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• VISITOR CENTRE/TEA ROOM
• SNETTISHAM WILDLIFE
• NEWS AND EVENTS

DEER SAFARI

• PONY RIDING
• WALKING TRAILS
• SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
• CHILDREN'S PARTIES
• CARAVAN SITE
• BUY TICKETS ONLINE
• PARK FARM DOG PADDOCK
• TESTIMONIALS

The Farm and Tearoom are open daily 10am - 4pm

Check out our "BUY TICKETS ONLINE" page to book a deer safari! 

Deer Safari needs to be pre-booked. Times vary.

Farm only visits do not need pre-booking.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your safari departure time.

See below for a short video of Spring and Summer at the farm.....

ABOUT SNETTISHAM PARK FARM

Snettisham Park, incorporating Park Farm, first opened to the public in 1986, and is a working Norfolk farm growing Wheat for animal feed, Malting Barley,  Sugar Beet and Grass, grazed by our 400 ewe flock, our herd of red deer, and horses and ponies from our stables

We are a 329 acre working Farm. A trip to us can involve many exciting adventures from seeing lambs being born, to our spectacular 45 minute deer safari where you will meet our magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.

feeding deer

deer safari

VISITOR TESTIMONIALS

"what a fantastic day we had... it just keeps getting better and better!"

Ted and Helen

"A really good trip out for the family"

John Pleban

"Excellent day out and great value for money plus the staff are all lovely"

Helen Hogan

"A fantastic place to see... highly recommend a visit"

Martin Flack

“Really interesting! Great to get an insight into a real working farm as well as getting so close to the deer.”

Juliet Scott 

OPENING TIMES

10 am - 4 pm march to september , (9 am - 4 pm during easter & summer school holidays), 10 am - 3 pm october to february (4pm after feb half term), open 7 days, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on the farmyard and walking trails, but unable to go on the safari..

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Farm Life

Farming creates a good life, and so we welcome our guests with open arms..

We share with you and your loved ones the joys and challenges of life on the farm. Some might say it’s a simple life but we can assure you not a dull day goes by.

Farm life is full of life. Among other friendly farm animals, we milk 115 mature cows on our farm plus the youngstock. They’re known as Robeth Holsteins and they’re our award-winning herd, making us very proud owners. Our barn doors are always open to guests so please, come on in and explore. Adults and kids alike can milk the cows, bottle-feed newborn calves and cuddle with kittens.

Farm life revolves around food. Every day begins and ends with farm-fresh food – a bountiful country breakfast and a wholesome, homemade sit-down meal – both hard earned and well deserved.

Farm Fun

On our farm, fun is always in abundance and every day is a new adventure . no matter the season, there’s plenty to do and see., come experience it for yourself book a stay with us at the inn or book a farm tour with us for a day visit..

• Try your hand at milking cows.
• Bottle-feed baby calves.
• Get your feet (and hair) wet with a swim.
• Switch gears and go mountain biking.
• Fly fish and reel in a trout or salmon.
• Hike our winding, endless trails.
• Grab one of our baskets and go berry picking.
• Wander around the Wildflower fields.
• Strap on some snowshoes and walk on white.
• Go on a cross-country skiing excursion.
• Cuddle with our cute country kittens.
• Feed our hungry herd, the Holsteins.
• Pick fresh vegetables (and eat ’em).
• Gaze at the stars.

Book a Farm Tour

Plan a day visit and book a tour of the farm..

Our tours are scheduled to coincide with daily chores to allow guests the opportunity to experience daily farm life. Guests will be able to watch the cow milking process and even try their hand at milking! Asia’s tour starts at 9 am and goes for 2 hours. We simply love to share our love of farming and our animals with others and hope you’ll join us. Please book her tour directly online through Airbnb Experience. All proceeds from our Farm Tours go directly to our nonprofit organization, Liberty Hill Center for Agricultural Education.

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Words we live by, as farmers ..

These beliefs guide us day in and day out, from sunup to sundown. If you have a moment, please read. Who knows? Maybe they’ll inspire you to go out and live off the land like we do.

I believe a man’s greatest possession is his dignity, and that no calling bestows this more abundantly than farming.

I believe hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a person’s character.

I believe that farming, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a man can spend his days on this earth.

I believe farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich in ways money can’t buy.

I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way.

I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth, and maturity, in such a variety of ways.

I believe many of the best things in life are indeed free: the splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide-open spaces, the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring.

I believe true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feel the pride that springs from their shared experience.

I believe that by my toil, I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it, an honor that does not come to all men.

I believe my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellowman, and by this standard I fear no judgment.

I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should be able to stand tall and feel pride in the life he’s lived.

I believe in farming because it makes all this possible.

Cabot Creamery Co-op

Liberty Hill Farm is one of the voices representing the family farm owners of Cabot Creamery Co-operative. We take great pride in spreading the word about the great Cabot products to whoever will listen. Fortunately for us, the products speak for themselves. Cabot Cheddar Cheese has won every major award for taste and our Cabot Butter is a blue ribbon winner too.

Liberty Hill and Cabot Highlights Liberty Hill Farm participates in Cabot’s Open Farm Events held over the years and our story is available on Cabot’s website, among the online virtual farm tours . Beth and our cow, Larue, were featured in a Cabot Creamery Co-operative commercial that aired on TV.  View the Hug a Farmer video here. In December 2013 Beth went with other Cabot Farmers on the Cabot Creamery Co-operative Gratitude tour in New York City to tout the Cabot goods—singing their praises from the rooftops!

The One & Only Robeth Holstein Herd  Robeth —a combination of our first two names—is the coined prefix for our registered herd. Robeth Holsteins are known for their excellent genetics and have been honored with the Progressive Breeder Registry Award from the Holstein Association for the past 30 years. While the numbers vary, we generally have 320 head of animals all together: cows, calves and heifers, with 120 of those being the milking cows.

Good Cow Genes When we bought the farm from John Hunt, a premier dairy breeder in the 1920s and ’30s, he had a cow named Pearl—a direct descendent of the famous Maryland dairy herd named Dunloggin. Most of our current herd descends from Pearl. Our cows’ lineage has been traced back to the 1880s when they were imported from Holstein Friesland, an area between Germany and the Netherlands.

Experiences in Nature

We offer fun and engaging experiences in nature, showcasing wildlife and habitats across a stunning and diverse landscape

Film – Introducing Wild Ken Hill

About Wild Ken Hill

Wild Ken Hill is a project to restore nature, fight climate change, and grow healthy food across a coastal farm in West Norfolk. We’re also engaging people with the natural environment, and working for our local economy and communities.

Regenerative Farming

We’re experts at regenerative farming, growing healthy food while fostering amazing farmland biodiversity and storing carbon in our soils

We’re letting nature take over on 25% of our site, with ponies, cattle, pigs and beavers managing the rich landscape for us

Traditional Conservation

We actively manage freshwater marshes, river valleys and woodlands, spending time and effort to create great habitat for rare species

Get to know our great team, comprising a variety of people committed to improving our natural environment and engaging with people

Deer Survey Results

Guest blog from Kabir Kaul

The power of compost

Organisations we work with.

Publications

Project Director - Full Job Description

Wild Ken Hill

December 2023

Repeat Vegetation Structure Survey, 2022

Graeme Lyons

February 2023

Carbon Baseline Footprinting for Wild Ken Hill, 2022

Farm Carbon Toolkit

November 2022

Gathering Festival Programme Timings, 2022

September 2022

Residents Meeting Presentation, July 2022

Volunteering Application Form, 2022

February 2022

Beaver Consultation Response, 2021

November 2021

White-tailed Eagle Feasibility Study, 2021

Mackrill et al

Baseline National Veg Classification, 2019

October 2020

Thought Piece: Land Use Model, 2020

Freshwater Marsh Survey, 2020

Irene Boston

Baseline Vegetation Survey, 2019

Baseline Invert Survey, 2019

February 2020

Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), 2019

Guided Tour Booking Manual

Bespoke experiences.

We also offer a variety of bespoke experiences at Wild Ken Hill. We can organise special experiences in nature for group sizes of your choice, provide learning days loaded with insight for interested professionals, and also facilitate organisational events and away days.

