Banham Zoo

Banham Zoological Gardens is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, England, housing over 2,000 animals including birds, primates, and large mammals, with specialty exhibits like the Snow Cat Province and a Giraffe House.

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Near Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory is a historic Benedictine Cluniac priory ruin in Norfolk, England, featuring impressive remains such as the great west front and prior's lodging, set within the castle grounds. It offers a glimpse into medieval monastic life and has been a location for films and TV shows.

Swardeston Cottages - Meadowsweet Cottage

Meadowsweet Cottage is a stylish, semi-detached property situated in the village of Swardeston near Norwich, offering a peaceful countryside setting with views over a valley and nearby coastal and broads attractions.

2 miles from Hoveton Hall

Hoveton Hall is a Regency gault brick house with slate roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens featuring a wide variety of plants and a restored 19th-century iron glasshouse. Visitors can explore both the indoor historic house and the outdoor gardens, with facilities including a cafe, picnic area, and accessibility features.

Riverside Cottage

A dog friendly, single-storey cottage for four guests offering private indoor heated swimming pool and enclosed garden with private river access and boating facilities, situated in a peaceful countryside location near village amenities and natural reserves.

3 miles from Royal Arcade, Norwich

Royal Arcade is a historic grade II* listed shopping arcade in Norwich city center featuring Art Nouveau architecture, Carrara Ware ceramics, and a sculpted angel. It connects Norwich Market to the Back of the Inns and offers visitors an indoor shopping experience in a notable heritage building.

Silver Dawn

This prestigious detached riverside holiday property on the River Bure offers spacious accommodation with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, suitable for families and couples, featuring direct water frontage and a private six-seater motor launch available.

2 miles from Linden House

Linden House in Eye, Suffolk is a historic Georgian townhouse with Tudor origins offering guided tours showcasing portraits, family history, and links to suffragette sisters, located in a charming town with notable historic buildings. Visitors can enjoy talks and refreshments during visits.

Daisy Broad Lodges - Grebe

This offering is a group of four lodges located on the banks of the River Bure and Daisy Broad in the Norfolk Broads, designed with an upside-down style and featuring open plan living spaces with balconies overlooking the water. It provides a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to the surrounding nature and waterways, suitable for family and group stays.

Goldfinch Barns - Kestrel Barn

A four-bedroom barn conversion in Norfolk with a private hot tub and wood burner, set near the market town of Swaffham in a peaceful rural location close to natural and historic attractions.

Located in Swaffham

Swaffham is a market town in Norfolk known for its historic market place, local history museum, wind turbine landmarks, and connection to notable figures like Howard Carter. It offers a walkable town centre with public transport access and rich local culture.

The Granary

The Granary is a detached, cosy cottage conversion set in secluded gardens near a farmhouse in a rural area close to local market towns and countryside attractions, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat.

Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage is a modern, one-bedroom holiday home located in the rural village of Stonham, Suffolk, set in the owner's garden with views of meadows and local wildlife, providing a peaceful countryside retreat.

Near Crow’s Hall

Crow's Hall is a restored Tudor manor house with a large moat and historic outbuildings, offering guided tours in a scenic garden setting, with refreshments available on site.

Wash Farm Barns - The Farmhouse

This 16th-century Grade II listed farmhouse in South Norfolk village of Banham offers spacious, charming accommodation with large gardens and shared indoor heated swimming pool, ideal for larger family groups seeking a peaceful countryside retreat close to nature and local attractions.

Near Banham Zoo

Banham Zoological Gardens is a 50-acre zoo in Norfolk, England, housing over 2,000 animals including birds, primates, and large mammals, with specialty exhibits like the Snow Cat Province and a Giraffe House.

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Near Strumpshaw Fen

Strumpshaw Fen is a nature reserve in Norfolk featuring reedbeds, woodlands, and meadows with diverse wildlife including kingfishers. Visitors can enjoy nature trails, bird hides, a visitor centre with refreshments, and child-friendly activities like den building. The site offers parking and is partially wheelchair accessible with some uneven trails and steps.

