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Top 7 nature & wildlife things to do in Norwich

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Norwich that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Jet Boat Experience, Norwich1

    1. Jet Boat Experience

    · 1 hours

    Unlike a typical sightseeing boat trip, this experience puts travellers at the centre of the action aboard a real high performance jet powered RIB. Guests do not just sit back and watch, they have the opportunity to take the helm under professional guidance and experience how a commercial jet boat handles on the water. Operating from the busy maritime environment of Lowestoft Harbour, the trip combines high speed coastal adventure with genuine hands on navigation and vessel operation. Travellers can experience professional onboard systems including radar, AIS tracking, autopilot and digital chart navigation while exploring the Suffolk and Norfolk coastline from a unique perspective. Each trip is tailored to the conditions and group interests, blending excitement, local knowledge, maritime industry, wildlife and coastal sightseeing into a one of a kind East Coast boating experience.

  2. Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing, Norwich2

    2. Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing

    5.0· 43 reviews· 45 min

    A unique blend of high speed jet boating, working harbour scenery and coastal sightseeing makes this a standout experience along the East Coast. From the bustle of Lowestoft Harbour to the open coastline, the trip offers a completely different perspective of the area’s beaches, landmarks and offshore waters. Since 2023, guests may also see the purpose built kittiwake nesting structures along the route, adding a wildlife focus to the journey alongside the coastal views. Please note that scheduled times are departure times and guests must arrive 30 minutes before departure for check in and boarding.

  3. Private Boat Sightseeing Tour along The North Norfolk Coast, Norwich3

    3. Private Boat Sightseeing Tour along The North Norfolk Coast

    5.0· 11 reviews

    We offer a truly memorable Private Charter hire trips along the North Norfolk coast. Exploring the local bays and harbours. We will head out West to watch the sun set over the water while enjoying a cold complimentary glass of champagne on the Champagne sunset trips . A magical tour around the beautiful nature reserve of Scolt Head Island a natural barrier of sand and single and beautiful clear waters that surround the island .

  1. Colchester: Lost Roman Centurion Puzzle Adventure, Norwich4

    4. Colchester: Lost Roman Centurion Puzzle Adventure

    5.0· 3 reviews

    You are Exodus Hinge, psychic investigator. A Roman Centurion named Lucius has summoned you to Colchester, Britain's first Roman city. Help his restless spirit solve 14 puzzles across ancient Camulodunum so he can finally pass to the underworld. Decode inscriptions at Britain's largest Roman gateway. Count chariot starting gates at the only Roman Circus in the country. Crack a cipher at Colchester Castle, built on top of a temple to Emperor Claudius. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Balkerne Gate. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo. Discover how Boudicca burned this city to the ground, why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, and where Roman jewellery was buried during the revolt and found 2,000 years later. About 90 minutes, 14 stops, 3.6 km across Colchester. Perfect for history lovers who want to walk through 2,000 years of Roman Britain.

  2. Scroby Sands Seal Watching, Norwich5

    5. Scroby Sands Seal Watching

    5.0· 165 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Departing from South Pier, this fast-paced coastal experience heads north along the shoreline towards Scroby Sands, offering sweeping views of Lowestoft, Gorleston-on-Sea, and Great Yarmouth from the water. As we approach the seal colony, speed is reduced significantly to minimise disturbance, and the engine is typically switched off so the vessel can drift or anchor, allowing time to observe and photograph the wildlife at close range. The sands are home to both grey and common seals, often seen hauled out on the bank or swimming curiously around the boat, alongside a range of seabirds. Please note scheduled times are departure times and guests must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check in and boarding.

  3. Colchester: Roman Visitor Murder Mystery Quest, Norwich6

    6. Colchester: Roman Visitor Murder Mystery Quest

    4.3· 6 reviews· 1.5 hours

    The year is 300 CE. You are Antonius, a Roman diplomat summoned to Camulodunum. The governor suspects a murder plot and needs your help. Four conspirators, a poison, and a body disposal plan are hidden across Britain's oldest recorded town. Solve 10 puzzles at Roman landmarks. Count chariot gates at Britain's only Roman Circus. Decode clues at the largest surviving gateway. Spot a hidden rose in a 1,800-year-old mosaic that reveals the murder weapon. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Butt Road Car Park. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo. Discover why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, where a secret cult worshipped underground by oil lamp, and how a mosaic was once a Roman status symbol bigger than any sports car. About 80 minutes, 10 stops, 3.5 km across Colchester. Available 9am to 4pm. Perfect for history lovers and mystery fans exploring a Roman assassination plot.

  4. Norwich Medieval Mystery: Stranger Escape Exploration Game, Norwich7

    7. Norwich Medieval Mystery: Stranger Escape Exploration Game

    3.9· 34 reviews

    Step back to 1567 on England’s most medieval streets. Norwich is a city of stories, and today, you are the main character. On this self-guided exploration game, play the role of a "Stranger", a refugee weaver fleeing persecution. Your mission? Find your lost family in the labyrinth of medieval lanes and bustling markets. Why travelers love this Questo experience: Explore Elm Hill: Solve clues along Britain's most famous Tudor street, filled with cobblestones and timber-framed houses. Iconic Landmarks: The route takes you past the majestic Norwich Cathedral, the vibrant Market Place, and hidden gardens of the Cathedral Quarter. Discover "The Strangers": Learn how these skilled weavers transformed the city (and gave the football team its canary logo!). 100% Flexible: No tour guides, no waiting. Start whenever you want. Pause for a pint or coffee in the Lanes, and resume instantly. The Mission: Can you navigate the ancient city, solve the riddles, and reunite with your family?

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