What to do in Norfolk - holidays, fun things to do and places
| Norfolk, the beautiful coastal county, includes such gems as Norwich (famous for its mustard), the Norfolk Broads, with their stunning waterways & nature reserves. The east coast of Norfolk has wonderful sandy beaches, while the area around the Wash has dog friendly beaches for your woof to enjoy. Heacham and Hunstanton have pleasant beaches, friendly shops and a Sealife Centre. There are small farms, quaint market towns, little villages & beautiful countryside. One of the things horse lovers may find of interest is the number of horse charities with centres in Norfolk. You can visit these, and they are: Redwings Redwings cares for 1,200 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules every day. All its work is funded by donations. Ultimately animals are either re-homed or they enjoy a home for life at Redwings. The charity has three possible places to visit in Norfolk Their Caldecott Visitor Centre is near Great Yarmouth. It's 70 acres is home to some very special rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. A Quality Assured Visitor Attraction, it's open during the summer season from March to October and has many residents to meet, from handsome heavy horse Prince to the notoriously naughty Denise! Click here for visitor information Near Aylsham, Norfolk, Redwings has also purchased a site to take in rising numbers of horses, ponies & donkeys who have been given up for re-homing or abandoned. Please click here for more info World Horse Welfare World Horse Welfare has Half Farm at Snetterton, Norfolk, which can house 120 horses at any one time in stunning countryside. There are things for the children to do and you can arrange a group visit. There are lots of lovely walkways to enjoy which are wheel/push chair friendly, plus a Pony Express tractor and trailor around the farm in exchange for a smalld onation. Dogs on leads are welcome FInd out more here Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary Head to West Runcton to enjoy five breeds of heavy horse, plus there's Farming Bygones museums. There's an indoor area in case of wet weather, as well, plus children's play and activity areas. Click here for more info There are two Sea Life centres in Norfolk: one at Great Yarmouth on the east coast. Plan your visit & find out more here There's also the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary, Norfolk's leading marine rescue centre. Click here to plan your visit |