Banham Zoo
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The Grove, Banham, Norfolk
NR15 16 2HE
Approx. 45 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01953 887771
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This wildlife park takes you on a journey around the globe to experience at close quarters some of the worlds most exotic, rare and endangered animals, set amongst 35 acres of beautiful Breckland countryside and magnificent landscaped gardens.
I have not been to this attraction for a long time, so if somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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Adults Peak Rate: £8.95
Children Peak Rate: £6.95
Check Website for other prices
Open daily; 10am
1 Apr - 30 Jun; 5pm close
1 Jul - 7 Sept; 5:30pm close
8 Sept - 31 Oct; 5pm close
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Norfolk Shirehorse Centre
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Situated between Cromer and Sheringham
in West Runton
Approx. 60 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01263 837339
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This centre brings together a collection of different breeds of draft horses. Some originated in this country and some are European breeds. The shire horses are complemented with a number of breeds of ponies which are native to the UK, and some have foals which are also on display. Visitors can watch the horses working as they used to in days-gone-by.
I have not been to this attraction, so if somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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Adults: £5.00
Senior Citizens: £4.00
Children: £3.00
Check Website for other prices
Open daily; 10am - 5pm
13 Apr - 31 Oct
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Otter Trust
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Earsham near Bungay
in West Runton
Approx. 35 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01986 893470
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The only place in Britain breeding the British Otter under near natural conditions for re-introduction into the wild. Riverside walks, tea room and shop, and free car park.
I have not been to this attraction, so if somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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Open daily; 10:30am - 5:30pm
April to September
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Pets Corner
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Nicholas Everitt Park, Lowestoft
Adjoining Main Car Park
Approx. 25 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01502 563533
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Snakes, rabbits, monkeys, sheep, exotic birds, goats, turkeys, geese, ducks, pygmy goats, and pot-bellied pigs. There is also a picnic area, with giftshop and refreshments.
I have not been to this attraction, so if somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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Adults: £2.20
Senior Citizens: £1.60
Open daily, including Sundays; 10am - 5pm
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Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
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Situated in Reedham off the A47 between Norwich and Acle
Follow the brown sign from Acle
Approx. 25 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 701403
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Best described as an Animal Adventure Park, its a cross between a theme park and zoo, with lots of rides and attractions and animals to feed and pet.
After hearing the radio jingles for this one, I have thought about going sometime this year, so if somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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Open daily; 10am - 5:30pm
12 Apr - 2 Nov
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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Caldecott Hall, Fritton
A143 Between Great Yarmouth and Beccles
Approx. 25 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 488531
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A care home for horses, ponys and donkeys!
If somebody would like to give their own opinion, please email me
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See website for opening times and prices
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Suffolk Wildlife Park
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Off the A12 at Kessingland
Just south of Lowestoft
Approx. 40 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01502 740291
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Set in 100 acres of parkland, follow the explorer trails to discover lions, rhinos, giraffe, zebras and lots of other animals from the African Continent. Daily feeding, talks and displays.
A very well organised attraction, and if you cannot visit Banham Zoo this is a very good alternative
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See website for opening times and prices
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
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Off the A1064 Caister to Acle road
Approx. 25 minute drive from Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 369477
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The usual house/gardens type wildlife park.
The last time I visited (1998) it had mostly monkeys
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See website for opening times and prices
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Anna Sewell House
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Great Yarmouth Market Place, Next to St Nicholas Church
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A 16th century cottage nestling near the Parish Church, is the birthplace of the authoress of Black Beauty. Anna, whose book is still the best-read children's story in the world (I think it might be Harry Potter now!) and the sixth most popular book ever written in the English Language, was born in the building on 30th March 1820. She died at Old Catton, Norwich, in 1878, six months after the first publication of Black Beauty.
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Not open to the public as a museum for visits.
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Elizabethan House Museum
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4 South Quay, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 855746
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A 16th-century building with rooms displayed to reflect the lives of the families who have lived here through history. Of particular interest are a Tudor bedroom and dining-room, Victorian kitchen, scullery and parlour, and the Conspiracy Room, where the trial and execution of King Charles I were allegedly plotted. There is also a special children’s room with replica toys and there are hands-on activities throughout the house. (Leased to the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service).
