Coast Radar guide of things to do

Lynn Museum, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK

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The Lynn Museum tells the story of West Norfolk over the last few thousand years and is located in the town of King’s Lynn.

Step back in time in this delightful interactive museum and see the life-size replica of Seahenge, a Bronze Age timber circle. You’ll also find a skeleton of an Anglo-Saxon warrior and Iceni gold coins from nearly 2,000 years ago.

The museum is open throughout the year and has free admission from October to March, more details at www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, Norfolk, UK

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Dinosaur Adventure is a tourist attraction near Lenwade in Norfolk. It offers visitors the chance to wander through their woodlands and see life-size replicas of different kinds of dinosaurs, come face to face with dinosaur fossils as well as go on a mini safari through the deer park.

Dinosaur Adventure is open throughout the year www.dinosauradventure.co.uk

Norfolk Nelson Museum, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

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The Nelson Museum celebrates the life and times of Admiral Horatio Nelson and is housed in a grade II listed Georgian house in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Visitors can explore the many interactive exhibits and galleries and learn about Nelson’s career, the battles he took part in and the story of his tragic death. On site there is also a reference library open to researchers by appointment.

The museum is open from February to November, details at www.nelson-museum.co.uk

Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Reedham, Norfolk, UK

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Pettits Animal Adventure Park is a zoo and leisure park located near Reedham in Norfolk.

Pettits has a variety of smaller animals and reptiles to look at as well as fun adventure rides suitable for all the family, including for children of all ages.

Open from March to November, see here for more information www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

Yesterdays World, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

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Yesterday’s World is a tourist attraction in central Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Step back through history and stroll through life-size Victorian street scenes and shop displays. There are over 150,000 exhibits here as well as waxworks of public figures and of famous Victorian novels.

Open throughout the year, go to the website for more details www.yesterdaysworld.co.uk

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, South Walsham, Norfolk, UK

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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a garden situated in the heart of the Norfolk Broads near South Walsham in Norfolk.

Set over 131 acres, Fairhaven is a mix of native and cultivated plantings around a network of dykes and a private lake. You’ll find an ancient fishpond, a 950-year old oak tree and an area rich in wildlife.

Fairhaven is open throughout the year, go to www.fairhavengarden.co.uk for more information.

Time and Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

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The Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, tells the history of Great Yarmouth over the last few thousand years. The museum is housed in a preserved Victorian herring works.

Visitors can explore the original herring smokehouses, take in the atmosphere of a 1950s fish wharf and stroll through interactive displays.

The museum is open throughout the year, see the website for more information www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Diss, Norfolk, UK

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Bressingham Steam and Gardens is a museum dedicated to steam engines alongside gardens and a garden centre, all situated at Bressingham near Diss in Norfolk.

Established by Alan Bloom in 1946, the gardens cover 17 acres and are a stunning collection of plants. Alan himself created the Dell Garden in 1952 and his son Adrian, the Foggy Bottom Garden. Several other planted areas and woodland pathways have been added since then, making the gardens a delight for all visiting gardeners.

At Bressingham, you’ll also find over 5 miles of narrow gauge rail line and steam engines. Climb aboard and go for a short trip on one of the magnificent trains! The Dad’s Army exhibition can also be found at Bressingham.

Open from March to October, go to www.bressingham.co.uk for more information.

Banham Zoo, Banham, Norfolk, UK

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Banham Zoo is a 50-acre zoo in Banham, Norfolk. It is privately owned and home to over 2,000 animals.

Having opened its doors to the public in 1968, the zoo is now one of Norfolk’s top attractions with over 200,000 visitors a year.

The zoo started with just a collection of pheasants and parrots in the late 1960s, acquiring a colony of woolly monkeys in 1971. Today, Banham Zoo has a wide range of different animals to see but still has a significant collection of smaller mammals and reptiles.

The zoo is open throughout the year and has a coffee shop and restaurant on site, details at www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens, Fakenham, Norfolk, UK

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Pensthorpe is a nature reserve in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, near the town of Fakenham. It is a mix of woodland walks and nature trails. A popular Norfolk attraction, the beautiful gardens and its amazing wildlife never fail to disappoint.

Visitors can wander round the lakes, meander along one of the many trails or stop to explore one of the projects protecting endangered species. There is also a gift shop and café serving home-cooked food.

Pensthorpe is open every day www.pensthorpe.com