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Days out Outdoors

When the sun is shining you will find plenty to do in the great outdoors during your visit to Norfolk. And Norfolk is renowned for its beautiful, warm, sunny and dry weather - it's one of the sunniest, driest counties in the UK!

So pack your sun block, shorts and t-shirts, and come experience a great day out at one of Norfolk's outdoor attractions.

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Adventures in the woods

With acres of magical forest there are some great ways to explore these at some of Norfolk attractions. In BeWILDerwood, you will find the woods near Hoveton in the Norfolk Broads have been taken over by some curious creatures who have built their tree house homes there. Come and experience a wonderful adventure as you tackle the Muddle Maze, tiptoe along the wobbly zip wires and meet the woodland's new residents. Great fun for all ages, BeWILDerwood is a huge hit for the whole family.

For slightly older children and adults visit Go Ape!, an award-winning high wire course set in amongst the ancient woodland of Thetford Forest. With rope bridges, Tarzan swings and 40 foot zip slides this is sure to get the adrenalin rushing and test your nerve! 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!

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.

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See Norfolk by rail

What could be better on a summer's day than riding through the open countryside aboard a steam train? All around the county are wonderfully restored railway journeys, perfect for all the family to experience the joy of riding on a steam train. The North Norfolk Railway, or Poppy Line, journeys through an area of outstanding natural beauty stopping off at some of the lovely coastal resorts including Sheringham and Weybourne, while also taking you to Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath, both excellent places to stop off for a picnic on a lovely sunny day! A trip on the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway offers a unique way to visit another of Norfolk's coastal gems. The Railway is the longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world and travels from Wells-next-the-Sea to the ancient pilgrimage village of Walsingham through the natural beauty of Norfolk.

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Dayboats at Horning Ferry Marina (c) Waveney River Centre

Take to the water

Take to the water on one of Norfolk's many Broads or rivers - explore reed-fringed waterways by boat - an ideal family activity for a sunny day in Norfolk! Enjoy boating on the Norfolk Broads - hire a day boat, or book on a river tour or boat trip and let someone else do the hard work! Boats can be hired from Wroxham, Horning, Hickling and Oulton Broads amongst others.

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Get active in Norfolk

A fantastic way to really enjoy the outdoors is on a bicycle. There are many places which hire bikes around the county including Huff & Puff Cycle Hire at Kelling Heath, Waveney River Centre, or Broadland Cycle Hire. There are numerous routes to choose from - and you can visit some of Norfolk's great attractions on your journey. Bicycles can also be hired from Bircham Windmill, which offers bikes for all sizes and abilities along with maps of the area, while High Lodge in Thetford Forest, and Blickling Hall also offer bike hire.