things to do
Here's a collection of our favourite things to do in the local area
The Ferry Inn Stokes
Just under 3 miles from the Farm is The Ferry Inn, accessible by car, bike, boat, or a good walk. A family-run pub offering traditional seasonal menus, a large beer garden and kids play area
Kings Arms Fleggburgh
A restaurant run by award winning chef, Mark Dixon, head to the Fleggburgh Kings Arms for a superb meal. Using locally farmed produce, their own garden herbs a local family butcher and receiving fresh fish daily.
Tamarind – Blofield
A traditional menu, delivering mouth-watering Indian / Bangladeshi cuisine with food cooked fresh to order, using the finest produce and ingredients, combined with the freshest of herbs and many exciting blends of exotic spices.
Originals Projects
originalprojects; works with contemporary artists and communities in Great Yarmouth, co-creating ambitious objects, experiences and developmental activities that respond to the place and people, building relationships for a sustainable future.
Caister Castle Motor Museum
The Castle is currently home to the largest private collection of motor vehicles in Britain which is housed in a purpose-built museum and includes many fine and rare veteran, vintage, classic, sports and touring automobiles and motorcycles.
Banksy Spraycation – East Coast
Discover the pieces of Banksy Art that appeared in the summer of 2021 in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and Cromer, Norfolk, Lowestoft and Oulton Broad in Suffolk
The Canoe Man
The Broads are great for canoeing. Calm water with little or no tidal movement makes for easy paddling that even complete novices can enjoy. Navigate the rivers, explore the broads and discover the places that the motor boats can't go.
Southern Comfort
The Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads with a capacity of 100 passengers for public trips or private hire. A luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning.
Martham Boats
Ideally situated in the heart of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, on the River Thurne they a beautiful setting for a day hire. They also provide and a number of day hire activities including canoe and kayak hire, day boat hire and paddle boarding.
Bewilderwood
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!
Great Yarmouth Hippodrome
The Hippodrome has been dubbed one of the seven wonders of the British seaside. The Historic Hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building, built in 1903 by the legendary circus showman George Gilbert.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Attractions for all age groups include Snow Leopards, rare tigers, gibbons, deer otters, crocodiles in a swamp house, avaries, waterfowl, gift shop & cafe. Tropical & forest houses give good all-weather cover.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse
Great Yarmouth Racecourse is a historic racing venue on the Norfolk coast. With horse racing taking place over the Summer season and events all year round, this seaside venue has a lot to offer.
Yarmouth Stadium
When it comes to sport which is fast and furious, Yarmouth Stadium is the place to be. Sited at Caister-on-Sea they have developed into a major venue for Greyhound racing and Motor racing.
Clippesby Hall Bike Hire
A cycle hire centre that can help you explore the quiet lanes and countryside of the Norfolk Broads on two wheels with a full range of bikes for all ages.
Winterton to Horsey
This is a long coastal walk has stunning views and wildlife along the way and ending with a good chance of seeing the main grey seal colony.
Circular Walk around Thurne
This is a fantastic walk to explore the countryside around Thurne and see the mill that makes this village so famous on the Broads. There is plenty of wildlife to look out for along the river as well as in the marshes and woodlands around it.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Enjoy the 130 acres of cultivated wild and natural plantings which is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Nearly 4 miles of woodland pathways to explore with stunning views over the private Boards, book activities, boat trips and eat at the tearoom