Guidebook for Norfolk
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Oak StreetParks & Nature
Renowned gardens and tea room, have been featured on several gardening programs. Entry is from March to October, Adults £8.50, Children £1.00.
53 locals recommend
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
Vicarage RoadRenowned gardens and tea room, have been featured on several gardening programs. Entry is from March to October, Adults £8.50, Children £1.00.
The Weavers Way footpath and bridleway runs from Cromer in the North to Great Yarmouth in the South, some 60 miles. This old disused railway line can be accessed from Chequers Street, East Ruston and is perfect for dog walking, a long ramble or bike rides away from the roads. Great views of the Norfolk countryside.
15 locals recommend
Weavers Way
Weavers WayThe Weavers Way footpath and bridleway runs from Cromer in the North to Great Yarmouth in the South, some 60 miles. This old disused railway line can be accessed from Chequers Street, East Ruston and is perfect for dog walking, a long ramble or bike rides away from the roads. Great views of the Norfolk countryside.
Lovely Norfolk broad (one of many locally) with walks, a nature boardwalk and The Pleasure Boat Inn for a stop-off drink or food, lovely spot.
32 locals recommend
Hickling Broad
Lovely Norfolk broad (one of many locally) with walks, a nature boardwalk and The Pleasure Boat Inn for a stop-off drink or food, lovely spot.
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadBeautiful Jacobean stately home and park which dates back to the 17th century. Occasional events and outdoor concerts.
239 locals recommend
Blickling Estate
Beautiful Jacobean stately home and park which dates back to the 17th century. Occasional events and outdoor concerts.
Felbrigg Hall
So natural and simply lovely walks.
Lovely spot for a leisurely (or not so leasurely) walk, tea room and views.
104 locals recommend
Sheringham Park
Lovely spot for a leisurely (or not so leasurely) walk, tea room and views.
Beautiful town and coastline, grab a boat and see the seals.
18 locals recommend
National Trust - Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Morston RoadBeautiful town and coastline, grab a boat and see the seals.
Hire a boat or canoe from this local business and explore the broads. Take a picnic and soak up the peace and quiet or stop off at the waterside pubs.
Bank Boats Canoe Centre and Dayboat Hire
Hire a boat or canoe from this local business and explore the broads. Take a picnic and soak up the peace and quiet or stop off at the waterside pubs.
Sightseeing
Beautiful cathedral with Romanesque church edifice, dating from 1096, with tours plus a free visitor and education centre, one of the Norwich 12 heritage sites. Café on site and lovely grounds in the heart of Norwich.
217 locals recommend
Norwich Cathedral
65 The CloseBeautiful cathedral with Romanesque church edifice, dating from 1096, with tours plus a free visitor and education centre, one of the Norwich 12 heritage sites. Café on site and lovely grounds in the heart of Norwich.
Independently operated, oldest working light on the Norfolk coast. Open on specific days from April to September. Worth the climb to the top for the truly special views.
35 locals recommend
Happisburgh Lighthouse
Lighthouse Lane Independently operated, oldest working light on the Norfolk coast. Open on specific days from April to September. Worth the climb to the top for the truly special views.
Medieval hall with a timber, crown-post roof and lush garden with displays, storytelling and events. Close to the River Wensum and the Millennium Bridge.
Dragon Hall
115-123 King StMedieval hall with a timber, crown-post roof and lush garden with displays, storytelling and events. Close to the River Wensum and the Millennium Bridge.
Arts & Culture
Norwich Castle
24 Castle Mdw Great value and so much to see.
Shopping
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadGreat for handmade unique craft work and displays.
Chapelfield Road station
Everything you need under one roof.
Castle Quarter
100 Castle MdwGreat shopping Mall with rooftop gardens to sit in.
Boasted as one of the largest village stores in the country, Roy's has it all, food, clothes, shoes, pretty much anything you would need or want with its own café, pharmacy, toy shop, DIY centre, garden centre and petrol station.
21 locals recommend
Roys of Wroxham Department Store
Stalham RoadBoasted as one of the largest village stores in the country, Roy's has it all, food, clothes, shoes, pretty much anything you would need or want with its own café, pharmacy, toy shop, DIY centre, garden centre and petrol station.
Drinks & Nightlife
The White Lady
Front StreetOften have great live music.
Quaint rural pub, friendly with good food, hosts beer festivals and outdoor concerts on occasion.
13 locals recommend
The Star Inn & Restaurant
School RoadQuaint rural pub, friendly with good food, hosts beer festivals and outdoor concerts on occasion.
Great selection of ales and beers. Friendly pub with beer garden.
6 locals recommend
Hill House Happisburgh
Happisburgh RoadGreat selection of ales and beers. Friendly pub with beer garden.
Bar, restaurant and Hotel. Good food in a lovely atmosphere. Best to pre-book to eat in the evening or Sundays.
25 locals recommend
The Black Boys Hotel
Market PlaceBar, restaurant and Hotel. Good food in a lovely atmosphere. Best to pre-book to eat in the evening or Sundays.
Entertainment & Activities
BeWILDerwood
Unusual themed woodland park with activities for younger children.
Small intimate cinema complex, showing big-name releases as well as art-house and independent showings. 01263 510151
20 locals recommend
Regal Movieplex
2-4 Hans PlSmall intimate cinema complex, showing big-name releases as well as art-house and independent showings. 01263 510151
Take a train from Wroxham to Aylsham (or vica-versa) on this 15" narrow gauge heritage railway through the Broads National Park. 9 miles long with 5 stations.
26 locals recommend
Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham Station)
Belaugh RoadTake a train from Wroxham to Aylsham (or vica-versa) on this 15" narrow gauge heritage railway through the Broads National Park. 9 miles long with 5 stations.
Set alongside Filby Broad, this wildlife park includes Red Panda, Sumatran Tigers, Gibbons, Meerkats and much more. If you like wildlife this is the place to come.
54 locals recommend
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Set alongside Filby Broad, this wildlife park includes Red Panda, Sumatran Tigers, Gibbons, Meerkats and much more. If you like wildlife this is the place to come.
Go ten-pin bowling without the usual crowds, this small venue is just 15 minutes away in North Walsham.
Rossis Leisure
Go ten-pin bowling without the usual crowds, this small venue is just 15 minutes away in North Walsham.
Just half an hour away is Great Yarmouth with it's usual ice creams, chip shops and this brilliant sea life centre.
43 locals recommend
Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth
Marine ParadeJust half an hour away is Great Yarmouth with it's usual ice creams, chip shops and this brilliant sea life centre.