Discover things to do with kids in Norfolk 

Create some new family memories when you stay with us at Dunston Hall. Aside from exploring the hotel and grounds, there’s a variety of family days out in Norfolk to enjoy…  

ROARR!
25 minute drive

Walk in the shadows of dinosaurs.  The UK’s largest dinosaur themed adventure park, ROARR! let’s you walk amongst life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. You can see how scientists think they’d look and move, and even what they sound like. There’s also a secret animal garden, if you’d like to see some live animals too. It’s one of the most popular things to do with kids in Norfolk. 

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Escape Hunt
15 minute drive

Can you make it out in time?  Choose from four themed rooms and try to escape before the time is up and you’re locked in. Suitable for 2-6 people, the whole family can get involved and solve the hints to escape. 

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Norwich Mystery Treasure Trail
Can you solve the mystery?  Grab your deerstalker and travel around the city to catch the master criminal, Robin Banks. See the historical sites of Norwich as you solve the clues to find out ‘whodunnit’ before it’s too late. 

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Norwich Puppet Theatre
18 minute drive

Sit down and enjoy.  Catch a traditional puppet show or something more modern. You can also take part in workshops and learn how to make and manipulate different kinds of puppets. 

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BeWILDerwood Norfolk 
26 minute drive 

Adventure awaits at BeWILDerwood, a magical woodland park where children can climb into towering treehouses, whizz down giant slides, navigate tricky tunnels and join in immersive storytelling amid 20 acres of forest. With separate zones for younger kids and plenty of space for grown-ups to relax nearby, it’s a brilliant full-day outing for families staying in Norfolk.

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SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
46 minute drive

Dive into an underwater world at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth, where children and parents alike can marvel at penguins, sharks, rays and sea turtles, stroll through an ocean tunnel and explore interactive rock-pools and creature exhibits. Located on the seafront, it’s easy to pair this with a beach visit for a fun-filled family day.

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RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
28 minute drive

Step behind the scenes of history at the Radar Museum near Neatishead — a real Cold War operations room, restored mess halls and interactive exhibits that reveal how Britain’s air defence worked from the 1940s onwards. The museum offers a unique and educational family outing, especially for kids curious about technology, history and big machines.

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