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Things to do in Wroxham
Wondering what to do in Wroxham? This guide lists the area's attractions — zoos, museums, theme parks and more — with distances, so you can plan every day of your trip.
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Aquariums
15.6 mi from Wroxham
The Sealife Centre
The SEA LIFE Centre in Great Yarmouth is an aquarium where you can wander through an ocean tunnel holding 250,000 litres of seawater, watch Humboldt Penguins swim and socialise, an...
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Museums & Galleries
0.4 mi from Wroxham
Barton House Railway
Barton House Railway is a miniature railway and heritage site in Wroxham, run by the Wroxham Railway Heritage Trust. You can ride two separate lines, the Midland Railway and the Ri...
2.9 mi from Wroxham
RAF Air Defence Radar Museum
This museum in Neatishead, North Norfolk, sits within the RAF's original hardened radar operations building, built in 1942, and is home to the country's only original Cold War Oper...
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5.6 mi from Wroxham
City of Norwich Aviation Museum
The City of Norwich Aviation Museum is an aviation heritage museum at Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith in Broadland, Norfolk, with an outdoor space housing nearly 30 aircraft...
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6.5 mi from Wroxham
Museum of the Broads
The Museum of the Broads sits in a tranquil riverside setting in Stalham, North Norfolk, telling the story of the Broads from Roman times through peat digging to today's holidaymak...
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6.8 mi from Wroxham
Norwich Castle Museum
Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk. William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction in the afterma... — Wikipedia
6.8 mi from Wroxham
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
Grade I listed building in Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
6.9 mi from Wroxham
Dragon Hall
Dragon Hall is a Grade I listed medieval merchant's trading hall located in King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, close to the River Wensum, and since 2018 home to the National Centre for... — Wikipedia
7 mi from Wroxham
The South Asia Collection
The South Asia Collection is a museum and research centre in Norwich dedicated to the art, craft and living traditions of South and South East Asia, caring for around 10,000 object...
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7.1 mi from Wroxham
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Strumpshaw Steam Museum sits in Strumpshaw, Broadland, Norfolk. In the early fifties, the founder started a private collection of steam engines, which he opened to the public in th...
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9.1 mi from Wroxham
Aylsham Heritage Centre
Aylsham Heritage Centre is a small museum in the Norfolk town of Aylsham, part of Broadland, run by a registered charity. Its current exhibition explores the town's historic Market...
11.2 mi from Wroxham
Gunton Park Sawmill
Gunton Park Sawmill is a historic working sawmill in Alby with Thwaite, North Norfolk, where you can see a wooden-framed saw, a circular saw from Holmes of Norwich, and a small cor...
14.9 mi from Wroxham
Anna Sewell House
Anna Sewell House is the birthplace of Anna Sewell, author of Black Beauty, and now opens its doors to the public under the guardianship of Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Inside, you ca...
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15 mi from Wroxham
Elizabethan House
Grade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
15.1 mi from Wroxham
Wymondham Heritage Museum
Museum in Wymondham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
15.1 mi from Wroxham
Row 111 House
Great Yarmouth Row Houses were wealthy merchants' residences located on South Quay in the town of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk. Originally built as one family's... — Wikipedia
Theme Parks
10.2 mi from Wroxham
Playbarn
Playbarn is an indoor and outdoor adventure centre in Poringland, South Norfolk, designed especially for children aged seven or under. You'll find a tractor courtyard with ride-on...
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12 mi from Wroxham
Roarr!
Roarr! is the UK's largest dinosaur theme park, set across 85 acres of Norfolk woodland in Lenwade. You'll find over 25 attractions, from life-size animatronic dinosaurs along a st...
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19.6 mi from Wroxham
Pleasurewood Hills
Pleasurewood Hills is East Anglia's biggest theme park, located in Corton near Lowestoft on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. You'll find a mix of rides for thrill seekers and younger vi...
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Water Parks
Zoos & Wildlife
11.9 mi from Wroxham
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park is a family-friendly attraction in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, combining animals, rides and live entertainment. You can catch live shows featuring Range...
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21.8 mi from Wroxham
Melsop Farm Park
Melsop Farm Park is a family-run farm attraction near Scoulton in Breckland, Norfolk, home to sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, waterfowl and cattle, including rare breeds such as the G...
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23.9 mi from Wroxham
Banham Zoo
Banham Zoo is a large family attraction in Banham, Breckland, home to over 500 animals across more than 100 habitats. You can watch daily talks, get up close with big cats, primate...
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24.2 mi from Wroxham
Oasis Camel Park
Oasis Camel Park, in Linstead Magna near Halesworth in Suffolk, is a family-friendly animal park where you can get up close to camels and their relations, take camel rides, meet fr...
