Top Things to do in Norfolk
Things to do in Norfolk, England: The Best Visitor Centers
A holiday in Norfolk is not a glamorous break. While the Norfolk Broads of East Anglia are a beautiful part of the UK, they represent a relaxing rural getaway rather than a high-powered city-break. Although its reputation is mostly rural, with people associating the county mostly with the wetlands of the Norfolk Broads, there are also towns such as Norwich and King's Lynn to visit, both of which provide shopping opportunities, nightlife and entertainment. Norfolk also contains a large stretch of coastline, and seaside destinations such as Cromer and Great Yearmouth mean there are great beaches to be found as well. Many areas of the Norfolk Broads and the coastal region are sites of outstanding natural beauty, and are also protected as bird reserves, so take a pair of binoculars on holiday. There are also popular wildlife attractions such as Banham Zoo, with a great collection of big cats, and Great Yarmouth's Sea Life Centre, one of the biggest of its kind in the country, complete with tropical sharks and conger eels. And of course, if any of your family are interested in boating, you'll need to rent a boat and explore the waterways of the Broads themselves!
Restaurants in Norfolk
1. Cromer Lifeboat Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 758 reviews
This is an active RNLI lifeboat station that is free to visit, but open to the public and donations can be made. From the large viewing gallery you can see a Tamar class lifeboat close too, unfortunately unless it is an open day (about 2 a year) or lifeboat day (22nd July 2018) you cannot get onboard. In the next few months we hope to improve the facilities and offer visitors an insight of the boat via pictures and videos.
Reviewed By Masuze - Bolton, United Kingdom
Very interesting visit - good to see the history of the lifeboat station and the rescues that have been undertaken. Small gift shop that all benefits go to lifeboats.
2. Scroby Sands Visitor Centre
3. Norfolk Wildlife Trust - Broadland Conservation Centre
4. Hunstanton Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Heritage Centre containing much of the history and formation of Hunstanton, Norfolk. Displays show everything from the geology of Hunstanton, it’s multi coloured striped cliffs; the creation of the town, its railway and pier, the ‘le Strange’ family. Also the events that have shaped the town and it’s heritage. We moved from 15 The Green up to the old NatWest Bank and reopened in June 2019. Although closed from March 2020 due to Covid-19, we reopened 15th August with hours Saturday and Sunday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Sadly we are reducing this to 2.00pm to 4.00pm from 17th September.
Reviewed By lincolnhatter - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here and a massive thank you to the volunteers that make it possible, the people we spoke to (Steve and Shelagh?) were really friendly and informative Lots and I mean lots of fascinating old photos, articles, newspaper clippings and stories, I spent ages reading all about the railway and its demise. Excellent articles about how one man's vision created the holiday resort of Hunstanton. Lots of poignant information about the Hunstanton men who went to war and their lives, especially in this year of 1918. Again well done to all those who have a hand in this brilliant Heritage Centre
5. Aylsham Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
A small heritage Centre dedicated to the history of this fascinating Market Town. The themed exhibitions change regularly, and there is always access to the town photographic archive of over 3000 photographs. Entry is free although donations are welcome. Well behaved dogs are also welcome. Opening Hours - Monday 10.30am -1 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.30 - 3.30.
6. The Wells Maltings
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
All you need to know about your visit to beautiful Wells-next-the-Sea - where to stay, what to see, what to do, where to eat and all points between. Situated at the heart of the new Wells Maltings venue, and acting as the main reception and box office for Maltings events, make us your one stop shop for all things Wells.
Reviewed By Norfolktraveller77 - Dereham, United Kingdom
We have been to Wells a couple of times in the last six months, and on both occasions have ended up at The Maltings for a lunchtime snack. Apart from the fish & chip outlets, if your requirements are more traditional fayre then The Maltings will take some beating. Situated on the ground floor of Wells Maltings cultural centre, the café serves light lunches in a very modern setting. The display was very clean, well laid out, and with a spotless-looking kitchen. The items on offer ranged from scones, sausage rolls, quiche & salad, baked potato, home-made soup & roll as well as a variety of hot dishes that included Mexican stew. All the food was freshly prepared, and served by pleasant staff. I opted for quiche & salad, at just under £7 – very artistically presented and very tasty. My wife had the home-made vegetable soup which was extremely filling and piping hot. The scones were equally tasty. Very well patronised by the locals. Also on the ground floor was the Tourist Information Centre, full of useful local information, gifts and cards. Very clean toilets situated between the café and the Tourist Information Centre. Would definitely return in the future and recommend to others.
7. Hunstanton Tourist Information Centre
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
8. Norwich Tourist Information Centre
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
9. North Norfolk Information Centre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Walsingham Tourist Information Centre
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
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