Discover the Norfolk Broads
A guide to 10 great days out around the Norfolk Broads compiled with local knowledge
Discover the Norfolk Broads - A guide to 10 great days out around the Norfolk Broads compiled with local knowledge
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Rainy Day Ideas

As you will have noticed, discovering the Broads is largely an outdoor activity. Inevitably, there will be days when the weather turns against you, and so we have included a few ideas for days out offering a little protection from the elements.

Great Yarmouth

Time & Tide Museum
The Time & Tide Museum tells the story of Great Yarmouth from the Ice Age to the present day.  Discover the town’s rich maritime and fishing
heritage and its growth as a popular seaside resort.
• Suitable for disabled access
• Toilets and baby changing facilities
Tel: 01493 743930
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Historic South Quay
Explore Great Yarmouth’s tree lined quayside with its wealth of museums and period properties.

Norfolk Nelson Museum
Tel: 01493 850698
www.nelson-museum.co.uk

Elizabethan House
Tel: 01493 855746
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Greyfriars Cloisters
Tel: 01493 857000
www.english-heritage.org.uk

The Tollhouse
Tel: 01493 858900
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Sealife Centre
The Sealife Centre at Great Yarmouth offers an insight into life under the waves. Get up close and personal with the Sharks when you walk through the viewing tunnel, take a look at the Seahorse breeding and conservation centre and many other species and creatures which flourish in this controlled environment.
• Suitable for disabled access   • Toilet facilities
• Childrens soft play area   • Café
Tel: 01493 330631
www.sealifeeurope.com

  Norwich

Origins at The Forum
Origins is an exciting interactive journey through 2000 years of Norfolk and Norwich. Covering three floors within the stunning Forum building, there are over 60 different exhibits culminating in an incredible 180’ panoramic film tour of the region.
• Suitable for disabled access
Toilets and baby changing facilities
Tel: 01603 727920
www.originsnorwich.co.uk

Inspire Discovery Centre
An exciting science centre, housed in a converted church near the river Wensum in Norwich. It has loads of hands on exhibits, with shows and special events throughout the season, an under fives’ play area, science shop and light refreshments available.
• Open 7 days a week til 5pm
Tel: 01603 612612
www.inspirediscoverycentre.com

Norwich Cathedral
The clean lines of the Romanesque architecture and the tranquil setting of the medieval precinct make any visit to Norwich Cathedral memorable.
• 7.30am-6pm daily
Tel: 01603 218313
www.cathedral.org.uk

Norwich Lanes
The historic Norwich Lanes area of East Anglia’s finest city boasts some of the best and most varied shopping, leisure and entertainment experiences in the region
www.norwichlanes.co.uk

Riverside Entertainment Centre
Riverside is a vibrant city centre family entertainment centre offering a range of bars, family restaurants and entertainment including ten-pin bowling multiplex cinema.
• Suitable for disabled access
Tel: 01603 630611
www.riversidecentrenorwich.co.uk

Useful Norfolk Broads Contacts

Below you will find suggestions for accommodation, activities, attractions, food & drink and shopping.  All useful contacts while visiting the Norfolk Broads.

Accommodation

Activities

Attractions

Food and Drink

Shopping


Norfolk Broads Holiday Cottages

Find your ideal riverside holiday cottage on the Norfolk Broads from our wide selection of waterside cottages, lodges and log cabins. Many with riverside access and moorings, ideal for fishing & exploring the beautiful Broads by boat.


The Broads by Bike

The Norfolk Broads is an ideal place for cycling; quiet lanes, gently undulating countryside, unique and beautiful landsape. These combine to make the Broads a truly special place, just waiting to be discovered by cyclists of all ages and abilities.


Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden

53 hectares (131 acres) of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad at South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.


Broad House Hotel

Broad House is a 9 bedroom, Grade II listed English country estate. This boutique hotel located on the Norfolk Broads set in 25 acres.parkland is a world away from day to day living, where you can relax and enjoy an informal country house


Linda H. Matthews Artist

Working artists studio & gallery, in the beautiful northern broads. Paintings & gifts from Lindas work. Also offering structured painting courses and private tuition, for individuals & groups, with an experienced tutor & art materials for sale

 
Day One Gateway to the Norfolk Broads - Wroxham
Day Two Hidden Heart of the Norfolk Broads - Picturesque Ranworth
Day Three Conservation in action - Salhouse and Cockshoot Broads
Day Four Living Landscape - Market Day in Broadland/Trinity Broads
Day Five Weaving, Potting & Bittern Spotting - Hickling Broad & Sutton
Day Six The Norfolk Broads Canoe Safari
Day Seven The Perfect Picnic - Cycling tour to How Hill
Day Eight Fringe benefits - Explore the Norfolk Broads coastal fringe on foot
Day Nine Our vanishing coastline – A range of perspectives
Day Ten Sail from Ludham, Gather from Horning
  Rainy Days


Each of the days suggested on this website are covered by the OS Map, Landranger 134

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