Not long until May half term holiday, and if you are wondering where to take the children, check out all the amazing attractions in Norfolk to visit during the week.
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May Half Term Activities in Norfolk
Amazona Zoo
Location : Hall Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9JG
Located on the north Norfolk coast in Cromer, Amazona Zoo is home to over 200 birds and animals from tropical South America.
During your time at the unique zoo you will see everything from the wonderful jaguar, monkeys, pumas, peccaries, otters to owls, macaws, parrots, capuchins and snakes and much more!
They have a brand new aquarium and an interactive ‘Amizone’ educational area.
Jungle Tumbles is the indoor play area for the under 12’s. Don’t forget, Rainforest Springs, the exciting outdoor adventure play park with jumping pillows and a picnic area – plus we have a café and a giftshop too!
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Banham Zoological Gardens
Location : Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
There’s so much to see and do at Banham Zoological Gardens and always something new to discover!
Throughout the day there are plenty of activities to thrill and entertain you, including daily animal feeding talks, ‘Amazing Animals!’ presentations and one of the most exciting ‘Birds of Prey’ displays in the UK!
See beautiful big cats such as Amur tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs and our beautiful but rare Sri Lankan leopards. Spot a huge range of primates including lemurs, monkeys and seaman’s as well as our feathered friends such as flamingos, owls, parrots and ibis.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Bewilderwood
Location : Horning Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8JW
A huge, award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure.
Treehouses, Wobbly Wires, Slippery Slopes, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat rides, marsh walks and really yummy food!
May half term adventures not yet released.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Bure Valley Railway Nature By Rail
Location : Aylsham Station, Norwich Rd, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6BW
Get closer to nature around the railway this May half term!
I Spy children’s trail on the train journey with a free prize on completion.
To add to this Nature themed event we will be decorating the Whilstlestop Café and Woodland Lunch Boxes will be available to purchase (not included in ticket price)
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Cromer Pier – Shrek The Musical
Location : Cromer Pier, Cromer NR27 9HF
Saturday 27th May – Saturday 3rd June
The highly acclaimed Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and Dramatic Society present the musical Evita over the Spring Bank Holiday week.
Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Great Yarmouth Pleasurebeach
Location : South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3EH
An exciting mix of white-knuckle and child-friendly rides makes the Pleasure Beach ideal for a fun family day out.
Have you tried out the newest rides at the Pleasurebeach yet, will you be brave enough to ride The pendulum ?
During half term the Pleasure Beach is open 11am – 6pm and there are a choice of admission options, check out the ticket options HERE
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Hirstys Family Fun Park Woolly Whitsun
Location : Great Yarmouth Rd, Hemsby NR29 4NL
Un-baa-lievable fun for May half term
With woolly arts and crafts, as well as plenty of sheep to see – we’d love to have ewe join us at Hirsty’s for some springtime fun.
Fun Park is opening again from the 27th of May to the 2nd of June 2023 and we can’t wait to welcome you all!
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Holkham Hall Get Set Go!
Location : Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
Join us this May half term for a fun-filled, family day out. Throughout the week you’ll find a changing mix of activities including an inflatable obstacle course, a climbing wall, soft play, a caving experience , crafts, trails and more!
Standard admission applies, simply purchase a Walled Garden and Holkham Stories combined ticket to join in the fun!
Saturday 27th – Monday 29th May
Inflatable Obstacle Course – Ready, steady, go! Over the tyres, through the mangles, diving the bish-bash and slipping through the tunnels before whizzing down the slide to the finish. There will also be a soft play area for our youngest visitors.
Tuesday 30th May – Thursday 1st June
Giant Climbing Wall – See if you can reach the top of the 18ft climbing wall. The view from the top will be spectacular! If you don’t have a head for heights, pop in to the garden for lots more fun and games!
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th June
Caving Experience – Can you conquer the twists and turns within the caving trailer? Don your hard hat and head torch, and give it a go!
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Family Half Term Fun
Location : Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW
Three great shows for families during May Half Term
The Tiger Who Came To Tea – Based on Judith Kerr’s beloved tea time tale, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is the purrfect family treat this Spring.
Pop Divas – The UK’s number one girl band, Little Mix kick off the show, then Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Rihanna all join in the fun for 2 hours of non-stop hits. There’s even an appearance from American YouTube teen sensation JoJo Siwa, making her Pop Divas Live debut.
Fireman Sam – Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Merrivale Model Village
Location : Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG
Open daily throughout the May half term, Merrivale Model Village has new owners, so pop down and take a look at all the new additions.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Pensthorpe Natural Park Wildlife in Wonderland
Location : Pensthorpe Natural Park, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Further details to follow for May half term.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Location : Church Road, Reedham, Norfolk, NR13 3UA
Visit Pettitts Animal Adventure Park for a family fun day out in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
They have 25+ different species of animals at Pettitts, Meerkats, Lemurs, Raccoons, Wallabies, Birds of prey, Goats and Reptiles too!
