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Family days out in Norwich

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Norwich: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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PLAN A DAY

What's on, when you need it

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4 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Norwich today, with times and prices.

TOP PICK2026 Open Days · free
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7 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri4 things · Hidden Habitats and Curious Crafts!
  • Sat4 things · The Stitcher, The Photographer & The Painter
  • Sun5 things · The Stitcher, The Photographer & The Painter
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TomorrowThu 8 · 4 things onRainy days64 under a roofFree32 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 3 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in NorwichZoos & Wildlife Parks10Farms & Petting Farms in NorwichFarms & Petting Farms10Adventure Parks & High Ropes in NorwichAdventure Parks & High Ropes16Museums in NorwichMuseums8Aquariums & Sea Life in NorwichAquariums & Sea Life3Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in NorwichCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage10Model Villages & Miniature Railways in NorwichModel Villages & Miniature Railways2Steam Railways & Boat Trips in NorwichSteam Railways & Boat Trips14Caves, Mines & Underground in NorwichCaves, Mines & Underground4Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in NorwichTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts2Observatories & Planetariums in NorwichObservatories & Planetariums2Soft Play in NorwichSoft Play3Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in NorwichLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas1Go-Karting in NorwichGo-Karting4Escape Rooms in NorwichEscape Rooms3Crazy Golf & Adventure Golf in NorwichCrazy Golf & Adventure Golf1
Roller & Skate Rinks2Arcades, VR & Gaming in NorwichArcades, VR & Gaming1Board Game & Play Cafés in NorwichBoard Game & Play Cafés6Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in NorwichPottery Painting & Craft Studios4Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in NorwichSensory Rooms & Play Sessions4Parks & Playgrounds in NorwichParks & Playgrounds1Country Parks & Nature Reserves in NorwichCountry Parks & Nature Reserves1Woodland & Forest in NorwichWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in NorwichGardens & Arboretums2Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in NorwichLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides2Beaches & Coast in NorwichBeaches & Coast3Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in NorwichSplash Parks & Paddling Pools1Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in NorwichPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches3Skate Parks & BMX Tracks in NorwichSkate Parks & BMX Tracks1Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in NorwichOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails2Baby & Toddler Groups in NorwichBaby & Toddler Groups1Dance in NorwichDance3Music Lessons & Choirs in NorwichMusic Lessons & Choirs2Cooking & Baking Classes in NorwichCooking & Baking Classes1Forest School & Outdoor Learning in NorwichForest School & Outdoor Learning2Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in NorwichScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in NorwichHoliday Clubs & Camps2Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in NorwichAdult Workshops & Evening Classes2Wellbeing & Mindfulness in NorwichWellbeing & Mindfulness1Theatres & Shows in NorwichTheatres & Shows2Pantomime & Family Theatre in NorwichPantomime & Family Theatre6
Live Music & Gigs21Comedy in NorwichComedy2Galleries & Exhibitions in NorwichGalleries & Exhibitions8Circus & Street Performance in NorwichCircus & Street Performance8Talks, Lectures & Author Events in NorwichTalks, Lectures & Author Events2
Christmas2
Halloween & Pumpkin Events1
Community Events & Fun Days1
Markets & Car Boots1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

32

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

14

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

64

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

43

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Museum of the BroadsFri-SunHidden Habitats and Curious Crafts!Museum of the Broads · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Sheringham Town MuseumFri-SunThe Stitcher, The Photographer & The PainterSheringham Town Museum · 3 daysDetails →
Hillside Shire Horse SanctuaryFri-Sun2026 Open DaysHillside Shire Horse Sanctuary · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Funkys Soft Play NorwichFri 19:00Friday Night SkateJamFunkys Soft Play NorwichDetails →
Funkys Soft Play NorwichSat 19:00Party NightFunkys Soft Play NorwichDetails →
Britannia TheatreSun 12:00Isabellas Dance Company - I Have a DreamBritannia TheatreDetails →
Voodoo Daddy'sSun 19:00Girl GroupVoodoo Daddy'sDetails →

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01Norfolk Wildlife Trust – Hickling Broad and Marshes nature reserveNorfolk Wildlife Trust – Buxton Heath
  2. 02White and blue motorboat moored on a river surrounded by woodland and green banks.Herbert Woods
  3. 03A grey horse and a black horse nuzzling each other in a green pasture.Redwings Aylsham
  4. 04Two men laughing whilst holding drinks at an indoor social gathering, with other guests mingling in the background.The Man Cave Norwich
  5. 05Families paddling kayaks and stand-up paddleboards on a broad, shallow river under a large fabric canopy shelter.Whitlingham Adventure
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

64 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

32

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Norwich

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Two people interacting with a red rage room booth with a wooden-framed glass window panel.

No. 01Norwich · from £25

Rage Rooms Norwich

Smash rooms, a car you get to demolish and paint-splatter walls for birthday parties in Norwich, minimum age 6.

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Funkys Norwich

No. 02Norwich · from £11

Funkys Soft Play Norwich

Three-floor adventure soft play plus roller rink at Burton Road Business Park, with cafe and parties.

Colourful carousel candy stall with pink and green decoration, candy floss display, and fairground merchandise at an amusement park.

No. 03Great Yarmouth · from £1

Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

A seafront theme park with a 1932 wooden coaster and rides for wobbly toddlers through to thrill-seeking teenagers, paid for with credits as you go.

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