiries@denvermill.co.uk
Web: www.denvermill.co.uk

Denver Windmill was built in 1835 and continued to grind corn using windpower for over one hundred years. The windmill stopped work in 1941 when the sails were struck by lightning. Now it has been lovingly restored to full working order with new facilities for visitors to enjoy. Once again flour is being milled using the power of the wind. Your visit will include a chance to explore the whole windmill site and enjoy a unique guided tour right to the very top of the windmill tower. You will have a chance to see flour made the traditional way wind permitting! A new visitor centre tells the story of windmills, corn-milling and the people who lived and worked in these wonderful buildings. Our own tearoom and bakery offer a tempting range of goodies to eat including bread from our own flour.

Britannia Pier

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EH
Tel: 01493 842914    Box Office: 01493 842209    Fax: 01493 858807
E-mail: sales@britannia-pier.co.uk
Web: www.britannia-pier.co.uk

Today the pier boasts a wide range of family attractions complimenting the theatre including 2 of Great Yarmouth's top bars, an excellent Fish & Chip restaurant, café's, & fast food outlets, 2 great arcades and an end of the pier "All the fun of the fair" ride centre for kids of all ages.

Merrivale Model Village

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG
Tel: 01493 842097
Web: www.greatyarmouthmodelvillage.co.uk

Set in attractive landscaped gardens, this comprehensive miniature village is built on a scale on 1:12. The layout includes a two and a half inch gauge model railway, radio-controlled boats, and over 200 models. There are additional amusements, children's rides and remote-controlled cars. June-Oct the gardens are illuminated after dusk.

North Norfolk Railway plc

Sheringham Rail Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA
Tel: 01263 820800    Fax: 01263 820801
E-mail: enquiries@nnr.co.uk
Web: www.nnrail.co.uk

The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys) through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. To the south are wooded hills and the Norfolk beauty spots of Kelling Heath and Sheringham Park. To the north, the sea. All within easy walking distance from the various stations. The flowers are a sight to see throughout the year. In spring and early summer there are primroses, bluebells and the yellow gorse. Later in the year the poppies abound and are set off by the mauve heathers. Enjoy a ride on an historic steam train - you can break your journey to look around the stations and marvel at the steam laden atmosphere from a bygone age. But the North Norfolk Railway is much more than a train ride. There are historic stations, a museum of local railway history, a museum signal box and a visitors centre. There are also buffets and souvenir shops.

Collectors World

Hermitage Hall, Ouse Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0AU
Tel: 01366 387444    Fax: 01366 386519
E-mail: eric@collectors-world.org
Web: www.collectors-world.org

THE NELSON ROOM: See Lord Nelsons' birth and marriage certificates, pictures of his parents, birthplace, wife, mistress and illegitimate daughter Horatia.
CAR MUSEUM: This is the only Armstrong Siddeley Car Museum open to the public and there are models dating from 1920 to the last limousine made in 1960 when production ceased.
THE LIBRARY: Featuring one of the largest Victorian oval tables known.
DICKENS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: Meet characters from Charles Dickens' Book.
HORSE DRAWN CARTS: Examples of horse drawn carts.
THE PINK ROOM: Dame Barbara Cartland Memorabilia.

Langham Glass Ltd

The Long Barn, North St, Langham, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7DG
Tel: 01328 830511    Fax: 01328 830787
E-mail: mandy@langhamglass.co.uk
Web: www.langhamglass.co.uk

In a large, beautiful Norfolk barn, pantiled and flint-faced, a team of glass-makers can be seen working with molten glass, using blowing irons and hand tools in a way traditional for hundreds of years. Now you can take a tour around Langham Glassworks from the comfort of your own home, learn about the art of glass-making - and even order our products online.

Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

Stiffkey Rd, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QB
Tel: 01328 711630 (8am to 8pm)
Web: www.wellswalsinghamrailway.co.uk

Built on part of the Great Eastern Railway's Wymondham to Wells line (the same line as the Mid-Norfolk Railway), the ten and a quarter inch gauge WWLR is reputed to be the longest of it's type in the world. Passenger's travel in open or semi-open coaches behind the railway's unique Garratt steam locomotive, "Norfolk Hero" - named after Horatio Nelson.

