Things We Love Locally
The strength of Norfolk is its people. Home to many tight-knit communities and small businesses that are at the very heart of that.
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Local Fun
A fabulous, friendly and welcoming working farm, where you and your little one’s can get up close and hands on with their favourite farmyard animals. Feeding lambs by hand in the Spring months is an absolute must. There is also a lovely play area to explore.
Little Sharks Soft Play and Sensory Room
A family run indoor adventure play area on the edge of Kings Lynn with a fabulous and well-thought out sensory area for babies to explore.
Sandringham Estate
Miles of woodland and open spaces to explore, roam and picnic in. Fantastic adventure play area designed to entertain all ages - fun for grown ups too!
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Fabulous bird and wildlife centre just outside Fakenham. Learn about all varieties of ducks and birds. Wonderful walks and huge adventure play areas including Hootz House indoor adventure play area with section for babies and toddlers and lots to climb fand explore or older siblings.
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
In Lenwade, Norfolk. The Uk’s largest Dinosaur themed adventure park.
Intrepid explorers can step back in time to the valley of the Dinosaurs, visit Dippy’s theatre, Dinomite Indoor play amongst many other fun-filled adventures.
Holkham Estate
Beautiful rolling parkland, woodland, lakes and beach situated on the doorstep of our Wells venue. Fantastic for roaming, picnics, exploring, beach walk, cyclings and more. An incredible adventure play area and high ropes course. Regular events and activities take place on the estate so visit their website for more information.
Bewilderwood
A totally original and truly magical woodland adventure park. Based on magical stories, ride a boat to the park and look out for Twiggles, Boggles and a spider with a shoe obsession as you go. Aimed predominantly at walkers with lots to climb and explore. This park does have the best toddler zip wire we have found with enclosed seats for toddlers to enjoy a safe zip-tactic ride!
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Lovely Local Food
The Ffolkes
https://www.ffolkes.org.uk
An original venue and super popular with all our families. The Ffolkes has it all;
A welcoming and family friendly pub serving amazing Brunch, dinner and street food.
A great children’s adventure play area.
The Stables venue for parties, weddings, christenings and more, accommodation including spa rooms and even container golf! Located just outside Kings Lynn in Hillington.
Hello Friends
A fantastic play space and cafe designed specifically for babies and toddlers. Situated in Kings Lynn. I am yet to visit but this family run cafe has been raved about by many of the families who attend my sessions. Visit their website to book yourself a slot.
Bircham Windmill
Open April to October this is a lovely place to bring young children on a dry day.
Fabulous cafe and bakery selling home baked goodies. Have a go at making bread with your little one, climb the windmill for a great view, small animal petting area and play area plus a little hands-on museum/role-play room.
Brancaster Beach Kiosk
A beautiful beach location!
Brancaster beach kiosk is run by friendly and welcoming staff.
Serving a selection of hot and cold snacks, refreshing ice-cream in the summer and warming soup in the winter for you to enjoy on the beach with your munchkins.
The home to our North Norfolk sessions!
The community hospital hosts various events but also has a family friendly cafe and garden on site where you and your munchkins can sit and enjoy some tasty snacks.
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Activity Providers
An incredible mobile role-play village where tots can become firefighters, nurses, shop assistants, construction workers - a whole exciting mini-town to explore.
We often team up with little city for exciting collaborations so watch this space for collars coming soon.
Fabulous local musical sign language classes helping babies to communicate before speech. Run by the lovely Andrea and Jesse cat.
Hartbeeps West and North Norfolk
The Norfolk branch of the original musical sensory classes, fab fun, bright and colourful. Run by two absolutely fab ladies; ‘Kimmy Beeps’ and ‘Amy Beeps’.
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Learn To Swim
Teaching babies and toddlers to swim across Norfolk and the UK.
This recommendation is based on Rachel’s personal experience with both of her children from birth through to 4 years.
A privately owned and award winning swim school based in Reepham, Norfolk.
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Baby and Toddler Shopping
Based in Wells-Next-The-Sea this is a real treasure trove. Miss it at your peril 😁
A family run business specialising in wooden toys and sustainable goods for babies and children.
If you are in North Norfolk a visit is essential.
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Norfolk's Own
A few things that I could not miss out in our ‘Love Local’ section.
Let’s celebrate the independent businesses that make our county so special! 🦧😁🐒
Happy Valley Norfolk
Our friends Katy and Scot have created the most magical and hidden gem in the Norfolk countryside.
A glamping retreat with beautiful barns hosting stunning weddings, christenings and special events of all varieties, including our magical Christmas experience sessions in their fabulous rustic hay barn.
If you are looking to host an event or just want some ‘you’ time away then look no further than Happy Valley for an incredible and truly magical experience.
Not an actual place you can visit but this fantastic local magazine covers everything you need to know about North Norfolk and the surrounding area.
Their ‘Little Living’ section will give you ideas for the best things to do and see locally with your little ones. Follow them on social media for all things Norfolk.