Attractions in Garveston & Things to Do in Garveston
(and nearby)

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum (5 Miles)*
This delightful early 16th century, timber framed, thatched building, once three cottages, is the oldest domestic building in East Dereham
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (7 Miles)*
At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk.
The Animal Ark (9 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.
Banham Zoo (11 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
Inspire Discovery Centre (13 Miles)*
INSPIRE is East Anglia's only hands-on science centre, aimed specifically at children and families.
Strangers' Hall (13 Miles)*
Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery (13 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 (13 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.
City of Norwich Aviation Museum (13 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.
Norwich Cathedral (13 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 (15 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.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (15 Miles)*
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is the home to Europe's finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens (16 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.
Blickling Hall (16 Miles)*
Blickling is one of the greatest houses in East Anglia. The house dates from the early seventeenth century and has fine collections of furniture, pictures and tapestries.
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (17 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.
Oxburgh Hall (17 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.
Thursford Collection (17 Miles)*
Thursford Collection is open as a working museum from Good Friday to end September, (closed Saturdays) when all our mechanical organs are played and shows are given on the Wurlitzer by Robert Wolfe.
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (18 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.
Houghton Hall (18 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.
Shirehall Museum (19 Miles)*
Walsingham Shirehall was built in the early 16th century and was used as a hostel for important visitors to the adjacent Augustinian Priory. It now houses a hands-on museum about Walsingham.
Otter Trust Earsham (21 Miles)*
This Attraction is now Closed
Felbrigg Hall (22 Miles)*
This lovely house is within North Norfolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and stands in its own 1,750 acre estate. It is one of the finest seventeenth century houses in the country.
Sheringham Park (23 Miles)*
Sheringham Park was designed in 1812 by Humphry Repton, the great landscape designer. Repton himself said it is "my most favourite work".
Bircham Windmill (23 Miles)*
Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields, the windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse and cattle feed and bread making in Norfolk.
Blakeney National Nature Reserve (23 Miles)*
The shingle spit of Blakeney Point in Norfolk was one of the first areas ever to be managed by The National Trust, and it has been in their protective care since 1912.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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