East Norfolk tourist attractions information

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Great Yarmouth Row Houses South Quay Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2RQ 01493 857900 customers@english-heritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the Great Yarmouth of yesteryear. Find out how Yarmouth’s ‘Herring Girls’ lived and worked in and see the amazing collection of artefacts rescued from the Rows after World War II bombing – including fireplaces, wall anchors and door knockers! Hear an original BBC Wartime Broadcast and ‘Mr Rope’s sea shanties’ and contrast tenement conditions with ‘respectable’ Merchant’s quarters.

The Candle Maker Mill Road Stokesby Norfolk NR29 3EY 01493 750242 enquiries@candlemaker-norfolk.co.uk www.candlemaker-norfolk.co.uk

Fritton Lake Countryworld Beccles Road Fritton Norfolk NR31 9HA 01493 488208 enquiries@frittonlake.co.uk www.frittonlake.co.uk This East Norfolk attraction is on the A143 between Beccles and Great Yarmouth. Escape to this tranquil setting and enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, guided boat trips, heavy horses, falconry displays, miniature railway, gardens, woodland walks, gift shop and restaurant.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens Filby Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3DR 01493 369477 www.thrigby.plus.com You will find Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens south of the village of Filby, just 8 miles outside Great Yarmouth. Follow the brown road signs from the A47 at Acle or from A149 at Caister on Sea. Progressive zoos like Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens are fast becoming a last refuge for many species as their natural homes are destroyed by the greed of man. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens is a strong supporter of The World Zoo Conservation Strategy of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The collection of animals at Thrigby was the first to be signed over in its entirety to the Joint Management of Species Programme. The tiger tree walk high in the trees is not for the faint hearted. It is a special walk constructed in the trees that surround the tigers' enclosure to provide the opportunity for an excellent birds' eye view. At Thrigby visitors can see a vast range of animals including tigers and other cats, red pandas, primates, small mammals, crocodiles, snakes and an array of birds. There is a café and gift shop and children’s play areas.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Hapton Norwich Norfolk NR15 1SP 08700 40 0033 jarchibald@redwings.co.uk www.redwings.co.uk Redwings Visitor Centre is at Caldecott Hall, Great Yarmouth which is in East Norfolk. You can meet the rescued ponies, horses and donkeys either there or at the Redwings Rescue Centre at Stonham Barns near Stowmarket. Special events are organised throughout the year and there is a lot to see and do at both centres.

Yarmouth Stadium Yarmouth Road Caister On Sea Norfolk NR30 5TE 01493 720343 www.yarmouthstadium.co.uk Located at Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Yarmouth Stadium has developed over the years into a major venue. Greyhound racing has become a very popular event, with racing every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night at 7.30pm. Throughout the year Yarmouth Stadium also hosts motor racing, with a variety of events ranging from Hot Rod racing to Banger racing. There is a 240 seated restaurant, 3 private executive lounges, 2 race-view bars, trackside bar, race-view diner as well as a ground floor snack bar and amusement area. The glass fronted restaurant and upstairs bars overlook the racetrack enabling a clear view of the racing action.

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park Church Road Reedham Norfolk NR13 3UA 01493 701403 pettittsreedham@aol.com www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk Pettitts Animal Adventure Park is in Reedham, Norfolk and is a tourist attraction for the whole family. There are rides for children, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals, birds to see and animals to feed and pet. The park caters for birthday parties and has 3 eating establishments.

