Other Attractions
Family Attractions, Parks and Railways
Hoveton Hall Gardens
1 mile north of Wroxham. Beautiful woodland and walled gardens, including woodland and lakeside walks. Open: Easter Sun-early Sept, Wed, Fri, Sun and bank holiday Mons (also Thurs in May and June) 10.30-5. tel 01603 782798
Lowestoft, New Pleasurewood Hills
Family Fun Park and Miniature Railway near Lowestoft - for opening times telephone (01502) 586000.
Reedham, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Birds and tame animals in the grounds. Feather workshop. Open: Easter-last Sunday in Oct daily 10-5/5.30. For details telephone (01493) 700094.
South Walsham, Fairhaven Garden Trust
Attractive water gardens, many shrubs including rhododendrons, borders South Walsham Broad. Open: all year daily 10-5, May-Aug, Wed and Thurs 10-9. Closed 25 Dec.
Wroxham Barns
Craft workshops, children's Fun Fair and Junior Farm, set in parkland 1½ miles north of Wroxham Bridge. Open: daily 10-5.
Wroxham, Barton House Miniature Railway
Two railways and steam rides in gardens on the edge of the River Bure. Open: April-Oct, third Sun each month 2.30-5.30.
Wroxham/Hoveton, Bure Valley Railway
Hoveton-Aylsham 9 mile narrow gauge steam railway. Connections can be made with Broads boat trips and the National Trust's Blickling Hall. Open: Easter-Oct. 'Santa Specials' in December. Telephone (01263) 733858 for details.
Norwich at night