Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Pond Cottage

The Rhond, Hoveton (Wroxham), Norfolk, NR12 8UE, Tel: 01603 782309, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 01603 782207, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

10 Norwich Road, Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RX, Tel: 0845 4969177, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Broads Haven, Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Norfolk, NR29 5JF, Tel: 01692 670711, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QU, Tel: 01603 783762, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8JW, Tel: 01692 633033, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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!

Hoveton Hall Estate, Nr Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ, Tel: 01603 782558, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

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.

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.

Riverside Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8UD, Tel: 01603 782625, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Access via car park on Lower Street, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RX, Tel: 01603 722775, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

Church Road, Sutton, Nr Stalham, NR12 9SG, Tel: 01692 580595, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Horsey Staithe Stores, Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EF, Tel: 01493 393904, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Fully restored historic drainage windpump with amazing views of the Broads and coast. The estate is an internationally important wildlife site and a premier Norfolk birdwatching area.

Station Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8UR, Tel: 01603 756097, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA, Tel: 01493 701403, (8 miles, 12kms)

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park near Great Yarmouth is best described as three fun parks in one. Pettitts has rides galore, family entertainment, exotic and domestic animals and birds to see, animals to feed & pet.

Strumpshaw Old Hall, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norfolk, NR13 4HR, Tel: 01603 714535, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

c/o 8 Manor Road, Berney Arms, Norfolk, NR31 0QA, Tel: 01493 857900, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

A most splendid and the highest remaining Norfolk marshmill with 7 floors. Built in the late 19thC by millwrights Stolworthy and situated on Halvergate Marsh.

Nr. Berney Arms Railway Station, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 4PZ, Tel: 01603 715191, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

Berney Marshes alongside the Breydon Water estuary in Great Yarmouth is a wonderfully unspoilt RSPB nature reserve. Experience the spectacle of the tens of thousands of wintering birds that visit the estuary and surrounding grazing marshes.

Staithe Cottage, Wayford Bridge, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9LN, Tel: 01692 582457, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

All-weather day boats available on the beautiful River Ant, from 2 hours or more. Canoes are also available.