The North Mid Norfolk

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

With plenty of beaches and forests to explore and play in, kids of all ages will be kept busy - and probably a little wet and muddy too! If you tire of the buckets and spades and beach games, take a seat on one of the boats that leave Blakeney and Morston and head out to the sands where seals and their pups swim and sleep; it's a great way to get up close to these wonderful and often-entertaining creatures. Heading inland, the Norwich Puppet Theatre is a brilliant destination for rainy days (yes, we do have them in Norfolk!) while the Dinosaur Adventure park at Lenwade offers a monster day out all year round and whatever the weather.

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  Seal TripsBoat trips can include a stop off at the island to the National trust museum or just paddle in the sea and enjoy!

  Boat trips can include a stop off at the island to the National trust museum or just paddle in the sea and enjoy!

  Tel: 01603 213999

  Norfolk

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  BeansBeans boats was started over 50 years ago by Grandfather Bean and has remained a family run business ever since. In the early days the seals that are now protected were regarded as a problem by local fishermen robbing them of there livelihoods who on many occasions tried to destroy them.

  Beans boats was started over 50 years ago by Grandfather Bean and has remained a family run business ever since. In the early days the seals that are now protected were regarded as a problem by local fishermen robbing them of there livelihoods who on many occasions tried to destroy them.

  Tel: 01263 740038

  12 The Street, Morston, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7AA

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  TemplesThe Temple family have been operating boat trips for well over 60 years, with skipper Jim starting when he was just 9 years old!! The whole family help run the business with future generations often on board learning the ropes!

  The Temple family have been operating boat trips for well over 60 years, with skipper Jim starting when he was just 9 years old!! The whole family help run the business with future generations often on board learning the ropes!

  Tel: 01263 740791

  The Street, Morston, Norfolk NR25 7AA

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  Priory Maze & GardensPriory Maze and Gardens, has one of the most enchanting gardens in Norfolk, where you can experience peaceful relaxation in natural gardens of woodland, water and meadow.

  Priory Maze and Gardens, has one of the most enchanting gardens in Norfolk, where you can experience peaceful relaxation in natural gardens of woodland, water and meadow.

  Tel: 01263 822986

  Cromer Road, Beeston Regis, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8SF

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  The Mid-Noroflk RailwayThe Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was established in 1995 with the aim of buying and restoring the then-disused line between the Norfolk market towns of Dereham and Wymondham. We currently own 28km (17.5 miles) of track and trackbed through central Norfolk's most attractive countryside, making us one of the largest preserved railways in the UK today. A driver's-eye view of the line Some of our trains offer a driver's-eye view of the line ahead. 10th August 2003. Photo: Robin Stratford The line is operational between Dereham and Wymondham, and we own the disused northern section from Dereham as far as County School. The line is intact (although derelict) as far as North Elmham, and a further mile of track will need to be re-laid in order to reach County School. Our long-term aim is to reach as far as Fakenham.

  The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was established in 1995 with the aim of buying and restoring the then-disused line between the Norfolk market towns of Dereham and Wymondham. We currently own 28km (17.5 miles) of track and trackbed through central Norfolk's most attractive countryside, making us one of the largest preserved railways in the UK today. A driver's-eye view of the line Some of our trains offer a driver's-eye view of the line ahead. 10th August 2003. Photo: Robin Stratford The line is operational between Dereham and Wymondham, and we own the disused northern section from Dereham as far as County School. The line is intact (although derelict) as far as North Elmham, and a further mile of track will need to be re-laid in order to reach County School. Our long-term aim is to reach as far as Fakenham.

  Tel: 01362 690633

  Dereham Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1DF

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  Shopping - HoltA lovely gem of a Georgian town. Everyone loves Holt with its mix of individual shops, vibrant cafes and restaurants and, of course, Bakers & Larners department store with its amazing food hall. Lots of people come in December especially to do their Chr

  A lovely gem of a Georgian town. Everyone loves Holt with its mix of individual shops, vibrant cafes and restaurants and, of course, Bakers & Larners department store with its amazing food hall. Lots of people come in December especially to do their Chr

  Tel: 01263 713100

  Market Place Holt NR25 6BW

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  Bakers and LarnersDeliver on a Saturday

  Deliver on a Saturday

  Tel: 01263 712244

  8 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BW

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  Rge Wells & Walsingham Light RailwayEnjoy our timetable service from the seaside and harbour town of Wells to the picturesque town of Walsingham, famed for centuries as a centre of pilgrimage. A scenic journey with five bridges through lovely countryside. Halts at Warham St Mary and Wighton. With the regular service you have ample time to explore Walsingham with its shops, restaurants and inns as well as the famous shrine before catching the train back.

