One of Norwich's Best Kept Secrets
This woodland and water park just south east of Norwich at Trowse is a wonderful place to explore, picnic or bird watch.
Built on the site of a quarry whose gravel was used for a number of major local construction projects, Whitlingham offers a full range of activities, both water and land based - all of which can be undertaken in a safe and fun learning environment.
Both able-bodied and disabled visitors alike often simply enjoy watching the water sports and other outdoor activities,
whilst enjoying some fresh air whilst visiting.
Built on the site of a quarry whose gravel was used for a number of major local construction projects, Whitlingham offers a full range of activities, both water and land based - all of which can be undertaken in a safe and fun learning environment.
Both able-bodied and disabled visitors alike often simply enjoy watching the water sports and other outdoor activities,
whilst enjoying some fresh air whilst visiting.
The education centre also operates courses in a number of non-water based outdoor activities, such as off-road biking, climbing and archery. Other things to do around the country park include moth and bat evenings, pond dipping, quarry safaris and a canoe trail.
The Flint Barn Visitor Information Centre
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Complete your visit with
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A large variety of wildlife in perfect habitat for you
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Accessible Cloakrooms |
Broads Authority Shop |
Camping and Glamping |
Along with excellent toilet facilities and baby changing room at the Visitor Centre in the Flint Barn, there are a number of wall panels on display illustrating local history and wildlife information to help you make the best of your visit.
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An Information Help Desk and Small Gift Shop share the entrance to the Flint Barn.
Here you can browse and purchase local interest books, maps, postcards and a range of gifts and souvenirs. Annual car parking permits can also be purchased here. Opening details: The Flint Barn is open all year; 1st April–31st October, 10am–4pm; (or from Easter if that is earlier) 1st November–31st March, 11am–4pm; (or Easter if that is earlier), (Closed Christmas and New Year). Opening hours are extended to 5pm in July/August/Sept for the duration of the local school summer holiday. |
The camping/glamping site is adjacent to the Park, making it ideal for families or anyone seeking to stay longer.
Choose from pre-erected accommodation in the form of boutique Shepherds huts, Bell tents or a yurt - or bring along your own tent. Dogs are welcome. Camp Season: April-October, Mon-Sun 10am–4pm (5pm in local school summer holidays) Nov-March, Mon-Sun 11am-4pm (except Christmas and New Year) April-October, Mon-Sun 10am–4pm (5pm in local school summer holidays) Nov-March, Mon-Sun 11am-4pm (except Christmas and New Year) |
Mik Scarlet Norfolk Broads Video
Paraplegic TV Presenter Mik Scarlet visited the Norfolk Broads earlier in the year to make a short video about wheelchair access on the broads. Whitlingham Park featured in the video where Mik went for a boat trip on the lake in the wheelchair accessible raft called the Ra. Also he met the Activetrails team and had a try in the Mountain Trike. You can have a look at the video here.