The Norfolk Broads

• Eating Out
• Family Attraction
• The Great Outdoors
• The Arts
• Historical Interest

Whatever your passion, there is sure to be something for the whole family to enjoy either for just a few hours or the whole day. There are many places to visit in The Norfolk Broads, from magnificent windmills to magical woodlands. On a sunny day take a leisurely trip on a steam train or should you need to shelter from the weather take time to absorb some of the fascinating history of yesteryear.

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  The Canoe ManCanoe Man - guided family tours, in family canoe, of the Broad's backwaters to try to see Kingfishers, otters & bitterns. Two hour trips on August Bank Holiday weekends

  Canoe Man - guided family tours, in family canoe, of the Broad's backwaters to try to see Kingfishers, otters & bitterns. Two hour trips on August Bank Holiday weekends

  Tel: 07810 838052

  102 College Road, Norwich NR2 3JN

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  BeWILDerwoodMagical venue, lots to do for all ages. 2 year old Ella loved the tots play areas especially the safe rope pulley thing ( can't think what it is called) and the tree walks. So imaginative, even build your own den. Begins or ends with a boat trip.

  Magical venue, lots to do for all ages. 2 year old Ella loved the tots play areas especially the safe rope pulley thing ( can't think what it is called) and the tree walks. So imaginative, even build your own den. Begins or ends with a boat trip.

  Tel: 08700 130705

  Horning Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, Norwich NR12 8JW

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  Martham Fun CarnivalThe Martham Carnival was once again a tremendous success with over 3,000 people visiting Martham during the week-end activities. Many Community Groups, Charities and Commercial Companies had stalls on the village green and all were thankful that the weather was kind this year. The Mayor and Mayoress of Great Yarmouth, together with the Carnival Prince and Princess, led the Carnival Procession on Sunday, in a horse drawn carriage, followed by many floats and walkers, including the 501 troop, First Response, The lst Martham Brownies, The Scouts, Flegg High School and many more. The Community Groups and Charities raised between them, some £3,000 to £4,000 and the Carnival Committee raised around £1,300 which was donated to various local community groups and organisations. Monkey Spanner played on the green on Saturday evening and drew a very large crowd of spectators, all enjoying the free entertainment.

  The Martham Carnival was once again a tremendous success with over 3,000 people visiting Martham during the week-end activities. Many Community Groups, Charities and Commercial Companies had stalls on the village green and all were thankful that the weather was kind this year. The Mayor and Mayoress of Great Yarmouth, together with the Carnival Prince and Princess, led the Carnival Procession on Sunday, in a horse drawn carriage, followed by many floats and walkers, including the 501 troop, First Response, The lst Martham Brownies, The Scouts, Flegg High School and many more. The Community Groups and Charities raised between them, some £3,000 to £4,000 and the Carnival Committee raised around £1,300 which was donated to various local community groups and organisations. Monkey Spanner played on the green on Saturday evening and drew a very large crowd of spectators, all enjoying the free entertainment.

  Tel: 01493 740096

  Martham

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  Wroxham BarnsWroxham Barns is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, country foods, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 12 Craft Studios and table service restaurant, it's well worth a visit.

  Wroxham Barns is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, country foods, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 12 Craft Studios and table service restaurant, it's well worth a visit.

  Tel: 01603 783911

  Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Wroxham NR12 8QU

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  City of Norwich Aviation MuseumThe museum started out as an aviation enthusiasts group for members of the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company way back in 1977. The membership was later opened up to non employees and a temporary site was secured on the 17/35 runway at Norwich Airport. In early 1982, museum exhibits included Avro Anson (TX228), Westland Whirlwind (XP355), Sea Vixen (XP919) and a Dassault Mystere IV (121). 1983 saw the arrival of our Vulcan bomber which flew in to the airport after its retirement from service. By 1985 the museum had moved to its present site and an air fair held to help raise funds to expand the museum. At this time the Anson had gone (having been damaged beyond economical repair during gales) but Vampire (XD373) had arrived. 1986 saw another air fair on 14th September that saw attendance figures break the 20,000 barrier and another arrival, T-33 (16718). Over the next few years, services were laid, the main exhibition hall erected and the arrival of more aircraft. Recently the museum has

  The museum started out as an aviation enthusiasts group for members of the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company way back in 1977. The membership was later opened up to non employees and a temporary site was secured on the 17/35 runway at Norwich Airport. In early 1982, museum exhibits included Avro Anson (TX228), Westland Whirlwind (XP355), Sea Vixen (XP919) and a Dassault Mystere IV (121). 1983 saw the arrival of our Vulcan bomber which flew in to the airport after its retirement from service. By 1985 the museum had moved to its present site and an air fair held to help raise funds to expand the museum. At this time the Anson had gone (having been damaged beyond economical repair during gales) but Vampire (XD373) had arrived. 1986 saw another air fair on 14th September that saw attendance figures break the 20,000 barrier and another arrival, T-33 (16718). Over the next few years, services were laid, the main exhibition hall erected and the arrival of more aircraft. Recently the museum has

  Tel: 01603 893080

  Old Norwich Road, Horsham St Faith, Norwich NR10 3JF

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  Norwich & Norfolk Food FestivalKnives and forks at the ready! Norfolk is going to have a new event to celebrate its amazing food story - but it's up to you to make it a success. The Eastern Daily Press and Bidwells have teamed up to create the Norfolk Food Festival 2009, a showcase promotion that will highlight our breadth of quality produce, our heritage of food production and their importance to our general well-being.

