Great Days Out

There are many places in Norfolk that you can visit for a great day out.

Richardson’s Rewards
Richardson’s Rewards gives Richardson’s Boating and Park Holidaymakers discounted and offers from local attractions, pubs and restaurants.  You will receive your card when you start your holiday.  

AmazonaZoo of Cromer
Hall Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JG
01263 510741

Offer: £1 off per person. Valid Easter to October 2012. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Norfolk’s newest animal attraction is home to a wide range of animals from tropical South America, including jaguars, pumas, tapirs, monkeys and flamingos, anacondas, piranha and giant Amazon fish. Plenty for all the family to do, play areas, visit the shop and veranda cafe or picnic at will. Open daily from 10am between Easter and October.

Museum of the Broads
The Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA
01692 581681

Offer: £1 off a family (2 adults and 3 children) entrance fee. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

The only museum dedicated to the Broads, their formation, history, people, wildlife, crafts and industries.Tea room, pic-nic area, children’s playboat, quizzes and painting. Also trips (50 mins) on the Victorian steam launch ‘Falcon’ on Tues, Wed and Thurs on the hour - 11am-3pm. Conditions permitting. Recommend phoning to book trip. Open Ester to the end of October daily 10.30am-5pm.

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA
01493 700094

Offer: £1 off per person (Maximum 6 people). Offer valid 2012 season not including family ticket or concessions. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Pettitts is three parks in one. Superb fun rides includes flying elephants, teacups, runaway train roller coaster, half mile miniature train, Alice in Wonderland, Toad of Toad Hall, Robin Hood adventure play and lots more. Animals galore and live shows. Large picnic areas and three catering units. Plus gift and candy shop!

Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park
Leisure Way, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ
01502 586000

Offer: £2 off per person for up to six people. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, Tesco Voucher or promotion.

Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park is a great day out for the whole family!  Set in 50 acres of coastal parkland in Lowestoft, only 10 minutes south of Great Yarmouth. You’ll come for the rides and you’ll stay for the shows. With 5 new attractions set for 2012 Pleasurewood Hills promises to be a breath taking day for everyone in the family.

RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum, RRH Neatishead, Horning, Nr Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8YB.
01692 631485

Offer: Basic 2 for 1 entry (Max 2 Free adults. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.)

History of Radar and Air Defence 1935 to date. Housed in original 1942 Radar building. Features Battle of Britain, 1942 Operations, Cold War Operations Room in use until 1993 and Space Defence. RAF Coltishall Memorial Rooms. Free guided tour included in entrance price. Allow 3 Hours.

Richardson’s Family Entertainment Centre
Unit 11 Capital Trading Estate, Rant Score, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1TY
01502 519200

Offer: 2 Games for the price of 1! (Subject to lane availability- Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.)

Including Richardson's Family Bowl with glow bowling and amusements, the Galley Diner and Restaurant and the Cityscape Bar with Sky TV. For children an indoor play area offering soft play for only £2 per hour. This really is THE Family Entertainment Centre! 

SEA LIFE Centre
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3AH
01493 330631

Offer: £4 off entry per person not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or voucher.

Dive into the underwater world of SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and be wowed by many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing views of everything from humble starfish to tropical sharks and penguins. Open from 10am. Tickets valid all day. A ‘Kids Eat Free’ Meal Deal is available from our restaurant.

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens
Somerleyton, Nr. Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5QQ  
0871 222 4244

Offer: 3 Full Hall Tour & Gardens admissions for the price of 2. Valid throughout the 2012 season but not on Bank Holidays. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

A taste of old England at its finest - Explore 12 acres of mature landscaped gardens, get lost for a while in the 1846 yew maze, let the tour guides unlock the history and treasures of the Hall then relax and enjoy the homemade delights of the Winter Garden Tearoom. 

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Filby Road, Thrigby, Norfolk, NR29 3DR
01493 369477

Offer: £1 off per person. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Renowned collection of Asian mammals, birds and repitles in the pleasantly landscaped grounds and gardens of Thrigby Hall.  Attractions for all age groups include snow leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer, otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, aviaries, waterfowl, gift shop, cafe and willow pattern garden. Tropical and forest houses give good all-weather cover.

