Things to Do in Thurning

National Parks & Reserves

Holt Country Park

This Green Flag park offers families exciting wildlife discovery activities, nature trails and ranger-led events, plus picnic spots and refreshments. Onsite parking and facilities available.

Blickling Hall

Visitors say this estate features a beautiful, well-maintained historic house with fascinating architecture and extensive gardens, offering various walks and an RAF museum. They also highlight the fr…

Sightseeing & Attractions

Blickling Estate

This magnificent National Trust property welcomes families with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities and affordable mobility equipment hire at just £1.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Doodle Pots Ceramic Cafe

Paint and personalise your own pottery masterpiece at this hands-on ceramic cafe in Holt, where families can enjoy creative fun together plus refreshments from the on-site restaurant.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Holt Woodland Archery and Air Guns

Perfect your aim in the peaceful woodland setting of Kellingside Woods with exciting archery and air gun shooting sessions suitable for families seeking outdoor adventure near Cromer.

Museums & Galleries

Thursford Collection

Step back in time at this fascinating Fakenham museum where vintage steam engines and mechanical organs captivate visitors, while children burn energy in outdoor play areas and creative workshops.

National Parks & Reserves

Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Visitors say this coastal area features stunning, vast sandy beaches, diverse landscapes, and picturesque villages. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, opportunities for birdwatching, and do…

Sport & Fitness

Royal Norwich

This accessible sports and fitness venue welcomes families with pushchairs, babies and dogs, offering dining facilities on-site while you enjoy your visit together.

Zoos & Animal Parks

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Aylsham

Get up close to more than 50 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at this heartwarming Aylsham sanctuary, featuring Maya who starred as Black Beauty on screen.

Railways & Transport

Bure Valley Railway

Step aboard a charming narrow-gauge steam railway journeying through nine miles of stunning Norfolk countryside, complete with family facilities, dining options and full accessibility.

Arcades & Gaming

ROARR!

Visitors say this dinosaur-themed park offers a wide variety of activities, including realistic animatronic dinosaurs, a splash zone, and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. They also highlight …

Sightseeing & Attractions

ROARR!

Step back in time at this prehistoric-themed adventure park where life-sized dinosaurs roam alongside modern fun including water play, racing tracks and mini golf. Fully accessible with wheelchairs available to hire for just £1.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Sheringham Treasure Trail

Solve clues and discover hidden secrets as you explore this charming coastal town on an exciting self-guided adventure starting from the Tourist Information Centre.

Parks & Play Areas

Sheringham Park

Scale the historic gazebo for stunning panoramic views across this beautiful parkland. Year-round access with restaurant, full facilities and wheelchair-friendly paths make it perfect for all families.

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Muckleburgh Military Collection

Experience Britain's largest privately-owned military museum at Weybourne, showcasing an impressive array of over 120 tanks and armoured vehicles alongside thousands of wartime artefacts.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Hilltop Outdoor Centre

Scale new heights and navigate treetop adventures at this action-packed outdoor centre in Sheringham, perfect for families with children aged 8+, complete with climbing walls and woodland trails.

Beaches & Coastline

Weybourne Beach

Challenge your family to sandcastle competitions and acrobatic displays on the shores of this classic Norfolk coastal spot near Sheringham, perfect for active beach days and seaside fun.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate - National Trust

This grand Norfolk estate delights families with its magnificent 17th-century mansion, colourful walled gardens and vast parkland trails, all fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Reef Leisure Centre

This family-friendly leisure centre in Sheringham features two swimming pools, a gym with supervised teen sessions, plus onsite parking, dining facilities and full accessibility for all visitors.

Short Breaks & Holidays

Walnut Tree Farm

Enjoy a rural getaway on Swanton Road with caravan pitches and cottage accommodation, featuring wheelchair access, onsite facilities, and the option to bring picnics or purchase snacks.

Railways & Transport

The Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway

Journey through Norfolk's countryside aboard authentic steam locomotives and historic carriages, stopping at beautifully preserved Victorian stations with an onsite railway museum to explore.