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A beige windmill standing tall against a blue sky in west Norfolk.

Attractions

There’s so much to do in west Norfolk that you’ll want to come back again and again. Whether you are on holiday or just visiting for the day, there are lots to entertain all of the family, in or out of season… whatever the weather!

  • Barroway Drove

    , Downham Market

    Barroway Drove is a village in the parish of Stow Bardolph, Norfolk. The village lies on the eastern edge of The Fens and is often referred to as Bardolph Fen.

  • Young girl feeding the piglets at Church Farm in Stow Baldolph, West Norfolk.

    Church Farm

    Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph
    Winter Season 2023/24 30th October 2023 – 14th February 2024 Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunda… (see listing)

    A great family day out. Lots of friendly farm animals, large indoor and outdoor play areas, pedal tractor trail, tractor rides, animal encounter sessions and lots more!

  • Creake Abbey ruins in west Norfolk.

    Creake Abbey – Shop.Dine.Explore

    North Creake, Fakenham
    Abbey ruins open daily with free entry and free parking. Check website for opening times.

    Creake Abbey is located two miles south of Burnham Market on the north Norfolk coast within easy reach of the beaches at Brancaster, Holkham and Wells next the Sea. With historic monastic ruins at its heart, Creake Abbey is now home to independent shops and services, a Café and Food Hall plus the monthly Farmers’ Market.

  • Denver Village, West Norfolk

    Denver Village

    Denver Village, Downham Market

    Denver is a charming village about 1 mile south of Downham Market. Situated on the edge of the Fens, the village gently descends on the flat Fens toward Denver Sluice.

  • Discover Downham Heritage Centre

    The Old Fire Station, Downham Market
    The centre is open to the public Thursday/Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm, eac… (see listing)

    The Discover Downham Heritage Centre is run by the Downham Market & District Heritage Society.

  • Boat moored at Downham Market's riverside in west Norfolk.

    Downham Market

    Town Centre, Downham Market

    Dating back to Saxon times, this small hillside settlement is one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns.

  • Children enjoying the facilities available at Farmer Fred's Adventure Play Barn in west Norfolk.

    Farmer Fred’s Adventure Play Barn

    Caley Mill, Heacham
    Open daily. Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm.

    State-of-the-art indoor play centre for kids 0-12 years, providing a stimulating 3D play experience.

  • The village and cottages of Feltwell

    Feltwell

    Feltwell Village, Downham Market

    Feltwell village is in the parish of Feltwell, the largest parish in Norfolk. Built on a line of springs where the low chalk hills of the Brecks slope to meet the black peaty soils of the Fens.

  • Framin’ Art

    35 High Street, Downham Market
    Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

    Stocking a comprehensive range of art and craft materials, Framin’ Art has something for all abilities, interests and levels of expertise.

  • Heacham Beach in west Norfolk.

    Heacham Beach

    Heacham, King’s Lynn
    Open all year.

    Heacham started to become popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway line between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s.