Accessibility
Organisations and businesses are working to help as many people as possible experience the special magic of the Broads, with wheelchair accessible boats available, visitor attractions with facilities to help people with visual or hearing impairments and boardwalks suitable for wheelchair users. Read the Easier Access Guide for more details. You can also contact the Broads Information Centres at Hoveton, How Hill and Whitlingham Visitor Centre. All are wheelchair accessible (although limited at Toad Hole Cottage) and all have an induction loop.
If you have a visual impairment and would like to receive the Broadcaster visitor magazine on CD please contact us.
Please be aware that facilities at places listed below vary considerably and may not have the particular facilities you require. For instance only some boat trips are wheelchair accessible, others are included here because they have a hearing amplification system available. Please check the listings for details. You may also find it helpful to contact the places you plan to visit in advance to check that they have everything you need.
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Beccles & District Museum
Leman House is a Grade 1 listed building, the museum houses a range of exhibits relating to Beccles, its surrounding villages and countryside, their industries, social life, health care and wildlife.
http://www.becclesmuseum.org.uk01502 715722
52.45576037007, 1.55984705369 -
Britannia Pier
British piers have thrilled people since the Victorian times and are a testament to the engineering skills of those early entrepreneurs.
http://www.britannia-pier.co.uk01493 842914
52.60822634523, 1.73795782529 -
Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast.
http://www.bvrw.co.uk01263 733858
52.79131625022, 1.25525179746 -
Burgh Castle
Burgh Castle Fort: Imposing stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd century 'Saxon Shore' fort. Panoramic views over Breydon Water, which the fourth wall collapsed into a long time ago.
Burgh Castle Great Yarmouth Norfolk
52.58267756071, 1.65140538819 -
Caister Castle Car Collection
Caister Castle Car collection near Caister Great Yarmouth, probably the largest private collection of motor vehicles in Great Britain
Caister Great Yarmouth Norfolk
52.6500501221, 1.70081289956 -
Caister Library
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Cathedral of St John The Baptist
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK and one of Norwich’s iconic buildings.
http://www.sjbcathedral.org.uk01603 724381
52.6280705613, 1.2822952375 -
Crafts with a Difference
Crafts with a Difference unusual gifts for you, your home or garden. Many of which are handmade. If you are looking for something a little bit different, then Crafts with a Difference in the village of Hemsby is the place to visit.
01493 731672
laurence@performanceplus.co.uk
52.69499090843, 1.68945730992 -
Crocks
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Dragon Hall
Hidden from history for hundreds of years, Dragon Hall is a magnificently restored Medieval trading hall, originally built by merchant and mayor Robert Toppes.
http://www.dragonhall.org01603 663922
52.6253726585, 1.30154268745 -
East Anglia Transport Museum
Take a trip back in time at East Anglia's premier working transport museum, where the past comes to life! Travel as often as you like on preserved historic vehicles or take a trip on the Narrow Gauge Railway.
http://www.eatm.org.uk01502 518459
52.4523002858, 1.6860186763 -
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Swing music from the 1940s & 50s featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble and classic sounds from the Glen Miller era.
School Road South Walsham Norfolk
52.66604271709, 1.50154028736 -
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
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Fritton Lake Country World
This triathlon is the longest distance race of the hugely popular Fritton Lake Triathlon Festival Weekend. A triathlon with as much enjoyment as challenging routes.
Church Lane Fritton Norfolk
52.54270837687, 1.65014921163 -
Great Yarmouth Minster
Great Yarmouth Minster was founded in 1101 by Herbert de Losinga (Bishop of Norwich), as a penance for an act of simony. It is the largest parish church in the country and arguably the oldest building in Great Yarmouth.
http://www.stnicholas-gy.org.uk01493 853263
52.61097936991, 1.72653412026 -
Great Yarmouth North Beach
Great Yarmouth's North Beach is a glorious sandy beach to the north of the seafront. Wide sand dunes, perfect for dog walking at any time of year, leading to a quiet, wide sandy beach facing towards Scroby Sands Wind Farm.
http://great-yarmouth.gov.uk01493 846346
52.61868393515, 1.74403708349 -
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse venue plays host to 24 flat racing fixtures per year from Easter to October. Facilities available for weddings, conferences, christmas parties, balls , banquets and concerts.