Docwra's Rock Factory 13 Regent Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2AF 01493 844676 sales@handmadechocolates.co.uk www.handmadechocolates.co.uk/aboutus.php The Docwra family has a long and proud tradition as Confectioners and Chocolatiers dating back to 1896. Based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, the family have been handcrafting mouth-watering confectionery for over 100 years. Since 1984, the family has specialised in hand making luxury, Belgium, Continental and English style milk chocolates for a discerning and loyal clientele. Made only from the finest ingredients, many to their own unique recipes, the family specialises in a wide variety of hand dipped, delicious, thick chocolate coated truffles, pralines, liqueurs, fruit creams, dark ginger, dates, caramels and brazils which are perfect gifts for someone special or to yourself as a special treat. The company has a long history of hand making lettered rock or candy sticks and is now one of the largest manufacturers in the world. Traditionally purchased by tourists as a unique, named, long lasting holiday souvenir, lettered rock makes an ideal gift for guests at a wedding celebration or for any special occasion or corporate event which deserves to be remembered. The Docwra family rock factory and shop is open to the public and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The skills of the rock-makers have been documented repeatedly over the years by the media and are a regular source of fascination to the public. At the height of the season around 80,000 sticks leave the store each week as holiday souvenirs to homes all over the UK and abroad.

Elizabethan House 4 South Quay Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2QH 01493 745526 yarmouth.museums@norfolk.gov.uk www.norfolk.gov.uk Experience the lives of families who lived in this splendid Quayside house from Tudor to Victorian Times. Decide for yourself if the death of Charles I was plotted in the Conspiracy Room. Dress the family in Tudor costumes. Discover Victorian life ‘upstairs and downstairs’ and what it was really like to work in the kitchen and scullery. Children will particularly enjoy the activity packed toy room. Pause for a moment of peace in the small but delightful walled garden.

Great Yarmouth Sea life Centre Marine Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 3AH 01493 330631 slcyarmouth@merlinentertainments.biz www.merlinentertainments.biz Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre allows you to get closer than you have ever imagined to a breathtaking world of underwater life where you will come face to face with an amazing array of creatures from curious rays to majestic seahorses.

Hippodrome Circus St. Georges Road Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2EU 01493 844172 enquiries@hippodromecircus.co.uk www.hippodromecircus.co.uk Great Yarmouth’s Edwardian Hippodrome Circus is great family entertainment with world class acrobats, contortionists, dancers, aerial acts and clowns. The crowds are amazed when the ring floor lowers and fills with 700,00 gallons of water and synchronised swimmers appear.

Norfolk Nelson Museum 26 South Quay Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 2RG 01493 850698 curator@nelson-museum.co.uk www.nelson-museum.co.uk Norfolk Nelson Museum is a Grade II listed Georgian Merchant's house where you can learn about Nelson and the times in which he lived. Explore Nelson's career, from his Norfolk childhood through to his famous battles and his tragic and heroic death. Find out about his mesmerising personality, his terrible wounds and his many illnesses, not to mention his scandalous love life. Avoid the rats and beware of the cannon fire in ‘Below Decks’, a re-creation of HMS Victory.

Pleasure Beach South Beach Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 3EH 01493 844585 GYPBeach@aol.com www.pleasure-beach.co.uk Situated on Yarmouth’s busy seafront, Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth is a very popular tourist attraction covering an area of nine acres. There is a good mix of white-knuckle rides, children’s rides, water attractions and crazy golf and of course the traditional hot doughnuts, candyfloss and rock.

Raveningham Gardens Raveningham Nr Lowestoft Norfolk NR14 6NS 1508 548152 info@raveningham.com www.raveningham.com The beautiful Raveningham Gardens were the inspiration of Priscilla Bacon, who began her gardening campaign in 1950. Priscilla lived here for 50 years and her son and daughter in law have carried on her excellent work. Features of the garden include an 18th century walled kitchen garden, Victorian conservatory, Edwardian rose garden, huge herbaceous borders, unusual plant species, colourful herb garden, orchard and arboretum and contemporary garden sculptures.

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens Somerleyton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5QQ 01502 730224 enquiries@somerleyton.co.uk www.somerleyton.co.uk This early Victorian stately home with it magnificent architectural features has over 12 acres of beautiful gardens, famous yew hedge maze, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop. Located seven miles from Great Yarmouth, it is an ideal setting for weddings and private functions.