Contact us at [email protected] with details of your request and we can put together a plan for you

Types of bespoke experiences we offer

Special experiences in nature, large groups, events for organisations, learning days.

If you would like 1-1 time with one of our friendly guides and experts, or a special natural experience not covered by our regular set of Guided Tours

If you are seeking a special experience in nature, but your group size is 7 or more people and cannot fit on our regular set of Guided Tours

If you would like to host a board meeting, team-building event, or away day, and want to make the most of our exceptional setting

If you are a landmanager, policymaker or other professional interested in an interactive event to learn about rewilding or regenerative farming

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Melsop Farm Park is open 10am to 5pm daily during the school holidays. When schools return in September we will be open Tuesday to Sunday only. We can’t wait to welcome you to Melsop Farm Park and look forward to seeing you all soon! Melsop Farm Park Tweet

The Animals

A day out at Melsop Farm Park in East Anglia is alive with an amazing number of different animals. Many of the animals are free ranging, allowing visitors to interact with them. 

2023 Opening Hours

Melsop Farm Park will be open 10am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday. We are closed on Mondays apart from Bank Holidays and during the School Holidays.

Melsop Farm Park farm is perfect for family days out whatever the weather. Whatever the time of year there is somewhere for the children to play and enjoy the company of friends.

Welcome to Melsop Farm Park

Based in Breckland, Norfolk, Melsop Farm Park is home to a wide range of animals including sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, waterfowl and cattle.

A popular tourist attraction, the farm is perfect for family days out whatever the weather and time of year. Our visitors will learn all about the animals that live here at Melsop as you visit the waterfowl pond, animal paddocks, incubation rooms and more.

Among the most popular animals with our guests are our little lambs, our famous Albion Cattle, Middle White pigs, baby chicks and our Ouessant Sheep; the smallest sheep in the world . As well as learning about the animals, visitors can interact safely with many of them too. 

We also have a cafeteria, indoor play area, outdoor play area and gift shop for families and children to enjoy a fun-filled day out. 

The Farm Park will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. We will also be closed during the week from Wednesday 4th January and only open at weekends until February Half Term. 

To find out more about booking a visit and how we can accommodate you click on our Plan Your Visit page. We look forward to welcoming you to our family-run farm based in the heart of Breckland. 

Membership is priced at £50 for adults, £45 for adults aged over 65 and children aged over 3 and £35 for children aged 2. We also offer disability concession membership priced at £45.00.

Latest news.

Melsop Farm Park Reopening Announcement

After being forced to close in June 2023, Melsop Farm Park, near Watton, will reopen its doors on Saturday 3rd February. The family fun farm

Norfolk Farm Park helps “critical” rare cattle breed

  A Norfolk farm park is helping to preserve one of the UK’s rarest breeds of native cattle. The Albion, is included on the Rare

Norfolk Farm Park owners urge people to opt for staycations and visit local attractions this summer

The owners of Melsop Farm Park are urging people to visit local tourist attractions this summer, as local businesses aim to hit the ground running

Other Services

Melsop Farm Park also runs an Adopt an Animal Scheme. Adopters will receive an information pack with a certificate of adoption, an entrance voucher to the farm and a photo of the animal.

Melsop Farm Park also offers an annual membership scheme,  which includes a range of benefits including; unlimited visits for a complete year and 10% discount in the gift shop and café.

Top Farmers Markets in Norfolk, VA

What better way to taste fresh Norfolk cuisine than attending one of our farmers’ markets? Norfolk’s season to shop fresh and local begins in April and ends in late fall. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there is something for everyone to enjoy and take home. 

Summer & Winter Markets At Afterglow

May-sept.: 2nd and 4th wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. jan.-april: 2nd and 4th saturdays, noon-2:30 p.m. 2330 bowdens ferry rd. (railyard development).

(Formerly the Talbot Park Farmers’ Markets). Colorful produce dominates the market, sweet doughnut aromas linger in the air, and vibrant bouquets and posies poke out of many a reusable shopping bag. This dog- and kid-friendly local affair offers an array of goods from fresh oysters to local honey, soaps and so much more. Grab a Joysicles Gourmet Pop or a hot doughnut while you meander around. A special Thanksgiving Market is also held on Sunday, Nov. 24 from noon to 2:30 p.m. See all of the upcoming vendors  here . 

East Beach Farmers Market

May 4 to nov. 23 every saturday 9 a.m.–noon  2413 e. ocean view ave..

Spend Saturday mornings perusing fresh and local foods and agricultural products at the East Beach Farmers Market . From nutritious micro-greens and pasture-raised eggs to cold brew coffees, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here. While you’re there, stop by the market’s food trucks, including amazing yeast doughnuts made on site that are worth the wait in line. Check out their upcoming vendors here.

Ghent Farmers Market

April to September first and third Friday of each month, 4 PM to 7 PM. Colley Avenue and Spotswood

The goal of the Ghent Farmers Market is to attract local farmers and vendors to showcase local products to Ghent and nearby residents. The venue is within easy walking distance to many surrounding neighborhoods, making it a fun destination for neighbors to visit and shop local. Check out their upcoming vendors here .

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Things to Do in Norfolk: 37 of the Very Best Attractions

Norfolk is such an eclectic county, with so much to do and see. From the tranquil Norfolk Broads and rolling sand dunes backing huge beaches to traditional seaside resorts, fascinating history, pretty market towns and cities, and a flourishing gastronomic scene… there are plenty of Norfolk attractions to keep you busy in this idyllic corner of the UK.

Trying to work out what to do in Norfolk can be hard though when there are so many exciting and interesting places to go, adventures to have, and things to do in Norfolk. If you’re in Norfolk and searching for ‘things to do near me’, look no further!

I was brought up on the borders of Norfolk, spending many happy holidays in Norfolk as a child. Now grown up, I have travelled all over the county and have put together my absolute favourite best things to do in Norfolk, to help you work out how to spend your time in Norfolk.

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Explore natural norfolk, norfolk beaches.

One of Norfolk’s top tourist attractions, there are an incredible 33 beaches along its beautiful 90-mile coastline. From vast expanses of golden sands and peaceful beaches off the beaten track to traditional seaside beaches perfect for families and dog-friendly beaches ideal for long walks, there’s a beach in Norfolk for everyone.

In 2023, TripAdvisor awarded Gorleston-on-Sea Beach the number one Best Beach in the UK and number twelve Best European Beach. It’s certainly a huge sandy beach, but only you can judge if you think it’s the best beach in Norfolk!

My favourite Norfolk beach is at Winterton-on-Sea . Backed by the wonderful Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve and some of the finest dunes in Norfolk, this is a peaceful beach where seals pop up to watch as you stroll along and come on shore to pup in the winter.

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Norfolk Nature Reserves

The county is home to a LOT of nature reserves and they are some of the best places to visit in Norfolk. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust run 32 reserves alone, the RSPB manage eight sites, and Norfolk’s authorities manage another 27 local nature reserves.

Norfolk’s flora and fauna are as eclectic as the county itself. From the unique species found in the Norfolk Broads to the birder’s paradise on the North Norfolk Coast, the county is a haven for wildlife and plants.

The best Norfolk nature reserve is Ranworth’s Floating Broads Wildlife Centre, which is reached by a boardwalk through reed bed habitats and has panoramic views across the water. If you don’t fancy the walk, take one of the boat trips from pretty Ranworth staithe. You’ll see ducks, cormorants, terns, osprey, swallowtail butterflies and maybe otters, which are seen here regularly.

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Norfolk Broads

Huge skies, undulating landscapes and LOTS of water … the Norfolk Broads are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where rivers, lakes and sea combine to create a unique and diverse place full of natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage.

Formed in medieval times, today Britain’s largest protected wetlands and one of the top Norfolk attractions are encapsulated in the Broads National Park, and are home to over 125 miles of navigable waterways surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

With water to mess about on, Broads boat trips , riverside pubs, lively towns like Wroxham and great walking, it is no surprise that visiting the Broads is one of the best Norfolk things to do.

I love off-the-beaten-path Barton Broad , the second largest of the Broads. Hire a canoe at Wayford Bridge and paddle down the River Ant to Barton Broad, and moor at Neatishead staithe. From here you can walk the boardwalk and reward yourself with a drink at the nearby Whitehorse Inn , or bring a picnic and eat it on the pretty staithe. Get more of my favourite Norfolk Broads activities here !

