A family explores the Drawing Room at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk. The room in lined with crimson damask wall coverings overlaid with gilt-framed oil paintings and is lit by glowing chandeliers. — A family explores Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk. | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Norfolk

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family this winter, why not enjoy a day out with the kids at one of these places around Norfolk?

Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures at these National Trust places in Norfolk.

A family walking with a bike at Blickling Estate in winter

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Family days out at Blickling

Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at Blickling with activities across the estate. Enjoy everything from holiday activities in the House to hide and seek in the gardens or cycling adventures and den building in the woods.

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Family-friendly things to do at Oxburgh Estate

Whether you're building a den, becoming a nature explorer or searching for secret doorways, Oxburgh has plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Child riding bike through autumn leaves at Felbrigg

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Family days out at Felbrigg

Entertain the whole family at Felbrigg. Discover unique stories in the hall, go on an adventure in the garden and estate and stop for a bite to eat in the Squire’s Pantry tea room.

Catching crabs at Sheringham Park, Norfolk.

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Family days out at Sheringham Park

Plan a family day out with nearly 1,000 acres to explore. There’s plenty of space for kids to burn off some energy as you enjoy a variety of fun family events and habitats that Sheringham Park has to offer.

A selection of wildlife bingo spotter sheets for children

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Family activities at Horsey Windpump

Plan a day full of fun and adventure at Horsey Windpump. Whatever your children are interested in, you’ll find plenty of ways to inspire their natural curiosity.

Family visiting Morston Quay dressed for Winter

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Family activities at Morston Quay

From seal trips to walks along the North Norfolk coast and picnic spots, here's what you need to know about a family visit to Morston Quay.

A group of children having completed their sand sculpture of a dinosaur on the beach at Brancaster

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Family days out at Brancaster beach

Plan a fun-filled day out at Brancaster beach. With its wide expanse of golden sands, it is perfect for sandcastles, wanders, picnics and paddling.

Whether you head off to the garden with an Explorer pack in search of winter flowers or spot the hiding bulls inside the hall at Blickling Estate, discover which animals have left their tracks in the landscape with a Nature Trackers sheet at Felbrigg or go in search of a new collection of fairy doors in the Bower Garden at Sheringham Park, there’s plenty to keep the family entertained during February half term.

February half term adventures

Discover things to do during February half term near you.

Plan a family-friendly day out this spring with Easter trails at these places near you.

Children looking at a weather station on an Easter trail at Blickling Estate

Easter adventures in Norfolk

Join us for Easter trails in Norfolk for just £3.50. Before you set off, you'll receive a trail sheet to guide you on your adventure and Easter bunny ears to wear along the way. Don't forget you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg.

When it’s raining you have two options: find some indoor fun or grab your waterproofs and get stuck in! Luckily, we have suggestions for both…

Picture shows children in wellies climbing a tree.

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Rainy day fun at Blickling Estate

Rain doesn't stop the fun at Blickling Estate. Put on waterproofs and wellies and hit the multi-use trail on foot or bike for adventures through the wider estate. Inside the hall learn about the people who lived here. Don't forget to pop into the second-hand bookshop to browse the selection of children's books.

Child in the den building area at Felbrigg Estate wearing tracker pack bag, which is free to borrow.

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Take cover at Felbrigg Estate

Build a den to shelter from the rain, then see if you can spot any wildlife from your new hiding place. Enjoy a warm drink and slice of cake from the Squire's Pantry tea-room.

Child dressing up in period costume and looking in a mirror at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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Oxburgh rainy day adventures

Shelter in the Gun Room where you can dress up as a builder and build your very own Oxburgh Estate and learn about the recent, epic roof restoration project . You can also make friends with a death watch beetle and hear the noise that gives them their name.

Children playing at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in winter

Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Children playing in the garden in winter at Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire

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No. 15 Go on a wintry adventure

When it's cold or snowing, there's still plenty to discover outdoors as lots of outside activities are just as fun in the winter. Wrap up in your warmest clothes, and maybe take a hot drink with you, before setting off.