10 Farms in Norfolk That You Shouldn't Miss

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We have a small herd of eleven alpacas that live with us in the wonderful surrounds of the South Norfolk countryside, where we provide a lovely permanent home and sanctuary for our family of fleeced creatures. We offer an exclusive, intimate and personal alpaca experience for small groups with these enchanting, curious animals. We would love you to come and visit us. Please book in advance through our website.

Stand in the evocative workhouse settings, face to face with projections of staff and inmates and listen to first hand stories, often tragic, sometimes inspirational, from the people who once walked these whitewashed corridors. Visit Land Girl and Lumber Jills, old village shops, re-created cottage garden, orchard and traditional farm with rare breed livestock. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse makes a superb setting for themed event days, family fun activities, school holiday fun and courses in traditional crafts.

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph are all set for another exciting year, packed with fun events and activities for the whole family. This is a fantastic day out with plenty to do, whatever the weather!Come and meet all our rare breed animals, who are all eager for a bit of fuss and attention. Walk about in the petting pens with our tamest residents. Wander along to our Animal Encounter sessions, and learn more about the animals from our friendly staff, whilst getting to hold and pet some of them. There are usually baby animals to see, starting with lambing from Feb through to May, regular litters of piglets and the infamous, naughty baby goats, who cause great hilarity with their antics.The adventure playground is a must for all our younger visitors, with trampolines, climbing frames and football pitch, through to ride on tractors and our enormous undercover sand pit and straw barn, where children can jump and play in the straw bales - always a favourite.For those who want to sit back and relax, why not take a tractor tour of Church Farm, or take advantage of our comfortable sofas in the indoor Treehouse play area. Let the children run around while you enjoy a tea or coffee, and maybe even a slice of homemade cake! We have a new area in the Treehouse, especially for our youngest visitors.There is a good selection of lunches, brunches and even cream teas available in our lovely tearoom, with plenty of choice to suit every appetite and budget. A large undercover area is also available, if you decide to bring a picnic. Our gift shop stocks a wide variety of souvenirs and fabulous gifts for the whole family.

Award-winning destination in the Broads with something for everybody. Craft Studios where visitors can watch and meet the craftspeople. From handmade fudge, stained glass, woodcraft, artwork & photography, ceramics, needlecraft and jewellery to delicious food and drink, including probably the biggest range of bottled Norfolk beers. There’s even a Rose & Plant Centre and Hair & Beauty Salon. The Gallery offers a beautiful range of gift ideas for all, plus favourite labels, ladies clothing & accessories as well as country clothing and gifts for lovers of the great outdoors. Junior Farm offers a daily programme of activities to join in and families also love the Funfair, Championship Mini Golf Course and Made By You craft studio. The Restaurant and Coffee Shop with outdoor Terrace are perfect for “foodies”, serving freshly prepared, homemade food all day with fresh, seasonal and local produce featuring on the menu. Relaxed Sunday Lunches & traditional Afternoon Tea - a firm favourite.