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.

After 14 months working in a building right next to the Castle, on my final day in Norwich I…read moredecided that I would finally go and take a look at this classic piece of architecture. However, I was defeated by the £6.60 entrance price. No thanks! I did take the opportunity to wander the outside and got a few great pictures. The Castle Green is also a good spot for a picnic lunch. They do have a deal from 4:00 to 5:00 - an hour for a pound, but I couldn't hang around that long.

This museum was a private home in Norwich since the 14th century and has been considerably added to…read moreover the years. It now contains many pieces from Norwich museum service's extensive collections and is a fascinating glimpse at family life throughout the ages. There are often costumed interpreters available for tours and always staff on hand to explain the exhibits. Only open Wednesdays and Saturdays.

I spent many wonderful hours here when I was a child, and rediscovered it a few years ago. From the…read moregrand entrance hall to the toy room tucked away at the top, you will be fascinated and entertained. The opening times are restricted, but after being threatened with closure a few years back we are thankful it is still there! Definitely worth seeking out.

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.

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

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 is a fantastic museum which you should definitely take the time to visit if you are in the…read morelocal area. It has very reasonable admission costs and does a special family ticket which can save you some money. It sometimes has free open days too so keep an eye on the website for details. It is open ten until five Monday to Saturday and eleven until five on Sundays. They've got so much to see in here - Leiston's history and steam history, it's amazing. There is also a picnic garden where you can have a rest and a lovely little gift shop to purchase souvenirs.

The museum is located next to Great Yarmouth Library on middle gate road. This is a great place to…read morebring your children to show a bit of great yarmouth history. However, it may not be practical if you have mobility problems as you have to climb a set of stairs in order to enter the museum. The admission is very cheap at £1.75 for kids and £3.50 for adults. When you enter you are greeted by the guide who gives you background information about the history of the Tolhouse and discribes the process of how the court worked in those days. My son particarly enjoyed hearing about the pirates. There are several rooms where the children can do activities which is great fun. At the basement of the Tolhouse is were the cells are kept and you can feel that there is a strange atomosphere down there. I have to amit that me and son only made it half way down the stairs as we were too scared to go into the dunguns.

The Tolhouse Museum is great - it's situated next to Great Yarmouth Library near South Quay where…read morethere's a lot of historical buildings. Going down into the dungeons is atmospheric and you can go inside them. The guide talks are interesting and help to fill you in on the history of the Tolhouse. It's quite a step away from the amusements on the seafront but it's well worth the visit.

We went to the RAFA day at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum with our WW2 military vehicles…read more What a lovely museum. The airplanes outside are nice, the material inside is fantastic, be it the planes or the specialist museums on the 446th bombgroup, bomber command and others. A great memorial for the bomber effort during WW2 in Norfolk & Suffolk.

A small museum that should not be missed if you're near by. It should also be noted that this is a…read morecomplete volunteer operation, they don't charge for admission, and just ask for donations. So I kept that in mind while reviewing them. On to the review. The volunteers here are fantastic, to include the one ex-RAF guy working the entrance, who I spoke with several times over the course of my visit as I strolled about. They have a good number of aircraft out on display, to include the very first Sea Vixen delivered to the Royal Navy, and is the only first generation Sea Vixen on display in the world! They also have a smattering of aircraft wreckage from the war, as well as memorabilia from the B-24s that flew out of the airfield near here. They also have pieces of German V-1 and V-2 Rockets that impacted in the region, but I almost overlooked them, because there's so many different random artifacts. One thing to keep in mind is that a majority of the planes are outside in the elements, so if it looks like rain, be sure to plan accordingly.