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We are off there end of May too, never been before, looking forward to it.

 Can't help much with things to do for the children other that Holkham Bay is a lovely place and a real sun trap if the weathers nice.

Take your bikes, walking boots and enjoy. There's Sandringham Estate, House and Gardens, Castle Rising, Snettisham Farm, Heacham (beach), Hunstanton (Tesco) LOL, Cromer, Gressenhall Farm and Work House, King's Lynn.

Next time your in Wells walk to the Life Boat station, they invite you into the watch and hand out all the biscuits they have ready for the visitors and you can use their binoculars and they are so good with the kids.

We stayed at the CC site last Easter and had the best holiday you could wish for. The weather was fantastic, so much so we stayed an extra couple of nights.

There was definitely lots more to do than we had time for but we really enjoyed walking the paths through the Estate and cycling the roads around. The wildlife is wonderful, running in the morning with deer alongside is just fantastic.

Mick

Hi widget

We went to Sandringham C and C club site in 2005 with my grandson who was then 7

We went to Snetisham park where there were animails a play area and a trip to see and feed the deer

the Dinasaur park near Norwich was further out but a good day with plenty to do and and climb on for grandson ( also had animails and deer to see and feed )

We looked for fossils beneath the red cliffs at Hunstanson ...( we must have walked miles lol ) and came back on the road train

we had  an afternoon on the beach and a game of crazy golf etc

Sandringham house was good there were lots of things for the kids to find and the guides were very helpful and helped the kids . Grandson had been learning about the Queen at school so he was well impressed with the house and museum.

Out side of the ground is exstensive area with nature walks and places to play and have a picnic ( it is also walkable from the site )

Grandson enjoyed the swing park  .and watching the abundant wildlife at the site there was a David Bellamy chart in reception. and a kids passport to find the various wildlife

 And at the end of the toilet block is a area with lots of tourist information

We could have found lots more to do but ran out of time !!! We would definatly go back again

hope this helps

Lynne

There is a Sealife Centre at Hunstanton as well as the usual arcades and a bowling alley. There are sea trips available from Hunstanton sea front. Kings Lynn has a bowling alley and indoor soft play centre and lots of museums. There is the Ecocentre at Swaffam if you fancy a "Green" day out. Heacham (where I live) has quite good beaches but the tide goes out a very long way. The Lavender Centre at Heacham is worth a look as well.

Julian

Is there anything good in the area for the kids and the dog?  Hoping the beaches are dog friendly

Hi Widget

Life boat station was a good mile walk towards the sea on the beach road, probably the same sea wall you walked on, although I'm not sure which direction the Pines camspite is. 

The roads around Sandringham Estate are fairly quiet and form part of the National Cycle Route. We regularly cycled upto Sandringham House using different routes each time, particularly in the evening, although the walk is beautiful and the wildlife in abundance. See if you can spot a deer before they spot you!!  

There's a nice ride to Castle Rising, only problem is crossing the A149. The castle is good and you can park your bikes at the shop and leave your gear behind the counter, don't forget the picnic. There's a great pub in the village also, again nice in the evening to sit outside and enjoy your favourite beverage. From here you can also cycle into King's Lynn, although we decided to use the car on a cloudy day to do this town. There's lots more to do than you would imagine in King's Lynn, let us know what the Gaol is like, it was being refurbed when we were there. Just head straight for the Tourist Info and they have an A4 guide with a suggested tour of the town, kids loved the maps and finding the places of interest.

We've been to Norfolk 4 times now and have had 4 wonderful stays, each time finding something different to do, it's one of those areas that you just seem to discover when you get, you'll love it.

Mick

Quote: Originally posted by kate w on 27/3/2007

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Is there anything good in the area for the kids and the dog?  Hoping the beaches are dog friendly

 

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There are sections of Hunstanton beach where dogs are banned but no restrictions at Heacham or Snettisham.

Julian

At Sheringham there is the North Norfolk steam railway (The Poppy Line) most kids like the steam trains and access to the platform to watch is free unless it is a special event (eg Thomas the Tank Engine)  http://www.nnrailway.co.uk/

Felbrigg Hall (National Trust) is great for kids - woodland walks and trails, lovely orchard and walled garden. The house is very interesting and there is usually a Summer Fair with old fashioned things like coconut shy etc. Last year there was a drawing competition and all the works of art were on display in the cafe. My daughter loved doing her drawing of the dovecote there.

You could try crabbing at Blakeney (park in quay car park - free for NT members). Or you could go on a seal trip by boat to Blakeney point.    http://www.beansboattrips.co.uk/

You could go to Wroxham on the broads and hire a motor boat for an 1 hour (around £10-£15). You could let the kids have a go at 'drving' - supervised of course.... There are quaint thatched houses alond the broad...oh and don't forget to take some bread for the swans, ducks, geese, moorhens  etchttp://www.norfolkbroads.com/water/dayboats

There is also a narrow guage railway Aylsham to Wroxham. You could combine the two for a great day out. http://www.bvrw.co.uk/

Lots of the local towns have carnivals in summer with events for kids and fireworks and concerts etc. eg  Sheringham Carnival 28/7-5/8/07 and Cromer 11/8/07-17/8/07 http://www.norcaarts.co.uk/ has details of all the events in the area.

The Sandringham Estate also has events such as craft fairs http://www.sandringhamestate.co.uk/Index.asp?p=1

How long are you going for? Two weeks is not enough! lol

Sorry to ramble on but have spent every summer in the Sheringham area for the last 40 years as my Grandparents live there.

Whatever you do have a great time!

we usually go for a long weekend and let the kids loose on the beach or go for tramps around the forest - but that is ofr a long weekend only.

have been know to take them swimming too