EcoTech Discovery Centre

Castle Acre Rd, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HT
Tel: 01760 726100
E-mail: info@ecotech.org.uk
Web: www.ecotech.org.uk

The EcoTech Discovery Centre is an interactive educational experience which looks at the 46 million year old story of the Earth and asks: what next? Look at the challenges facing the world today and in the future and explore the solutions to find out what you can do to be more sustainable. The future is Here! Using touch screen computers you can ask Kalahari Bush People and New Zealand Maori about their lives and concerns for the future. In the new Rotten Experience exhibit discover the fascinating and often disgusting world of the rotters that work in your home and compost bin: an unforgettable experience that will set your senses reeling!

The Thursford Collection

Thursford Green, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS
Tel: 01328 878477    Fax: 01328 878415
Web: www.thursford.com

An Aladdin's Cave of majestic old road engines and mechanical organs of magical variety all gleaming with colour. Live musical shows featuring nine very different mechanical pipe organs and starring Robert Wolfe in the Wurlitzer Show. Old farm buildings, transformed into a small village with a touch of Charles Dickens' England house the Thursford shops, refreshment areas and ice-cream parlour.

Dinosaur Adventure Park

Weston Park, Weston Longville, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5JW
Tel: 01603 870245
E-mail: info@dinosaurpark.co.uk
Web: www.dinosaurpark.co.uk

Enjoy the ultimate family adventure at the Dinosaur Adventure Park, voted Norfolk's top family attraction by the Good Britain Guide 2000. Discover life-size giants of the past on the Dinosaur Trail - run from the T-Rex, wander under the legs of the towering Brachiosaurus and tiptoe past the roaring Stegosaurus. Make friends with creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden, with new Goat Mountain, Wallaby Wood and Petting Barns. Then climb, slide, scramble and swing in the adventure play areas, including the 75ft action-packed Climb-a-saurus, Assault-o-saurus and Tiny Pterosaurus for the under 5s. Plus, Raptor Racers, Jurassic Putt Crazy Golf, Lost World Maze and Education Centre. Visit Dippy's Diner for hot and cold meals and snacks, bring a picnic or cook on our gas-fired barbecues. Souvenirs and gifts are available from the Dinostore. With so much to see and to, It's Time You Came 'n' Saurus!!!

The Norfolk Shire Horse Centre

West Runton, Nr Cromer, Norfolk
Tel: 01263 837339    Fax: 01263 837132
E-mail: bakewell@norfolkshirehorse.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.norfolk-shirehorse-centre.co.uk

The Centre has a collection of different breeds of draft horses, old horse-drawn machinery wagons and carts. Visitors of all ages can delight in seeing the old implements being demonstrated. There is a daily show programme when the centre is open between 10am - 5pm April to October. Closed Saturday except Bank Holidays. Free car and coach park. Discount voucher available on website.

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Dinosaur Adventure Park

Weston Park, Weston Longville, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5JW
Tel: 01603 870245
E-mail: info@dinosaurpark.co.uk
Web: www.dinosaurpark.co.uk

Enjoy the ultimate family adventure at the Dinosaur Adventure Park, voted Norfolk's top family attraction by the Good Britain Guide 2000. Discover life-size giants of the past on the Dinosaur Trail - run from the T-Rex, wander under the legs of the towering Brachiosaurus and tiptoe past the roaring Stegosaurus. Make friends with creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden, with new Goat Mountain, Wallaby Wood and Petting Barns. Then climb, slide, scramble and swing in the adventure play areas, including the 75ft action-packed Climb-a-saurus, Assault-o-saurus and Tiny Pterosaurus for the under 5s. Plus, Raptor Racers, Jurassic Putt Crazy Golf, Lost World Maze and Education Centre. Visit Dippy's Diner for hot and cold meals and snacks, bring a picnic or cook on our gas-fired barbecues. Souvenirs and gifts are available from the Dinostore. With so much to see and to, It's Time You Came 'n' Saurus!!!

Pleasure Beach

South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth
E-mail: gypbeach@aol.com

Over 70 rides and attractions.

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Horsey Windpump

Horsey, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4EF
Tel: 01493 393904 (open days only, tea-room manager)
E-mail: horseywindpump@nationaltrust.org.uk

National Trail

National Trails Office
E-mail: peddars.way@dial.pipex.com

Peddars' Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail (93 miles). Available from all TIC's; Free of charge.

DEFRA – Rural Affairs

Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom. Simply select your destination and you will be rewarded with mini guides and map references to help you explore the countryside at your leisure.

