Recreation

One of the best things about our life here in North Norfolk is the range of cycling opportunities in Norfolk. There are lots of tranquil lanes around here, and it's feasible (safe and not too far) for even a seven year old to cycle on her bike to the beach and many other places. Dan used to be into BMX racing, too, we are hoping one of his little brothers will catch the BMX-racing bug in the future. Isabel has ridden the track herself, but lacks the competitive urge for racing.

What the little boys are into for now is building Brio train track layouts while Isabel continues her ongoing obsession with animals of all descriptions.

Water Slide

A very quick ride where two people share a dinghy and shoot down a lido. It takes a lot longer to climb the steps than to shoot down to the bottom! (more)

Rollercoasters

There are three rollercoasters at Pleasurewood Hills, at three quite different levels of scariness. Wipeout (blue metal pipework) is the worst, a dual-direction rollercoaster, takes you upside-down a few times and is very sickly on the (in ... (more)

Tanks

The tank demonstrations were very impressive, and showed how fast and manoeuvrable these colossal machines are - even the Russian ones! (more)

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