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

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum (8 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 (9 Miles)*
At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk.
Oxburgh Hall (11 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.
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (12 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 (12 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
The Animal Ark (14 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.
Fakenham Racecourse (16 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.
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.
Houghton Hall (16 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.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (17 Miles)*
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is the home to Europe's finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds.
Strangers' Hall (19 Miles)*
Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320.
Inspire Discovery Centre (19 Miles)*
INSPIRE is East Anglia's only hands-on science centre, aimed specifically at children and families.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery (19 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 (19 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 (19 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 (20 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.
Thursford Collection (20 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.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park (20 Miles)*
Beyond the car park, play area, visitor centre, shop and café is a 125 acre Country Park bursting with life.
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (20 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.
Mildenhall Museum (21 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.
Bircham Windmill (21 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.
Sandringham House, Museum & Gardens (21 Miles)*
Sandringham House is the country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, built by King Edward VII and passed down as a private home through three generations of monarchs.
Lynn Museum (21 Miles)*
Visit the home of Seahenge - the astonishing Bronze Age timber circle uncovered on a Norfolk beach.
Shirehall Museum (21 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.
Town House Museum of Lynn Life (21 Miles)*
Find out about everday life in Lynn through the ages. This jewel of a museum is set in a 19th century town house.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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