FAMILY FUN & THEME PARKS

BECCLES LIDO
Nothing beats swimming outdoors so why not visit Beccles Lido, the heated open-air swimming pool in Beccles. Since taking over from the Council in 2010, the site has been transformed and is now a top Waveney attraction, winning many awards and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence every year since 2014. The Lido has a slide, springboard, giant inflatable aquarun (daily lunchtime sessions), outdoor exercise equipment and a kiddies adventure play area. There are lots of grassy areas, sunloungers, tables and chairs to relax on as well as an all-weather eating and spectating area. By the River Waveney, the Lido enjoys stunning views across the river and the Waveney valley and its café serves hot and cold snacks, drinks and ices. With lane swimming until 10am and most lunchtimes and evenings, Beccles Lido is perfect for a swim or family day out. Canoe Hire is also offered (advance bookings only). Parking at the Lido is limited but there are numerous car parks nearby, or why not travel by bus or train for discounted entry!

Address: Puddingmoor, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PL
Email: info@beccleslido.com
Phone: 01502 713297
BEWILDERWOOD
BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative outdoor adventure park. With magical tree houses and hints of intriguing characters, BeWILDerwood brings a curious difference to The Broads. The concept, put quite simply, is one of child’s play. The vision is to enhance an already striking natural playground and encourage children and their families to enjoy traditional, imaginative and healthy outdoor play together. 

Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW
Email: explore@bewilderwood.co.uk
Phone: 01692 633033
GREAT YARMOUTH PLEASURE BEACH
Entry to the Pleasure Beach on Great Yarmouth is completely free; visitors can come and go as they please. Rides are paid for by tokens or wristbands purchased at main reception. Ride tokens are also available from token machines located around the park. The Pleasure Beach is currently rated in the top 10 free entry amusement parks in the country. Ample car parking exists adjacent to the park. Height restrictions are in force on some rides. An exciting mix of white-knuckle and child-friendly rides makes the Pleasure Beach an ideal family day out. 

Address: South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH
Email: admin@pleasure-beach.co.uk
Phone: 01493 844585
HIRSTY’S FAMILY FUN PARK
The Spring Baananza is open over the Easter Holidays. Visit the fun park and have fun using all the play equipment, and then take a ride on our tractor and trailer and get interactive with our ewes and lambs in the lambing shed. Don’t miss out on the quiz that covers the fun park and farmyard and head back to the fun park for the Great Easter Egg Hunt.

Address: Hirst Farm, Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4NL
Email: richard@hirstfarms.co.uk
Phone: 07771 605797
LANGHAM GLASS

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Address: Greenway Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8ET

Email: enquiries@langhamglass.co.uk

Phone: 01328 863500

Website: www.langhamglass.co.uk

MERRIVALE MODEL VILLAGE
One of Great Yarmouth's best loved family attractions, the Village is set in over an acre of award-winning landscaped gardens with streams, waterfalls and lake with koi carp. Sit for a while, escape the hustle and bustle while you watch the Merrivale Railway go by and wonder at the models. Traditional crazy golf is also included in the admission price. The popular Old Penny Arcade is where you can hear the 'laughing sailor' and see 'what the butler saw', and not forgetting the Merrivale Tea Rooms, a favourite on the Golden Mile. Delicious food with diabetic, gluten-free and allergy free choices. First time for opening during February half term and with a special discounted price of £4.99 per person for all classes. SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 1½ hours. 

Address: Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG
Email: info@merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk
Phone: 01493 842097
PETTITTS ANIMAL ADVENTURE PARK
Welcome to Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolks Premier Family Park set in the stunning Norfolk Broads.

We have 3 brand new attractions for 2020 featuring The Meerkat Kingdom, Dino Jeep Safari along with our new Ice Cream Parlour. Guests can enjoy 2 themed sand play areas alongside a large wooden adventure playground. Discover 25+ different species of animals from around the world, Meerkats, Lemurs, Raccoons, Wallabies, Birds of prey, Goats and Reptiles too!

Explore our super fun Adventure Rides including the Crazy Caterpillar Rollercoaster & Bouncing Kangaroo Ride, before stopping by at our fantastic food outlets for a relaxing break at our Safari Shack Cafe or the Pettitts Coffee Shack serving Costa Coffee! Don’t forget to stop by at our Jurassic Golf or take a trip on our Safari Adventure Ride, there’s lots to see and do for the whole family!

Address: Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA
Phone: 01493 700094
Email: info@pettittsadventurepark.co.uk
PLEASUREWOOD HILLS
There’s plenty for the whole family to explore at Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park in Lowestoft. 
Take a seat on the Egg-Spress, a brilliant rollercoaster loved by many, enjoy a ride on the one-of-a-kind Cannonball Express or challenge your family on the Rootin Tootin Target Trail – a fun interactive laser ride. Feeling brave? Then take on Fireball, the Jolly Roger drop tower or ride Wipeout – the region’s most extreme rollercoaster. Younger members of the family will love exploring the Kids' Zone which has rides for children who are around one metre tall. And, when it’s time to take a break from the action, visit Woody’s Cub House indoor soft play area or watch the stars of the fantastic live shows.  