  Enjoy our timetable service from the seaside and harbour town of Wells to the picturesque town of Walsingham, famed for centuries as a centre of pilgrimage. A scenic journey with five bridges through lovely countryside. Halts at Warham St Mary and Wighton. With the regular service you have ample time to explore Walsingham with its shops, restaurants and inns as well as the famous shrine before catching the train back.

  Tel: 01328 711630

  WWLR, Wells-next-the-sea, Noroflk NR23 1QB

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  North Norfolk RailwaySteam service operating between Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt with a frequent service hauled by steam and nostalgic diesel locomotives. Regular special themed events

  Steam service operating between Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt with a frequent service hauled by steam and nostalgic diesel locomotives. Regular special themed events

  Tel: 01263 820800

  Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham NR26 8RA

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  Cromer Pier Shows The Victorian Pier dominates the view of Cromer and there has been a pier or jetty here since 1391. The inevitable happened and various wooden structures were erected and then demolished by the power of the sea. The last wooden jetty was built in 1846, described as a plain wooden structure it was just 70 yards long and was a focus for Victorian gentlefolk, who walked along it day and night. Gales damaged the jetty so much that it had to be dismantled and Cromer was left without a pier. This spurred the 'pier commissioners' to consider a more fashionable and substantial structure. Work commenced on the current pier in 1900 and it was opened the following year, having cost £17,000 to construct. This structure has survived, despite bad damage in 1953, 1989 and in 1993; it is a constant maintenance battle against the battering of salt water.

  The Victorian Pier dominates the view of Cromer and there has been a pier or jetty here since 1391. The inevitable happened and various wooden structures were erected and then demolished by the power of the sea. The last wooden jetty was built in 1846, described as a plain wooden structure it was just 70 yards long and was a focus for Victorian gentlefolk, who walked along it day and night. Gales damaged the jetty so much that it had to be dismantled and Cromer was left without a pier. This spurred the 'pier commissioners' to consider a more fashionable and substantial structure. Work commenced on the current pier in 1900 and it was opened the following year, having cost £17,000 to construct. This structure has survived, despite bad damage in 1953, 1989 and in 1993; it is a constant maintenance battle against the battering of salt water.

  Tel: 01263 512495

  Box Office, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9HE

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  Hillside animal and shire horse sanctuaryRescued animals in a rural setting with a children’s play area and farming bygones museum

  Rescued animals in a rural setting with a children’s play area and farming bygones museum

  Tel: 01603 736200

  West Runton NR27 9QH

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  Muckleburgh CollectionNorfolk’s largest working military museum – military vehicles, guns and missiles plus uniforms, medals and tank rides

  Norfolk’s largest working military museum – military vehicles, guns and missiles plus uniforms, medals and tank rides

  Tel: 01263 588210

  Weybourne NR25 7EG

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  Amazonia ZooHome to a wide range of animals from tropical South America covering ten acres./Enjoyed it very much. Plenty to see, attractively presented, good sized enclosures, many animals and birds and children's play area, excellent value.

  Home to a wide range of animals from tropical South America covering ten acres./Enjoyed it very much. Plenty to see, attractively presented, good sized enclosures, many animals and birds and children's play area, excellent value.

  Tel: 01263 510741

  Hall Road Cromer Hall Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9JG

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  Splash Leisure & Fitness CentreSplash Leisure is dedicated to life, fun, fitness and enjoyment.

  Splash Leisure is dedicated to life, fun, fitness and enjoyment.

  Tel: 01263 825675

  Weybourne Road, Sheringham, Norfolk NR26 8HF

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  The Animal ArkIf you like farm animals, nature and the outdoors you'll love the Animal Ark. Set in 20 acres of attractive parkland there's lots of fun things to do. Go wild on the adventure play and outdoor toys and games and enjoy meeting all the animals.

