Heading north from Wymondham
Heading north, leaving your luxury serviced apartment at Number 10, The Abbey, you will find much to amuse you among the 1,200 miles of trails and coastal paths. There’s plenty to explore. From outdoor activities and historical buildings, to arts and culture activities and shopping. Norfolk really does have it all. And with great road connections and a good railway infrastructure, it’s very easy to get around. Let’s explore some top tips for families coming to Norfolk
Take a stroll round some magnificent gardens, there are plenty to choose from around the county. The 2nd Lord Fairhaven was an active and enthusiastic gardener and designed Fairhaven Woodland garden himself over 15 years after the war ended. He gradually introduced shade and water loving plants, the most spectacular being Candelabra Primula. Thousands of these colourful plants flower during May and early June. Other plants were imported from around the world, such as the skunk cabbage.
The North Norfolk railway
More top tips for families coming to Norfolk, especially for family fun, there is the North Norfolk Railway steam train which runs from Sheringham to Holt. While you’re nearby, you may want to make a visit to Letheringsett which has a water mill. Carrying on the transport theme, albeit of a different kind, the Muckleburgh Military Collection is sited on the former Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft training camp at Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast. The museum provides a wide range of exhibits from WW1 & WW2.
Top tips for families coming to Norfolk
For something a bit different, visitors can climb the five floors up the only working windmill in the area, Bircham windmill. Visitors can also see the sails and the milling machinery turning on a windy day.
Visit the longest 10¼” narrow gauge steam railway in the world at Wells-next-the-sea and see the unique Garratt locomotive “Norfolk Hero” which was especially built for this line.
Go seal spotting at Blakeney, made up of around 500 common and grey seals.
Hear the story of the most decorated lifeboatman, Henry Blogg, visit the Lifeboat Centre to learn about this truly remarkable man’s adventures, boys will love it!
Heading south, hugging the coast, there’s a range of shops featuring local crafts at Wroxham Barns; the complex includes junior farm where the family can cuddle the animals.
Nature lovers love Norfolk
It’s almost as if we don’t need to give many tips for families coming to Norfolk. There us so much to choose from. Nature lovers will love Snettisham, Cley, and Titchwell on the north coast. Strumpshaw Fen to the east, unique habitats that attract a host of birds from indigenous species to rarer visitors.
Youngsters can zipwire at BeWILDerwood (link), an interactive adventure park. Dads may like to pre-book a race day at Snetterton or watch GT and classic cars race, the track is is very near to Wymondham.
And for the ladies, Norwich boasts one of the UK’s Top Ten shopping destinations at Chapelfield. Dads might like to arrange a tour of Carrow Road stadium, home to Norwich City football club. Whatever the family chooses, you’ll find it in Norfolk.
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