2 miles from The Bressingham Gardens

The venue is a collection of six linked gardens spanning 17 acres in Norfolk, featuring thousands of perennial plants, themed areas including fragrant and winter gardens, and accessible facilities. It offers free entry for RHS Members on specific days and provides refreshments and parking.

Swardeston Cottages - Cowslip Cottage

This accommodation is a stylish, peaceful and private retreat set in the countryside, ideal for family celebrations and group gatherings, offering scenic views, fresh air and countryside surroundings with good access to outdoor activities.

2 miles from Surlingham Church Marsh

Surlingham Church Marsh is a small nature reserve ideal for bird watching around marshlands, reedbeds, and pools. Visitors can observe diverse birds like Marsh Harriers, Kingfishers, and warblers, along with seasonal wildflowers. The reserve is open 24 hours and free to the public but has no facilities like toilets or a café.

Oak Tree Cottage

This Grade II listed luxury detached cottage in the village of Quidenham offers a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with traditional charm, suitable for families and pet owners, set near scenic countryside and local villages with historical character.

The Cart Lodge

This accommodation is a single-storey 18th-century barn conversion set in the open Suffolk countryside with tranquil and scenic rural views, providing a peaceful and homely atmosphere ideal for families and those seeking a private retreat.

Wittle Cottage

This luxury barn conversion is set in extensive countryside grounds with a large lake and tennis court, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for families or groups amid rural surroundings with wildflower meadows.

The Stables

A beautiful converted barn set in a small cluster of private luxury barns near Norwich combining natural surroundings with relaxed comfort and offering a private hot tub plus outdoor garden space.

The Boathouse - Waterside

This riverside holiday property in Wroxham features a nautical theme and provides scenic views of the River Bure, with accommodations designed in an upside-down style including a decked area and glass balcony, suitable for families and groups up to 8 guests and allows pets with charges.

Sunflower Bungalow

Sunflower Bungalow is a countryside retreat in Norfolk suitable for couples and young families, offering ground-floor open-plan living with two bedrooms, a back garden, and shared enclosed grounds, including a play area and summerhouse, set in a peaceful rural location close to local villages and sandy beaches.

3 miles from Castle Acre Castle and town walls

Castle Acre Castle in Norfolk is a Grade I listed medieval motte-and-bailey castle ruin managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore extensive defensive earthworks, the remains of its stone keep, and a largely intact bailey gatehouse, alongside historic medieval town walls.

2 miles from Columbine Hall

Columbine Hall is a moated medieval manor house set in 34 acres with gardens designed by a Chelsea Gold Medallist. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and garden, featuring an eclectic collection and tea with cakes. The venue offers a historical and garden experience with scheduled tours.

Daisy Broad Lodges - Coot

This accommodation is a four-bedroom lodge situated on the banks of the River Bure and Daisy Broad in the Norfolk Broads, offering a peaceful waterside setting with easy access to local towns and natural attractions.

Near Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle is a large historic Norman castle in Suffolk, England, notable for its extensive medieval curtain walls with mural towers, Tudor period features, and surrounding deer park and lakes. It has served many roles including noble residence, poorhouse, and military defense, and is managed by English Heritage as a public tourist attraction.

Located in Framlingham

Framlingham is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, known for its medieval castle, traditional market, and cultural heritage, attracting tourists with its scenic walks and festivals.

Located in Diss

Diss is a historic market town in Norfolk, England, with a picturesque centre, an ancient parish church, a regular market, and a railway station connecting it to Norwich and London. Visitors can enjoy cultural heritage and local shopping in a walkable town centre.

The Shooting Lodge

This accommodation is a quaint detached lodge set in a rural country estate near historic market towns, offering tranquil surroundings with woodland walks, a private enclosed garden, and a cosy interior featuring original elements and level access.

Near Wyken Hall

Wyken Garden is a modern private garden designed with a series of traditional old-style gardens including knot, herb, kitchen gardens, meadows, and a wooded maze, complimenting an Elizabethan house. It features champion trees and a notable restaurant, offering a rich outdoor garden experience.

