Explore things to do in Norfolk
Wondering what to do in Norfolk? If you’re the adventurous sort, you’ve got the entire county to explore, not just Norwich. Here’s just a handful of interesting places to discover…
Blickling Estate
35 minute drive
Spend the day on the estate.
This breath-taking Jacobean mansion is hard to forget, and you could dedicate a day alone to exploring the house and its library of approximately 14,000 books. And the grounds are just as massive. With 55 acres of formal gardens and 4,600 acres of parkland, you’ll never want to stop exploring.
Wroxham Minature Worlds
22 minute drive
Explore the world of miniatures.
Take a look at the UK’s largest indoor modelling attraction – it’s over 10,000 square feet. There are many different zones to the attraction including scaled model railways, an entire city made of Lego, and a vintage penny arcade.
Thrigby Hall
27 minute drive
Discover more about endangered species.
Thrigby Hall was founded in 1979 by Ken Sims, who was inspired by his time in Asia to set up a wildlife park to help protect endangered species. Thrigby has three different leopard species, red pandas, several snake species and many more creatures for you to learn about.
The Devil’s Punchbowl
45 minute drive
Devilish or organic?
The Devil’s Punchbowl - named for its almost perfectly circular shape - - empties and fills with water seemingly irrespective of rainfall, which historically led to people assuming it was the work of the Devil. Now a site of Special Scientific Interest, it’s one Norfolk attraction that’s well worth a look.
Langham Glass
46 minute drive
At Langham Glass, you’ll witness master glass-makers in a live demonstration and explore a beautifully crafted gallery of fine art glass pieces made on site since 1979. This engaging experience is perfect for curious guests who appreciate artistry, craftsmanship and a bit of Norfolk heritage.
The Bug Parc
27 minute drive
Step into the UK’s largest dedicated invertebrate zoo where hundreds of remarkable insects, spiders, tarantulas and tropical butterflies await discoverers of all ages. From interactive handling sessions to play zones and outdoor fun, it’s a standout family outing near Norwich.
Horsey Gap
50 minute drive
Explore the wild and windswept coast at Horsey Gap, home to one of the UK’s largest grey seal colonies, especially vivid during autumn and winter pupping seasons. Whether you’re watching seals on the sand dunes or walking along the shoreline, it offers a memorable nature-escape near the hotel.
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