Bressingham is an esoteric mixture of things. There are three narrow-gauge steam railways to ride…read moreon. There are several exhibition halls with assorted steam locomotives to see and some Royal Train carriages. In the main hall is the Dad's Army Museum, which is not clearly delineated but in the same hall as some other varied exhibits. The cafe sells excellent cakes and lunches at acceptable prices. There is a signal box exhibit too, a carousel roundabout and a small ramshackle old-time fun-fair. Like many such places the museum is based on a collection rather than trying to tell a particular story. The gardens are rather under-sold. They are magnificent and very extensive. On a fine day you could enjoy them for hours. Well worth a visit.

Located just outside of Diss this place is not just an attraction for train enthusiasts. It does…read morehave several working steam trains which our children thoroughly enjoyed riding on, but it has more besides such as an old-fashioned gallopers ride. Your entry ticket entitles you to a few rides. The music is quite loud and the horses do go up and down and round at quite a rate. My young child jumped on enthusiastically but as we went round she looked faintly scared and hung on for dear life! There's also a Dad's army museum which fans of the show will love. Our children too enjoyed going in and out of the replica shops. The gardens here are beautiful as well and we enjoyed our picnic in lovely surroundings. You might even be tempted on the way out to purchase something from the Blooms of Bressingham Garden Centre which forms part of this place.

This is fascinating Museum housed in original WOrld War II buildings on Parham Airfield, where…read moreAmerican Airmen were based during the war. There are a huge number of artefacts, and every time I go I manage to see and learn new things. The Museum is run by keen volunteers who are happy to guide you round or answer any questions. There is a nice little tearoom which also sells souvenirs and often has wartime music or films playing in it. There are sometimes sandwiches for sale, but no other meals, just snacks like crisps, sweets, biscuits. The souvernirs are VERY CHEAP- lots for under £1. There is also an underground bunker which is open during high season which has been built as an exact replica of one found recently a few miles away at Stratford St Andrew- you can walk through this and see how Britain's Secret Army lived and trained, with original memorabilia such as food and bomb making equipment housed in the bunker. This is very popular with the children, but the main WWII museum part is probably more suitable to adults due to the nature of the exhibits- lots of written displays etc. There are outside picnic tables which are lovely in summer but can get very windy due to the barren and flat surroundings. BEST OF ALL, ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE- but the Museum does rely on donations to be able to survive. Do play the Museum a visit if you are going near to Framlingham- it is open Sundays March- September and Wednesdays in July and August and really does offer a lovely, informative and evocative morning or afternoon out.

Really interesting museum, nice cafe, real cockpit from a Jaguar fighter to get into. great day out.read more

A great little gem. situated in a nice little town, well worth a visit. If you're in the area,…read morecouple this with a visit to framlingham castle. Tgis place also has a little museum that has artifacts going back to neolithic era.

Lovely port town with one of England's most complete and unusual keeps. The unique polygonal tower…read moreof Orford Castle, stands beside the pretty town and former port which Henry II developed here. The castle is remarkably intact allowing visitors to explore from the basement, through the lower and upper halls to the roof where there are magnificent views seaward to Orford Ness. Around the rooms is a maze of passages leading to the chapel, kitchen and other chambers in the turrets. Ther is plenty to keep the children occupied if they like this sort of thing, but who wouldn't. Included in the price are the hand held speaker for the audio tour, thoroughly explaining in detail from the building of the castle to the present day.

We rolled up late afternoon on a long day out in Norwich and the friendly staff kindly suggested we…read morespend 5 mins in the cafe or gift shop so we could purchase their Twilight tickets at GBP2.50 which is a steal. We did have to pick what we were interested in and walk through some displays we weren't necessarily into, but we had plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer. And boy, do they have offerings! Firstly I was impressed by the architecture as you approach the antiquated castle, then by the glass addition on entry which blend both old and new together. We started by walking up to the ramparts to view the city and you continue to see the seamless way they integrated the buildings on the staircases. Then we started at the beginning of the museum and enjoyed the banquet hall where there are hands on displays including fake food and clothing for children....or your inner child ;) Great photo op! There are continued interactive displays throughout the museum to enjoy so keep a lookout. As well as museum displays there are art galleries and although I'm not usually a fan of modern art I was intrigued by some of the artwork using mixed media. The museum really does have something for everyone's interests, military, archaeology, social history, teapot collections, taxidermy in landscapes, every era represented. I hadn't expected to see so many excellent exhibits in a museum this size. Norwich knows how to build a museum! If I ever return I will start my day at the museum and spend more time there.

A small regional museum. The castle can clearly be seen from quite a lot of the city. Very nice…read morefriendly people, no signs from the city to say how to find the entrance.

This is an amazing 2 story museum with all kinds of artifacts from old wedgewood to Egypt's tomb…read moreand artifacts Teapots and tea cups old coins to everything in between. 2 nd floor loads of paintings to look at. Entry is free which is always a plus.

The Fitzwilliam Museum offers a well rounded and varied collection. It is sure to please most…read moremuseum visitors regardless of interests. If you're a fan of the work of Georges-Pierre Seurat, you're sure to enjoy the 1884 Neo-Impressionism painting, "The Couple" (original title: Un dimanche après-midi sur l'île de la Grande Jatte). Does it somehow look familiar? This was a study for A Sunday on the Island of la Grande Jatte! "This work is one of many that Georges-Pierre Seurat made in preparation for a much larger painting. The woman's stiff posture is accentuated by her tightly buttoned jacket and the exaggerated bustle of her skirt, which echoes the curve of her parasol. Given that the area of Paris depicted here was known for prostitution, it has been suggested that the woman is a sex worker on the arm of a male client." Give yourself several hours if you plan to take in the entire collection. If you are fortunate enough to live nearby and can visit often, take your time and you're sure to fall in love with one of the many wonderfully curated items found within the museum walls.

A wonderful family day out. Everything in the museum is…read moreinformative, and the displays are well-done. They have more than enough activities for children and I particularly enjoy the dress up boxes scattered around- if anything, I wish there were more! The models are a great way to immerse visitors in history and the restaurant is a lovely addition!

Fabulous museum. So very educational and quite a nice history of the area, fishing trade and…read moreskilled trades. Also has a great area of history on how the wars affected the area. Staff was very friendly, museum is go at your own pace if you'd like. So much to see and so for the kids especially. Loved this stop on my trip.

This private museum is a great place for hardcore vintage motorcycle fans. The collection of over…read more150 motorcycles has been up by George Harmer and his son, Steve, over more than 25 years. The motorcycles date from the early 1900s to the 1980s, and include scooters and mopeds as well. The museum is housed in a shed adjacent to North Walsham Railway Station (past the woodyard). There is a limited number of parking spaces by the entrance. As a private museum, don't expect fancy surroundings and posh curation: there are four two-tier rows of motorcycles and other memorabilia for you to browse at your leisure, with a workshop feel to the place. The owners are helped by a number of enthusiastic volunteers, who are able to answer questions. The museum has a small selection of souvenirs (post cards, mugs etc.) also undertakes private restoration work supplying both original and replica spare parts from wheels to forms for all makes of early motorbikes.

Great historical displays inside the picturesque castle as well as in the extensive park grounds…read more One of the best collections of British Roman glass from 100 ad. Room after room of interesting artifacts from several eras, but do not miss the upstairs Roman artifacts room

Tons of touchable things, and interesting history presented in many different ways. Not the…read morebiggest Castle around and parking was quite a distance for us but there is also a playground adjacent to the castle.