Yaxley Manor Cottages - Coach House

The Coach House is a cosy semi-detached cottage set in peaceful East Anglian countryside near the Norfolk/Suffolk borders, surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and paddocks with nearby nature reserve and rural views.

The Old Rectory Coach House

The Old Rectory Coach House is a detached former coach house set in a peaceful and secluded rural village location in Norfolk, surrounded by grounds of a Georgian Grade II listed rectory and approached by a private road.

3 miles from Elsing Hall

Elsing Hall is a Grade 1 listed medieval moated manor house with visible historic fortifications and extensive gardens open to the public by appointment, showcasing historic architecture and a rich collection of plants.

Located in Dereham

Dereham is a historic market town in Norfolk, England, featuring notable architecture, a heritage railway, cultural festivals, and a range of leisure and community facilities.

Roydon Retreats - Woodcrest Barn Cottage

Woodcrest Barn Cottage is a barn conversion set in open countryside near Roydon, offering a peaceful rural retreat with an enclosed courtyard garden and a private hot tub, suitable for families or couples.

Yaxley Manor Cottages - Coachman's Cottage

This charming barn conversion is a romantic rural retreat with spacious ground-floor accommodation including a double and single bed, a bath and walk-in shower, and an enclosed private garden, set alongside extensive gardens and paddocks near Suffolk villages and a large nature reserve.

Solar Rise Lodges - Cedar Lodge

This single-level accommodation offering is set in a peaceful countryside location with scenic views, providing a cosy and homely atmosphere ideal for relaxation and nature immersion, with wheelchair accessible features and outdoor veranda space.

Nightingale Cottage

Nightingale Cottage is a homely property located in the historic village of Castle Acre, surrounded by natural and historic attractions, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with wildlife and outdoor activity opportunities.

3 miles from Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall is a historic Tudor house established in 1354, notable for its royal connections, including the Countess of Ulster and a priest's hole. It offers guided tours within a 700-acre estate and serves refreshments on site.

2 miles from Kirstead Hall

Kirstead Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Norfolk known for its historic architecture, memorabilia including letters from Agatha Christie, and connections to significant military history. Visitors can explore the indoor historic house and view a unique collection of personal historical artifacts.

Scarning Dale Cottages - Rose Cottage

This offering is a bungalow set on the ground floor with open plan living space, situated in a peaceful landscaped garden area with nature and wildlife nearby, ideal for couples and families.

Fushia Chalet

This delightful lodge in rural Suffolk is situated in a peaceful hamlet near Framlingham, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with countryside views and easy access to walks and local attractions.

Near Saxtead Green Windmill

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a historic Grade II* listed post mill dating back to the late 18th century, featuring traditional milling machinery and maintained by English Heritage. Visitors can explore the mill indoors to learn about its working history and restoration.

Chestnut Grange

Chestnut Grange is a spacious five-bedroom property in Barrow, Suffolk, set midway between Newmarket and Bury St Edmunds, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere ideal for large groups or families exploring the scenic countryside and historical surroundings.

3 miles from Ickworth House

Ickworth House is a notable neoclassical country house near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, set in extensive parkland with historic ancient trees. Visitors can explore the house's art collections, Regency furniture, and architectural features, as well as the nearby Ickworth Church and parkland. The house also hosts events in its renovated West Wing.

3 miles from The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ickworth Estate

7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)

Visitors can explore 30 Pikachu cards illustrated by different artists, learn facts about the character and design their own Pokémon trading card.

The Riverviews - Bewick Swan

A riverside accommodation in the Norfolk Broads National Park with all en-suite bedrooms, open plan living space, balcony overlooking the River Bure, enclosed courtyard with barbecue, free motor launch available, and on-site parking for 2 cars.

Rose Farm Barn

This detached Grade II listed barn conversion is set on a quiet country lane with spacious accommodation and extensive grounds near the village of Laxfield in Suffolk, offering a peaceful rural setting with nearby historic towns and countryside attractions.

Daisy Broad Lodges - Mallard

This accommodation is a riverside lodge on the Norfolk Broads offering peaceful surroundings with water views and access, designed with family-friendly and group stays in mind, featuring multiple bedrooms and outdoor spaces including a balcony overlooking the river.