Address: Leisure Way, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TZ
Email: info@pleasurewoodhills.com
Phone: 01502 586000
RICHARDSON'S FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Recently refreshed in 2019, Richardson’s Family Entertainment Centre is fun for the whole family! From our 14 Glow bowling lanes and Richie’s Adventure Island soft play area, to our Bar & Diner serving up delicious dishes and a great selection of drinks, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy! Plus, don’t miss our state-of the-art video games inside our pier-themed entrance hall! Plus, why not have your next party with us? From children’s parties to buffets, call us now to plan yours!

Address: Unit 11 Capital Trading Estate, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1TY
Phone: 01502 519200
RICHARDSON'S YACHT CLUB LEISURE COMPLEX
Head to the gorgeously golden Norfolk coast for some family fun! Richardson’s Yacht Club is home to a great selection of Go Active activities, including Archery, Air Boardz and Fencing, plus reach new heights in our new-in-2019 high ropes adventure, The Crow’s Nest! After you’ve worked up an appetite, why not grab some seaside spoils including fish & chips from Posh Plaice before kicking back with a drink in our Yacht Club Bar? We’ll see you there!

Address: The Yacht Club Leisure Complex, Beach Rd, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 4HT
Telephone: 01493 384466
ROARR! DINOSAUR ADVENTURE
Come and unleash your adventure in the UK’s best all-inclusive dinosaur themed adventure park. With over 25 attractions, set in 85 acres of Jurassic woodland, isn’t it time you came-n-saurus™?

Young dino explorers of all ages can enjoy the park’s brand new attraction for 2021 – Dippy’s Theatre. Or how about embarking on a quest to navigate three levels of soft play fun inside Norfolk’s largest indoor play area - Dinomite? Just a short walk away is our famous Dinosaur Trail – with over 110 life-sized dinos to discover.

For our slightly older dino explorers, we have Predator High Ropes - escape the terrifying T-Rex’s clutches by taking to the trees with him hot on your heels. Or how about cooling off and making a splash at East Anglia’s biggest outdoor waterpark – Dippy’s Splash Zone - with slides, fountains, cannon shoots and our famous giant bucket! Who will you discover in our Secret Animal Garden – as you get up close to some cuddly creatures in the walled Victorian garden – just don’t tell the dinos! 

The best prices are available online and the park also offers Gift Cards and Season Pass options too! So why not embark on a brand new adventure and see what you can discover!

Address: Lenwade, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5JE
Email: guestservices@roarrda.co.uk
Phone: 01603 876310
SOUTHWOLD MAIZE MAZE

An award winning attraction with fabulous new café offering a day of outdoor play & adventure for the whole family. So much to do - two maize mazes, pedal go-kart track, three jumping pillows, double zip line, three different play frames, two giant sand pits, cradle nest swing, pedal tractors and ride ons. 2019 saw the addition of a stunning new licensed café on site with magnificent marsh views, serving locally sourced, freshly prepared, quality food. There are also two dog friendly walking trails with stamp collector cards in the bird-abundant wilderness.


Address: Old Hall Farm, Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SG

Email: info@southwoldmaizemaze.co.uk

Phone:  01502 723091 / 07801 065845

Website: www.southwoldmaizemaze.co.uk

THE OLD PENNY ARCADE

Do you remember the days of the large old pennies, when playing these classic machines became part of your seaside memories? Well, now you can relive those days at Peter Williamson’s Old Penny Arcades at either Wroxham Miniature Worlds or Merrivale Model Village, where you will find part of the Williamson collection of vintage amusement machines. Come and enjoy playing machines such as the One Armed Bandits, Working Models, Allwins, Strength Testers and Fortune Tellers - to name but a few. The large old pennies are available to purchase and you can start to bring back those lovely memories with a large choice of machines to play at either venue. Come hear the ”Laughing Sailor” one more time.


Address: Merrivale Model Village. Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. NR30 3JG.

Address: Wroxham Miniature Worlds. Station Business Park, Horning Road West, Hoveton, Norwich. NR12 8QJ.

Phone: Merrivale - 01493 842097. Phone: Wroxham Miniature World - 01603 781728..

Website: www.oldpennyarcade-norfolk.co.uk   

WROXHAM BARNS
There’s so much to see and so much to do for a fun day out with family, relaxing with friends or to indulge in some retail therapy. Meet the talented makers in our craft studios, or browse our shops offering gifts, toys, clothing, plants, food & drink and more. Take a break in our award-winning restaurant or Farmyard Café for breakfast, snacks, lunch or traditional afternoon tea. Visit Junior Farm with a daily programme of activities and indoor play for little ones. Plus, children’s traditional funfair (seasonal) and championship mini golf (weather dependent) are here to entertain our younger visitors. 

Address: Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QU
Email:info@wroxhambarns.co.uk
Phone: 01603 783762
Time and Tide Museum

Address: Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3BX

Phone: 01493 743930

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