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Norfolk Gardens

Norfolk is home to some truly spectacular gardens, including a Victorian walled garden, prairie gardens, water gardens and traditional English cottage gardens. When I’m in Norwich I always take my sandwich to the Plantation Garden, a secret oasis in the busy city centre.

My favourite Norfolk garden is the privately owned and managed, East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden , set over 32 glorious acres, close to the North Sea. There’s a real mix of planting here, from lush green exotics to a jumble of traditional English cottage garden planting.

There’s also a large swathe of prairie planting, gorgeous glasshouses and lots of interesting corners, archways and doorways that demand you explore!

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Norfolk’s Seal Colonies

When you walk along the North Norfolk coast, you may well be joined by a curious common or grey seal as it pops its head up to check out us humans! Norfolk now holds claim to hosting the largest pupping site in England at Blakeney Point, with over 4,000 seal pups being born most years.

There are eight places to the UK’s largest seal colonies in Norfolk – Blakeney Point (only accessible by boat), Horsey Gap, Winterton Beach, Waxham Beach,  Brancaster Beach , the Wash (from Hunstanton) and Scroby sands. Blakeney Point offers the best chance to see seals out of the water  en masse , but as seals are so nosy, you’ll definitely see them swimming near the beaches too!

The eighth place is Sea Life Hunstanton. This Sea Life centre is a bit different as it’s also home to Norfolk’s Seal Rescue Centre and Hospital which cares for injured and vulnerable grey seals and seal pups until they can be released back into the wild. 

One of the best places to see seals   in Norfolk is  Horsey   Beach , where there is an easy 1.5-mile walk from Horsey Mill to Horsey Gap, where you can see the seal pups in the winter months between late October to February. It’s an incredible sight as you walk over the dunes to the viewing platform, to look down and see hundreds of seals and their pups soaking up the winter sun.

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Norfolk is home to a number of wildlife parks, where you can see native and more exotic species in the flesh.

Located in Cromer, Amazona Zoo has over 200 animals, ranging from pumas and jaguars to monkeys, snakes, flamingos and many other South American species. There’s also a large indoor and outdoor play area and a café, making this a great day out for families.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens boasts 250-year-old landscaped gardens, play areas, and a stunning willow pattern garden and is famous for its collection of Asian mammals, birds, and reptiles, all set amidst the picturesque grounds.

Near King’s Lynn, Watatunga Wildlife Reserve is situated in 170 acres of unused Norfolk wetland and is dedicated to the conservation of threatened ungulates (large mammals with hooves) and birds. Deer and antelope species mix with rare pheasants, ducks and the majestic great bustard, reintroduced in Great Britain after extinction in 1832.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is not a traditional wildlife park, but deserves inclusion due to the fantastic work they do rescuing abandoned, mistreated and neglected horses and donkeys from across the UK, and giving them a safe place to live. You can meet the 90 residents nose-to-nose, hear their stories and find out more about Redwing’s work   at the Aylsham sanctuary.

I love the Watatunga Wildlife Reserve for to large open spaces where the animals can roam free, or as good as.

Active Things To Do in Norfolk

Stand up paddle in norfolk.

This popular sport of SUP has really taken off in Norfolk, where the gentle water of the Broads and creeks of North Norfolk, make it easy to learn. You can bring your own equipment or hire at various places.

You can paddle board right through the centre of Norwich on the River Wensum, the longest chalk steam in Norfolk, or take to the sea at Cromer. If you prefer something a little more gentle, follow the tidal creeks through the salt marsh from Burnham Overy Staithe , Brancaster Staithe or Salhouse Broad.

My favourite place to paddleboard in Norfolk is Wells-next-the-Sea , where you can take a stand-up paddleboard tour of Wells Harbour with North Norfolk Paddleboards . Spend 2-3 hours with a local expert paddle boarder exploring the Norfolk coast , harbour and local creeks and salt marshes as you paddle along.

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Surfing in North Norfolk

Learning to balance in the waves as you surf from Cromer’s beach is great fun. You can take lessons and hire equipment from the highly rated Glide Surf School , a family-run business.

I’m going to confess that I’ve never tried surfing, so can’t say it’s my favourite thing! But, Cromer has become an increasingly popular destination for surfers in Norfolk, where I’m reliably informed that deep swells, good waves and ice-cold seas are fast making North Norfolk and Cromer a mecca for the die-hard surfer.

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Hiking in Norfolk

Norfolk is a wonderful year-round hiking destination, especially if, like me, you don’t like hills! There are a number of national trails throughout Norfolk including;

• The Norfolk Coast Path runs for 84 miles between Hunstanton and Hopton-on-Sea, through Norfolk’s AONB and is one of the best things to do in North Norfolk.
• The Pedders Way is 46 miles long and runs through the diverse countryside from Thetford in the Brecks to the North Norfolk coast near Hunstanton.
• The Marriott’s Way Heritage Trail is a 25-mile footpath, cycle path and bridleway between Norwich and Aylsham .
• The Angles Way  is a 93 mile walking trail following the county boundary of Norfolk and Suffolk, from Great Yarmouth through to Thetford.
• Boudicca Way runs for 36 miles between Norwich and Diss, roughly parallel with the old Roman ‘Pye’ Road.
• The Wherryman’s Way is a Norfolk Broads trail from Norwich to Great Yarmouth, along the River Yare.
• The Weaver’s Way runs from Cromer to Great Yarmouth for 61 miles through the Norfolk Broads.
• The Fen Rivers Way runs for 50 miles between Cambridge, Ely, Downham Market and King’s Lynn, which traces the course of the rivers that drain slowly across the Fens into the Wash.

If you’re more of a casual walker, the beaches of Norfolk and various country parks dotted around the county make great spots for an amble on sunny days, as does the city centre of Norwich, where you can take a self-guided walking tour around the history and architecture of the city.

Sheringham Park , run by the National Trust, is a country park that is free for all and has miles of footpaths and trails through the parkland, with lovely views to the North Norfolk coast, perfect for walking.

The best Norfolk hiking has to be along the Norfolk Coast Path , for the sheer beauty of the landscape, the huge skies and the constant sound of the sea as it meets the shore.

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Kayaking & Canoeing the Norfolk Broads

The best way to admire and appreciate the Norfolk Broads is from the water. Wroxham, the capital of the Broads, is a great place to start. Hire a canoe or kayak  and set off on a Swallows and Amazons style adventure, with a picnic and binoculars, to spot the many different birds and animals you’ll encounter.

For the best opportunities to see kingfishers, bitterns and even the elusive otter, take a guided trail with a local expert, who will take you to backwaters where motorised boats can’t go, and share information about life on the Broads.

I love to paddle on Salhouse Broad , where you can hire a canoe or kayak and explore The Wherry Cut, a peaceful place to watch wildlife and surround yourself with nature, or paddle to the  Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail , a real Broadland wilderness.

Water Sports in Norfolk

North Norfolk’s coast provides a vast water park to enjoy a variety of water and wind sports, from jet skiing to the excitement of windsurfing and kite surfing. There are also a number of sailing clubs and schools in the area, where you hire a dinghy, or take sailing lessons, or even just brush up on your skills.

Hunstanton is the ideal place to learn kite surfing and windsurfing, where Hunstanton Watersports offers courses and lessons. Hunstanton offers wide open beaches with flat, shallow water together with the prevailing south, south-westerly wind. This results in cross-onshore winds, which make it a safe environment to learn the sport.

The  Sailcraft Sea School  is based in Brancaster Staithe and offers a wide range of resources for sailing and powerboating. The sheltered water, south of Scolt Head Island, provides an ideal area for beginners to enjoy watersports in beautiful surroundings. The more experienced sailor will find plenty of challenges to sharpen their skills.

Whilst I love being on the water, I prefer the gentler sports of SUP and kayaking – the idea of kite surfing terrifies me, but my hubby, who is a kite surfer, says Brancaster Beach is the best place!

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Norfolk is a perfect county for cycling with plenty of quiet lanes and cycle paths and of course, it’s flat!

The  Norfolk Coast Cycleway  runs from King’s Lynn to Great Yarmouth and follows a network of byways, bridleways and quiet country lanes which are perfect for cycling, and link pretty villages around North Norfolk and the eastern Sunrise Coast.

