Norwich - Surroundings
The surrounding area of Norwich includes the Norfolk Broads, a fascinating nature reserve.
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Aylsham, England
(Near Norwich)
Aylsham (pop. 2,500; 14mi/22km north of Norwich) is an attractive market town with associations with John of Gaunt.
Aylsham is known for its weekly auctions as well as interesting buildings around the Market Place. Visitors are encouraged to wander through the town to discover the unique nooks and crannies.
Aylsham is known for its weekly auctions as well as interesting buildings around the Market Place. Visitors are encouraged to wander through the town to discover the unique nooks and crannies.
Barnham Broom Golf & Leisure Cenre
Barnham Broom center is 10 miles west of Norwich. There are two 18-hole golf courses, squash and tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, a snooker room, a fully-loaded spa, a gym, and a beauty salon
Barnham Broom Golf and Leisure Centre
Barnham Broom
Norwich NR9 4DD
England
Barnham Broom
Norwich NR9 4DD
England
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Reedham - Berney Arms Windmill (closed)
Berney Arms Windmill is an English Heritage property located in Reedham. The marsh mill is one of the best and largest remaining in Norfolk.
Berney Arms Windmill
Berney Marshes
Reedham NR30 1SB
England
Berney Marshes
Reedham NR30 1SB
England
Swaffham - Castle Acre Priory
Castle Acre Priory is an English Heritage property near Swaffham. It includes ruins of a Cluniac priory, with prior's lodgings and a walled herb garden.
Nearby within oval earthworks is a Norman manor which became a castle. Also of note is a medieval gateway with two towers embedded with flint.
All values are in local currency
Nearby within oval earthworks is a Norman manor which became a castle. Also of note is a medieval gateway with two towers embedded with flint.
Castle Acre Priory
Castle Acre
Castle Acre
England
Castle Acre
Castle Acre
England
Hours
March 21 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 12.30 |
| Adult | 4.90 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 3.90 |
| Child | 2.50 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Swaffham - Oxburgh Hall
Oxburgh Hall is a National Trust property located in Swaffham. The late 15th C moated house has an outstanding gatehouse tower.
All values are in local currency
Oxburgh Hall
Oxborough
King's Lynn PE33 9PS
England
Oxborough
King's Lynn PE33 9PS
England
Hours
March 15 to July 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 31 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 4 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 17.00 |
| Adult | 6.40 |
| Group discounts | 6.00 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 5.25 |
| Child | 3.30 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Thetford, England
(Near Norwich)
Thetford (pop. 19,591) is a trade center located 27mi/43km southwest of Norwich. Thetford Forest is an ideal base for exploring, walking, and cycling. The highest Norman motte in England is located southeast of the centre of Thetford.
Diss - Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens
There is a museum of railway memorabilia, an extensive fire engine collection and, as a centre-piece to the whole site, a Victorian Steam carousel with steam driven organ.
The Dell Garden is based on a five-acre site and pioneered the concept of 'island flowerbeds'. there are over 5000 different species of perennials and alpine plants.
(Near Norwich)
At the Bressingham Steam Museum visitors can see Alan Bloom's collection of steam locomotives and traction engines and the world famous Dell Garden. the locomotives include the Royal Scot, which toured the USA and Canada, and Oliver Cromwell, the last British Rail steam locomotive in passenger use. there are extensive railways, with over 5 miles of track, and locomotives and trains in three different narrow gauges and in UK standard gauge.There is a museum of railway memorabilia, an extensive fire engine collection and, as a centre-piece to the whole site, a Victorian Steam carousel with steam driven organ.
The Dell Garden is based on a five-acre site and pioneered the concept of 'island flowerbeds'. there are over 5000 different species of perennials and alpine plants.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Diss
(Near Norwich)
Diss (pop. 5,400) is a small town located 2.5 miles west of Scole. Diss has several historic buildings and a museum. There is the 14th century church, St. Mary The Virgin and the 16th century Dolphin House.
Weeting - Castle, England
(Near Thetford)
Weeting is on the B1106 northwest of Thetford. It has an interesting 13th century castle and St Mary's Church with a round tower, one of the 124 still in existence. Weeting has many thatched cottages from the 18th and 19th century.
Weeting - Grime's Graves
Grime's Graves is an English Heritage property in Weeting. Visitors can descend 30 feet into excavated shafts of the Neolithic flint mines.
All values are in local currency
Grime's Graves
Weeting
England
Weeting
England
Hours
March 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
| Family | 7.50 |
| Adult | 3.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | 2.40 |
| Child | 1.50 |
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
No entry to the mines for children under 5 years of age.
11 or more - 15% discount.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
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