Family sitting in the early evening June sun at Sheringham Park in Norfolk — Family enjoying the early evening sun in June at Sheringham Park | © 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?

Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures this summer with the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. With different activities at each location, there’s something new to discover every time you visit throughout the school holidays.

A family heading out into the parkland on a summer bike ride at Blickling Estate

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Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

Explore, move, play games, get crafty and create lasting memories at Blickling Estate. Inside the house you'll find games from the past. Outside why not play giant Jenga, croquet or badminton? Plus balance bikes, archery, craft activities and storytelling sessions.

A family play a ring toss game on the terrace at Oxburgh Estate

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Summer of Play at Oxburgh Estate

You’ll find an action-packed programme of fun for all the family at Oxburgh Estate. Enjoy a game of kick croquet, take part in sports day races, play traditional lawn games, complete an obstacle course and test your skills on the ‘hook-a-swan' game too!

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Summer 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.

Children with football and badminton net

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Summer at Sheringham Park

Have fun as a family among nature with free activities at Sheringham Park. Everything from sack races to swingball will fill the events field opposite the visitor barn. Bring a picnic, visit the Courtyard Cafè, or choose a scoop or two at the ice cream parlour, before heading further into the stunning landscape.

A young visitor enjoys an ice cream at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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Summer at Horsey Windpump

Enjoy summer games against the backdrop of a Norfolk Broads landmark. Try your hand at badminton, challenge each other to a hoola hoop competition, run the egg-and-spoon race, and test your skills with a game of giant Jenga. Refuel your energy levels with a tasty ice cream or a delicious snack from the café.

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Summer at Morston Quay

Head to Morston Quay for a coast visit packed full of games and activities, from giant Jenga and hoola hoops to traditional favourites such as hopscotch and noughts and crosses. Work together in harmony and make music with woodland instruments. There’s lots of wildlife to see too, learn more at one of our Meet the Ranger events.

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