An excellent little pier, owned by the local authority, Free admission, Theatre, cafe, coffee bar,…read morebar and gift shop. Just about 500 yards long, makes a nice pre breakfast or evening stroll, New Lifeboat station at sea end open to visitors. Pier famous for the end of pier shows.

Playland is situated on the quayside in Wells, right next door to the slot-machines and amusement…read morearcade. It's a children soft-play area with a range of things to climb, slide down , swing from etc. There's even a pneumatic gun area where you can load a 'gun' up with foam balls and use them to shoot your friends (or enemies) in mock-battles which is great fun. This place is an absolute god-send when it's raining. There's a small coffee and sandwich shop and a 'parents' area with a range of mags and papers where you can relax while your offspring let-off some steam. It's probably most suitable for the sub-10 year old age bracket. Prices are reasonable there's nominally a time-limit of 2 hours but they don't seem very strict on this when it's not busy.

Great place to take visiting guests!!…read more While this castle is relatively small, we spent at least an hour walking through the rooms and corridors and the surrounding grounds. Some areas have been partially restored with wood flooring and others can be experienced in their original state, marked by time. There is a small gift shop just outside the gate to purchase tickets and souveneirs and get more information on this historic site.

One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20…read moreacres of mighty earthworks. Begun in 1138 by William d'Albini for his new wife, the widow of Henry I, in the 14th century it became the luxurious exile-place of Queen Isabella. So much for the history of the place; the castle is relatively small and you can look round it easily in under an hour. It's great for kids and whilst you are in Castle Rising itself (a tiny, but pretty village), there is a gorgeous tea room and a pub to pop into. If you are in the area, it is certainly worth a detour, but probably not worth making a long journey for.

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.

Club night that runs at the university campus. Great if you are living in Halls as the walk home is…read moreno existent. They do various themes and fancy dress. The movie themed night had free popcorn and prizes from the local cinema as well as inflatable Oscars on stage. As a live music venue it can get quite busy. There's a large pit area where most people dance and watch the acts. On the outer sides of this people stand on the stairs. There are two bars available to buy drinks from and a merchandise table is usually found at the back. The number 25 bus is a regular scheduled service here from the city centre.

The LCR at the University of East Anglia is an excellent venue for students and non-students alike…read more Many up and coming bands have played the LCR and many of the older bands come back to play time and time again. Acts of the moment often use the LCR as a warm up gig for a bigger tour. Ticket prices are reasonable - usually up to £20 a time, and the venue is intimate - meaning you actually get to see the band you are paying to see without the need for video screens! Being a university, bar prices are student prices, so you can have a decent night out without it breaking the bank. Buses run regularly to and from the city centre to the UEA so there is no problem with getting home afterwards, and for those who are driving in, there is ample car parking available. Tickets can be booked online or over the phone, and the staff are very helpful. If you sign up for their newsletter, they will keep you informed of new gigs coming along.

Great social club, very freindly, also child friendly, have pool table, fruit machines, bingo, card…read moreclubs, day trips, drinks quite cheap to, lovely garden and outsude area too. very village like , definately recommend.

Being an art student at UEA and being able to access this wonderful facility has been inspiring…read more The Sainsbury collection is well preserved, allowing art, anthropolgy and archeaology to mix. The history of the SCVA and the Sainsbury Collection bridge the gap between art and artefact, artistic, anthropological and archaeological through presenting an eclectic mix of artefacts and art showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of art, despite the British Empire's history of looting, trophy prizes and symbols of imperial success. The SCVA and Sainsbury Collection do not provide descriptions or background to the artefacts displayed. This preserves the integrity of the object and forces the aesthetics to speak, however it limits the stories and history behind the objects. My favourite was the African collection which raised some interested questions in a gallery setting. African objects have been and often still are, are the core of the debate 'art of artefact?', with the answer depending on the perspective (artistic or anthropological) adopted in the situated cultural Western hierarchy. The SCVA and Sainsbury Collection has been successful in presenting collective memories and histories; through objects and by providing opportunities for recollection and remembering, capturing and exhibiting transitory pieces and confronting difficult aspects of human lifethrough history.

The Sainsbury Centre is by the river inside the University of East Anglia in the internationally…read morerenowned Norman Foster building.1977. It was one of Fosters first building designs and I believe has many features like opening rooves etc. It uses advanced materials and construction techniques to combine open-plan galleries, offices for staff and faculty, teaching spaces, and café all under one roof. Robert and Lisa Sainsbury were avid art collectors who had amassed a fortune from their supermarket chain. When they were looking for a university to donate their collection to, they wanted their collection to be kept, and displayed, in one location. The new University of East Anglia campus at Norwich had space available The Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection features work spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. Modern work by artists such as Henry Moore, John Davies, Alberto Giacometti and Francis Bacon sits alongside art from Africa, the Pacific, the Americas, Asia, Egypt, medieval Europe and the ancient Mediterranean. The Lisa Sainsbury Collection of Modern Pots includes work from Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and Rupert Spira. A great Furniture collection too as well as changing exhibitions.. The Anderson Collection of Art Nouveau comprises jewellery, furniture, glassware and metalwork featuring the fluid organic lines and whiplash curves that characterised European styles in the last years of the 19th century. The collection includes pieces from Britain, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands along with work by renowned French makers Emile Gallé, Louis Majorelle and René Lalique. It is displayed once every three years If you have never seen one then this is where to see The Little Dancer (1880-81) by Edgar Degas. Bronze and fabric (Height: 99.1 cm): Acquired: 1938 it was a cause of great comment especially when he put her in a glass dome similar to that of animals in a museum. The Gallery Shop carries a range of (said to be) exclusive high-quality books, cards and gifts, inspired by world art and design. The Gallery Cafe offers light lunches, coffee and cakes. Admission to the permanent collection is free. There may be charges for special exhibitions. A really worthwhile place to visit.

This museum has recently won a grant to be extensively redeveloped. Unfortunately this means it…read morewill not reopen until at least 2010. It houses collections relating to the history of Norwich and Norfolk, including a complete Apothecary's shop and a recreation of a pawnbroker.

Bridewell Museum is a fantastic place to visit in Norwich, especially with children. It is a lot…read moresmaller than the Castle Museum, so is enjoyable in a different way. I didn't know about the redevelopment, but when I went there last (for work experience) I helped set up a shoe shop for children to play in, complete with working till and fake paper money. This is part of the shoe exhibition, which shows shoes through the ages, much more exciting than it sounds! As well as all this, the museum also offers a tour guide, which because the museum is so small, is more personal and friendly. Each child recieves a backpack filled with goodies such as a scavenger hunt type questionnaire, various other activities, crayons and colouring pencils and their very own feedback form. I know that every single form is looked at, because when I was working there even a form that was filled out: Name: poo Date: poo Comments: poo etc, was analysed and then filed in the negative feedback section (significantly smaller than the positive!) Anyway, I don't know how it will change in 2010, but I expect it will only get better!