10 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Norfolk (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Norfolk. Whether it's letting off steam at Castle Acre, or stepping back in time at the Dad's Army Museum, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
A stunning sandy beach with a playground, splashpad, and gardens. The Town centre is a 5 minute walk. The bathing water is rated excellent, and there's a seasonal lifeguard service.
A wild sandy beach backed by a large sand dune system, and a lot quieter than some of the other beaches. From November to January Grey seals take to the beach to give birth, for the rest of the year you can spot them bobbing in the sea.
The main 2 areas of beach include one that's mainly shingle and boulders, and another with a vast expanse of golden sand. It's a great place to hunt for fossils, looks in rockpools, and enjoy sunsets (the beach faces west).
See where the series was filmed, visit the 1940s style tea rooms. Pick up a leaflet from the museum for a self guided tour around the filming locations in the town.
A blend of free and paid for activities. Explore the beach, dunes, and woods. At the park you can see the monument, play in the toddler playground, and woodland play area. Pay to visit the hall, walled garden, and ropes course.
A working lifeboat staion, it's open to the public (check the website for opening times), from the viewing gallery you can see the lifeboat, with interesting displays and information. While you're there, visit the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum.
80 acres with tree lined avenues, meadows and woodlands. There's a rose garden, skate park, boat pond, playground, and plenty of open space. There's a family activity sheet you can download from the website.
One of the country's most popular bird watching sites, with 6 hides (4 accessed via boardwalks). There's an award winning visitor centre with interactive, and changing exhibits.
Currently home to over 100 horese, ponies, and mules including Shetland pony Sampson, and Shire horse Fox. Entry is free but donations are welcome so that they can keep supporting the animals.
Explore the ruins of this Norman castle, built shortly after the battle of hastings. It's a well preserved example of a motte and bailey castle, with impressive earthworks, and plenty of information boards.
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