Visit Norfolk to enjoy some of the finest stately homes that England has to offer, all against a landscape of lakes and rivers. You’ll find space in Norfolk, and lots of it. Master a barge on the Norfolk Broads, a labyrinthine network of lakes and rivers, or walk through fenlands rife and beaches teeming with wildlife. Looking out over these expanses of English countryside are stately homes fit for queens. We’re talking both the Queen’s royal retreat, and those on the big screen whether it’s Shakespeare in Love or The Duchess. Fun-lovers should head to Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile for traditional British seaside classics; pleasure piers, arcades, and putting greens aplenty.
Places to visit in Norfolk
Gold winner: Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
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The Serengeti meets the Norfolk countryside at this animal reserve, home to native deer and African antelope and the winner of the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award 2023.
Top things to do in Norwich
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Planning a day trip or short break to the UNESCO City of Literature? Here are our top picks of things to do in this fine city.
May events: The Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Norwich becomes a hotbed of international art and performance every May.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Take a taste of Norwich back home with you
Norwich’s compact creative quarter is packed with foodie delights, from fine dining restaurants to asparagus and Colman’s Mustard.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Discover summer romance in a secret city garden
Plantation Garden is a tranquil three acre lush heritage green space in the centre of Norwich, but the challenge is to find it!
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Explore a most regal romantic setting
The charming Sandringham House is a surprisingly warm and welcoming country house, open to the public from April to October.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Explore King’s Lynn’s rich history on foot
Explore 900 years of history found in historic King's Lynn, where medieval churches, secret courtyards and hidden alleys await your discovery.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Explore the Norfolk Coast Path
Start your trek along the Norfolk Coast Path and witness some of the most tranquil sights you can see along the coastline.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Run wild on Holkham Beach
Miles of white-gold sand with dunes and sandpits along the Norfolk coast.
Location: Holkham, Norfolk
Enjoy strolls on the grounds of Sandringham Estate
Follow in the footsteps of the Royal Family and explore the Queen's official Norfolk residence.
Location: Sandringham, Norfolk
Find each of the Norwich 12
The Norwich 12 is an exciting collection of historically and architecturally rich buildings spanning 1,000 years of history in Norwich.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Run wild at BeWILDerwood Norfolk
Delve into an adventurous world of make-believe, inspired by local children’s author, Tom Blofeld.
Location: Hoveton, Norfolk
Relax in a hot tub surrounded by nature at Woodland Holiday Park
Stay in a timber lodge with a hot tub and a forest full of wildlife in Norfolk, close to the heritage coast.
Location: Trimmington, Norfolk
Catch the sunset at The White Horse on Brancaster Staithe
Stop for a fresh seafood lunch overlooking the tidal saltmarshes of the North Norfolk coast.
Location: Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Shop at a market that dates back to Saxon times
The first written record of a market in Norwich is in the 1086 Domesday Book - that’s quite a history of wheeling and dealing.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Go otter spotting in Norfolk
When it comes to big game spotting in the Broads National Park, there is no prey more sleek, more rare and more exciting than the otter.
Location: The Broads, Norfolk
Let loose at WildRootz
Let the kids get up close and personal with nature, in all its muddy glory, at WildRootz, in Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens.
Location: Fakenham, Norfolk
Cycle, sail or swim in the Norfolk Broads
Sense the sounds, smells and colours of spring at Waveney River Centre in Norfolk, a serene countryside retreat with plenty of outdoor activities.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Revel in a riverside romance at Norfolk Mead Hotel
The Norfolk village of Coltishall, only 6 miles from Norwich and set on the edge of the Broads, offers plenty of romantic things to do by the river.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Explore the nooks and crannies of Norwich’s artistic spaces
Norwich is full of cultural activities, with many arts venues found in surprising places, some amongst its most beautiful gardens and public spaces.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Castles, keeps and country retreats
Explore the keep and ramparts of a 12th century castle, and the ornate interiors and gardens of Houghton Hall and Sandringham House.
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Discover sharks, seals and summer fun in Great Yarmouth
From mysterious creatures of the deep to sandcastles and donkey rides, Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile has it all.
Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