In the Broads the countryside is gentle and offers miles of quiet country lanes, the perfect place for a bike ride. Get a good cycle map from The Broads by Bike and you’ll find it a really enjoyable way to get around the area.

Norfolk’s newest cycle route is the Rebellion Way , a 232 mile route around that county that is a scenic tour of Norfolk’s historic sites, landscape, culture, and heritage.

I love cycling the quiet lanes of North Norfolk , where the route is bordered by fields of wheat, hedgerows and woodlands and there is an abundance of small villages with pubs, tea rooms and farm shops , and hills are pretty much non-existent!

Things to Do in Norfolk FAQs

Is there much to do in Norfolk? Yes, loads! Norfolk has a plethora of outdoor activities, fascinating museums, fabulous beaches and nature that you’ll be spoilt for choice! Use Google Maps to find the nearest visitor centre to you for more information in your locality. 

Is the Norfolk Coast worth visiting? Norfolk’s coastline is one of the best things about the county. From long sandy beaches perfect for dog walks and traditional bucket and spade seaside towns to nature reserves and family resorts, there’s something in Norfolk for everyone.

Is Norfolk a good place for a holiday? Yes, it most definitely is. In this guide, you’ll discover all the best things to do in Norfolk whether you’re travelling as a couple, family or you’re going solo.

Is Norfolk a good place to live? As a Norfolk local, I can honestly say there’s nowhere else I’d rather live. From the historic streets of Norwich to quiet country lanes and bustling market towns, there’s an eclectic variety of settings and homes in Norfolk for you to choose from.

Things To Do In Norfolk with Kids

Explore magical bewilderwood.

Probably the number one family attraction in Norfolk, BeWILDerwood is located in the village of Horning to the east of Norwich. This woodland adventure park is a brilliant place for kids to burn off lots of energy by climbing the numerous treehouses, hurling down zip lines and slides, and crossing the many rope bridges strung between the trees.

The whole park is character-themed from a series of kids’ books, and this forms the basis of indoor attractions including story-telling and craft sessions held daily, and there is also a cafe and gift shop. You probably need a full day here, especially in the school holidays when it’s usually heaving!

I love the vibe at BeWILDerwood . It’s gentler than many other theme parks and the fun comes from natural surroundings and lots of running around, rather than loud rides and amusements (although they have their place too!), and is absolutely one of the best things to do in Norfolk with kids outside of term time, big or small!

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Let off Steam at Norfolk’s Outdoor Centres

Older kids and teenagers will love the thrill of high ropes courses, zip lines and climbing walls, and parents will love the peace for a few hours!

Located within 26 acres of picturesque woodlands along the North Norfolk Coast, Hilltop Outdoor Centre is a high-quality, accredited, family-run independent Outdoor Education Centre. This action-packed adventure of high ropes, zip lining, tree top trails and swings, climbing walls and archery is one of the best family days out in North Norfolk.

In South Norfolk, Go Ape in Thetford Forest is where high ropes rule the roost. Pick from the treetop challenge, treetop adventure plus and treetop adventure, for smaller kids. You can also head out on an all-terrain self-balancing Segway. Coupled with terrific woodland trails this is a whole lot of fun.

Over to the west in King’s Lynn is ExTREEme Adventure where quad safaris and an army-style assault course make for an action-packed family fun day out.

These places in Norfolk to let off steam and get the adrenalin pumping are all fantastic days out . Well managed, with safety being paramount, I would recommend them all if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure in Norfolk.

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Have Fun at West Norfolk’s Farms

Snettisham Park and Park Farm is a working Norfolk farm growing wheat for animal feed, barley, sugar beet and grass, which is grazed by a 400 flock of sheep, a herd of red deer, and horses and ponies from their own stables.

The 329-acre working farm is open to the public and is a brilliant day out with kids. See lambs being born, take a 45 minute deer safari, bottle feed baby animals, collect freshly laid eggs, ride ponies, and take a walk on one of their three wonderful trails.

Church Farm Stow Bardolph , between King’s Lynn and Swaffham, is another great place for a day out with the kids. Meet rare breeds and cute baby animals, race around on pedal tractors in the outdoor play area, enjoy adventure play in the fantastic indoor treehouse, ride on a donkey and even play with piglets, who will roll over obligingly for a belly scratch!

For grown-ups, these Norfolk attractions also offer outdoor theatre in the summer, beautiful woodland walks and a tea room where you should absolutely try one of their delicious homemade cakes!

I cannot pick a favourite between these two fantastic attractions! Both are great places to visit and hold many happy memories from when my own kids were small and thought feeding a baby lamb was the best thing ever!

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Go Crabbing in North Norfolk

Norfolk is a great crabbing destination because of its estuarial and creek waters in which the crabs like living.

The best spots for crabbing are the Norfolk seaside towns of Cromer, Blakeney and Wells-next-the-Sea , and the tidal creeks at Brancaster Staithe, Titchwell and Burnham Overy Staithe, because they all have the right habitat in abundance.

Crabbing is basically dropping a bait line into the water and waiting for the crab to take the bait. Did you know that in Norfolk, crabbing is sometimes called gillying ? The term comes from the name for the crabs that are most commonly caught, which are called Norfolk gillie crabs.

My favourite place to go crabbing in Norfolk is Cromer Pier. I crabbed there, and many other places along the North Norfolk Coast as a kid, and still remember the thrill of the catch, and working out all the tricks I could deploy to catch more crabs than anyone else!

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Explore Norfolk’s Theme Parks

Kids love a theme park and there is no shortage of these Norfolk attractions!

Pick from Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure , near Norwich, where life-size dinosaur models, play areas and loads of cute animals will keep your little ones entertained.

Over in Reedham is Pettitts Adventure Park , where domestic and exotic animals, kids’ rides, live entertainment and a cafe make for a great day out.

Sitting at the top of Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile and sprawling across a huge nine-acre site is the Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach , the resort town’s number one attraction. This theme park is loud, colourful and in your face, making it the perfect day trip for the whole family.

I really enjoy visiting Hirsty’s Family Fun Park near Hembsby . I used to take my kids here, and love the farm feel, low-octane activities and laid-back family vibe of the place.

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Food & Drink Experiences in Norfolk

Sample norfolk seafood.

The seas off the coast of Norfolk are bountiful with shellfish including crab, mussels, prawns and lobster, and fish like Longshore herring and skate. This is because an ecosystem is created by a current of cold water which sweeps south from Norway and brings an abundance of nutrients with it.

A longshore drift is created as this current arrives on the North Norfolk coast, creating the perfect environment for seafood and fish to thrive.

Much of this produce is caught and sold to local restaurants and eateries on the same day, meaning when you go out to eat, you’re served with the freshest and most local Norfolk ingredients imaginable.

Full of flavour and sweeter than other crabs, the Cromer Crab is Norfolk’s most famous food item and a popular attraction for foodies. The juicy flesh and unique flavour make these crabs a Norfolk delicacy. Freshly caught  Cromer crabs are available on many Norfolk menus, but you can’t beat buying a dressed crab in Cromer and eating it as you wander the pretty town.

Freshly caught mussels from Brancaster Staithe Harbour are a real treat. In season from September to April, these delicious shellfish will be on every menu and in every fishmonger in Norfolk.

The best place in Norfolk for Cromer Crab is Rocky Bottoms in West Runton , between Sheringham and Cromer, where a local family catch crabs using their own fishing boat, and then feed you in their restaurant! You can also buy dressed and prepared crab at the Crab Hut to take home – yummy!

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Norfolk Alcohol Tastings

One of the best things to do in Norfolk for adults is a local alcohol tasting. Whether you like a local craft ale, beer, English wine, Norfolk cider or Norfolk gin, you’re in for a treat in Nelson’s County!

With six Norfolk vineyards producing exceptional award-winning English wines, twelve gin distilleries, Woodfordes Brewery in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, and over 35 micro-breweries spread across Norfolk, there’s an alcoholic beverage for everyone!

My favourite Norfolk vineyard is Chet Valley Winery which makes award-winning wines, hand-crafted using distinct varieties of cool-climate grapes. Take a tour and tasting, and enjoy a Norfolk lunch platter as you gaze over the tranquil Norfolk countryside.

