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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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.

3 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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Denton Castle

Denton Castle features the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle built after 1088. Visitors can explore the historic castle earthworks set within the scenic Darrow Wood pasture owned by the National Trust.

3 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.

Near 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.

Located in Eye

Eye is a picturesque historic market town in Suffolk, England, with Norman castle remains, medieval church, and rich archaeological heritage, offering a charming visit with walking opportunities and cultural sites.

The Old Reading Room

A single-level luxury former reading room holiday home in the Broadland village of Salhouse blending historic charm with modern comforts in a peaceful rural setting near waterside and countryside attractions.

3 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Bradcar Farm Cottage

This detached 18th century cottage offers countryside charm with a gravel garden and sun deck, featuring cosy interiors and a private garden with outdoor seating, set in a rural area near local attractions and market towns.

Located in Watton

Watton is a historic market town in Norfolk known for its annual Wayland Agricultural Show and notable landmarks including a 17th-century clock tower and Norman Gothic church.

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.

Owls Nest

This accommodation is a quirky converted barn located in the Suffolk countryside, featuring a cosy chintzy style with owner's artwork, set on the ground floor with one bedroom and a large garden space shared with the owner, surrounded by nature and walking paths.

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.

The Cottage

This detached timber barn conversion holiday home is set in extensive grounds near Norwich, offering a peaceful countryside and waterside environment with extensive wildlife and garden views, suitable for families and groups seeking a stylish private retreat.

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.

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.

2 miles from 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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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.

Paddock End

This luxury detached bungalow is a romantic hideaway for two guests, set in a peaceful Norfolk countryside location with scenic views and easy access to nature and coastal attractions, featuring a private hot tub and enclosed garden.

2 miles from 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.

Near 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Old Bike Shop

This charming detached cottage conversion with exposed beams is located in a conservation area on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with scenic countryside surroundings and a small enclosed garden.

Pheasant Lodge

This detached, single-storey cottage is located in the Norfolk countryside near Welborne hamlet, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat with rural views and an enclosed courtyard patio, ideal for exploring nearby countryside, coast, and market towns.

The Old Dairy

This detached single-storey dairy conversion is a peaceful rural retreat set within beautiful natural surroundings rich in wildlife, offering easy access to local heritage and countryside attractions.

Church Farm Cottages - Barn Owl

This is a countryside cottage located on a ground-floor setting with access to farmland and nearby woodland, offering a tranquil and rural environment with local fishing and walks.

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.

2 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.

2 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.

Bridge Cottage and Apartments - The Norfolk

This first floor stylish modern apartment is located in the Brecks area surrounded by woodland and riverside trails, close to a hotel with a restaurant, and offers peaceful waterside scenery with outdoor shared garden and terrace spaces.

2 miles from Weeting Castle

Weeting Castle is a ruined 12th-century medieval manor house in Norfolk, England, featuring the remains of a large high-status domestic dwelling with a moat, managed by English Heritage and open to visitors.

Located in Brandon

Brandon is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, known for its flint industry heritage and surrounded by Thetford Forest. It offers cultural sites, outdoor parks, and a walkable town center accessible by train and local public transport, appealing to tourists interested in history, nature, and community events.

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.

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.

2 miles from Darrow Wood

Darrow Wood is a lightly wooded pasture field featuring the earthworks of a well-preserved small motte and bailey castle in Norfolk, ideal for outdoor exploration and appreciating historical earthworks in a natural setting.

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.

Waterloo Place - The Retreat

A countryside retreat offering ground floor open plan studio accommodation with a kingsize bed, private sauna and steam room, and access to a shared indoor heated swimming pool, set within 4 acres of extensive gardens in a rural area near various local attractions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rainbow's End

This detached waterside property is a peaceful and romantic retreat for two guests, offering scenic river views, easy access to local attractions, and a private garden with seating. It is situated near the Norfolk Broads National Park and provides a convenient base for exploring nearby towns, with countryside and nature immersion.

Sparrow Green Farm Cottage

A luxury one-bedroom barn conversion in the tranquil hamlet of Sparrow Green blending rustic charm and modern comfort, featuring a woodburner, super king-size bedroom with freestanding bath, private dog-friendly garden, and set in peaceful countryside surroundings with access to nature and local attractions.

2 miles from 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.