Guidebook for South Norfolk
Essentials
Food
Waitrose station
Large supermarket
Wymondham Leisure Centre
Norwich RoadPublic pool with spa bath and children's pool
Crone's Organic Foods
Fersfield RoadGood cider
Goodies Food Hall
Wood LaneExcellent food with great restaurant
Disney's Deli
6 Middleton StreetLocal and specialist produce
Food Scene
Excellent traditional fish and chips open Tuesday to Saturday Lunchtime and evening - both a takeaway and a pleasant restaurant.
Chip Inn
Norwich RoadExcellent traditional fish and chips open Tuesday to Saturday Lunchtime and evening - both a takeaway and a pleasant restaurant.
The Boars
Bunwell RoadGood food
Good pub and restaurant using local produce, home grown herbs. Free range and organic. Advance booking advised.
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The Bird In Hand
Church RoadGood pub and restaurant using local produce, home grown herbs. Free range and organic. Advance booking advised.
Station Bistro
Station ApproachRestaurant in the old railway station
The Lemon Tree Cafe
2 Damgate StGood cake
The Coffee Shop
25 Market StThe best Cream Teas.
P T Parke butchers, a butcher since 1957. According to reports he has only ever had one holiday, to Clacton - that's how much he loves his job!
3 Market St
3 Market StreetP T Parke butchers, a butcher since 1957. According to reports he has only ever had one holiday, to Clacton - that's how much he loves his job!
The Green
Perfect end to a day by the seaside, fish and chips to take away and eat on the green
Arts & Culture
Cinema City
Saint Andrews StreetProper picture house cinema with interesting films.
Good place to start viewing Norwich. Restaurants and cinema, library with wifi and BBC Centre. Year round exhibitions.
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The Forum
Millennium PlainGood place to start viewing Norwich. Restaurants and cinema, library with wifi and BBC Centre. Year round exhibitions.
Norwich Puppet Theatre
WhitefriarsGreat interactive shows.
Outstanding collection of work acquired by the Sainsbury family. Interesting small art exhibitions. Of great architectural interest. Also an excellent cafe with quality food for lunches.
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Norfolk RoadOutstanding collection of work acquired by the Sainsbury family. Interesting small art exhibitions. Of great architectural interest. Also an excellent cafe with quality food for lunches.
Sightseeing
12th Century Castle - English Heritage owned
"One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks."
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Castelo de Rising
Lynn Road12th Century Castle - English Heritage owned
"One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks."
Historical setting with historical re-enactments which are really good fun. Check their events listings.
Iceni Village
Cockley Cley HallHistorical setting with historical re-enactments which are really good fun. Check their events listings.
National Trust propery - a great stop on the way to the beach
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Horsey Windpump
National Trust propery - a great stop on the way to the beach
Wymondham Heritage Museum
Norwich RoadNorfolk history museum
For anyone interested in working steam engines. Full steam monthly on first Sundays, other visits by arrangement.
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
For anyone interested in working steam engines. Full steam monthly on first Sundays, other visits by arrangement.
Norfolk Tank Museum
Station RoadSwimming pool for hire here
Outstanding example of Jacobean architecture. This National Trust property is filled with history, eg needlework made by Mary Queen of Scots who was captive here. Large grounds for bikes and walks.
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Oxburgh Hall
Outstanding example of Jacobean architecture. This National Trust property is filled with history, eg needlework made by Mary Queen of Scots who was captive here. Large grounds for bikes and walks.
Castle with re-enactments and events. A good stop on the way to the beach at Southwold. English Heritage owned.
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Castelo de Framlingham
Church StreetCastle with re-enactments and events. A good stop on the way to the beach at Southwold. English Heritage owned.
Castle Acre: Priorado de Castle Acre
Priory RoadFantastic steam-powered roundabout and trains, great gardens and garden centre. Large plot so long train rides. Everlasting memories easily made here. Reasonably good value too.
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Bressingham Steam & Gardens
Low RoadFantastic steam-powered roundabout and trains, great gardens and garden centre. Large plot so long train rides. Everlasting memories easily made here. Reasonably good value too.
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
Birds LaneDads Army Museum
Cage LaneNot been here but sounds interesting!
Beautiful serene historic church in an atmospheric setting.
