 | | Family fun and animal magic
Norfolk is home to some of the best zoos and wildlife parks in the UK where you can come face to face with rare and unusual animals and find out more about their natural habitat and conservation. Thrigby Wildlife Gardens and Banham Zoo are just two of the places you can find animals, from tigers and wallabies to monkeys and otters.
There are also lots of places where you can feed and stroke animals at junior farms and petting zoos such as those at Wroxham Barns and Park Farm Snettisham. Children can get to know farmyard and small animals in a family-friendly environment.
For those who want to discover the underwater world, the Sea Life Centres at Hunstanton and Great Yarmouth are a must. You can also find out more about the conservation of animals such as penguins and seals at sanctuaries and join in at feeding times.
Or why not spend a whole day out at the Village Experience or Pettitts Animal Adventure Park where there are rides and activities for smaller children, or those who prefer a gentler approach.
Adventure play, trails and mazes are in abundance at the Dinosaur Adventure Park and you may come face to face with a T Rex too! | | Historic houses and gorgeous gardens
From red brick Tudor to Georgian gems and even a right royal residence - you can explore some amazing historic houses and stately homes in Norfolk.
Take a peak into the lifestyles of the aristocracy and stroll through rooms full of fascinating treasures, beautiful furniture and priceless artifacts.
The peaceful, yet often dramatic, gardens of many of these houses are also open to visitors. You can enjoy historic parterres, walled vegetable gardens, orchards and woodland walks and feel like you are taking a horticultural trip back through time.
Many organisations, such as the National Trust, arrange guided walks with Head Gardeners so you can discover how these beautiful gardens were created and pick up some tips for your own garden.
| | | Country crafts
As you explore the lovely Norfolk countryside you will discover craft workshops in many villages and towns where you can watch skilled artists at work and leave with a truly unique souvenir of your visit.
Wroxham Barns is a collection of restored farm buildings which are home to some of the finest craftsmen and women in East Anglia. From wood turning to cider making, watercolours to patchwork - in this pretty and relaxed setting you will find plenty to look at and won't be able to resist taking something home with you.
Alby Crafts is in Erpingham and is another wonderful collection of craft workshops where the craftsmen will be happy to talk to you about their work.
If you love pottery and clay work there is a fantastic choice in Norfolk including The Pottery at Narborough near King's Lynn which showcases handmade stoneware, Sutton Pottery near Norwich where you can watch hand-made stoneware pottery in progress and Made in Cley which has a permanent exhibition of hand-thrown domestic pottery and porcelain.
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Useful Links
Youre in good hands
The Norfolk Tourist Attractions Association site will help you find quality attractions for all the family
NTAA
Have fun!
Check out this great site for lots of games and tips to keep the kids happy while you're in the car.
Car Travel Games
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