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Buy Local in Norfolk Farm Shops & Farmers Markets

There’s a huge variety of Norfolk farm shops to discover. If you’re looking for local produce that’s farm fresh or foraged ingredients like samphire, top quality butchers, fishmongers and cheese makers, honey producers, and all those delicatessens where baked treats are made daily, using only local ingredients, you’re in the right place!

I love visiting Wiveton Hall near Blakeney and if anyone’s coming for a long Norfolk weekend , we head here! The farm shop sells lots of lovely local food and produce alongside the fantastic cafe, and a trip here makes for a lovely afternoon out, especially if you’ve watched the BBC2 show ‘Normal for Norfolk’!

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Places to Visit Norfolk for Fish & Chips

Fish and chips are not a Norfolk speciality by any means, but when you’re on holiday and by the sea, fish and chips are a must! All of Norfolk’s seaside towns have good fish and chip takeaways, and somewhere you can eat in – but for me, nothing tastes so good as eating them from the wrapper, perched on the sea wall or prom!

My favourite place for fish and chips in Norfolk is Ron’s Fish and Chips on Norwich Market (row D, stalls 94 and 95), where you’ll get hand-cut chips and cod coated in their own delicious homemade batter.

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The afternoon tea ritual is not confined to Norfolk but is a quintessential part of a Norfolk holiday or day out, and it’s a great opportunity to indulge your taste buds with homemade and local Norfolk treats.

There are lots of great afternoon tea places in Norfolk, from grand stately homes, cool city coffee shops and village tea shops, where everything is made on the premises.

I think the best place for afternoon tea in Norfolk is the Heydon Village Tea Room . This quintessential English tea room, where almost everything on the generous afternoon tea menu is homemade by the owners on the premises with locally sourced ingredients, is a wonderful place to relax over an afternoon cuppa.

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Historic Things To Do Norfolk

Discover norfolk’s castles.

Norfolk is a county full of fascinating history, and that means there are also castles! Dotted around the gorgeous landscapes and pretty rural villages of Norfolk are many historic castles for you to explore.

Some of these places to go in Norfolk are remarkably well-preserved and some are atmospheric tumble-down ruins, whilst others are castles in name only, and all that remains are the massive mounds and grassy earthworks to show what once existed.

My favourite Norfolk castle is Castle Acre Castle , set on the edge of the historic Norman village of the same name. I loved going to this castle as a kid, and taking my children (it’s free too), as there are so many grassy areas to run around and have fun.

We used to roly-poly down the ancient grass-covered earthworks which surround the site of the ruined castle, before heading into the pretty village through the historic Bailey Gate for an ice cream.

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Learn in Norfolk’s Museums

There are over 80 museums in Norfolk , run by local authorities, charities and private organisations, and covering many different aspects of life in Norfolk, and wider afield. There are military, technological, transport, historic, local, maritime, religious and art museums spread around the county.

Probably the best way to work out which museum to visit is to search for ‘museums near me’ – you might even be surprised and find a gem that is really worth visiting!

I really enjoy visiting Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse near Dereham , a family-friendly venue with a recreated historic workhouse, heritage farm with rare breeds, agriculture and rural life displays and steam engines.

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Explore Norfolk’s Stately Homes

Once a county of affluent landowners, there is a rich and diverse collection of stately homes in Norfolk. These historic houses offer a unique insight into the story of Norfolk and the people and politics who shaped not only Nelson’s County but the United Kingdom too.

Many of these Norfolk attractions have fabulous gardens to discover, and wider parkland, ideal for walking, running around with the kids or simply enjoying the beautiful Norfolk landscapes. Of particular note are the Sandringham Estate, home of the royal family and  Holkham Hall, which even has its own beach , deer park and nature reserve!

My favourite Norfolk stately home is  Blickling Hall , a superb Jacobean mansion packed full of history, with 4,600 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland to explore in the wider Blickling Estate, but Oxburgh Hall and Felbrigg come a very close joint second!

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Go Fossil Hunting Along the Deep History Coast

Made up of 22 miles of coastline from Weybourne to Cart Gap, the Deep History Coast is where million-year-old footprints, the earliest evidence of humans in Britain, have been found, alongside the UK’s biggest mammoth skeleton remains and a 500,000-year-old flint hand axe.

Exploring the Deep History Coast is one of the top things to do in Norfolk for families, with lots of activities to help you understand the millennia of history in the area. You can fossil hunt along the beautiful beaches between Weybourne and Cart Gap and follow the Discovery Trail to read fact-revealing discovery points along the way.

Try rock-pooling and fossil hunting at West Runton Beach, where the Steppe mammoth skeleton was found. It’s a great spot to find fossils, which are common along this stretch, ranging from belemnites to hyena coprolites (fossilised poo!). The best time to hunt is at low tide after a particularly high tide or heavy rainfall.

One of the best places along the Deep History Coast is Happisburgh Beach , where the first ancient footprints were found. This beautiful and unspoilt bay has amazing views of the incredibly photogenic red and white striped Happisburgh Lighthouse and is perfect for a good long walk.

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Discover Norfolk’s Historic Architecture

Norfolk’s capital city of  Norwich  and King’s Lynn both have so much history and medieval architecture to be explored, which tells the story of the successes and downfalls of the county, and its rich Hanseatic trading history.

Norwich city centre has a number of heritage sites including the Norman-built Norwich Castle, and Norwich Cathedral. Around this area, you’ll also find Tombland Alley, home to St. Ethelbert’s Gate (1272) and Erpingham Gate (1420), which lead into the idyllic Cathedral Close, with its wealth of historic buildings, including the medieval deanery. You can visit many of these using our collection of self-guided walks in Norwich .

Elm Hill, a picture-perfect medieval cobbled street near the River Wensum, is lined with colourful and historic houses, many of them now pretty shops, restaurants, and cafes.

King’s Lynn was once the most important port in the kingdom and a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. Today, it is considered one of the most perfect medieval towns in England, and much of the town’s history is on display in the historic buildings and port area, all you have to do is walk, observe and admire!

Elsewhere, along the High Street of every market town and Norfolk village you’ll find hidden gems, medieval churches and structures that tell the stories of Norfolk’s rich agricultural, seafaring and trading past.

I really enjoy Norfolk’s historic architecture around King’s Lynn Minster and the harbour area , where the elegant 17th century Custom House stands guard over the historic waterfront. A free downloadable walking tour of the town is a great way to learn about the history and architecture.

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Transport Attractions in Norfolk

Discover norfolk’s rnli.

For generations, the Norfolk coast has been watched over by brave volunteers, who put their lives at risk to rescue others at sea. These original crews were often fishermen, without any special equipment, who knew the tides and sandbanks of this gorgeous, but treacherous, coast.

In the early 19th century, wealthy Norfolk residents and patrons provided towns with a large boat, to act as a lifeboat. Often these were dragged in and out of the water by the crew, but in Wells-next-the-Sea, the lifeboat had to be dragged two miles to Holkham Gap by horses – now commemorated in the brilliant Lifeboat Horse sculpture which stands in the water of Wells harbour during the summer months.

In 1824 the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) was inaugurated as a charity, and lifeboat stations began to be built and equipped around the Norfolk coast. There are now nine stations in Norfolk in Caister; Cromer; Great Yarmouth; Happisburgh; Hunstanton; Mundesley ; Sea Palling; Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea.

All are equipped with state-of-the-art boats and highly trained volunteer crews, and each has a deep connection with its community, and the sea.

It’s hard to pick out a favourite lifeboat station because they and their crews are all so worthy and do such good work. But I do love the lifeboat station at Wells because it’s instantly recognisable and for me, is iconic Norfolk!

Take a Scenic Train Ride in Norfolk

Railways have played a large part in Norfolk’s history, as trade developed and industry flourished, the railway lines followed. This led to Norfolk’s railway heritage, which these days is enjoyed by visitors to the county .

The wonderful narrow-gauge Bure Valley Steam Railway runs through the lush Bure Valley and has a great hiking and cycling path alongside, so you can take the train in one direction, and get back under your own steam …see what I did there?