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Open 1st April til 31 Oct.
Mon - Fri: 10am til 5pm
Sat - Sun: 1:15pm til 5pm
Adults £2.60; Children £1.30; Other rates apply.
(2003 prices)
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Exhibition Galleries
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Central Library, Tolhouse Street, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 842279
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Modern Galleries with changing programme of local exhibitions.
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Open daily, except Sundays bewteen 9:30am and 5:30pm only when exhibitions are presented.
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Great Yarmouth Heritage Tours
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Tel: 01493 846345 or
07901 915390
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Guided walks of Great Yarmouth. There are four walks covering the fascinating history of the town; The Medieval Town Wall; The South Quay - Maritime Connections; The Historic Golden Mile and Old Yarmouth - circular walk.
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Available from May to Mid October.
Time and dates available from the Tourism Office.
No bookings necessary, tickets available on the day from the guide.
Private tours maybe booked throughout the year.
Tickets; £2.50, under 12's free.
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Greyfriars Cloisters
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Greyfriars Way, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 857900
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The remains of a Franciscan friary with early wall paintings (by appointment).
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Access is via ROW 111 houses (see below)
Open April til October, 10am til 5pm daily. (Closed 1pm to 2pm)
Guided tours hourly.
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Nelson's Monument
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South Quay
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144 feet high monument, built in 1819, with 217 step staircase to the summit viewing platform.
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Not open at present due to poor condition.
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Norfolk Nelson Museum
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26 South Quay, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 850698
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Housed in a 17th Century building on the quayside that Nelson would have known. The fleet often assembled and returned here, as it did for the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. The museum commemorates the life and career of Horatio Nelson and his Norfolk connections.
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Telephone direct for opening hours.
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Old Merchant's House
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Row 117, South Quay, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 857900
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An English Heritage Monument. Excellant example of 17th century dwelling and show place of elaborate plaster ceilings, fine windows and fireplaces.
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Access is via ROW 111 houses (see below)
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Review
27 June 2004 |
See below
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ROW 111
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Row 111, South Quay, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 857900
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English Heritage have renovated three houses in Row 111, as typical examples of small town houses of the 17th Century.
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1st April - 31 October
Purchase a 'dual' ticket to gain access to both this and Mechants House (see above)
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Review
27 June 2004 |
Explaining and illustrating the way the larger Great Yarmouth 'row' houses have developed and been adapted over the years, these two museums are very interesting and informative, and well worth a visit. |
Length of visit: 1 hour |
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Tolhouse Museum
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Tolhouse Street, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 858900
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Visit one of the oldest prisons in the country and explore the story of crime and punishment in Great Yarmouth. Enjoy hands-on activities and hear the gaoler and his prisoners describe their experiences using a free audio guide. Discover what happened to smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers in Great Yarmouth, and find out the fate of thieves when the usual punishement was transportation or execution. Learn about the Tolhouse, a medieval merchant's house transformed into one of the most important buildings of the Town.
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1st April until 31 October
Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, 1:15pm to 5pm.
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Time and Tide Museum
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Blackfriars Road, Gt Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 743930
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Learn all about Great Yarmouth in the newest attraction from Norfolk Museum Service.
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See website for details.
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Review
10 October 2004 |
An excellant place to visit - please see our review under the Features link on the left! |
Length of visit: 6.5 hours |
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Berney Arms Windmill
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Not accessible by road!
3½ miles NE of Reedham on the North bank of River Yare.
Accessible by hire boat, or by footpath from Halvergate (3½ miles)
Tel: 01493 700605
English Heritage Website
Berney Arms Website
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One of the best and largest remaining marsh mills in Norfolk. Built to grind a constituent of cement, it was in use until 1951, ending its days pumping water to drain surrounding marshes.
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1 April - 31 October
Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Adults: £2, Children £1, Concessions £1.50
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Broads Windpump
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Adjacent to the Pontiac Roadhouse, A47 between Great Yarmouth and Acle
Tel: 01603 222705
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Working windpump with two others nearby on How Hill Trust Estate.
