Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Rackheath
The Rhond, Hoveton (Wroxham), Norfolk, NR12 8UE, Tel: 01603 782309, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
All weather heated day boats available all year from 2-11 people including children. Available from 8am to dusk.
Boat Hire
Hoveton Hall Estate, Nr Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ, Tel: 01603 782558, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
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.
Garden
Group Visits
10 Norwich Road, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 0845 4969177, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
TheCanoeMan is the largest canoe hire operator in Norfolk/North Suffolk. Enjoy a tranquil day's paddling with us from Buxton Lamas on the River Bure to Wroxham.
Canoeing
The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 01603 782207, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Broads Tours operates a fleet of double-decker passenger boats on the Broads, Britain’s magical waterland. All tours include a live commentary; the skipper will explain the origins of the Broads.
Boat Trips
Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QU, Tel: 01603 783762, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
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.
Craft Centre
Educational Visits
Group Eating Out
Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW, Tel: 01692 633033, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)
An award winning forest of wild family fun and adventure. Treehouse, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, storytelling, marsh walks and really yummy food!
Theme Park
62 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4EH, Tel: 01603 218300, (4 miles, 6kms)
The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and heritage. Free entry and free tours available.
Cathedral
Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PA, Tel: 01603 724381, (5 miles, 7kms)
The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK and one of Norwich’s iconic buildings.
Farmers Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JU, Tel: 01603 493625, (4 miles, 6kms)
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 and art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art.
Museum
Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4HS, Tel: 01603 715191, (5 miles, 8kms)
Set in the wild and beautiful Yare Valley, near Norwich, Strumpshaw Fen is a great place to see the wildlife and landscapes of the Norfolk Broads. Nature trails lead you through reedbeds, pools, wildflower meadows and woodlands.
Nature Reserve
Birdwatching
115-123 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE, Tel: 01603 663922, (4 miles, 6kms)
Dragon Hall is a magnificently restored Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall. It opens as a museum and is a venue for educational, cultural and community events.
Historic House
Access via car park on Lower Street, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RX, Tel: 01603 722775, (3 miles, 5kms)
Salhouse Broad: A place of natural beauty. Visit us by boat, foot, car, bus, bike or train and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Broads
Riverside Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8UD, Tel: 01603 782625, (4 miles, 6kms)
Our Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably with cushioned seating and easy to fold away canvas cover. Easy to operate, no experience required, full tution given. Perfect for families, school parties, couples and groups of friends.
Rowing boat hire
Station Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8UR, Tel: 01603 756097, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Information Centre
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF, Tel: 01603 213999, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)
St James, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1TN, Tel: 01603 629921, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Medieval church converted to a puppet theatre in 1980, theatre spaces open for viewing except on performance days.
Theatre
University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, Tel: 01603 593199, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
The Sainsbury Centre is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding world art for free.
Strumpshaw Old Hall, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, NR13 4HR, Tel: 01603 714535, (5 miles, 9kms)
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.