Guests can explore over 30 rides & attractions including 3 themed Adventure Play areas & super fun rides for the the whole family.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Location : Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5JE
Make no bones about it, at ROARR! You’re in for a mammoth adventure.
Whether you’re swinging on the high ropes, unearthing treasures in the dino dig, assailing the assault course, escaping mind-boggling mazes, or soaking up the fun in the splash zone.
It’s an out-of-this-world adventure for intrepid explorers, dino-hunters, and adventure-seekers of all sizes.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Sealife Centre Great Yarmouth
Location : Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3AH
Giggle and snort with Peppa who is back at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth! You can meet some incredible creatures and discover how to keep them safe in our oceans.
Join us for some Oinktastic fun! There’s a fun interactive trail at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth where little piggies can help to spot seahorses, count starfish, learn about how fast sharks can swim, as well as a variety of fun activities from bracelet making to jigsaws!
Fun for the whole family
- Meet Peppa herself at designated times throughout the day:
Weekdays: 11.30am & 2.30pm
Weekends: 11.30am, 1.00pm & 3.30pm
- Enjoy cool photo opportunities
- Fun activity trail throughout the aquarium
- Enjoy visual games and activities
- Take part in craft activities
- Get a reward for completing the trail
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Sealife Centre Hunstanton
Location : Seagate Rd, Hunstanton PE36 5BH
Giggle and snort with Peppa who is back at SEA LIFE Hunstanton! You can meet some incredible creatures and discover how to keep them safe in our oceans.
Join us for some Oinktastic fun! There’s a fun interactive trail at SEA LIFE Hunstanton where little piggies can help to spot seahorses, count starfish, learn about how fast sharks can swim, as well as a variety of fun activities from bracelet making to jigsaws!
Fun for the whole family
- Meet Peppa herself at designated times throughout the day
- Enjoy cool photo opportunities
- Fun activity trail throughout the aquarium
- Enjoy visual games and activities
- Take part in craft activities
- Get a reward for completing the trail
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Snettisham Park
Location : Snettisham, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7NQ
A trip to Snettisham can involve many exciting adventures from seeing lambs being born, to the spectacular 45 minute deer safari where you will meet the magnificent red deer herd.
You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Location : Thrigby Hall, Filby, Norfolk, NR29 3DR
Explore the park using the unique network of walk ways. You can follow the bridges across the lake, climb the Jubilee Tree Walk to get magnificent views of the park and venture into the Tiger Tunnel.
There is also the Tiger Tree Walk which takes you directly over the enclosure and the Tiger Machan Viewing Platform where you can be inches away from the magnificent Sumatran Tigers.
Walk through the tree tops with the Gibbons and follow the walk way around the trees over the Leopard enclosures. Discover Cats Cloisters, explore the Pool Garden and enjoy the Aviaries.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Time and Tide Museum Mermaid Tales
Location : Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3BX
Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June
Mysterious creatures that blur the boundary between the sea and the shore. Mermaids and other similar mythical creatures appear in stories and folktales from all over the world. Join us this half term to explore mermaids and their stories.
We’ve got extra self-led craft, mythmaking activities and dress up for everyday of the holidays, all included in general admission. Plus look out for a couple of special events.
Mermaid Tales Storytelling
Join the wonderful storyteller Justine de Mierre to be wrapped up in tales of mystical mermaids.
Wednesday 31 May story times: 1.30pm, 2.15pm and 3.30pm.
Activity included in general admission.
Mermaid Yoga
Inspired by the motion of the ocean and movements of mermaids, join us at Time and Tide for mermaid Yoga.
Close your eyes and imagine…
What if…for an hour you could embody being a mermaid in your yoga practice?
Come and join an hour of mermaid yoga, play with the element of water, move just like a mermaid and the creature of the sea and breathe with the sound of the ocean’s waves.
This unusual class will transport you under water and invite you to explore the magic of being one of the most fascinating creatures of all time!
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
Location : Watlington Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0RG
Watatunga is a stunning new wildlife reserve in west Norfolk. Situated amongst 170 acres of woodland, grassland and lakes, Watatunga provides a unique environment for over twenty types of ungulate and rare bird species to roam at their will.
Access to the reserve is via guided tour only and must be pre-booked online.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE
Wroxham Barns Whitsun Half Term
Location : Tunstead Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QU
Join us during half-term for all the fun on the farm and in our fun park with your all inclusive ticket. Plus, our Barnyard Buddies and Bella & Barney will be on hand to add some fun & entertainment to your day.
What’s going on?
Your day out includes all the fun on Junior Farm where you will meet our friendly animals which include; chickens, donkeys, pigs, ponies, turkeys, ducks, alpacas, goats and sheep.
Then head over to the Fun Park, which is also included in your ticket! We have 18-hole mini golf, Wroxham Barns train, pirate ship, toy set ride, go-karts, water wars, jumping pillows, sand play and jumping frogs.
Opening Dates/Times/Prices : For further information CLICK HERE