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Open everyday.
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The Candlemaker Centre
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Mill Road, Stokesby
near Acle off A1064 Caister Road
Tel: 01493 750242
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The candle shop and workshop with England's largest variety of hand-crafted candles, incorporating a candle work-shop showing various stages of candle-making. Take part in your own candlemaking, (small charge for this). They make all types of candles; animals, celebration, floating, fantasy, religious and perfumed.
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Open 6 days a week (closed Mondays)
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Sutton Windmill and Broads Museum
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15 miles north of Great Yarmouth
off A149 (follow brown signs)
Tel: 01692 581195
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Authentic corn mill built in 1789 with nine floors plus the cap floor, making it the tallest brick built tower mill in the country. Public admitted to all floors with milling machinery still in place. A comprehensive museum with craft tools, pump engines. The story of Tobacco, domestic bygones, 1880's pharmacy and miscellaneious items.
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Open daily 1 April to 30 September
10am to 5:30pm
Adults: £4, Children £2, Concessions £3.50
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Review
11 April 2004 |
Very interesting attraction, with a number of different 'sheds' housing all manners of items from the past. There is also an area for picnicking. Lots of steep wooden steps to climb to the very top of the windmill, and this is a good place to go on a nice sunny clear day, as there are good views from the top. |
Length of visit: 2.5hr |
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Wroxham Barns
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Tunstead Road, Hoveton
Follow brown signs from Wroxham
Tel: 01603 783762
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Discover Wroxham Barns, a delightful collection of beautifully restored 18th Century barns, where you will find a treat for all the family. A wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts can be found in the converted barn workshops and you can buy that special something in the gift and clothes shops and country food and fudge shops.
At junior farm, children and adults alike can meet, feed and make friends with the friendly animals. Supervised activites throughout the day make a visit to junior farm a truly hands-on experience.
Williamson's traditional fair - open seasonally (not every day) between Easter and September. Here you will find period roundabouts, the Peter Pan railway, crazy golf, remote control cars and the popular End of the Pier Old Penny Arcade.
Also visit the tearoom, for homemade cakes and lunches.
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Open daily all year (except Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1)
10am to 5pm
Car parking and entrance free, Junior Farm £2.50 per person, under 3's free.
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Joyland
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Next to Britannia Pier
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth
Tel: 01493 844094
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This is one of the best Fun Fairs for the children - with replicas of the big rides in miniture.
You must have a go on the Snails ride, this has been there for a very long time and is just a classic!
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Ride by token
Open daily; 10am til early evening
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Pleasurewood Hills
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Off the A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft
Tel: 01502 508200
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As the saying used to go 'Your biggest day out ever . . '; and Pleasurewood hills is set in 60 acres of parkland, and with over 40 rides and attractions to choose from it is certainly is a good day out for all the family.
The rides cater for the very young, to the very old and thrill seekers alike, with 3 roller-coasters, 3 water rides, Log flume, carousel, pirate ship, drop tower, and many more.
There is a wide range of shows, attractions, shops and places to eat when you feel a bit peckish.
Personally I would much rather visit Pleasurewood hills than Great Yarmouth's Pleasurebeach, as you get value for money and in a much nicer setting (no fumes and litter here!)
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Adults: £13;
Children between 1 and 1.3 metres: £11
Children under 1m: Free
Senior Citizens: £9
Open: 12th Apr to 27th Apr (inclusive)
3rd to 5th May
Weekends: 10/11 and 17/18 May
Open Daily from 24th May to 7th Sept
Weekends: 13/14, 20/21, 27/28 Sept
25th Oct to 2nd Nov
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Pleasurebeach
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South Beach Parade
Great Yarmouth
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A seafront amusement park with over 70 rides and attractions, with the usual mix of thrill rides to childrens roundabouts.
If you are along Great Yarmouth seafront and want some rollercoaster action, then the 'Woody', the wooden rollercoaster in the centre of the Pleasurebeach is certainly worth a ride. Staring in the Madness pop groups 'House of Fun' video is its claim to fame, and although not one of the fastest or highest in the world, it certainly is a bone-shaker!
