Attractions in East Wretham & Things to Do in East Wretham
(and nearby)

Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (5 Miles)*
Set in a beautiful Tudor house with 21st century displays, this museum tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.
Banham Zoo (9 Miles)*
An award winning family attraction, and voted Best Norfolk Attraction 2007 and 2008. Banham Zoo is one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country
Bressingham Steam and Gardens (12 Miles)*
Bressingham Hall offers a unique insight into the dual passions of Alan Bloom - horticulture and steam. The gardens are renowned worldwide, while the steam collection is one of the most comprehensive collections of steam engines and artefacts in England.
Oxburgh Hall (12 Miles)*
The Hall has a magnificent Tudor Gatehouse and boasts needlework by Mary Queen of Scots. Oxburgh is surrounded by lovely gardens and there are charming woodland walks with picnic areas.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park (14 Miles)*
Beyond the car park, play area, visitor centre, shop and café is a 125 acre Country Park bursting with life.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum (14 Miles)*
This delightful early 16th century, timber framed, thatched building, once three cottages, is the oldest domestic building in East Dereham
Mildenhall Museum (16 Miles)*
Mildenhall Museum, housed in two nineteenth century cottages, tells the story of the local landscape, its flora, its fauna, its people and their history.
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (16 Miles)*
At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk.
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (17 Miles)*
For nearly 1,000 years the site of Suffolk's Cathedral has been one of worship and pilgrimage.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (17 Miles)*
Recently restored to its original Regency glory after a two-year re-development programme, the Theatre Royal offers a wide range of contemporary and period drama, as well as dance, music, comedy, family shows, guided tours and workshops.
Mechanical Musical Museum & Bygones (17 Miles)*
The Mechanical Music Museum and Bygones at Cotton is a veritable Aladdin's cave, full of musical treasures.
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (17 Miles)*
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is a tribute to the Eighth Air Force. There is a fine collection of U.S.A.A.F. uniforms, decorations and combat records.
Pakenham Watermill (17 Miles)*
The parish of Pakenham is unique in Britain in having both a working water mill and a working windmill.
Ickworth House, Park & Garden (18 Miles)*
Ickworth is one of the most unusual and most surprising of National Trust properties, an elegant Italianate house and gardens set within spectacular English parkland.
The Animal Ark (20 Miles)*
The Animal Ark is a Centre dedicated to family entertainment and we think we have something to delight all ages; set in 25 acres of pretty parkland there's lots to see and do despite the weather.
Museum of East Anglian Life (21 Miles)*
Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site-explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture
Strangers' Hall (22 Miles)*
Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery (22 Miles)*
The ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology.
The Bridewell (22 Miles)*
The Bridewell museum is closed for redevelopment until summer 2011.Discover how Norwich found fame and fortune producing mustard, shoes, textiles, chocolate and beer.
Inspire Discovery Centre (22 Miles)*
INSPIRE is East Anglia's only hands-on science centre, aimed specifically at children and families.
Houghton Hall (22 Miles)*
Houghton Hall is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in England, it was built in the 1720s for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first prime minister.
Norwich Cathedral (22 Miles)*
The splendour and tranquillity of Norwich Cathedral have attracted pilgrims for nearly 1,000 years. For today's visitors the building remains a place for quiet reflection and prayer.
Fakenham Racecourse (23 Miles)*
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Fakenham prides itself on its friendly, casual atmosphere and it has no formal dress code.
City of Norwich Aviation Museum (23 Miles)*
Aircraft and memorabilia showing the aviation history of Norfolk. The collection features a massive Vulcan bomber and some of the military and civil aircraft which have flown from Norfolk airfields.
Ely Museum (23 Miles)*
Ely Museum, in the Old Bishop's Gaol, is a bright and friendly local history museum. Displays include original prison cells.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in East Wretham and things to do in East Wretham (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

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