Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Parsons Lodge

Market Cross, Market Place, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AX, Tel: 01953 604721, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Low Road, Forncett St Mary, Norfolk, NR16 1JJ, Tel: 01508 488277, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

A unique collection of large industrial steam engines including one that used to open Tower Bridge. Seven engines can be seen working on steam days.

Wood Lane, Starston, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9PP, Tel: 01379 854295, Email, (5 miles, 7kms)

A place of peace and tranquillity set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. All who enter remark on the wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. This is a centre with a difference! The centre offers a large range of treatments.

Common Road, Dickleburgh, Nr Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4PH, Tel: 01553 766089, (8 miles, 12kms)

A museum housed in an original World War II control tower, with other buildings showing the history of the 100th Bomb Group, plus 8th Air Force exhibits and a visitor centre.

Station 146, Seething Airfield, Entrance via Toad Lane, Mundham, Norfolk, NR15 1EL, Tel: 01508 480635, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

Restored WW2 Control Tower, Seething Airfield, Norfolk, home to the 448th Bombardment Group, USAAF 1943-1945, their story told in words, pictures and artefacts.

Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2AF, Tel: 01986 896485, (8 miles, 13kms)

The remains of an original Norman castle with Saxon mounds. Built by the Bigods in 1165. Massive gatehouse towers and curtain walls. Visitor centre with cafe.

Lotus Sport, Potash Lane, Hethel, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8EZ, Tel: 01953 608547, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Welcome to Lotus Cars and The Lotus Driving Academy. Discover the history and heritage of Lotus as you follow each step in the creation of our magnificent machines

10, The Bridewell, Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0NS, Tel: 01953 607494, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

The museum is housed in a prison built in 1785, telling the story of the Bride well as a prison, police station and courthouse. Many local history displays e.g. brush making and Kett's Rebellion.

Near Tasburgh church, Tasburgh, Norfolk, UK, (2 miles, 3kms)

Remains of an earthworks fort, probably Iron Age, with the parish church standing within it. Interpretation panels explain the fort and the church.

Caistor St Edmund, Norwich, Norfolk, UK, (7 miles, 11kms)

The site of Venta Icenorum, the Roman capital of Norfolk. The Roman fortifications can be seen in several places.

The Old Town Hall, 1 Bridge Street, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6LZ, Tel: 01508 521028, (7 miles, 11kms)

Site of the Roman Town Venta Icenorum, 'Market Place of the Iceni'. A remarkable and rare example of a major Roman town that has not been disturbed by modern development.

Historic Railway Station Approach, Wymondham, UK, Tel: 01953 606433, (8 miles, 12kms)

Award winning Grade II listed railway station - trains still in operation - Norwich to Ely, Cambridge and the Midlands. Themed Brief Encounter refreshment room and restaurant is open daily.

The Old Chapel, Potash Farm, Hethel, Nr Wymondham, UK, Tel: 01953 607147, (8 miles, 12kms)

Interesting exhibit of old photographs and artefacts housed in part of an old WW2 building that was used as a chapel and gym. It features an original painting of Christ on the cross as the altar backdrop.

Starston, Norfolk, IP20 9NT, Tel: 01379 852393, (6 miles, 10kms)

A restored wind pump (1832). A hollow post mill built to supply water to Home Farm, Starston. Access by footpath, 150yds from off-road parking.

West Green Farm, Shotesham Road, Poringland, Norfolk, NR14 7LP, Tel: 01508 495526, (6 miles, 10kms)

Children's indoor and outdoor play centre. Designed for 7 and under. Large barn and courtyards, picnic area, children's farm and riding school.

Ayton Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QQ, Tel: 01953 608080, (7 miles, 12kms)

11,000 sq ft of fun in warm, safe and secure multi-activity centre including soft ball area, slides, wiggle karts and bouncy castle. Free car parking and adult entrance.

Tasburgh, Norwich, NR15 1RQ, Tel: 01508 470618, (2 miles, 4kms)

Remarkable Elizabethan hall documenting 500 years of change.

Church Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0PL, Tel: 01953 600297, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Magnificent Norman church, built 1107, with ruins of former Benedictine abbey. Splendid interior with angel roofs, 2 18thC organs and gold-faced reredos. Shop on site.