01493 842527
gtubby@greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk
52.6279773863, 1.73259174773 -
Group Visits
Great Yarmouth Potteries is a fully working pottery. From liquid clay to finished ware. Gift shop, refreshment area, herring smoking museum. Video showing fishing era and town wall 700 years old.
http://www.greatyarmouthpotteries.co.uk01493 850585
52.60108143642, 1.73036121126 -
Group Visits to Greyhound Racing
Great Yarmouth Stadium, home to both Greyhound racing and Stock Car and banger racing every week. Join in the fun in the Stadium or relax and have dinner in the Raceview Restaurant.
01493 720343
52.63628333646, 1.72590717994 -
Hemsby MegaMaze
Hemsby Megamaze near Great Yarmouth is a unique maze designed so you can get lost and found again. Activities also include go-karts, hayhole mountains, swings, football game, crazy croquet and Maizeys snack shack. Fun for all the family.
http://www.hemsbymegamaze.co.uk01493 732307
52.68947022453, 1.69343214218 -
Henstead Arts and Craft Centre
http://www.hensteadartsandcrafts.co.uk01502 741248
info@hensteadartsandcrafts.co.uk
52.435446647, 1.6471116147 -
Hillside Animal & Shire Horse Sanctuary
Visit our rescued farm animals. Information centre and gift shop. Animals include cows, sheep, pig, goats, horses, ponies, donkeys and more. Two self-catering holiday cottages on site for rent.
http://www.hillside.org.uk01603 736200
52.70640781626, 1.33036029043 -
Hollywood Cinema
Visit Hollywood Cinema in Great Yarmouth to catch the latest blockbuster movie releases on the big screen and indulge yourself in a classic cinema snack while you sit back and enjoy the action.
http://www.hollywoodcinemas.net/yarmouth01493 852600
52.6087724869, 1.7370292072 -
Horsey Windpump
An early 20th century wind powered drainage mill standing on the edge of Horsey Mere - part of the Broads an internationally important wetland.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-horseywindpump01493 393904
horseywindpump@nationaltrust.org.uk
52.74099066727, 1.6391044618 -
Hoveton Hall Gardens
Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy including the children’s activity trails, the recently restored rare 19th Century glasshouse and guided tours of the gardens.
http://www.hovetonhallgardens.co.uk01603 782558
52.72815085115, 1.42822321409 -
Hoveton Hall Gardens
Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy including the children’s activity trails, the recently restored rare 19th Century glasshouse and guided tours of the gardens.
Hoveton Hall Estate Nr Wroxham Norwich
52.72815085115, 1.42822321409 -
How Hill National Nature Reserve
How Hill National Nature Reserve forms a large area of established fen within the River Ant valley, north of Ludham Bridge. It is remarkable for its variety of Broads habitats.
http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk01603 756096
52.71657476556, 1.51206231444 -
Langley Abbey
Langley Abbey - Discover the Norfolk Broads magnificent 12th century Monastery and farming estate.
http://www.langleyabbey.co.uk01508 480289
52.5736470257, 1.478474372 -
Nelson Museum
The Nelson Museum in Great Yarmouth offers you the chance to find out more about local hero, Admiral Lord Nelson, and the times in which he lived.
http://www.nelson-museum.co.uk01493 850698
52.6037885399, 1.72666167709 -
Nicholas Everitt Park
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Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
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Norfolk Motorcycle Museum
A museum displaying a wide collection of motorcycles dating from 1920-1960. Also old bicycles and die cast toys.
http://www.mc-museum.freeserve.co.uk01692 406266
info@mc-museum.freeserve.co.uk
52.817012767, 1.3850433228 -
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum & art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology & natural history.
http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk01603 493625
52.6288460383, 1.2974293406 -
Norwich Cathedral
The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and heritage. Free entry and free tours available.
http://www.cathedral.org.uk01603 218300
52.6316871988, 1.3003629139 -
Norwich Gallery
The Norwich Gallery exhibits work by contemporary living artists who come to Norwich to install their exhibitions.
01603 610561
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Norwich Puppet Theatre
Norwich Puppet Theatre is a unique venue in the heart of Norwich, one of only two building based puppet theatres in England.
http://www.puppettheatre.co.uk01603 629921
52.6354573483, 1.3009425568 -
Nursey Sheepskin Shop
We manufacture and retail sheepskin, coats, gilets, slippers, hats gloves and mittens.