The air around some of the rides can get very noxious at times, and it is not the cleanest of places, just think of your usual fairground that comes to town occasionally, and thats the Pleasurebeach!
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Ride by token; one token £0.50
Log Flume & Rollercoaster; 4 tokens
Go Karts, Moonbase Alpha & Terminator; 3 tokens
Dogems; 3 tokens per car
Most other rides; 2 tokens
Open Daily: 12-27 Apr<
Weekends & Bank Holiday: 3-18 May
Daily: 24 May - 14 Sept
Weekends Only: 20 Sept - 12 Oct
Daily: 18-26 Oct
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Blickling Hall
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Blickling, Norfolk
Follow brown signs from Aylsham
Tel: 01263 738030
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Fine jacobean house with formal flower gardens. Park and lake in the manner of "Capability Brown". Location:35 miles from Great Yarmouth, 2 miles north west of Aylsham, off B1354. Picnic area in old walled orchard, restaurant, plant sales and shop.
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See website for details of opening times and prices
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Fellbrigg Hall
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2 miles from Cromer off A148
Tel: 01263 837444
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Fine 17th Century house. Original furniture and pictures, mostly 18th Century. Park, renowned for fine beeches and other trees. Woodlands and lakeside walks and traditional walled garden.
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See website for details of opening times and prices
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Holkham Hall
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55 miles north of Gt Yarmouth, west of Wells, Norfolk
Tel: 01328 710227
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18th Century palladian home of the Earl of Leicester, architect of modern farming methods. Erected in 1724, with fine art collection and much original furniture. Also a bygones collection of 4000 items in the old stable yard. Holkham pottery and garden centre.
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3 June until 27 Sept, from 1pm - 5pm (last admission at 4:30pm), every day except Tuesday and Wednesdays.
Holkham Hall - £6.50 (50% reduction for children aged 5-16)
Combined Ticket (Hall and museum) - £10.00 (reduction as above)
Family Ticket - £25.00 (2 parents and 2 children under 16)
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Review
1 August 2004 |
The museum aspect of this attraction is reasonable and fairly interesting, with lots of different items of social history, along with a number of cars from yesteryear. However, the actual hall itself, although interesting to look around the upstairs 10 rooms + entrance hall, it is no way worth the £6.50 entrance fee or £10 combined ticket. I would recommend visiting Sandringham Estate, which is more interesting and worth the time and money |
Length of visit: 2hr |
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HM Estate Sandringham
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70 miles from Gt Yarmouth, 9 miles north King's Lynn
Tel: 01553 612908
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Norfolk residence of HM The Queen, ground, museum, house and church open to the public (except when The Queen or any member of the Royal Family are in residence).
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Houses Open daily 11:00am to 4:45pm. House and gardens closed mid July to August.
Combined adult ticket: £6.50 (house, gardens and museum)
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Review
8 August 2004 |
Although there are only approximately 8 rooms in the main house to look around, it is the museum within the grounds, with its artefacts and explanation of the Royal Family over the years, which we found to be the interesting aspect of this attraction. With the added bonus of large areas of garden walks to roam around, and the woodland trails outside the garden walls this is definately a good value for money day out. Even if you are not too keen on the Monarchy, this has something for everyone. |
Length of visit: 5 hr |
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Somerleyton Hall
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8 miles south-west of Great Yarmouth
Tel: 01502 730224
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Early victorian stately mansion in Anglo-Italian style with Jacobean origins. Magnificent architectural features and fine state rooms, situated in well-wooded park of 200 acres. 12 acres of beautiful gardens including the famous yew hedge maze.
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Open: 13 April - 26 October on Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, plus Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and August
12:00 til 5:00pm (Hall 1pm til 5pm)
Adults: £6.20, OAPs: £5.80, Children: £3.20
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Review
July 2003 |
Once again the usual rooms to wander through looking at the many objects. The maze is not that big, and doesnt take too long to find your way to the middle, however there is a nice place to sit and admire the views when you get there. Its a bit of a shame that the small light railway has now closed, but there are plenty of gardens to meander around. Try and find one of the many discount vouchers available in the resort guides. |
Length of visit: 2 hr |
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