Phil And Jill’s guidebook
Gardens, nature reserves and walks
Nature trails and Gardens.
Lovely woodland walks with the chance of a boat trip on South Walsham Broad. Cafe and gift shop.
Events for families, see website.
32 locals recommend
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
School RoadLovely woodland walks with the chance of a boat trip on South Walsham Broad. Cafe and gift shop.
Events for families, see website.
Managed by the RSPB, with woodland, marsh and wetland birds and butterflies - you may even see a Swallowtail butterfly in the summer.
13 locals recommend
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Low RoadManaged by the RSPB, with woodland, marsh and wetland birds and butterflies - you may even see a Swallowtail butterfly in the summer.
There really is a bit of everything here, history, gardens, nature boat trips, walks - river and woodland and of course the obligatory tea rooms!
11 locals recommend
How Hill Trust - The Environmental Study Centre for the Norfolk Broads
How Hill RoadThere really is a bit of everything here, history, gardens, nature boat trips, walks - river and woodland and of course the obligatory tea rooms!
Norfolks largest broad, nature reserve with lovely walks. Lots of wildlife to spot, events and nature boat trips offered, see website.
32 locals recommend
Hickling Broad
Norfolks largest broad, nature reserve with lovely walks. Lots of wildlife to spot, events and nature boat trips offered, see website.
A great place for walking, exploring and picnics, it really is pretty! Close to Sheringham.
10 locals recommend
Pretty Corner
A great place for walking, exploring and picnics, it really is pretty! Close to Sheringham.
Norfolk Broads National Park
A lovely unspoilt Broads village with pub, cafe, visitors centre with nature boat trips. 30 min walk on footpath from Cotenham Barn.
11 locals recommend
Ranworth
A lovely unspoilt Broads village with pub, cafe, visitors centre with nature boat trips. 30 min walk on footpath from Cotenham Barn.
Great place to hire a boat, also shopping at Roys and many cafes and restaurants.
17 locals recommend
Wroxham Broad
Great place to hire a boat, also shopping at Roys and many cafes and restaurants.
Salhouse Broad
Lower StreetCanoe hire, mobile cafe, walks.
Nature
Lovely beach walks plus seals! The beach is closed to the public during pupping season, viewing is warden controlled from the dunes....a sight not to miss!
106 locals recommend
Horsey Gap
Lovely beach walks plus seals! The beach is closed to the public during pupping season, viewing is warden controlled from the dunes....a sight not to miss!
Guided wildlife boat trips on Horsey Mere. Book a place in advance
6 locals recommend
Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips
Mere StaitheGuided wildlife boat trips on Horsey Mere. Book a place in advance
Activities for Children
Adventure parks and the like
A very popular adventure park for children and accompanying adults - all should get involved!
168 locals recommend
BeWILDerwood
A very popular adventure park for children and accompanying adults - all should get involved!
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Enjoyed by many of our younger guests!
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadFamily fun, animal farm, craft shops.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Great family day out.
Places to eat and drink
Local pubs and restaurants
Tamarind Fine Indian Dining
Woodbastwick RoadVery good village Indian restaurant.
Good pub with restaurant, close to Malthouse Broad in Ranworth. Pizza oven outside in the summer months.
13 locals recommend
Maltsters at Ranworth
The HillGood pub with restaurant, close to Malthouse Broad in Ranworth. Pizza oven outside in the summer months.
Picturesque thatched pub, attached to and run by Woodfords Brewery, great beer and food.
17 locals recommend
Fur & Feather Inn
Woodbastwick RoadPicturesque thatched pub, attached to and run by Woodfords Brewery, great beer and food.
Our favourite, superb, family run fish restaurant. You'll need to book!
15 locals recommend
Bure River Cottage Restaurant
27 Lower StOur favourite, superb, family run fish restaurant. You'll need to book!
Pub with restaurant, excellent food and service, one of our favourites.
15 locals recommend
Kings Arms Fleggburgh
Main RoadPub with restaurant, excellent food and service, one of our favourites.
Norwich City
Entertainment, culture, history, art, food and shopping.
Beautiful city, culture, history, cathedral, castle, shopping, cinema, theatre, food!
250 locals recommend
Norwich
Beautiful city, culture, history, cathedral, castle, shopping, cinema, theatre, food!
Norwich Cathedral
65 The CloseNorwich Castle
24 Castle MdwNorwich Theatre Royal
Theatre StreetExcellent museum where you can learn more about the history of our city.
23 locals recommend
Bridewell Museum
5 Bridewell AlleyExcellent museum where you can learn more about the history of our city.
Sightseeing
Runs April to October, full size steam trains running from Sheringham to Holt, well worth a visit. Run by volunteers.
69 locals recommend
North Norfolk Railway PLC (Sheringham)
Station ApproachRuns April to October, full size steam trains running from Sheringham to Holt, well worth a visit. Run by volunteers.