01986 892821
52.4534512562, 1.4365969248 -
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park near Great Yarmouth is best described as three fun parks in one. Pettitts has rides galore, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see, animals to feed & pet.
http://www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk01493 701403
52.56618691281, 1.5782531604 -
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park near Great Yarmouth is best described as three fun parks in one. Pettitts has rides galore, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see, animals to feed & pet.
Church Road Reedham Norfolk
52.56618691281, 1.5782531604 -
Pleasurewood Hills Family Fun Park
Escape to the exciting family fun park for adventure & entertainment. Thrill-seekers will love the amazing rides - 'Wipeout' - the tallest, fastest & most extreme rollercoaster in the East of England!
http://www.pleasurewoodhills.com01502 586000
52.50711872086, 1.74296945128 -
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
History of Air Defence and Radar from 1935 housed in 1942 radar building and showing original Cold War Operations Room.
http://www.radarmuseum.co.uk01692 631485
52.71241050724, 1.47026083473 -
Raveningham Gardens
Extensive gardens surrounding an elegant Georgian house provide the setting for many rare, variegated and unusual plants and shrubs with sculptures, parkland and a church.
http://www.raveningham.com01508 548152
52.5132322943, 1.5343023476 -
Redwings Caldecott Visitor Centre
Redwings Horse Sanctuary near Great Yarmouth. This Quality Assured Visitor Attraction is home to more than 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, and a visit makes a wonderful family day out.
http://www.redwings.co.uk01508 481000
52.55409323325, 1.6490586464 -
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
The Sainsbury Centre is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding world art for free.
http://www.scva.ac.uk01603 593199
52.626865037900004, 1.2398760834 -
Salhouse Broad
Join our guide and skipper for a look at the beautiful autumn colours on the river Bure and the incoming winter wildlife.
Access via car park on Lower Street Salhouse Norwich
52.68848565776, 1.43109215182 -
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens
Come and explore 12 acres of fabulous landscaped gardens, get lost for a while in our famous 1864 yew hedge maze and let our tour guides take you on a grand tour of Somerleyton Hall's sumptuous state rooms.
http://www.somerleyton.co.uk01502 734901
52.52070334206, 1.67293309006 -
St Mary the Virgin, Martham
Known by some on account of its size as the 'Cathedral of the Fleggs', St Mary's at Martham dominates the local landscape with a 98 foot tower. The present church was started in 1377, with 15th century glass in the west windows.
http://www.martham.churchnorfolk.com01493 740093
52.70782452208, 1.63219476597 -
Stalham Old Firehouse Museum
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Strumpshaw Old Hall Steam Museum
Many steam engines, beam engines, mechanical organs, narrow gauge railway and a working toy train for children. There is also a cafe, gift shop, picnic area and free parking.
http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk01603 714535
52.6057401561, 1.463069749 -
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play area and a wide selection of Asian mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, crocodiles and storks.
01493 369477
52.65345057975, 1.63784224603 -
Time and Tide - Museum of Great Yarmouth
Time & Tide in Great Yarmouth is set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian Herring curing works, and tells the story of the area from its ice age origins to the present day. Experience the heady atmosphere of a 1950's fish wharf.
http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk01493 743930
yarmouth.museums@norfolk.gov.uk
52.60096184818, 1.73101581651 -
Waveney Valley Swimming Pool
http://www.waveney.gov.uk/Leisure/Sport+and+Leisure/waveneyvalley_pool.htm01986 895014
52.4827446301, 1.7453176076 -
Waxham Great Barn
Waxham Barn is a fully restored, magnificent Elizabethan barn set in North Norfolk's area of outstanding beauty.
01692 598824
52.77823181265, 1.61515924271 -
Whitlingham Country Park
There are lovely walks all around the park and it's a good place for cycling too.
http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk01603 756094
whitlinghamtic@broads-authority.gov.uk
52.62104794627, 1.32942793711 -
Wroxham Barns
Traditional and contemporary crafts studios. Brewery, gifts, clothes, country food and fudge. Roses Centre. Meet the farmyard animals on Junior Farm, supervised activities every day. Children’s Funfair and Mini Adventure Golf Course.
http://www.wroxhambarns.co.uk01603 783762
52.73441988431, 1.41326169711
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