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Hemsby is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Family Days Out near to Hemsby

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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (< 1 mile)

Great Yarmouth

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has a large range of monkeys, birds, pandas, wild cats and other animals housed in the grounds of Thrigby Hall.

MB's Funhouse (< 1 mile)

Hemsby

MB's Funhouse Fantastic indoor play area which appeals to both children and their carers! We have a lovely comfy seating area for the Grownups, a full licensed bar, a great menu that is freshly cooked to order, large screen tv, and we are totally FREE to get in! We do great parties...private parties available from only Â£105 including food and drink and party bags for up to 15 children!

Horsey Gap and River Trip (< 1 mile)

Horsey

Horsey Gap and River Trip Between December and early February, the beach at Horsey is home to hundreds of seals that come to breed.

Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth brings you closer than you ever imagined to a breath taking world of underwater life. The Centre is home to more than 40 displays, including a 250,000 litre tropical Ocean Display where you can see our new arrivals Â two green sea turtles.

Nelson Museum (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Nelson Museum Avoid the rats and beware of the cannonfire in Below Decks, a recreation of a man-of-war. Try our hammock, play ship's games, examine cannons from Nelson's time or relax in the picnic area of the Maritime Courtyard.

Merrivale Model Village (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Merrivale Model Village Merrivale Model Village, one of Great Yarmouth's best-loved attractions, a fantastic model village set in an acre of floral landscaped gardens on the sea front.

Marina Leisure Centre (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Marina Leisure Centre Facilities include a large swimming pool with wave machine, water chute and indoor beach. MC's diner is open all year serving all sorts of food. Mikkis's Madhouse indoor play area is open weekends through the winter and everyday in the summer. The Piazza has monthly Wrestling events and a Summer Pantomime running through out the summer season.

Yesterday's World (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Yesterday's World Visit the Ironmongers, 19th Apothecary, Toy Shop and lots, lots more... - Meet life-like historical figures from Queen Victoria to Winston Churchill - 'An Audience with Queen Victoria' and Royalty - Exhibition - Stunning sound and light shows - Victorian street scenes - Traditional English Sweet Shop - Victorian Tea Room - Nostalgic Gift Shop

Time and Tide (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Time and Tide Discover Great Yarmouths' fascinating history, its rich maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Hands on displays, games, puzzles, free audio guides and film shows.

4D Cinema Experience (7 miles)

Great Yarmouth

4D Cinema Experience The interactive cinema has vibrating seats and water pumps to spray people especially during the pirate themed Curse of Skull Rock. Wind is also blown into people's faces.

Pettitts Adventure Park (8 miles)

Reedham

Pettitts Adventure Park There's rides for small children, family, childrens theatre, animals and birds, and lots of animals to feed and pet. Good place for young kids 7 and under.

Wroxham Barns (9 miles)

Hoveton

Wroxham Barns - one of Norfolk's most popular family visitor attractions. There's the award winning Junior Farm, an 18-hole mini adventure golf course and children's funfair. Spend all day at Junior Farm with lots of hands-on activities, feeding and grooming the animals. Don't miss the children's menu in the restaurant.

Mississippi Paddle Boat (9 miles)

Horning

Mississippi Paddle Boat The Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads. The boat is a luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

Bewilderwood (9 miles)

Wroxham

Bewilderwood A huge forest of wild family fun and adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food.

Barton House Railway (9 miles)

Wroxham

Barton House Railway re-creates a traditional railway atmosphere where the whole family can enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of steam with two ride-on railways, a fully working signalling system and authentic tickets.

Elephant Playbarn (14 miles)

Mundesley

Elephant Playbarn The Elephant Playbarn is a beautifully converted Norfolk flint barn full of all the soft play toys that children love; ball pools, bouncy castles and climbing frames, especially designed for children to slip, slide, bounce and generally have a lot of fun.

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre (14 miles)

North Walsham

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre Victory has some great family fun sessions in it's pool on Saturday's and Sundays. Great if you are looking for daysout with the kids.