  Knives and forks at the ready! Norfolk is going to have a new event to celebrate its amazing food story - but it's up to you to make it a success. The Eastern Daily Press and Bidwells have teamed up to create the Norfolk Food Festival 2009, a showcase promotion that will highlight our breadth of quality produce, our heritage of food production and their importance to our general well-being.

  Tel: 01603 213999

  Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1TF

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  Norwich Fringe FestivalThe Festival’s ethos is one of leftfield chaos and accessibility. It is two weeks and three weekends of art exhibitions, music, performance, film, animation, workshops and experimental happenings. So wherever you are in Norwich for 28 September - 14 October, keep your wits about you, you never know what you might experience! Or better still check out the programme and website and aim yourself at the wide range of exhibitions and events, which are mostly free.

  The Festival’s ethos is one of leftfield chaos and accessibility. It is two weeks and three weekends of art exhibitions, music, performance, film, animation, workshops and experimental happenings. So wherever you are in Norwich for 28 September - 14 October, keep your wits about you, you never know what you might experience! Or better still check out the programme and website and aim yourself at the wide range of exhibitions and events, which are mostly free.

  Tel: 01603 492093

  Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1TF

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  Thrigby Hall Wildlife GardenProgressive zoos like Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens are fast becoming a last refuge for many species as their natural homes are destroyed by the greed of man. The wild tigers of Sumatra are now down to a few hundred which is a fraction of their former numbers. Their forest habitat is being destroyed so fast that the remaining tigers are lucky to be alive and have little chance of meeting to produce another generation. All Sumatran Tigers in the care of zoos are being managed to ensure that one day, if and when really safe areas in their homeland can be established, there will be animals to aid restocking.

  Progressive zoos like Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens are fast becoming a last refuge for many species as their natural homes are destroyed by the greed of man. The wild tigers of Sumatra are now down to a few hundred which is a fraction of their former numbers. Their forest habitat is being destroyed so fast that the remaining tigers are lucky to be alive and have little chance of meeting to produce another generation. All Sumatran Tigers in the care of zoos are being managed to ensure that one day, if and when really safe areas in their homeland can be established, there will be animals to aid restocking.

  Tel: 01493 369477

  Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 3DR

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  Hillside Animal SanctuaryFor almost twenty years, Wendy Valentine's name has been synonymous with care andHorse concern for horses. In 1995, Wendy formed Hillside Animal Sanctuary after witnessing the plight of the battery hen and has since helped and campaigned for animals in need, particularly those who are so routinely abused in the intensive factory farming industry.

  For almost twenty years, Wendy Valentine's name has been synonymous with care andHorse concern for horses. In 1995, Wendy formed Hillside Animal Sanctuary after witnessing the plight of the battery hen and has since helped and campaigned for animals in need, particularly those who are so routinely abused in the intensive factory farming industry.

  Tel: 01603 736200

  Hall Lane, Frettenham, Norwich NR12 7LT

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  Bure Valley RailwayNorfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line runs between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' with country stations serving the villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall. The 18 mile round trip runs through the picturesque Bure valley countryside following the meandering river through meadowland and ancient pasture stopping occassionally at small country villages.

  Norfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line runs between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' with country stations serving the villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall. The 18 mile round trip runs through the picturesque Bure valley countryside following the meandering river through meadowland and ancient pasture stopping occassionally at small country villages.

  Tel: 01263 733858

  Alsyham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BW

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  Norwich Puppet TheatreAs well as hosting a variety of touring puppetry companies from Britain and overseas, featuring the best of British and international theatre of animation for all ages, we present an ongoing programme of craft based workshops for children with special sessions for adults. We also work with schools in Norfolk and Suffolk providing workshops and talks here at the Theatre and in the schools themselves. Following the funding hiatus in 2008 the producing and touring of shows has been put on hold, but with new projects planned for 2009/10 Norwich Puppet Theatre will return to offering its own shows at the Theatre and on tour.

  As well as hosting a variety of touring puppetry companies from Britain and overseas, featuring the best of British and international theatre of animation for all ages, we present an ongoing programme of craft based workshops for children with special sessions for adults. We also work with schools in Norfolk and Suffolk providing workshops and talks here at the Theatre and in the schools themselves. Following the funding hiatus in 2008 the producing and touring of shows has been put on hold, but with new projects planned for 2009/10 Norwich Puppet Theatre will return to offering its own shows at the Theatre and on tour.

  Tel: 01603 629921

  St James, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1TN

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  Pettit's Animal Adventure Park Pettitts Animal Adventure Park When in Norfolk come and spend the day, not a fortune, at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park. There are rides galore for children, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see as well as animals to feed and pet.

  Pettitts Animal Adventure Park When in Norfolk come and spend the day, not a fortune, at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park. There are rides galore for children, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see as well as animals to feed and pet.

  Tel: 01493 700094

  Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk NR13 4UA