COUNTRY PARKS

Norfolk has many country parks in some of the most picturesque locations.

An Introduction to Norfolk Country Parks

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

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.
Signpost at Whitlingham Country Park	Modern art at Whitlingham
Whitlingham outdoor education and adventure centre	Topper dinghy sailing on Whitlingham Great Broad

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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