Adventure & Theme Parks
Whether you're looking for fun rides to enjoy with your little ones or big rides for that adrenalin rush, Norfolk has some fantastic places where you can let yourself go. From seaside theme parks and rides, to swinging in the treetops, Norfolk has an adventure or theme park for you.
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Rides galore
On the seafront at Great Yarmouth find the Pleasure Beach with its great range of rides. With new, exciting rides for those who are always searching for something daring to try to classics such as the 1933 wooden rollercoaster and dodgems of course! There are also gentle rides for children, a log flume - perfect for cooling down on a hot day, a gorgeous carousel and mini golf courses.
Another great place to visit is Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park for an all day adventure. Thrill seekers will be treated to some spectacular rides including the 120 feet tall Wipeout rollercoaster while families can hop onto the smaller rides together and then round off the day watching the sea lion show - fantastic!
Get active outdoors
If you've got plenty of energy then visit one of Norfolk's outdoor adventure centres for an unforgettable day out. Extreeme Adventure offers the chance for visitors to explore some of the most beautiful woodland in Norfolk - from heights of 20 or 40 feet - depending on how brave you're feeling! Swinging platforms, tight ropes and a zip wire will get your adrenalin pumping.Go Ape! is an award-winning high wire course set in amongst the ancient woodland of Thetford Forest.
Set in 20 acres of Forestry Land Combat Paintball has the perfect location for an adrenaline packed day out! With two 'Film Set' style sites in Norfolk, there are plenty of towers, tunnels, tanks, helicopters, forts and trenches to provide a funfilled and exciting day out outdoors.
But if you'd prefer to stay on the ground there is a lovely woodland walk and refreshments available in the café. For some spectacular views of the coast visit Hilltop Outdoor Centre, less than 2 miles from Sheringham. Surrounded by over 25 acres of gentle countryside and perfect for families, visitors can take part in some fun activities including archery, orienteering and all terrain biking on one of their adventure days. There are also high and low rope courses plus an assault course.
Magical adventures
Norfolk also has adventure parks with a magical difference. Visit BeWilderwood's 'curious treehouse adventure' in the Broads - a huge forest of wild family fun featuring treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and more! Based on a series of books by children's author Tom Blofield, the park is a wonderful, mystical land filled with Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles!
Or visit Dinosaur Adventure, where you can track down prehistoric monsters and take the dinosaur trail around the woodland. A fun day out for all the family, you can also dig for fossils, have some friendly competition at Jurassic Putt and look out for the graceful deer in the Deer Park.
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