Things to do in Norfolk

Romantic retreat

Book a Bench on our Estate - Should you wish to take time out during your stay, book one of our beautiful benches to sit and relax. Enjoy a bottle of Champagne watching the sun rise over the broad, gently rock on our swing seat with a Malt Whisky whilst watching the stars, a bottle of wine looking back to the house from the meadow or even an Afternoon Tea looking onto the garden from either side. Let us know a time and your preferred bench and we’ll arrange the rest. For fresher months we can provide a blanket and hot water bottle.

Lola & Luna - Let Lola and her fleet offer you a little romance into your partnership - enjoy a few hours or an entire day together in idyllic surroundings. Explore the Broads with a scrumptious picnic aboard our rowing boat, Luna. Experience our sun-rise cruise with breakfast or our sun-set cruise with fine wines. Be part of one of the Broads famous regatta's and enjoy Afternoon Tea with your loved one. You can hire Lola for an hour, a day or a long weekend - we can arrange everything for you. www.lolacharters.co.uk

Fun with the children

Wroxham Barns - Is the 'must visit' for all the family - whatever your age. For stylish clothes, gifts for home and garden, country foods, Bill LeGrice Roses & Plant Centre, Junior Farm, Children's Funfair, 12 Craft Studios and table service restaurant, it's well worth a visit. www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Bewilderwood - A huge award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure. Tree houses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, boat trips and marsh walks. www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Retail Therapy

Shopping in Norwich is a rather unique experience. High street stores, designer brands, independent shops and quirky goods are all on offer in this city listed as one of the top 10 places to shop in the UK. Outside of London’s Oxford Street, Norwich is the only place in the UK to have 4 national department stores as well as a local independent department store, Jarrold, within its city centre. Two shopping centres, independent retailers located in the historic Norwich Lanes, Elm Hill and Timberhill plus contemporary architecture and history. Norwich satisfies even the most sophisticated shopper so whatever your style, taste or pocket you will have great fun discovering the mix this exciting city has to offer.

Active break

Walks & Country runs – these are all on our doorstep and the perfect way to explore Norfolk. Maps are available from our Reception office.

Canoeing – Choose either a half or full day to Buxton or Coltishall. Incorporating a canoe outbound and a steam train on the homeward bound journey. The are various options The Canoe Man has for you to appreciate the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads www.thecanoeman.co.uk

Other things to do

Woodfordes Norfolk Ale Brewery – with a visitor centre, brewery tours and a pub what better way to enjoy the well known Norfolk Ale of Woodfordes.

National Trust – For special places to inspire you. Memorable times with family and friends. Hassle-free days of discovery and fun. Blickling Hall, Felbrigg Hall and Sheringham Park are a few of our special National Trust places Norfolk has to offer. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main

Churches - Hosting 32 medieval churches, 2 cathedrals and a Norman castle.

Wildlife tours and Education - their aim is to show you the wildlife of our countryside. They fit in with your timings and spend our days with you at a leisurely pace. Bring your binoculars for an experience to remember. www.wildlifetoursandeducation.co.uk

For a full list of things to do in the Norwich area www.visitnorwich.co.uk or for the Norfolk Broads area www.enjoythebroads.com