Country Parks
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Norfolk has many country parks in some of the most picturesque locations. |
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An Introduction to Norfolk Country Parks
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Norfolk has many country parks, located in some of the most picturesque locations in the whole of England. Some have been created from old gravel pits, others have existing for centuries among ancient woodland. They all offer waymarked footpaths, picnic areas and usually a visitors centre to explore. |
Here is our pick of some of the best Norfolk Country Parks
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At Holt Country Park you will find a wood extending to almost 100 acres and containing Scots Pine, Oak and Silver Birch. Throughout the Country Park there are interesting features such as a totem pole, carved stile, play area and viewing tower. |
Holt Country Park sign |
Way marked country walks in Holt Country Park |
Carved wood sign in Holt Country Park |
Totem pole in Holt Country Park |
Whitlingham Country Park is just southeast outside Norwich at Trowse and is a great place to walk, cycle, picnic or birdwatch. Built on the site of a quarry, Whitlingham offers a full range of water-based activities, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rafting and canoeing. |
Whitlingham Country Park near Norwich |
The entrance to the Whitlingham visitor centre and cafe |
Cycling at Whitlingham Country Park |
The wooden ship play area for younger kids |
Part of the activity trail for older kids |
Bacton Wood, near North Walsham, is a great place for a
woodland walk,
where marked trails lead through ancient woodland. |
Bacton Wood Forest Enterprise |
Bacton Wood near North Walsham |
Blickling Hall , near Aylsham, is set in a large country park with lakeside walks. |
The lake at Blickling Hall |
Blickling Country Park |
Blickling Hall and lake |
Autumn Colours at Blickling Hall |
You will also find country parks at some of the other stately homes in Norfolk, such as Felbrigg Hall, Holkham Hall and Sandringham. |
Holkham Hall, North Norfolk Coast |
Felbrigg Hall, near Cromer |
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