Yesterday’s World
34 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2EN.
01493 331148

Offer: 2 for 1 entry. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Yesterday's World offers visitors a unique insight into the past; cleverly created through a series of vividly recreated walk through displays, with over 150,000 artifacts on display covering 2 floors, there's plenty to see and do. Enjoy the award winning Tea Room serving the Best Cream Teas in Norfolk. Terms and conditions - Cheapest admission goes free and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Card can only be used for duration of the holiday until the end date marked on back of card and for the number of holidaymakers stated at time of booking.  All offers are subject to availability. Card is non-transferable. Restrictions may apply to individual offers. Photocopies no accepted. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT

Africa Alive - Wildlife Park in Lowestoft

Africa Alive gives people the opportunity to get close to wildlife native to Africa.  These include Giraffes, Rhinoceros, Zebra, Lions, Cheetah and many more.  There are also many birds and reptiles on display as well as a farmyard area.  You can experience feeding times and take a tour of the “plains of Africa”.  Other facilities at the park are restaurant and indoor and outdoor play areas.  Africa Alive can provide a full fun day out for people of all age groups. 

01502 740291 Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7TF. 

Wroxham Barns

Wroxham barns has something for everyone.  The junior farm gives children real life experience of a working farm with the ability to pet and feed animals.  There is also a children’s funfair with numerous rides.  Wroxham barns also has gift shops and craft studios where you can experience crafts people at work. A table service restaurant is also on site meaning Wroxham Barns can provide a full day out for all.

01603 783911 Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8QU. 

Redwings

Redwings Horse Sanctuary was established in 1984 and today has grown to be the largest horse charity in the UK.  The visitor centre in Caldecott is home to rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.  The centre also has a café and gift shop.

01508 481000 Caldecott, Norfolk, NR31 9EY 

Bewilderwood - Adventure Park in Hoveton

BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. The setting for the book ‘A Boggle at BeWILDerwood’, by local children’s author Tom Blofeld, it’s a wonderful, mystical place. Parents are encouraged to play alongside their children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting time for the whole family.

01603 783900 Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8JW 

Fritton Lake

Fritton Lake has everything for a great day outside by the water. Fritton Lake has picnic areas, croquet, farmyard, playground, football, horse riding, fishing, swimming and a nine hole golf course.  It is within the grounds of Somerleyton Hall which is open to the public along with its gardens.  The stately home is a fantastic example of an archetypal Tudor-Jacobean mansion.

01493 488288 Fritton Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9HA

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

Based on the sea front at Great Yarmouth the Pleasure Beach is a popular tourist attraction with large rides, children’s rides and crazy golf.  Being on the main seafront means you can also enjoy the buzzing atmosphere and bright lights that British seaside resorts are famed for.

01493 844585 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH

Bure Valley Railway

This is a steam railway line that runs between Alysham and Wroxham.  It is an 18 mile trip that lets you see the wonderful countryside whilst experiencing a great train ride.

01263 733858 Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

Dinosaur Adventure Park 

100 acres of woods and parkland to discover the world of dinosaurs. Indoor and outdoor play areas and much more. 

01603 876310 Weston Park, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5JW 

Norwich

Norwich has pretty much all you could want from a city: culture, history, fantastic shops, great restaurants and a vibrant night life.  There are over 1,500 historic buildings including a Norman cathedral and castle.  The smaller streets have more specialised shops while the city centre has 2 shopping malls.  There is also a market 6 days a week.

Great Yarmouth

This is one of Britain’s most popular coastal resorts famous for its bright lights and buzzing atmosphere.  There are over 15 miles of sandy beached and typical seaside amusements, shops and food outlets.  Its pier provides some great entertainment.  The Pleasure Beach has over 20 large rides as well as crazy golf and water rides.  Great Yarmouth is also home to greyhound, horse and stock car racing.