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Waveney Valley

Africa Alive

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 12 miles Enjoy a walking family safari at one of the UK’s largest and most exciting wildlife attractions, set in 100 acres of dramatic coastal parkland. Get close to the animals and discover the sights, sounds and smells of the world’s most vibrant and exciting continent. Discover giraffes, rhinos, […]

Aldeby Hall Fishing Lakes

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 1 mile Four fishing Lakes containing most coarse fish £6 day £10 overnight. Carp, Bream, Tench and Roach. Tel:07799767216. Aldeby Hall Fishing NR34 OAJ, Woodland Coarse Fishery…four lakes and a stretch of the River Waveney. Ideal for the pleasure and specimen angler.This beautiful woodland setting offers the angler a […]

Beccles

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Nearest local riverside town 5 miles, usual array of shops, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. Nearest local supermarkets. Tesco on line delivery available (deliveries accepted prior to arrival). Boat hire available. Beccles town is made up of small market squares and winding streets nestled by the River […]

Beccles Farmers Market

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Held on 1st and 3rd Saturday monthly, 9am – 1pm. There is an average of 30 stalls, selling products that include: meat, game, poultry (including organic), fish fresh & smoked, milk, yoghurt, cheese, fresh vegetables, bread, cakes, pies, hen & duck eggs, take away food, pickles, chutneys […]

BeWILDerwood

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 45 mins by car Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food! BeWILDerwood is an award winning wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. The […]

Big Dog Ferry

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Welcome to the Big Dog Ferry. Covering one of the most attractive and unspoilt stretches of the River Waveney from the quiet market town of Beccles, we travel west towards the unique riverside pub at Geldeston. See if you can spot the kingfishers, marsh harrier and otters […]

Caldecott Hall

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Caldecott Hall is a popular venue with a range of good facilities which offer a pleasant day out – open to non members. As well as the 18 hole golf course, there’s an interesting 18 hole par three course which demands the use of a range of […]

Ellough Park Go Karting and Combat Games

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 8 miles Ellough Park Raceway is a purpose built 1065mtr outdoor flood-lit kart circuit in Suffolk, UK. Ellough Park Raceway caters for; corporate, special occasion and hire kart events. Both Adult Karting & Junior Karting is provided at Ellough Park, meaning drivers aged from 8 years and above can […]

Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Now also home to Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre – Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre is situated on the grounds of Fritton Lake Country Park – part of the 5000acre big Somerleyton Hall Estate. Did you know the Norfolk and Suffolk border runs through the middle of the lake? […]

Great Yarmouth

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 17 Miles Great Yarmouth, a large traditional English seaside holiday resort, two piers and 5 miles of beaches. A busy port, with one of the main fishing fleets in the UK, which is also used by boats from the Norfolk Broads. The two piers, Wellington Pier (1854) and Britannia […]

Lowestoft

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 13 miles The family resort of Lowestoft is home to two of the best beaches in the area, whilst the classical resort of Southwold provides a more traditional seaside escape.

Norwich

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 18 miles Fine medieval city, magnificent Cathedral and castle with museum, historic covered market, cinemas and theatre and one of the best shopping opportunities to be found in the country. for more information about our beautiful city visit their Web Site: Visit Norwich

Parachuting and Skydiving

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 8 miles Skydive with UK Parachuting and experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime! The excitement and exhilaration that you will feel can only be found by jumping out of an aircraft, at 13,000ft. Plummeting towards the ground at speeds of over 120mph Feel the RUSH. UK Parachuting is […]

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 20 mins by car over Reedham ferry Pettitts Animal Adventure Park near Great Yarmouth is the top attraction to visit because it is three parks in one. Superb fun rides include Flying Elephants, Teacups, Runaway Train, Roller Coaster, 1/2 Mile Miniture Train, Alice in Wonderland, Toad of Toad Hall […]

Pleasurewood Hills

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 13 miles Don’t let your visit slip by without a visit to the regions biggest and best theme park, Pleasurewood Hills. This 50-acre park is set in beautiful coastal parkland and ideally situated at Lowestoft but only just 10 minutes south of Great Yarmouth. We celebrated our 25th Anniversary […]

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 5 miles Redwings currently provides permanent specialised sanctuary care to more than 1100 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules that no longer have a working life but retain a quality of life. Many have been through traumatic experiences before they were rescued or have ongoing veterinary needs and we are […]

Rookery Park Golf Club

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 13 miles There is historical evidence that the game of golf was played in Lowestoft before 1891 according to a book chronicling the history of the Lowestoft and Rookery Park Golf Clubs. The Club moved from its original home, The Denes, to Pakefield in 1906 and finally to its […]

Sea Fishing

Regular day trips set out from Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Southwold.

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 4 miles Somerleyton Hall is widely regarded as one of the best examples of an archetypal Tudor-Jacobean mansion and one of the most beautiful stately homes in Britain whose rooms and gardens are open to the public. The highlights of the house include: The Entrance HallClad in richly carved […]

Southwold

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 30 mins by car Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South-West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just […]

Suffolk Coast

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 20minutes The Suffolk coastline has much to offer with both sandy and shingle beaches quaint towns, restaurants and pubs with local fish dishes to enjoy.

Waveney Inn and River Centre

Distance from Wheatacre Hall Barns − 1.5 miles No Broads holiday is complete without a trip on the river to explore the famous Norfolk & Suffolk Broads. Waveney River Centre is an ideal departure point for a day on the tranquil waters of the southern Broads, with the pretty market town of Beccles just 1.5 […]