Dower House Touring Park

Once you’ve taken a few wanders or bike rides around Thetford Forest, set off for riverside rambles or picnics (with paddling should you wish) at Knettishall Heath nature reserve (10 minutes’ drive) or take to the treetops to see it from above at Go Ape Thetford (25 minutes). You may see some local wildlife as you roam, but for rather larger beasts you’ll need to head to the World Horse Welfare park at Hall Farm or get up close to the critters at Banham Zoo – both are about 15 minutes away by car. For manmade attractions, get set for speedy times with races and driving experiences at Snetterton Circuit (15 minutes) or something a little more laidback at Bressingham Steam & Gardens (20 minutes). And if you like a tipple or two you can’t miss the chance to visit England’s oldest whisky distillery, St George’s Distillery (10 minutes). If you fancy a change of scenery from all the rural goings-on, take urban days out strolling the cobbled streets of Norwich (40 minutes) or punting your way between the colleges of Cambridge (50 minutes).