Ranworth Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Only a 5 minute drive from Ranworth Retreat. A lovely nature walk.
"The Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden comprises 53 hectares (131 acres) of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad at South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The garden was left in trust by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven in 1973, and was opened to the public in 1975."
32 locals recommend
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
School RoadOnly a 5 minute drive from Ranworth Retreat. A lovely nature walk.
"The Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden comprises 53 hectares (131 acres) of beautiful ancient woodland, water gardens and a private broad at South Walsham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. The garden was left in trust by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven in 1973, and was opened to the public in 1975."
"Enjoy a Norfolk Broads day boat hire craft for an hour or a day with Richardson's. Spending time on the water is one of the quickest ways to slow down and is available from just £30 per hour"
7 locals recommend
Richardson's Day Boat Hire, Wroxham
The Rhond"Enjoy a Norfolk Broads day boat hire craft for an hour or a day with Richardson's. Spending time on the water is one of the quickest ways to slow down and is available from just £30 per hour"
"Ranworth's floating Broads Wildlife Centre is reached by a boardwalk and has a panoramic vista across the water.
From here, good numbers of duck – wigeon, gadwall, teal, shoveler and pochard – can be watched in the winter. Great crested grebes are present all year, though much more elegant in their summer plumage, and kingfishers occasionally zip across the water. Hundreds of cormorants roost in skeletal, dead trees, with marsh harriers passing overhead. Common terns nest in front of the Centre."
20 locals recommend
Ranworth Broad
"Ranworth's floating Broads Wildlife Centre is reached by a boardwalk and has a panoramic vista across the water.
From here, good numbers of duck – wigeon, gadwall, teal, shoveler and pochard – can be watched in the winter. Great crested grebes are present all year, though much more elegant in their summer plumage, and kingfishers occasionally zip across the water. Hundreds of cormorants roost in skeletal, dead trees, with marsh harriers passing overhead. Common terns nest in front of the Centre."
Food scene
The Ranworth Maltsters is a pub and restaurant below Ranworth Retreat and next to Malthouse Broad. We have welcoming, friendly staff and a great, relaxed atmosphere. We are located in a beautiful setting with a large terrace and garden overlooking the broad. We're dog-friendly and support local charity Paws 4 Thought - Norfolk. So, bring your canine friend with you!
13 locals recommend
Maltsters at Ranworth
The HillThe Ranworth Maltsters is a pub and restaurant below Ranworth Retreat and next to Malthouse Broad. We have welcoming, friendly staff and a great, relaxed atmosphere. We are located in a beautiful setting with a large terrace and garden overlooking the broad. We're dog-friendly and support local charity Paws 4 Thought - Norfolk. So, bring your canine friend with you!
City/town information
Norwich is made for walking. With pedestrianised streets, alleys and pathways, and a riverside walk - it’s a charming place to stroll around. Take it at your own pace – wander with a coffee, linger at a medieval church. Peek in, look up and definitely slow down.
www.visitnorwich.co.uk
250 locals recommend
Norwich
Norwich is made for walking. With pedestrianised streets, alleys and pathways, and a riverside walk - it’s a charming place to stroll around. Take it at your own pace – wander with a coffee, linger at a medieval church. Peek in, look up and definitely slow down.
www.visitnorwich.co.uk
Great Yarmouth is a resort town on the east coast of England. It's known for its long sandy beach. The Time and Tide Museum traces local history. The Nelson Museum focuses on the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson. There are penguins and sharks at the SEA LIFE aquarium. Merrivale Model Village features miniature landscapes and buildings. The Pleasure Beach and Joyland amusement parks have family rides.
www.visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk
74 locals recommend
Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth is a resort town on the east coast of England. It's known for its long sandy beach. The Time and Tide Museum traces local history. The Nelson Museum focuses on the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson. There are penguins and sharks at the SEA LIFE aquarium. Merrivale Model Village features miniature landscapes and buildings. The Pleasure Beach and Joyland amusement parks have family rides.
www.visitgreatyarmouth.co.uk
Family/Children
"Roarr! includes over 25 dinosaur themed attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas and eateries, animal farm and deer park, so come along and join in the fun, whatever the weather. Splash out in the sun, take to the high ropes, test your wits in the maze or dig for dino bones – this huge value day out is not to be missed. Isn’t it time you made tracks?"
96 locals recommend
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
"Roarr! includes over 25 dinosaur themed attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas and eateries, animal farm and deer park, so come along and join in the fun, whatever the weather. Splash out in the sun, take to the high ropes, test your wits in the maze or dig for dino bones – this huge value day out is not to be missed. Isn’t it time you made tracks?"
Family adventure park with domestic and exotic animals, kids' rides, live entertainment and a cafe.
38 locals recommend
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
Church RoadFamily adventure park with domestic and exotic animals, kids' rides, live entertainment and a cafe.
"Situated on the beautiful East Coast near Lowestoft Suffolk, Pleasurewood Hills is an award-winning family theme park. Established in 1983, Pleasurewood Hills is home to your favourite rides, shows and attractions including the one of a kind Cannonball Express and the region’s biggest rollercoaster attraction, Wipeout. The park has been a popular destination for generations, and is home to the park’s much loved mascot and the region’s beloved cuddly friend, Woody Bear.”
87 locals recommend
Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure Way"Situated on the beautiful East Coast near Lowestoft Suffolk, Pleasurewood Hills is an award-winning family theme park. Established in 1983, Pleasurewood Hills is home to your favourite rides, shows and attractions including the one of a kind Cannonball Express and the region’s biggest rollercoaster attraction, Wipeout. The park has been a popular destination for generations, and is home to the park’s much loved mascot and the region’s beloved cuddly friend, Woody Bear.”