Strikers Ten Pin Bowling (14 miles)

North Walsham

Strikers Ten Pin Bowling has all the family needs to have fun with 6 full-size bowling lanes with computerised scoring, an amusement arcade and a bar with large screen TV. During the evening the lazer lights and music are turned up for an 'XTREME Glow in the dark' fun bowling party. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk.

Stompers Play Centre (14 miles)

North Walsham

Stompers Play Centre Great indoor play area opened in November 2009 - with great slide, playframe, ball area and next door to the bowling

Playbarn (14 miles)

Poringland

Playbarn The Playbarn - a fun packed indoor and outdoor centre especially designed for children aged 7 or under.

Norfolk Ski and Snowboard Centre (14 miles)

Trowse

Norfolk Ski and Snowboard Centre Lots of opportunities for Juniors to learn or take part in sessions

Norwich Castle (15 miles)

Norwich

Norwich Castle Find out what life was like in the Norman keep through touch screens and computer animation. Peep through the windows of a giant model of the keep and see King Henry I and his courtiers at a 'crown-wearing feast' in 1121 when he spent Christmas in Norwich.

Odeon Norwich (15 miles)

Norwich

Odeon Norwich Odeon Norwich - great cinema down by the Riverside in Norwich, many of the films now in super 3D

Inspire Discovery Centre (15 miles)

Norwich

Inspire Discovery Centre Housed in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, Inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities.

Norwich Puppet Theatre (15 miles)

Norwich

Norwich Puppet Theatre As well as hosting a variety of touring puppetry companies from Britain and overseas, featuring the best of British and international theatre of animation for all ages, we present an ongoing programme of craft based workshops for children with special sessions for adults.

Funky Monkeys (15 miles)

Norwich

Funky Monkeys - has a massive adventure play area designed for ages 2-12 years also has Roller Skating Disco for all ages, over 6's anyway, with loud music playing as you go

Planet Ice Norwich (15 miles)

Norwich

Planet Ice Norwich The Planet Ice Norwich offers lots of different ice skating experiences, including ice skating lessons, after school skating sessions and a variety of kids birthday party packages.

Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (16 miles)

Lowestoft

Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park It is the perfect fun packed day out for all ages and interests. Adrenalin fuelled thrills & spills for the bravest adventurers! Fun rides for all the family including some just for the little ones! Wonderful shows with sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns.

Somerleyton (16 miles)

Lowestoft

Somerleyton The answer is to take the family for a very, very full day out at Fritton Lake - a wide variety of family attractions and entertainments set in acres of mature woodland along the banks of Fritton Lake - arguably East Anglia's most beautiful stretch of water and our 150 acre 'jewel in the Somerleyton crown'.

Huntfun Norwich Treasure Hunt (16 miles)

Norwich

Huntfun Norwich Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.

BBC Norwich Tour (16 miles)

Norwich

BBC Norwich Tour This is a fantastic chance to gain access to the rarely seen world behind the famous TV and radio programmes broadcast and produced from BBC Norwich at The Forum.

East Anglia Transport Museum (18 miles)

Lowestoft

East Anglia Transport Museum Whether you take a ride on the Woodland Tramway or experience the silence and comfort of the Trolleybus service, there is a new discovery to be made every minute.

Africa Alive! (18 miles)

Lowestoft

Africa Alive! Take your family on a walking safari at one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions. Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, hyaenas and hundreds more African animals and birds. See The Plains of Africa an awe-inspiring recreation of the African savannah, where the animals of the plains room freely together as they would in the wild.

Adventure Island Playpark (18 miles)

Lowestoft

Adventure Island Playpark Pirate Ship indoor adventure soft play park on multi-levels, check weblink at bottom of page.

