Norfolk Broads holidays are a haven for children and families; there is so much enjoyment to be had with the nature and surroundings of the Broads, and there are also lots of attractions designed to entertain and educate children. For more specific locations, all of these attractions are on our Map of the Broads.
What can kids do on the Norfolk Broads?
Family Activities
- BeWILDerwood. A huge forest of family fun and outdoor adventure.
- Museum of The Broads. Museum of Broadland life set at Stalham Staithe.
- Wroxham Barns.
- Wildlife Boat Trips.
- Fairhaven Garden.
- Pleasure Beach.
- Awayadays.
- Barton House Railway.
Is Norfolk good for kids?
Family fun, laughs and adventure are guaranteed in Norfolk – the kids will love it! Not only has Norfolk got great countryside and coast, but also fantastic theme parks, zoos and animal centres, gardens to visit, stately houses and museums.
Which is the best area of Norfolk Broads?
We asked our Facebook fans what their top towns and villages on the Norfolk Broads are and the top places were:
- Horning.
- Wroxham.
- Ludham.
- Ranworth.
- Coltishall.
- Beccles.
- Reedham.
Are the Norfolk Broads worth visiting?
There are lots of reasons people have been flocking to the Norfolk Broads for decades. From stunning scenery, riverside pubs, amazing fishing, walking & generally just taking life at a slower pace and becoming absorbed in the tranquil atmosphere of The Broads.
Where can I take a 3 year old Norfolk?
- BeWILDerwood Norfolk. Theme Parks and Funfairs, Outdoor.
- Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure.
- Bugz UK. Zoos and Wildlife Parks, Indoor and Outdoor.
- Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. Children’s Farms, Indoor and Outdoor.
- Namco Funscape Norwich. Ten Pin Bowling Alleys, Indoor.
- Castle Carvery.
- High Lodge Thetford Forest Centre.
- Tots Town.
Where can I see baby seals in Norfolk?
Blakeney Point Nature Reserve
In Norfolk you can find common (harbour) and grey seals and the majority have their home in a prime spot on Blakeney Point Nature Reserve. The common seals have their young between June and August, and the pups can swim almost immediately.
Where is the best place to see seals in Norfolk?
Blakeney Point North Norfolk is the best place to see seals during the summer months, home to both Grey Seals and Common Seals, the colony here is one of the largest in England.
Can you swim in the Norfolk Broads?
When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.
Which is best North or South Norfolk Broads?
If you are on a short break, starting on the Northern Broads then generally we recommend sticking to the Northern side and exploring all of the Broads and villages there. Same on the Southern Broads, if you start there it is best to stay south on a short break, you could still reach the City of Norwich easily.
Which broads can you walk around?
The Norfolk Broads is the perfect location for walking. With over 190 miles of footpaths and nature trails through gentle rolling countryside and quiet countryside lanes, Norfolk Broads walks have it all.
Are Norfolk Broads salt water?
The barrier at Herbert Woods boat yard in Potter Heigham, Norfolk Broads, is raised when surge tides are expected. This is to prevent salt water from entering the boat yard where shoals of freshwater fish, which gather in the boat yard during the winter, are protected from salt water.
Is Wroxham worth visiting?
Wroxham is well worth a visit at any time of the year, although the boating takes place in the summer months. There is plenty of parking available, especially in the winter.
What towns are near the Norfolk Broads?
Broads Towns and Villages
- Acle.
- Beccles.
- Coltishall.
- Great Yarmouth.
- Horning.
- Hoveton & Wroxham.
- Loddon.
- Ludham and Ludham Bridge.
What is Norfolk famous for?
North Norfolk is renowned for its spectacular coastline, fantastic wildlife, miles of glorious beaches, seaside communities and a beautiful hinterland of rolling countryside and picturesque market towns and villages.
Is BeWILDerwood good for toddlers?
What age is BeWILDerwood suitable for? The ideal age range for children is 2 – 12 years old, however BeWILDerwood is a family adventure park, which means parents, grandparents, teachers and group leaders can all enjoy the play equipment just as much as the children.
Where is Hunstanton beach?
Hunstanton is the only resort town in East Anglia which faces west, making the beach relatively sheltered from sea breezes and an excellent place to enjoy watching the sun set.
What time of day do seals come to shore?
When it’s hot and sunny, the seals typically leave the beach each morning by 7:00 or 8:00am at the latest. They’ll gradually return to the sand in the late afternoon or early evening, once the shade and/or tide has cooled off the sand.
Are seals like dogs?
“Dogs and seals are not in the same family, however, and are not closely related. The family that compromises seals, Pinnipedia, split from other caniforms around 50 million years ago.” Upon further inspection, there are some pretty obvious phenotypical distinctions between seals and dogs.
Are seals at Horsey all year round?
Walk along any Norfolk Beach and you are likely to see a seal bobbing alongside you in the sea. Seal watching at Horsey Gap is possible all year round but in the late autumn and early winter Horsey beach becomes seal central.
What time of year are seals at Blakeney?
In the winter the Grey seals come to Blakeney Point and Horsey Gap to have their pups. The common seals on The Point have their pups from June-August and the Grey seals have theirs from November to December, so the seal tours are pretty much all year round, but obviously with limited bookings in the winter.