Highgrove

This accommodation is a luxury bungalow set in open countryside with a private hot tub, garden with sitting area and BBQ, and is suitable for couples and families including pets.

Lodge 38

This accommodation is a light and spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom lodge located on Stonham Barns in a 110-acre countryside park with lakes and numerous activities for all ages.

3 miles from Helmingham Hall Gardens

Helmingham Hall Gardens is a historic moated manor house and extensive gardens in Suffolk, featuring a deer park, award-winning garden designs, a café serving local food, and family-friendly events. The site offers accessible facilities and membership-based free entry.

Scarning Dale Cottages - The Cottage

Scarning Dale House offers a peaceful holiday setting amidst 25 acres of landscaped gardens with water features, meadows, woodland, and a lake, providing a natural environment rich in wildlife and walking opportunities.

Rosemary Cottage

This charming end-of-terrace cottage in Norfolk offers a character-filled retreat with original beams and stone floors, featuring spacious bedrooms and a peaceful garden, ideal for families or groups seeking a quiet rural base with access to countryside walks and village amenities.

Marshall Cottage

Marshall Cottage is a detached barn conversion with two ensuite bedrooms and open plan living on the ground floor, featuring a private hot tub and enclosed garden in a rural setting near Suffolk countryside and local amenities.

Near Grime's Graves

Grime's Graves is a Neolithic flint mining complex in Norfolk, England, featuring over 433 chalk shafts and a public shaft open for exploration, managed by English Heritage with an exhibition area onsite.

Green Farm Cottage

Green Farm Cottage is a charming 16th-century rural retreat in Redgrave, Suffolk, set at the end of a peaceful wooded lane with open countryside views, ideal for families or groups seeking a countryside escape with nearby villages and market towns.

The Firs Suffolk - The Old Press

The Old Press is a cosy and romantic lodge for two set on the ground floor with peaceful gardens and countryside views, featuring a private wood-fired hot tub and access to shared sauna facilities by arrangement.

Colveston Manor

This listing is for a spacious, historic 17th-century detached farmhouse set in rural Norfolk countryside, offering a peaceful retreat with large enclosed garden and countryside walks from the doorstep.

Stearn Cottage

This detached holiday property is located on a working farm near the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, providing a peaceful country retreat with countryside views, suitable for families and groups with outdoor play areas and private parking.

Soken Cottage

This is a peaceful, cosy bungalow retreat in the Norfolk countryside with four bedrooms, spacious open-plan living, and a private garden, ideal for families and groups with pets.

3 miles from North Elmham

North Elmham is a historic village in Norfolk featuring the ruins of a Saxon cathedral and a Norman chapel on the site, alongside medieval earthworks and castle remains, offering visitors an outdoor experience rich in Anglo-Saxon and medieval history.

3 miles from Bedfield Hall

Bedfield Hall is a historic ninth-century moated site adjacent to an eleventh-century church in Suffolk, offering guided tours through the church, garden, and house with period features, with access by paid tickets including for Historic Houses members. The venue also hosts occasional tours and provides a unique artistic and architectural historic experience.

The Norfolk Broads Cottage - Farthings

Farthings is a unique thatched cottage in Wroxham, situated in the Broads National Park, known for its historical character and natural surroundings with a secluded enclosed garden and a private hot tub.

Loch Farm Stables

This detached, luxury single-level holiday retreat offers a tranquil rural setting with private hot tub and scenic views across meadows, ideal for families and nature lovers.

Fairy Cottage

A detached single-storey holiday home with a fully enclosed lawned garden in a quiet village location near the centre of Old Newton, serving as an ideal base to explore the Suffolk countryside and nearby towns.

2 miles from Haughley House

Haughley House is a late-medieval manor house featuring historic tours of the interior and extensive gardens, adjacent to the ruins of a Norman castle. Visitors can explore various floors of the house, see notable historical features and collections, and enjoy the surrounding gardens.

Walnut Tree Barn

This accommodation is a spacious ground-floor barn conversion with ensuite bedrooms, set in a private countryside location and designed for relaxed social and family stays with scenic outdoor views.

