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TNThe North Norfolk Wheelyboat 'Poppy'
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The North Norfolk Wheelyboat 'Poppy'

Morston

The North Norfolk Wheelyboat 'Poppy' offers accessible boat trips from Morston Quay in Norfolk, featuring wildlife cruises and scenic tours along the North Norfolk coast.

Castle Acre Priory
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Castle Acre Priory

Castle AcreFREE

Castle Acre Priory is a well-preserved medieval heritage site in Castle Acre, Norfolk, founded as a Cluniac monastery around 1090.

Cromer Lighthouse
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Cromer Lighthouse

Cromer

Cromer Lighthouse is a working Victorian lighthouse in Cromer, Norfolk, offering guided tours of this operational heritage site and its historic tower.

Old Hunstanton Beach
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Old Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton££

Old Hunstanton Beach offers sandy shores and dramatic red and white striped cliffs in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Popular for swimming, walking, and seaside exploration.

The Norfolk Tank Museum
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The Norfolk Tank Museum

Forncett St Peter££

The Norfolk Tank Museum in Forncett Saint Peter, Norfolk displays vintage military tanks and vehicles. Explore extensive collections of restored armoured fighting vehicles and memorabilia.

The Halls
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The Halls

Norwich

The Halls offers live music performances and cultural events in Norwich, Norfolk. Located on St Andrew's Plain, this venue hosts concerts, theatre, and comedy shows throughout the year.

Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk
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Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk

Kings Lynn££

Houghton Hall & Gardens Norfolk showcases an 18th-century stately home with art collections and historic grounds near Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Britannia Pier
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Britannia Pier

Great Yarmouth

Britannia Pier theatre in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk offers live entertainment and performances on Marine Parade. Check website for current shows and booking information.

Catton Park
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Catton Park

Norwich££

Catton Park is a green space in Norwich, Norfolk offering recreational facilities and outdoor activities. Visit this local park on Oak Lane for walks, sports, and community events.

Banham Zoo
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Banham Zoo

Banham

Banham Zoo is a wildlife park in Banham, Suffolk, home to over 500 animals across 100+ habitats with up-close barnyard feeding and aerial trekking.

Creake Abbey ruins
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Creake Abbey ruins

FakenhamFREE

Creake Abbey ruins are a medieval heritage site near Fakenham, Norfolk, preserving the remains of an Augustinian abbey founded in 1206.

Hoveton Hall Estate

Hoveton Hall Estate

Hoveton

Hoveton Hall Estate is a historic country estate in Hoveton Hall Estate, Norfolk, set across 120 acres of gardens and parkland open to visitors.

Winterton Beach
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Winterton Beach

Winterton On Sea££

Winterton Beach is a sandy Norfolk shoreline in Winterton On Sea offering swimming, beachcombing, and coastal walks along the East Anglian coast.

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
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Forncett Industrial Steam Museum

Forncett St Peter££

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum in Kingsmuir, Norfolk features vintage steam engines, industrial machinery, and heritage exhibits celebrating East Anglian engineering history.

Cromer Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul)
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Cromer Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul)

Cromer

Cromer Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul) is a historic Norfolk landmark on Church Street offering visitors insight into Cromer's religious heritage and architectural history spanning centuries…

The LCR
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The LCR

Norwich

The LCR is a concert venue at UEA offering live music events in Norwich, Norfolk. Browse tickets and upcoming performances at ueaticketbookings.co.uk.

Wells Maltings
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Wells Maltings

Wells Next The Sea

Wells Maltings is a theatre and arts venue in Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk, hosting live performances, exhibitions, and cultural events year-round.

Temple Seal Trips
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Temple Seal Trips

Morston

Temple Seal Trips runs boat trips from Morston, Norfolk, out to Blakeney Point to see grey seals basking in their natural habitat.

Pavilion Theatre
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Pavilion Theatre

Cromer

Pavilion Theatre, Cromer, Norfolk offers live performances and entertainment on the seafront promenade. Check their website for current shows and ticket information.

The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
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The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

Norwich££

The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell is a local history museum in Norwich, Norfolk, housed in a historic 14th-century building.

RNLI Henry Blogg Museum
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RNLI Henry Blogg Museum

Cromer

RNLI Henry Blogg Museum in Cromer, Norfolk displays maritime rescue history and artifacts from the legendary coxswain Henry Blogg's 53-year career.

Gorleston-on-Sea (Beach)
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Gorleston-on-Sea (Beach)

Gorleston On Sea££

Gorleston-on-Sea Beach offers sandy shores and pebbles along the Norfolk coast. Located at Pier Gardens, this beach in Gorleston On Sea, Norfolk features seafront amenities and seaside attraction…

Heacham South Beach
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Heacham South Beach

Heacham

Heacham South Beach is a sandy Norfolk coastline offering swimming, paddling, and beachcombing along the Wash in Heacham, Norfolk. Family-friendly shores with facilities nearby.

Sheringham Beach
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Sheringham Beach

Sheringham££

Sheringham Beach offers a traditional seaside experience along the Norfolk coast with sandy shores, a historic promenade, and local amenities.

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Discover Norfolk's best days out and outdoor spaces

Norfolk has an extraordinary mix of coast, countryside, heritage and family-friendly attractions. Whether you want a windswept beach walk, a rainy-day museum, or a proper day out at a wildlife park, this is the place to start.

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