Moo Play Farm (19 miles)

Brampton

Moo Play Farm Moo Play Farm - Play Barn has Softplay for toddlers and the BIG MOO playframe with SUPER SLIDES for children up to 12 years old. We also offer a PARTY ROOM for Discos and Karaoke. With underfloor heating throughout, you are guaranteed to stay warm whatever the weather

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool (19 miles)

Beccles

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool CLOSED IN 2009 - AIMS TO REOPEN in 2010 - a traditional, outdoor heated swimming pool situated by the river Waveney. There is a large 33m x 16m swimming pool with a deep end of 12ft! There is an adjacent toddler pool and baby pool, with an extensive grass area ideal for sunbathing. The pool is open from late May to early September.

Beccles Lido (19 miles)

Beccles

Beccles Lido Outdoor pool opening early summer 2010.

Blickling Hall (19 miles)

Blickling

Blickling Hall Stunning House - Parkland and lakeside walks, with a sunken garden to discover - Home to the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen - in fact one of the most haunted places in England - Famed for its long gallery, fine tapestries, paintings and rare books

Bure Valley Railway (19 miles)

Aylsham

Bure Valley Railway Bure Valley Railway offers an 18 mile round trip through picturesque countryside which is as varied, interesting and beautiful as any to be found on a railway journey in England.

Shire Horse Centre (22 miles)

West Runton

Shire Horse Centre with the Countryside Collection, Children's Farm, small animals section and Riding Stables - A Farmland Experience of Shire Delight

Regal Movieplex (22 miles)

Cromer

Regal Movieplex is a multiscreen cinema in the middle of Cromer towncentre- great for something to do when the whether is a bit grotty.

Sticky Earth Cafe (22 miles)

Cromer

Sticky Earth Cafe Sticky Earth Cafe - Choose from a large variety of mugs, plates, bowls, animal figurines etc., and paint to your hearts content, after which we'll glaze and fire your creation.

Amazona Zoo (22 miles)

Cromer

Amazona Zoo AmazonaZOO has taken 2 years to emerge from 10 acres of derelict woodland and the abandoned brick kilns just to the south of Cromer town. We are now home to a wide range of animals from Tropical South America including Jaguar, Otters, Spider Monkeys and Flamingos.

Karttrak Cromer (22 miles)

Cromer

Karttrak Cromer Be Lewis Hamilton (or Jenson Button) for the day at Cromer Karting - driving karts for ages 8 and upwards - ring for more details

Dinosaur Adventure Park (23 miles)

Lenwade

Dinosaur Adventure Park Come face to face with giants of the past on our dinosaur trail. Discover the lost world maze and meet creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden. If you are looking for family days out in Nofolk, you must come here.

Melsop Farm Park (23 miles)

Scoulton

Melsop Farm Park is a complete day out for all the family with a fantastic range of animals,we also have outdoor adventure facilities and a softplay indoor play area with some ride on toys.We are also the home of Norfolk Reindeers.

Splash Sheringham (25 miles)

Sheringham

Splash Sheringham Tropical Leisure pool. 150 ft giant waterslide. Activity hall. Health studio. Saunas. Children's paddling area. Sun terrace & poolside cafe. Great idea of you are looking for family days out in Norfolk, especially when there is bad weather.

The Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway (25 miles)

Sheringham

The Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway Heritage steam railway with magnificent views of coast and country as it runs from Sheringham to Holt in North Norfolk. Children's activity coach at Sheringham Station. Children's "I Spy" challenge at William Marriott Railway Museum at Holt Station. Refreshments at all 3 stations. Picnic areas at Holt and Weybourne.

Sheringham Park (25 miles)

Upper Sheringham

Sheringham Park Landscape park and woodland garden. One of the finest examples of Humphry Repton's garden design - great for a family stroll - lots of different trails great if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk

Hilltop Outdoor Adventure Centre (25 miles)

Sheringham

Hilltop Outdoor Adventure Centre Loads of great activities available on their Adventure Days - well worth having a look at all the great pursuits on offer

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Norfolk you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Norfolk can enjoy the great day out as well.

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