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Plan your Summer in Norfolk
Family-friendly things to do this Summer
Summer inspiration
Your guide to Summer in Norfolk
Make the most of the Summer when you visit Norfolk with our family-friendly guide to events, days out, attractions and places to stay.
With 90 miles of coast, including pristine sandy beaches, seaside resorts for family fun, culture and history in Norwich city, and the Broads National Park for water-based fun, Norfolk is the destination for you.
Whether you are planning family time, a Summer break or a week or fortnight holiday in Norfolk there's plenty of inspiration.
Browse some of the best things to do this Summer and start planning your perfect sunny escape to Norfolk.
Things to do and where to stay in Norfolk
Family friendly attractions
Great family days out in Norfolk
Where to stay in Norfolk
Family stays in Norfolk this Summer
Nature + Wildlife
What are the best beaches in Norfolk
Breathe in the fresh sea air of tranquil Norfolk, all ninety miles of it (100 when the tide’s out), walk on unspoiled sand, play cricket or fly a kite, have a picnic, walk the dog, look for bird life and paddle and swim in shallow surf.
Summer inspiration when you visit Norfolk
Wellness + Health
Great hotels to stay in by the Norfolk coast
Is there anything better than time by the seaside, walking on the beach, maybe taking a boat trip to see the seals, and then retiring back to your relaxed accommodation in a nearby hotel or pub? Try these fabulous places to stay on the Norfolk Coast
Arts + Culture
100 things to do on the Norfolk coast
You’re coming to the Norfolk coast and you haven’t done your research yet. Don’t despair. Let the Visit Norfolk team take you through you all the best things to do while you’re here, so you don’t waste a moment.
Nature + Wildlife
Where to see the seals in Norfolk
Norfolk is home to the largest seal colony in the British Isles and you can visit them on daily boat trips to Blakeney Point from Morston Quay.
Outdoors + Adventure
How to go crabbing in Norfolk
Catching crabs by a line (also called Gillie-crabbing) is as old as the seaside itself, but how to do it hasn't changed a great deal. So here's how you do it on the Norfolk coast… step by step.
Nature + Wildlife
Where to rockpool and fossil hunt in Norfolk
When you’re on the Norfolk coast there’s nothing more magical than exploring the depths of a coastal rockpool to visit a hidden world of colourful creatures or, after severe weather, beachcombing for prehistoric treasure can often be very rewarding.
Plan your visit to Great Yarmouth
Enjoy the best family-friendly resort on the east coast with amusements, rides, attractions and shows
Read morePlan your visit to the Norfolk Coast
Huge stretches of unspoilt sandy beaches, steam railways, attractions, seaside towns, crabbing and rock pooling
Discover morePlan a stay in the Broads National Park
125 miles of navigable, lock-free waterways with attractions, riverside pubs, beautiful scenery and places to stay on land or on the water
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