The steam-powered North Norfolk Railway , known as the Poppy Line, will take you on a fantastic journey through the Norfolk countryside between Sheringham and the pretty Georgian market town of Holt. NNR runs lots of North Norfolk events throughout the year from different decades of the 21st century when people dress up and live music is provided.

The Mid-Norfolk Railway has steam and diesel locomotives and is the longest standard-gauge heritage railway in East Anglia, running between Dereham and Wymondham .

I love travelling on the cute  Wells and Walsingham Light Railway , the world’s smallest public railway, which steams between the lively seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea and the beautiful village of Walsingham. 

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Car & Motorbike Experiences in Norfolk

The Norfolk Motorcycle Museum in North Walsham boasts over 160 classic 20th century bikes. British, European, American, Japanese… they’re all here. Tightly packed in rows two layers high, there’s a lot to see and explore for bike lovers.

Down the coast at Caister Castle , is the UK’s largest privately owned motor collection open to the public. With many fine and rare veteran, vintage, classic, sports and touring automobiles and motorcycles, the collection holds more than 120 cars and 100 bikes, as well as bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, baby carriages and pedal cars – a mecca for all petrol-heads!

If you love your cars and bikes, you’ll love both of  these museums. I must confess to not being a petrol-head, so suffer the visits for the sake of hubby and kids, who could spend all day in each whilst I read a book in the car park!

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Explore Norfolk’s Military Transport

Norfolk has a wealth of military museums, showcasing everything from tanks to aircraft.

The Muckleburgh Military Collection is Norfolk’s largest working museum of military vehicles including tanks, guns & a large range of other weapons. The Norfolk Tank Museum  houses a collection of military vehicles, weapons and militaria mainly from the 20th century and the Cold War period.

At Old Buckenham airfield, where the American Airforce (and the actor Jimmy Stewert) were stationed during WWII, is the 453rd Bombardment Group Museum , from which Norfolk’s only airshow is held annually. It’s well worth a visit if you’re interested in aviation or WWII.

The best military transport museum in Norfolk has to be Muckleburgh , for the sheer scale and number of exhibits and the fact that you get to watch many of them in action – it’s a brilliant day out with kids as well.

There are four excellent traction and steam engine museums in Norfolk, and if you visit in the summer, you’ll also find steam engines on display at many summer fetes and fairs.

The Thursford Collection in North Norfolk holds the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs, fairground rides and the Wurlitzer, a kind of electric piano. Watching it being played is an event in itself and their Christmas show is legendary!

The wonderful Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum has steam engines, 100-ton working beam engines, a narrow gauge railway, a 1930s fairground and mechanical organs to admire.

The fantastic Charles Burrell Museum , housed in a listed Grade II former paint shop in Thetford, is a veritable treasure trove of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery, steam lorries and steam tram engines. And just a few miles south of Norwich is the award-winning Forncett Industrial Steam Museum , which gives a fascinating insight into Norfolk’s industrial heritage.

Again, I have to confess to being bored silly by steam engines, but I enjoyed the Charles Burrell Museum for its variety of exhibits , which includes the Jones Butcher’s delivery van owned by Lance-Corporal Jones in the BBC comedy series  Dad’s Army !

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Culture & Arts in Norfolk

Norfolk boasts its fair share of theatres, including the one-of-a-kind Pavilion Theatre at the end of Cromer’s Victorian Pier.

In Norwich, a city well known for literature, it’s no surprise that there are six permanent theatres, including Norwich Puppet Theatre, The Playhouse, The Garage, Sewell Barn and Maddermarket Theatre, with the largest being Norwich Theatre Royal .

Over in West Norfolk, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange on Tuesday Market Place is a Grade II listed building with an 1854 facade that belies a modern interior with a fantastic to-the-rafters theatre and two cinemas.

And in Great Yarmouth, the legendary Hippodrome Circus is Britain’s only surviving total circus building – and what a building it is! Hidden behind a fairly average facade is a full-sized circus, including a drop ring which becomes a pool!

Art Galleries

There are art galleries all over Norfolk, from small studios to stately homes and large museums, offering everything from local crafts to exhibitions by famous artists.

Probably the best known of these is the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in the grounds of the University of East Anglia. Completed in 1978, it was one of the first major public buildings to be designed by the architects Norman Foster and Wendy Cheesman.

Not only is this a stunning contemporary building, but it is also a light-filled art gallery and museum which holds a permanent collection which includes works by Picasso, Giacometti, Van Gogh, Degas and Francis Bacon. There is also a sculpture garden, with works by Henry Moore, Elisabeth Frink, Lynn Chadwick, and Antony Gormley, all sitting alongside the beautiful River Yare.

In 1395 Julian of Norwich was the first woman to write a book in English: Revelations of Divine Love . It’s no surprise then that Norwich was named England’s first  UNESCO City of Literature  and is host to the  National Centre for Writing .

Norfolk celebrates its pride of place within the nation’s literary world with a series of year-round events, workshops and readings, including Spring’s  UEA Literary Festival , June’s  Felixstowe Book Festival  and November’s  Poetry in Aldeburgh Festival , neither of which are in Norfolk, but are close enough to count!

Art Installations

In August 2021, the stealthy street artist Banksy visited Norfolk on a self-titled ‘Great British Spraycation’. Over several days, Banksy left his art in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Cromer and King’s Lynn , although the latter is no longer on display.

The new Norfolk Way Art Trail is an exciting new public art trail spanning 250 miles of Norfolk, England. The trail features multi-sensory and accessible public artworks that will reveal hidden stories, and inspire visitors to explore the county.

Over at Houghton Hall , there is an impressive collection of contemporary sculptures by world-renowned artists displayed in the gardens and grounds. In Norwich is the Urban Art Trail which follows street art in the City of Stories, and the new Town Wall Art Trail celebrating the fishing history and row houses of Great Yarmouth has its first two sculptures in place alongside the old town walls.

Norfolk holds a wealth of festivals, special events and concerts in many music genres. Venues range from outdoor stages in places like Thetford Forest and Sandringham to small locations in towns and villages across the county.

As an adult, it’s hard to beat the Theatre Royal in Norwich , but when my kids were small, the Hippodrome Circus summer show in Great Yarmouth was such a treat!

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Carrick’s at Castle Farm

5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum

Our history is who we are. Whilst that is true for all of us, here at Carrick’s our past surrounds us. The bricks of the Victorian farmhouse, the boundaries of the fields and the curve of the River Wensum define what we are all about and what we have to offer. Guests tell us that coming to Castle Farm is a civilised step back in time and we love that. Our house and our rooms boast every modern luxury, it is true but it is the overwhelming sense of timelessness that makes us different, that is our identity.

Wake early and walk the river. Take a book on the lawns during the day, or a drink to the riverbank in the evening and you won’t hear traffic, only the rooks perhaps, the call of an owl, the occasional ‘crawk’ of a goose or the heavy breathing of the farm cattle in the farmyard pen.

Yes. If it weren’t for the heating, the hot water, the luxurious beds, the flat screen TVs, the Wi-Fi and the super food, you could think you had wandered back more than half a century to a time more serene, less frantic and by many, much missed.

John Carrick’s grandmother and then his father farmed at Castle Farm just as he does now today. The land, the cattle, the house and the valley have been Carrick passions these hundred years and we ask you to come and share this intensity of love. Our guests often say that to come to Carrick’s is to come home and we love that one, too. You start out guests but you leave our friends. After all, our only rule is switch off the lights before you go to bed!

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A Perfect Weekend in Norfolk, Connecticut: Unique Farm Stays, Outdoor Pursuits, and Centuries-Old Inns 

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A pastoral town founded in 1758 in the northwest corner of Connecticut , nestled in the Litchfield Hills of the Appalachian Mountains, the tiny town of Norfolk has a population hovering around just 500 people. Known for decades as “the icebox of Connecticut ” after the state's coldest-ever temperature was recorded there in 1943, it's unseasonably cooler than the surrounding region, even in summer—one reason why so many visit before high season ends in October. 

The town has developed a sophisticated warm welcome in a relatively untouched slice of New England Americana, and for centuries has drawn visiting artists including the poet Ezra Pound, the composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninov, and the writer Mark Twain. Still brimming with musicians, painters, photographers, and other creatives today, it's a worthy weekend trip from anywhere in the Northeast for its unique farm stays, outdoor pursuits, quirky cafes, and centuries-old inns. 