Duck Racing at Easter in the surrounding park. Great fun.
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Wymondham Abbey
Church StreetBeautiful serene historic church in an atmospheric setting.
Duck Racing at Easter in the surrounding park. Great fun.
Nature reserve with trails and interesting birds. Lots of dragonfly!
Also the Millennium Garden designed by Piet Oudolf in the prairie style.
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Parque Natural de Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe RoadNature reserve with trails and interesting birds. Lots of dragonfly!
Also the Millennium Garden designed by Piet Oudolf in the prairie style.
Excellent educational activities in school holidays.
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Norwich Cathedral
65 The CloseExcellent educational activities in school holidays.
Colman's Mustard Shop & Museum
Renowned local mustard producers in a lovely arcade
Guided tours available from Wymondham Walks and Talks run by Georgette who is an approved speaker of the Women's Institute. Contact bookings@wymondhamwalksandtalks.co.uk
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Wymondham
Guided tours available from Wymondham Walks and Talks run by Georgette who is an approved speaker of the Women's Institute. Contact bookings@wymondhamwalksandtalks.co.uk
Norfolk Churches Trust
Diss RoadInformation about our churches.
Parks & Nature
Kessingland Beach
Wide open unspoilt sand/shingle beaches.
The Norfolk Broads - hire a boat, kayak or other for a tranquil and slightly sporty day out.
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Wroxham Broad
The Norfolk Broads - hire a boat, kayak or other for a tranquil and slightly sporty day out.
Fabulous quiet spotless friendly beach. Entertainment and ice creams (and public loo) a walkable 15 to 20 minutes away up the beach at Sea Palling. See Waxham Barns.
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Waxham
Fabulous quiet spotless friendly beach. Entertainment and ice creams (and public loo) a walkable 15 to 20 minutes away up the beach at Sea Palling. See Waxham Barns.
Good family friendly beach with old-fashioned amusement arcades and excellent fish and chips with a view.
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Southwold
Good family friendly beach with old-fashioned amusement arcades and excellent fish and chips with a view.
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http://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/visiting/1687.asp
Entertainment & Activities
Book a tour round the famous Lotus car factory from £39. Racing tuition also available for petrol heads and adrenaline junkies.
Lotus Driving Academy
Potash LaneBook a tour round the famous Lotus car factory from £39. Racing tuition also available for petrol heads and adrenaline junkies.
BeWILDerwood
Woodland adventures. Great fun for under 10s.
Go Ape Thetford
High wire climbing.
A proper zoo with giraffes, guinea pigs and everything in between. Free entry for under 3s.
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Banham Zoo
Kenninghall RoadA proper zoo with giraffes, guinea pigs and everything in between. Free entry for under 3s.
The Workhouse
5 Old Market PlA variety of cookery courses available from around £50 pp.
Old Buckenham Airfield
All things aeroplane plus a lunchtime Cafe.
Famous race track holding regular events. About 25 mins away depending on how fast you like to drive.
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Snetterton Circuit
Famous race track holding regular events. About 25 mins away depending on how fast you like to drive.
Original workhouse with interesting social labour history. Lots of events so check the website. Very hands on for children, with farm animals and working horses.
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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Beetley MeadowsOriginal workhouse with interesting social labour history. Lots of events so check the website. Very hands on for children, with farm animals and working horses.
Home of Norfolk Gliding Club with regular events and shows
http://www.norfolkglidingclub.com/Default.aspx
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Home of Norfolk Gliding Club with regular events and shows
http://www.norfolkglidingclub.com/Default.aspx
EcoTech Centre
Ever wanted to climb up a wind turbine?
Here is your chance!
Everything Else
Hulabaloos Children's Play and Party Center
London RoadSoft play and high ropes for all ages.
Spa with large pool and all facilities expected in a spa
http://imaginespa.co.uk/hethersett/
Imagine Spa Hethersett
Spa with large pool and all facilities expected in a spa
http://imaginespa.co.uk/hethersett/
Excellent off-road cycle trails through the forest. The pool in Thetford has slides and sluices and is fun for all ages of children.
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Thetford Forest Park
Excellent off-road cycle trails through the forest. The pool in Thetford has slides and sluices and is fun for all ages of children.