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Where to stay near Wroxham
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
- A weekend in Wroxham: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
- A weekend in Wroxham with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Wroxham · 2 days
Haunted Britain
Wroxham sits on the Norfolk Broads, so water is never far from your plans. Within easy reach of a Wroxham base you'll find a theme park, small heritage sites, wildlife parks and a run of museums. This guide sorts the main options by type, suggests ways to group them into a sensible day, and covers where to eat and how to stretch it into a short break.
Family favourites
For most families, BeWILDerwood in Wroxham is the obvious starting point. It's a theme park listed right in the area, so it works well as the anchor for a first day without much travelling. If your children like animals, there are two wildlife parks to consider: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, listed under Great Yarmouth, and Africa Alive, listed under Southwold.
Dinosaur fans have Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, a Norfolk theme park. On a warm day, Gorleston Splashpad in Great Yarmouth gives younger children a chance to cool off and burn off some energy.
Rainy day ideas
Norfolk weather can turn quickly, so it helps to have a few back-up plans. Museums are the natural choice, and there are plenty to pick from:
- Playbarn in Norwich, a family-focused option to have up your sleeve when the forecast looks poor
- Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum and Lowestoft Maritime Museum, both listed under Great Yarmouth, for seafaring history
- Anna Sewell House, also listed under Great Yarmouth
- Sheringham Museum at The Mo, listed under Cromer
- Wymondham Heritage Museum in Norfolk
Opening days for smaller museums can vary through the year, so check before you set off, especially outside the main holiday season.
Outdoors and the Broads
The Norfolk Broads are the big draw here. Spending time on or beside the waterways is the best way to get a feel for the area, whether that means a gentle walk or simply watching the boats. Pair a morning by the water with an afternoon at BeWILDerwood and you have a full day in Wroxham itself.
Heritage and history
Close to home, Woodbastwick Forge and Sutton Corn Mill are both listed in Wroxham. They're good for a quieter half-day with a sense of local craft and industry.
Military history is especially well represented. The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is listed under Norwich, and the 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club is in Suffolk. The Muckleburgh Military Collection is listed under Cromer, and the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum adds a naval angle. For something different, In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine in Suffolk and Dunwich Museum, listed under Southwold, round things out.
Grouping attractions into a day
The simplest approach is to group places listed under the same town, so you spend your day exploring rather than driving between them:
- Wroxham day: BeWILDerwood, the Norfolk Broads, Woodbastwick Forge and Sutton Corn Mill
- Great Yarmouth day: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park or Gorleston Splashpad, plus the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum, Lowestoft Maritime Museum or Anna Sewell House
- Cromer day: The Muckleburgh Military Collection and Sheringham Museum at The Mo
- Southwold day: Africa Alive followed by Dunwich Museum
- Norwich day: The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, with Playbarn for the children
Plan for one big attraction and one smaller one each day. That leaves room for lunch and for the unplanned stops that often make a trip.
Where to eat
Several local pubs and inns have five-star food hygiene ratings: the Pear Tree Inn, The Fat Cat, the Warwick Arms, the Louis Marchesi and The Kings Arms. Check which is closest to your day's route before you head out. Booking ahead is sensible at weekends and in school holidays.
Making it a short break
With 367 places to stay on BritStays in the Wroxham area, you have plenty of choice of base. Three nights works well. Give one day to Wroxham and the Broads, one to Great Yarmouth or Cromer, and keep a museum day in reserve for whenever the weather turns. A long weekend can still cover the Broads, BeWILDerwood and one heritage site at a comfortable pace.
A few practical tips:
- Check opening times and any booking requirements for each attraction before travelling.
- Pack waterproofs even in summer.
- Keep a rainy-day option from the list above in mind each morning.
- If you're coming in the school holidays, book your stay early.
Frequently asked questions
What is there for families to do in Wroxham?
BeWILDerwood is a theme park in Wroxham itself. Nearby family options include Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and Gorleston Splashpad, both listed under Great Yarmouth, Africa Alive, listed under Southwold, and Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure in Norfolk.
What can I do around Wroxham on a rainy day?
Museums are a good choice. Options include Playbarn in Norwich, the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum and Lowestoft Maritime Museum, both listed under Great Yarmouth, Sheringham Museum at The Mo, listed under Cromer, and Wymondham Heritage Museum in Norfolk. Check opening times before you go.
Are there heritage attractions in Wroxham itself?
Yes. Woodbastwick Forge and Sutton Corn Mill are both listed in Wroxham.
Where can I learn about military history near Wroxham?
Options include The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, listed under Norwich, the 95th Bomb Group Red Feather Club in Suffolk, The Muckleburgh Military Collection, listed under Cromer, and the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum, listed under Great Yarmouth.
Where can I eat near Wroxham?
The Pear Tree Inn, The Fat Cat, the Warwick Arms, the Louis Marchesi and The Kings Arms are all pubs and inns with five-star food hygiene ratings.
How many places to stay are there in Wroxham on BritStays?
There are 367 places to stay on BritStays in the Wroxham area.
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