Getting there

Norfolk is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Providence, Rhode Island, a three-hour drive from New York City, and a three-and-a-half hour drive from Boston. The scenic drives from any direction include the sylvan splendor of some pristine patches of New England woods, gorges, and rivers. (Flights to Hartford airport or trains to Wassaic will still require taxi rides from 45 minutes to an hour.) Once there, the town is largely walkable and very bicycle-friendly.

Haystack Mountain State Park

What to do in Norfolk

A majestic stone turret at Haystack Mountain State Park offers bucolic panoramic views of the Berkshires, and corners of Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. It's ideal for leaf peeping in the fall, but don’t miss the mountain laurel bloom in June. The Norbrook Farm Brewery , on top of great local beers, also has mountain biking trails, and a disc golf course. The Norfolk Land Trust’s Rails to Trails committee recently converted abandoned tracks into cycling and hiking paths. A boat launch offers a tranquil day on the 145-acre Wood Creek Pond but kayaking or canoeing is a better way to enjoy the pond’s lily pads, schools of pickerel, islands of wild blueberries, and occasional pitcher plants. In winter, the 6,000-acre Great Mountain Forest offers skiing and snowshoeing. On a hot day, walk through Campbell Falls State Park to frolic at the pool of the 50-foot falls. And in Aton Forest , 1,300 acres of private woods steeped in ecological research, be sure to meet the local “bird whisperer” Fran Zygmont, who teaches workshops on how to identify birds by their songs.

For knick-knacks and artful finds, there’s The Guilded Artisan , which showcases local artists, and Joseph Stannard , an appointment-only antique shop featuring items as old as the 17th century. And the Art Barn Gallery features the work of dozens of local artists and offers free drawing classes on Saturdays.

The town is also a haven for music lovers: the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival by Yale’s prestigious school of music commissions new works (a tribute to survivors of police brutality, for example). The summer sees more than 30 concerts put on—mostly at the Music Shed —by the world-class musicians who teach and mentor Yale students.

Infinity Music Hall

Where to eat

Station Place Cafe is located in a former railroad station (built in 1898) and is a great spot for breakfast and lunch treats like a fig and prosciutto salad. Berkshire Country Store has more of a deli menu that includes a popular maple-glazed sausage-egg-and-cheese biscuit and a hearty meatloaf-and-bacon sandwich; its six-meat pizza, as well, is the stuff of local legend.

Infinity Music Hall opened in 1883 as a combination saloon, barbershop, and opera house; now it hosts live music for a great dinner-and-a-show combo including entrées like a crispy goat cheese crêpe with roasted beets, lobster risotto with gouda, or a ribeye swimming in cilantro-lime butter. But to get a deeper sense of the community, try Saturdays from early June to early October, at the Farmers’ Market on the town hall’s lawn, where passersby can experience cooking demos on the first Saturday of each month, with chefs teaching them how to turn the market’s bounty into a chilled soup, picnic sandwich, chorizo tacos, and more.

Seed & Spoon Farmstay's Wildflower Suite offers a private porch overlooking a wildflower meadow, and is totally ADA accessible

Tracy Hayhurst mixing drinks in the sunroom at Seed & Spoon Farmstay

Where to stay: Farm stays and inns

If you're looking to blend culinary and farm experiences with a place to stay, the cooking school and farm stays at Husky Meadows come with a range of accommodations, including a chic converted chicken coop replete with fireplace and a lofted bed. There's also a four-person suite with its own kitchenette and a balcony that overlooks the 300-acre organic farm’s espalier and pergola; classic inn-style rooms—the Wildflower and Wolftree lodges—come with king beds, steam showers, and soaking tubs. The property’s modern post-and-beam barn hosts Seed & Spoon , which runs culinary programs that include guest-chef dinners, cooking classes, mushroom foraging, homesteading lessons, and more. A spacious communal living room offers board games, an antique harpsichord that guests are free to play, and sweeping views of the adjoining creek and wildflower meadow.

Other stays in town include Blackberry River Inn , a colonial mansion built in 1763 that has been renovated and now includes a swimming pool. For something more modern, try the nine-room Tudor-style Manor House Inn , built in 1898 with Tiffany windows and offering electric bike tours of local covered bridges.

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15 Best Things to Do in Norfolk (MA)

A rural suburban town of almost 12,000, Norfolk is on the southwestern edge of the Boston metropolitan area, in an upper valley of the Charles River.

The early history of Norfolk circles around a religious dispute in the 18th century, causing congregation members to leave Wrentham and settle in North Wrentham.

By the Civil War, North Wrentham had enough infrastructure to be incorporated as its own town, becoming Norfolk.

As it was then, Town Hill is the municipal heart of Norfolk, and is also the setting for Norfolk’s MBTA commuter rail station.

Norfolk is within shouting distance of Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots, and is noteworthy for its many acres of conservation land, for hikes over rolling hills and past beautiful millponds impounded hundreds of years ago.

1. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Norfolk is home to one of the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s favorite sanctuaries. Surrounding a beautiful millpond, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary is a mix of forest, open fields and an extensive wetland system.

This is crossed by a raised boardwalk, more than 500 feet in length, giving you an excellent opportunity to observe the rich wildlife supported by the marshes.

Also here is a universally accessible post-and-rope All Persons Trail, with guides available in audio, braille and large print.

Children will adore the Nature Play Area, while there’s a gift shop, natural history exhibits, and a variety of programs at the sanctuary’s Nature Center.

2. Norfolk Farmers’ Market

There has been a summer farmers’ market on Town Hill since 2016. A vibrant community of vendors and customers has evolved over the last few years, and there’s a bigger choice with each new season.

On a normal week you can hope to find seasonal fruit and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, fresh breads, pastries, and a wide range of handmade crafts.

There are at least a couple of live music performances during the season, along with family activities and an ice cream truck when the weather hots up.

The market runs from the start of June to the end of September, and normally takes place on Wednesday afternoons.

3. Lind Farm Conservation Area

This attractive wooded conservation property straddles the Norfolk-Wrentham town line. Setting off from the parking area on North St, you might be surprised just how far the web of singletrack trails goes, even with the addition of a new housing development.

The main loop, bending around the outer edges of the Lind Farm Conservation Area, is more than four miles long, and is popular with mountain bikers.

One of the highlights is an unusually large vernal pool, providing a habitat for amphibians including green frogs, wood frogs and spring peepers.

4. The Tramp House

On Town Hill, next to the library, there’s an interesting holdover from the second half of the 19th century.

In the years following the Civil War thousands of itinerant men traveled north along the railroads in search of work.

For a time, local residents would give them temporary shelter, but eventually towns took it upon themselves to construct “Tramp Houses”.

Only a handful of these buildings survive in Massachusetts, and the Norfolk Tramp House, raised in 1886, is in a beautiful state of preservation and surrounded by pretty landscaping.

5. Jane & Paul’s Farm

Scaled back in recent years as the owners were in semi-retirement when we wrote this article, Jane & Paul’s Farm is one of Norfolk’s last fruit and vegetable farms. In June, July and August you can come by to pick your own fruit.

The blueberries are especially popular, and grow far larger than the ones you might find in a supermarket—to the size of grapes.

At the farm stand you’ll find a variety of other freshly picked fruits and vegetables, as well as herb plants for sale.

6. Gillette Stadium

In case you needed reminding, the magnificent home of the New England Patriots is within ten minutes of Norfolk’s center.

Completed in 2002, Gillette Stadium has coincided with an incredible period in The Pats’ history, in which they landed nine conference championships and six Super Bowls.

The 65,878-seat stadium was going through its first major renovation project when we compiled this list, resulting in the largest outdoor video board in the United States.

The New England Revolution of the MLS also play their home games at Gillette Stadium, which will be one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

7. Patriots Hall of Fame

A few years after Gillette Stadium was completed, the Patriots Hall of Fame opened as part of the Patriot Place development.

Combining video, audio and tons of hands-on exhibits, this high-tech interactive museum has also received a multimillion-dollar update in the last few years.

Most of all, you’ll relive the moments that defined The Pats extraordinary dynasty under Belichick and Tom Brady.

