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Family looking at the view from the bench near the trig point at West Runton, Norfolk
Family looking at the view from the bench at West Runton | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Family-friendly places in Norfolk

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family, why not enjoy a day out with the kids at one of these places around Norfolk?

Places to visit with the family

Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at one of these places in Norfolk

A boy and a girl building a den in woodland
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Family days out at Blickling 

Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from walking adventures and holiday activities to hide and seek in the garden and den building in the woods.

Two boys wearing rabbit ears sit on a log on a woodland Easter trail at Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire
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Family days out at Felbrigg 

Entertain the whole family at Felbrigg. Discover unique stories in the hall, go on an adventure in the garden and estate and stop for a bite to eat in the Squire’s Pantry tea room.

A child pushing a wheelbarrow with wooden carrots in it on a National Trust Easter trail, surrounded by colourful bunting.
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Family days out at Sheringham Park 

Plan a family day out at Sheringham Park. With nearly 1,000 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for kids to burn off some energy as you enjoy the variety of habitats Sheringham Park has to offer.

Two boys hiding in a den wearing Easter Trail hats and looking over at each other spring time
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Family-friendly things to do at Oxburgh Estate 

Whether you're building a den, becoming a nature explorer or searching for secret doorways, Oxburgh has plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

A group of children having completed their sand sculpture of a dinosaur on the beach at Brancaster
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Family days out at Brancaster beach 

Plan a fun-filled day out at Brancaster beach. With its wide expanse of golden sands, it is perfect for sandcastles, wanders, picnics and paddling.

Family visiting Morston Quay dressed for Winter
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Family activities at Morston Quay 

From seal trips to walks along the North Norfolk coast and picnic spots, here's what you need to know about a family visit to Morston Quay.

Plan your Easter adventures

Easter is just a few weeks away and we've got plenty of Easter adventures across Norfolk. Find a trail near you, or try them all, each one is different, and pick up your prize.

Children looking at a weather station on an Easter trail at Blickling Estate

Blickling Estate 

29 March - 14 April. In the daffodil-filled gardens Blickling's Easter trail includes egg decorating, a game of ‘bees and butterflies’, a mini beast hunt, race a horse around the course, jump as far as a hare, help to create a flower palace and act like an animal on the stage.

Easter egg with daffodils in the background

Felbrigg Estate 

23 March - 14 April. Join the fun at Felbrigg with animal-themed Guess Who, nature bracelet-making, bean bag tin can target practise, hook-a-duck, giant stacking blocks, seed planting and den building.

Sign showing the number eight in daffodils on Easter trail at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Sheringham Park 

23 March - 14 April. On the Easter trail at Sheringham try a spot of bug hunting, butterfly spotting, bird watching, join in a pine cone and spoon race, match animal footprints on log rounds and visit the weather station.

Girl reading Easter map at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan

Oxburgh Estate 

28 March - 14 April. Treat the whole family to a world of adventure this Easter. The gardens are awash with vibrant spring colours and you can test out your exploring skills on the nature-themed adventure trail with ten activity stations, each with something for the whole family to enjoy.

Easter Trail pack chocolate egg amongst grass and primroses

Horsey Windpump 

28 March - 12 April. Search for minibeasts, make music with woodland instruments, join in the mid-air food pass beanbag challenge and build nests with willow on our family nature trail with a Norfolk Broads theme.

Image of a girl completing her Easter trail sheet in front of a 'did you know' clue board.

Morston Quay 

28 March – 12 April. Pin the tail on the Easter bunny, hook a wader, try nest-building with reeds and pebbles, and more, on our family nature trail with a Norfolk coast theme.

50 Things to try in spring

Girl in pink jacket standing under blossoming tree in orchard look up at the branches
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring 

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Blue sky at Horsey Windpump, Norfolk

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