  If you like farm animals, nature and the outdoors you'll love the Animal Ark. Set in 20 acres of attractive parkland there's lots of fun things to do. Go wild on the adventure play and outdoor toys and games and enjoy meeting all the animals.

  Tel: 01603 872274

  Fakenham Road, Great Witchingham, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 5QS

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  Thursford Collection and Thursford SpectacularThursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Collection Thursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Collection A blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred.

  Thursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Collection Thursford Christmas Spectacular at Thursford Collection A blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred.

  Tel: 01328 878415

  Thursford, Fakenham NR21 0AS

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  Fakenham MarketFakenham Market every Thursday. A really good, old-fashioned market where you can buy almost anything.

  Fakenham Market every Thursday. A really good, old-fashioned market where you can buy almost anything.

  Tel: 01328 851465

  Fakenham

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  Extreme AdventureExtreeme Adventure is a high ropes course, built in some of the tallest trees in Eastern England, in the beautiful New Wood, part of the Weasenham Woods, Norfolk. Hours of adrenaline rushing family fun (must be 10 years of age plus) which takes aerial trekking to new extremes. Swing, climb and jump at 20ft or 40ft for the more adventurous! High up in the trees there are over 20 different elements to conquer. In addition there is a 3G swing, a 80ft fan descender jump and a 1,000ft zip wire, both respectively thought to be Britain's highest and longest!

  Extreeme Adventure is a high ropes course, built in some of the tallest trees in Eastern England, in the beautiful New Wood, part of the Weasenham Woods, Norfolk. Hours of adrenaline rushing family fun (must be 10 years of age plus) which takes aerial trekking to new extremes. Swing, climb and jump at 20ft or 40ft for the more adventurous! High up in the trees there are over 20 different elements to conquer. In addition there is a 3G swing, a 80ft fan descender jump and a 1,000ft zip wire, both respectively thought to be Britain's highest and longest!

  Tel: 01328 838720

  High House, Weasenham, King's Lynn. PE32 2SP

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  The Norfolk ShowgroundThe Royal Norfolk Show is the largest two-day agricultural show in the country. There’s more than enough to interest everyone; from the latest farm machinery, and livestock to sampling some of Norfolk’s finest produce. So whether you are visiting for business, education or just pure pleasure you can be sure of a great day out.

  The Royal Norfolk Show is the largest two-day agricultural show in the country. There’s more than enough to interest everyone; from the latest farm machinery, and livestock to sampling some of Norfolk’s finest produce. So whether you are visiting for business, education or just pure pleasure you can be sure of a great day out.

  Tel: 01603 748931

  Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0TT

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  Dinosaur Adventure ParkOffering a fun-packed day of thrills and spills for children of all ages, there?s something for every member of the family. As well as confronting our impressive dinosaurs, you can take part in a Scavenger Hunt, Track T-Rex, ride on our Raptor Racers, dig for fossils and follow the Dinosaur Trail, and that's just for starters. You can also get a bite to eat at Dippy's Diner and visit our superb Gift Shop.

  Offering a fun-packed day of thrills and spills for children of all ages, there?s something for every member of the family. As well as confronting our impressive dinosaurs, you can take part in a Scavenger Hunt, Track T-Rex, ride on our Raptor Racers, dig for fossils and follow the Dinosaur Trail, and that's just for starters. You can also get a bite to eat at Dippy's Diner and visit our superb Gift Shop.

  Tel: 01603 876310

  Weston Park, Lenwade, Norfolk NR9 5JW

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  Inspire Discovery CentreHoused in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities. In 2006 Inspire underwent a £180000 refit, which included a big new exhibition and an accessible funky look. A visit to Inspire stimulates curiosity and interest in science and technology, and helps children build a fund of relevant experience that can be reflected upon and followed up by further experimentation in the classroom.

  Housed in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities. In 2006 Inspire underwent a £180000 refit, which included a big new exhibition and an accessible funky look. A visit to Inspire stimulates curiosity and interest in science and technology, and helps children build a fund of relevant experience that can be reflected upon and followed up by further experimentation in the classroom.

  Tel: 01603 612612

  St. Michaels Church, Oak Street, Norwich, Norfolk. NR3 3AE