You’ll get to know every one of team’s 19 (at the time of writing) inductees, recall historical wins and defeats, get the inside track on Belichick’s playbook, and marvel at a glittering array of trophies, including those six Super Bowls.

8. Patriot Place

The shopping center next to Gillette Stadium opened in two phases in the late 00s, and is partly on the site of the demolished Foxboro Stadium, The Pats’ previous home.

Patriot Place has turned the stadium and its vicinity into a year-round destination, especially for dining and entertainment.

As well as a massive choice of restaurants for every cuisine from New England-style seafood to hibachi, there’s a branch of Showcase Cinemas’ high-end De Lux theaters.

You’ve also got a comedy club, a “paint and sip” studio, and locations for the likes of Bass Pro Shops, Trader Joe’s, Ulta Beauty, and Victoria’s Secret.

9. The Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog

Something you might not expect to find at Patriot Place is Foxborough’s last remaining active cranberry bog. This is tucked away behind Bass Pro Shops, and produces berries as part of the Ocean Spray cooperative.

Traced by a half-mile nature trail, the bog is on 16 acres and has a stretch of raised boardwalk and interpretive signs explaining the unique process of planting and harvesting cranberries.

The trail is surprisingly varied, curling into woods and crossing the brook that drains the bog. If you happen to visit in fall you may be in time to see the harvest underway.

10. Norfolk Public Library

A fine building on Town Hill is Norfolk’s recently expanded public library, with its clapboard facades, gables, a lantern and a cupola.

This is the site of the old North School House, built around the 1870s and relocated to this site in 1898 when it became a firehouse.

The building was then used as a school once more from 1926 until the 1950s, when the current library was built around it. The 19th-century schoolhouse has been incorporated into the structure, surviving today as the Jeanne D. Hill Room, used for meetings and exhibits.

As well as providing a wealth of services and programs for Norfolk’s residents, the library is the venue for events like the town’s farmers’ market, as we’ve seen, and the annual Cactus and Succulent Festival in September.

The Friends of the Norfolk Public Library also host one of the top book sales in the state, every April.

11. Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course

The Fore Kicks chain of sports megaplexes has three locations in Massachusetts, one of which can be found in the southeast of Norfolk.

Inside there’s 85,000 square feet of space for sports such as soccer, basketball, pickleball, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and much more.

The complex is a hub for competitive leagues, but is also open for drop-ins, rentals and birthday parties. Golfers will be especially pleased, as there’s an indoor driving range ($12 for a large bucket), and a lighted outdoor par 3 golf course.

12. Campbell Forest

This tract of lush deciduous woodlands can be reached on foot from Norfolk’s MBTA station. Established in 1972, Campbell Forest has a small parking area off North St, and from there you can get onto a loop, just over a mile in length.

As you head east, you’ll come to a wetland area in the watershed of a brook that eventually feeds into the Stop River.

There are sections of boardwalk over damper areas, and you can combine a visit to Campbell Forest with the Stone Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, which is just a little further south along North St.

13. Norfolk Ice Arena

Serving Norfolk and a number of surrounding communities since 1995, this ice rink is open all year round. Norfolk Arena is family owned and operated, and offers a ton of programs for all.

The Norfolk Frost Skating School has lessons for a wide range of ages and levels, while there are all kinds of leagues, programs and public sessions for youth and adult hockey.

For skaters learning more advanced skills, there are also freestyle sessions several times a week.

Finally, if you’re just looking for a laid-back place to spend some time on the ice, you can check the website for details of regular public skate sessions.

14. Norfolk Community Park

Families in search of activities for younger children will love this superb playground, which opened near the center of Norfolk in the 2010s.

Norfolk Community Park was officially designed for children aged 2 to 12, but is perhaps more appropriate for younger age ranges.

With a circular layout, the playground is fully fenced and is framed by coniferous woodland. There’s a range of swings, climbing structures and slides, as well as a large sandbox.

Also surrounded by fencing is a bike path, winding over a series of humps. There’s plenty of shading for parents, as well as picnic tables, all with easy access to the parking lot.

15. Noon Hill Reservation

A stone’s throw away in Medfield there’s a cluster of properties maintained by the Trustees of Reservations.

The most essential of these is the Noon Hill Reservation, centered on the eponymous 370-foot hill, which you can scale for far-reaching views to the south, taking in Gillette Stadium.

The slopes are covered with pine, hemlock, birch, and beech woods, with delightful wildflowers in the spring months.

At one point, the land was cleared for farming, but has since been reclaimed by the woods, with stone walls serving as a reminder of what came before.

The Bay Circuit Trail passes through the reservation on its 230-mile route through Greater Boston, leading around the shore of Holt Pond, impounded to power a mill in the 1760s.

15 Best Things to Do in Norfolk (MA):

• Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
• Norfolk Farmers’ Market
• Lind Farm Conservation Area
• The Tramp House
• Jane & Paul’s Farm
• Gillette Stadium
• Patriots Hall of Fame
• Patriot Place
• The Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog
• Norfolk Public Library
• Fore Kicks Sports Complex and Golf Course
• Campbell Forest
• Norfolk Ice Arena
• Norfolk Community Park
• Noon Hill Reservation

High Ash Farm

High Ash Farm is situated just 2 miles south of Norwich 

at Caistor St. Edmund in beautiful wooded and rolling countryside.

Run by Daniel, Chris and Stephanie it is a haven for wildlife  with half the farm being set aside for wildlife crops. 

Chris Skinner's knowledge and understanding of nature has resulted in a  wide variety of wildlife establishing healthy populations at High Ash.

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All wildlife finds a safe home at High Ash Farm and this makes for a rich and varied ecosystem. Foxes and their cute cubs, noisy rooks and magnificent birds of prey thrive alongside singing skylarks, chattering sparrows and gliding barn owls. There’s always something to see with nature busy all around the farm.

It's apple picking time: Five places to go in New London, Windham counties

The air is crisp in the mornings. The kids are back in school. And the apples are ripe in the orchard.

Apple picking is a longstanding New England tradition and a great way to enjoy the fall season. We've gone ahead and gathered up five different orchards you can visit to fill your bag with some fresh, crisp apples.

Most of them have farmstands where you can also pick up some cider doughnuts or another baked good. Some of them have extras like hayrides or pick-your-own flowers.

If you're trying to decide where to go, here's a quick guide to Eastern Connecticut's apple orchards.

Buell's Orchard in Eastford

It's apple and pumpkin picking season at Buell's Orchard . This five-generation family farm currently has MacIntosh and Honey Crisp apples ready for picking and other varieties to follow. Buell's is gearing up for its 44th annual Harvest Festival on Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 12 and 14), which will feature live music, apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides, barbecue and more.

Buell's Orchard is located at 108 Crystal Pond Road, Eastford. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Hall Homestead Farm in Plainfield

With a motto of "Sample the past, enjoy the present," Hall Homestead Farm is a great stop for all of your apple picking needs. There is an abundant crop of sustainably grown apples and picking should last until mid-October. At $10 for a peck bag (the same price it's been for the last 10 years), these are some of the most affordable apples you can pick.

Hall Homestead is located at 154-156 Plainfield Pike Road, Plainfield, and open Monday to Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Holmberg Orchards in Gales Ferry

Holmberg Orchards is a great place for apple picking and more. Be sure to stop in the Farm Market for 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables, baked goods and gourmet foods. A Facebook post announced that their cider is now available. In addition, there are apple cider donuts, slushies, hard cider and wine.

Holmberg Orchards is located at 1990 CT-12, Gales Ferry. Apple picking is available Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lapsley Orchard in Pomfret Center

While apple picking season is in full swing, Lapsley Orchard  still has plenty of peaches left from the summer harvest. In addition to 24 varieties of apples, Lapsley Orchard also has fresh vegetables and offers apple cider donuts, wagon rides and food trucks on the weekends in September.

Lapsley Orchard is located at 403 Orchard Hill Road, Pomfret Center, and is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Scott’s Yankee Farmer in East Lyme

Scott’s Yankee Farmer  is another great stop for fall-time apple picking. Bring your kids and check out the Wild West Corn Maze as well, and grab some donuts while you enjoy a wagon ride from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the weekends. Check out their Facebook page for some great apple recipes.

Scott's Yankee Farmer is located at 436 Boston Post Road. Picking is available on Mondays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.