Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Woodbastwick Fen and Marshes

10 Norwich Road, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 0845 4969177, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

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.

The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 01603 782207, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Hoveton Hall Estate, Nr Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ, Tel: 01603 782558, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

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.

Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QU, Tel: 01603 783762, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

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.

Broads Haven, Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, NR29 5JF, Tel: 01692 670711, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Explore the newest member of the National Park family on board a Herbert Woods Day Boat or Canoe. Perfect for a spot of fishing or a secluded picnic, there is no better way to explore the Broads. Cruiser and Cottage holidays also available.

Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW, Tel: 01692 633033, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

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!

The Rhond, Hoveton (Wroxham), Norfolk, NR12 8UE, Tel: 01603 782309, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

All weather heated day boats available all year from 2-11 people including children. Available from 8am to dusk.

Riverside Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8UD, Tel: 01603 782625, (2 miles, 4kms)

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.

Church Road, Sutton, Nr Stalham, NR12 9SG, Tel: 01692 580595, (5 miles, 9kms)

'Open Studio' displaying large range of wheel made practical and decorative stoneware. Pre booked tuition undertaken. Visitors welcome all through the year.

Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4HS, Tel: 01603 715191, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Access via car park on Lower Street, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RX, Tel: 01603 722775, (1 miles, 2kms)

Salhouse Broad: A place of natural beauty. Visit us by boat, foot, car, bus, bike or train and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

East Ruston Old Vicarage, East Ruston, Norfolk, NR12 9HN, Tel: 01692 650432, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

A 20-acre exotic garden separated into sections including the Tropical Borders, Mediterranean Garden, Sunken Garden, Autumn Borders, Kitchen Garden and Wildflower Meadows.

Strumpshaw Old Hall, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, NR13 4HR, Tel: 01603 714535, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

St James, Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1TN, Tel: 01603 629921, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

Medieval church converted to a puppet theatre in 1980, theatre spaces open for viewing except on performance days.

Station Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8UR, Tel: 01603 756097, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8TR, Tel: 01603 756094, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Nature trail walks, cycle trails and boat trips through woods and meadows on the edge of the River Yare. Water sports.

Ranworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13, Tel: 01603 625540, Email, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

In summer, water lillies are a beautiful sight on the clear, clean waters of Cockshoot Broad. Walk along the boarded walkway to the bird hide for a close look at the wildlife on the water.

Buckenham, Norfolk, NR13 4HW, Tel: 01603 715191, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Buckenham Marshes reserve offers scenic walks through traditional grazing marshes. In winter it is home to huge flocks of wildfowl.