2 miles from Holy Sepulchre Priory, Thetford

The Holy Sepulchre Church in Thetford is a medieval ruined priory known for its 14th-century church remains, representing the only surviving site of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre in England. It is a Grade I listed building with historical significance as a monastic house supporting pilgrims.

Maple Barn

Maple Barn is a converted barn set in a quiet rural location amidst woodland and open fields, offering a peaceful base with scenic views and countryside walking nearby. It features an open-plan living area and a restful king-size bedroom.

The Sail Loft - Spinnaker

This dockland style apartment features a waterfront location with a private mooring and a decked balcony overlooking the waterside, offering a scenic and peaceful setting near Wroxham and the Broads with nearby river trips and access to local amenities.

3 miles from Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh Hall is a moated Tudor country house in Norfolk featuring historic architecture, Victorian additions, notable religious concealments, needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and extensive gardens with woodland walks.

3 miles from Sketching in the spaces; A Place at the table

15 Oct (next Thursday)

An after-hours still-life sketching session in Oxburgh Hall’s Drawing Room, using silver and glass tableware from the collection as inspiration. Basic sketching materials are available, though the session is not taught by an artist.

Solar Rise Lodges - Chestnut Lodge

A ground-floor detached property set in the countryside with open plan living spaces and views of meadows and grazing horses, providing a peaceful and scenic rural retreat.

Brockford Railway Sidings - The Guard's Van

This accommodation is a railway-themed property set on the Mid Suffolk Light Railway trackbed offering unique and charming self-contained holiday lodgings amidst rural countryside with panoramic views, shared heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub, suitable for families and couples looking for a quiet rural retreat.

2 miles from Rockland Marshes

Rockland Marshes is a peaceful nature reserve offering wheelchair-accessible trails and excellent wildlife viewing over waterways and marshlands, including Kingfishers and Otters.

Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage is a traditional 17th century English cottage located in a peaceful rural hamlet near Framlingham, Suffolk, offering a cosy and homely countryside setting surrounded by unspoilt nature and farmland.

The Sail Loft - Jib Sail

A family house with waterfront location and private mooring in Wroxham, offering accommodation for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, featuring outdoor space with decked balconies overlooking the waterside and close to local nature and village amenities.

Pear Tree Cottage

Pear Tree Cottage is a peaceful holiday retreat set in a rural location with single level living, offering a cosy and laid-back atmosphere with its garden, thatched hut, and Scandinavian-inspired styling.

Rose Chalet

A delightful single-floor lodge in a peaceful rural hamlet of Saxtead Bottom, Suffolk, set within shared grounds including a fishing lake, with a private fenced garden and terrace, suitable for small families or couples.

The Riverviews - Crested Grebe

This riverside accommodation in the Norfolk Broads features three ensuite bedrooms and sleeps six guests, ideal for families or small groups with access to river views and a motor launch.

The Old Coach House

A spacious five-bedroom barn conversion in the village of Little Fransham blending rural tranquillity with easy access to the North Norfolk coastline, ideal for larger families and groups seeking a combination of comfort and leisure.

Linen Post Barn

Linen Post Barn is a three-bedroom countryside property located in a quiet lane surrounded by wildlife, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with a private garden and scenic rural setting near Debenham, Suffolk.

Scarning Dale Cottages - Lodge Cottage

This accommodation is a bungalow set in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by 25 acres of landscaped gardens, meadows, woodland, and water features, offering a homely and private retreat with shared leisure facilities.

Daisy Broad Lodges - Heron

This accommodation is a four-bedroom lodge near the Norfolk Broads with marina views from a first floor balcony, set in a peaceful riverside area with wildlife and countryside surroundings.

The Granary Store

This luxury single-level cottage is set in a rural countryside location, providing a peaceful and private retreat with scenic views and nature immersion, designed for comfort and relaxation.

Braydeston House

This detached holiday home in the village of Brundall offers spacious accommodation for up to 14 guests including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with a private hot tub, large garden with patio and barbecue, and facilities suitable for families and groups. It is located near the River Yare with nearby pubs and convenient access to Norwich and the Norfolk Broads.