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With restrictions continuing to lift and the weather (hopefully) improving, this May half term is a great time for families in Norfolk to get out and about to explore our amazing county and see what our fabulous local businesses have to offer! We've pulled together some of our favourite suggestions for things that are going on. We are currently pulling together our bumper summer edition so if you have any events that you would to see featured - send us an email here
**Do not forget that due to the ongoing global situation, activities and events are more subject to change than ever before so we always advise you to double-check that the event is still going ahead and as you expect or before travelling and making any arrangements. Please also expect that due to visitor and attendee numbers being reduced, spaces will fill up particularly quickly so if you are interested in anything below - be quick!
1) Roarr Dinosaur Adventure
Unleash your adventure at East Anglia’s largest all-inclusive dinosaur themed day out. Set in 85 acres of open parkland, you can enjoy attractions including the Dinosaur Trail, Dippy’s Splash Zone, Secret Animal Garden, Predator High Ropes and Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play Area. The park’s newest attraction for 2021 – Dippy’s Theatre – will open on May 29. Dippy and his friends will explode onto the stage in a new original production and take you along on their newest adventure, with plenty of audience participation, laughs and fun for the whole family. Meet Dippy and his friends; Raz the Raptor, Terry the Pterosaur and Paris the Parasaur.
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New for 2021 - Adventure playground at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse.
This wonderful museum has always been a great place to discover Norfolk’s rural history. You can explore the Victorian workhouse and meet the animals down on the traditional farm; take a stroll through the cottage garden, woodlands, orchard and down by the riverside. This year there is a brand-new woodland adventure playground too!
Book your tickets at: norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk or visit the Norfolk Museums website for more details: museums.norfolk.gov.uk.
Bure Valley Railway - Full Steam Ahead!
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. From the 1st May, Bure Valley Railway will be running trains from their Aylsham and Wroxham Stations. Running 9 miles through the beautiful Norfolk countryside their engines will take you on a wonderful steam adventure to and from the Norfolk Broads. A perfect family day out with under 5’s travelling Free!
They cannot wait to welcome visitors back safely. Everyone will be allocated a socially distanced reserved compartment to keep you and your loved ones safe, as well as sanitisation stations, masks worn around our stations and extra trains to avoid overcrowding. They hope to make your visit back to us a safe but fun experience.
Please book in advance at www.bvrw.co.uk to avoid disappointment and reserve your compartment.
May half term at Holkham
Find out more at www.holkham.co.uk
Whether it’s flying down twisty worm like slides, scaling 30ft towers, exploring underground tunnels or kicking off your shoes to paddle through the stream in our outdoor play, get ready for an adventure at Pensthorpe this Spring. With acres of parkland to explore; discover nature trails, build dens, uncover secret gardens and meet and learn all about their special feathered friends along the way. What will you discover… Visit www.pensthorpe.com for more information and to book your tickets.
Go Ape – Thetford Forest
All new Adventure Plus has arrived at Thetford! It’s perfect for those more adventurous mini-Tarzans (6yrs plus & 1.2m tall) who are ready to take the next leap – with 9 extra wobbly crossings to climb, crawl and clamber over and a 100 metre zip wire to finish, it ticks all of the thrill seeking boxes. Pre-booking essential online at goape.co.uk.”
Become a Nature Spy at Hoveton Hall Gardens!
This half term why not get back to nature? Children can have their very own Nature Spy pack containing a nature trail card and bug hunt kit with mini magnifying glass to find all the amazing creatures which have made the gardens their home.
The Nature Spy pack is free for all children* and it is the perfect way to keep them entertained and informed whilst visiting the gardens. May and June are also the best months to see our glorious displays of azaleas and rhododendrons. *Once entrance admission has been paid.
For more information, please visit hovetonhallestate.co.uk
Get moving during Active Week
Hot Shots is a new way to get kids moving. Starting 21st June, children across Norfolk have the chance to win amazing prizes during Active Week.
Whether they’re active at school, home, outdoors or whilst travelling, anyone can be a Hot Shot.
The programme is designed to get children moving more as part of their everyday routine, so they may enjoy the benefits of a more physically active lifestyle.
For more information on Hot Shots and Active Week, visit:
http://www.norfolkschoolgames.co.uk/active-week
Free half term workshops from Norfolk Family Learning
Join the Family Learning Team this half-term for a fantastic week packed full of medieval merriment! Be transported back to the time of knights and maidens with our fun and free workshops. Design and make your own sword then learn how to slay a dragon or discover delicious dishes fit for a banquet. Enjoy all this and more with our free online sessions. Suitable for families with their children aged 2-11. Visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/familylearning or call 0344 800 8020 to find out more.
Gymnastics and Trampolining Fun in Norwich
SPring is Sportspark’s Gymnastics and Trampolining Centre and is fully equipped to provide the best facilities for recreational level Gymnastics and Trampolining in the country. Located in Norwich, we offer a variety of fun sessions for children between walking-age and 15 years old.
Come and join us! We offer pre-school open and pre-school taught sessions, recreational classes for all ages and abilities, tumbling classes and trampoline classes.
For more information please visit https://www.sportspark.co.uk/sports/gymnastics/.