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Blakeney Point

c/o The National Trust Office, Friary Farm, Blakeney, Holt, NR25 7NW
Tel: 01263 740480 (April to Sept) 01263 740241 (Oct to March)     Fax: 01263 740241
E-mail: blakeneypoint@nationaltrust.org.uk

Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre

Dial House, Brancaster Staithe, King’s Lynn, PE31 8BW
Tel: 01485 210719
E-mail: brancaster@nationaltrust.uk

Banham Zoo

The Grove, Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2HE
Tel: 01953 887771
E-mail: info@banhamzoo.co.uk
Web: www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Experience a fun filled family day out at Banham Zoo, East Anglia's premier wildlife attraction. Simply purrrrfect for those who have an interest in rare and endangered animals from around the world. Where else can you appreciate the power and prowess of the Tigers, admire the majesty of the giant Heavy Horses or wonder at the ariel agility and speed of the bird of prey displays? You will soon be immersed in our animal extravaganza, set in 35 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland. Listen and learn at a keeper feeding talk, enjoy the Safari Roadtrain with live commentary of fascinating animal facts, let the children go wild in the Tarzan Trail, meet a snake or a rat at the animal handling sessions, have your face painted or simply sit back, relax and enjoy a meal or an ice-cream in unique surroundings.

Park Farm Snettisham

Manor Lane, Snettisham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7NQ
Tel: 01485 542425
E-mail: info@snettishampark.co.uk
Web: www.snettishampark.co.uk

Experience a 45 minute safari, around the farm to the deer park by tractor & covered trailer or Safari Land Rover. View the magnificent stags, see the new born deer calves & hand feed the mums. A 320 acre farm full of interesting and exciting things to do. Help us bottle feed lambs, kid goats & piglets, say hello to a host of friendly farm animals. Throw a clay pot. Explore the huge adventure playground. Take a safari to see the famous red deer herd. Visit the craft, leather and gift shops. Walk a farm trail and learn more of the archaeological heritage of West Norfolk. Horse, pony rides and lessons available with fully trained staff, throughout the year. Relax and enjoy home-made refreshments in the Orchard Tea Room.

Natural Surroundings

Bayfield Estate, Bayfield, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7JN
Tel: 01263 711091
E-mail: loosley@farmersweekly.net
Web: www.hartlana.co.uk

WILDLIFE GARDENS - examples of how to attract wildlife.
WILDLIFE PONDS - full of life for you to discover.
WILD FLOWER MEADOWS - natural and man-made.
WOODLAND - nature trail and bird hide.
HERB GARDEN - great for wildlife!
WILD FLOWER NURSERY - hundreds of plants for sale.
SHOP - all you need for your wildlife garden, coffees, teas etc.
FAMILY EVENTS - all the year round.
IDEAS & ADVICE - for your garden.

The Sea Life Centre

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH
Tel: 01493 330631
E-mail:  slcyarmouth@merlinentertainments.biz
Web: www.sealifeeurope.com

Enjoy a fascinating sea-bed stroll, from local waters through to tropical depths. Your journey will lead you to the amazing walk-through tunnel where you’ll be surrounded by sharks, rays and hundreds of other marine creatures. New for 2002: They have blue blood, three hearts and eight legs...and are smarter than the average pet dog. They are the curious cephalopods - incredible creatures to meet and marvel at in our amazing new Lair of The Octopus exhibition!

Pettitt's Animal Adventure Park

Camp Hill, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3UA
Tel: 01493 700094
E-mail: enquiries@pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
Web: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

Feathercraft and Taxidermists Workshops. Aviary, donkey rides, miniature horse-jumping show, adventure assault course, toboggan run, train rides plus children's paradise area with many tame animals and birds to feed.

Hunstanton Sea Life & Marine Sanctuary

Southern Promenade, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BH
Tel: 01485 533576
E-mail: hunstanton@sealsanctuary.co.uk
Web: www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

A breathtaking display of British marine life. Stroll around over 20 settings as you view over 2,000 fish from 200 different species. The environments have been specifically designed to re-create their natural habitats. Five thousand gallons of water surround you in the ocean tunnel with creatures of the deep only inches away. Observe both resident seals and pups in the seal pools, in the process of being rehabilitated for their release back into the wild. With new otter sanctuary adjacent to the seals.