Day 6. Time and Tide Museum, Yarmouth.

Me, San, Em (9 in 7 days!) Joe (6)

Time and Tide Museum - Yarmouth.

Bit of a cheat this one but I had some 'Grab a Grown up' vouchers which we used today, which meant that the whole day cost £6.60. Normal price is £4.50 for adults and £3.30 for children.

Still, even at full price this is a good museum to visit, not too busy and quite a few 'hands on' things for the children to do. There is also a nice cafe and a free car park opposite the museum.

An added extra is the play area next to the car park, although my children only gave this a 5/10. I thought it was quite a decent park seeing as it is hidden away in the back streets of Yarmouth! Certainly plenty of equipment - maybe a bit little for children older than my two.

Day 3: Nicholas Everitt Park. Oulton Broads.

Tuesday: Me, Em (9 in 10 days!)Joe (6) Nanny and Grandad, Auntie, Matty (3) Alex (9months)

We decided to have a family get together today and needed somewhere that suited a lot of different ages. This part of the broads offers a lot of different things for little cost.

Good bits:

A big play area with a lot of equipment, some of it unusual too. There is also a good range of equipment, so all the children were happy.
The toilets are very close by.
Right next to the broads, so lots of things to look at.
Plenty of open space near by for picnics etc.
Benches for the adults.
Paths for walking/pushing pushchairs on.
Off the car park there is a Pets corner. (This costs extra)
Lots of places to buy ice creams and drinks.


Bad bits:

Plenty of car parking but it is pay and display. 85p per hour appox.


Scores:

Em: 10/10
Joe: 2/10 (This was because he was in a bad mood because he didn't want to come home.
Me: 10/10

N. B The pub by the roundabout was doing carveries - 2 for £10!!

Day 2. Eaton Park.

Monday. Nanny, Grandad, Em (9 in 11 days!) Joe (6)

If you live in the Norwch area, I'm sure you know about Eaton Park. A large, popular park with loads of facilities for all ages.

Good bits:

Playground has 2 areas, for older and younger children.
The play area is covered in sand, making it a giant sand pit, so take your buckets and spades.
The sand is clean!
The large grassy areas are great for picnics and ball games.
These are spread out so there is plenty of space for everyone.
There are toilets.
There is a cafe, which is usually open.
Loads of paths for bike riding, scootering, hide and seek!
Lots of free parking. (There are 2 car parks.)


Other extras:

Model train runs on Sundays for certain times of the year.
Tennis courts.
Bowling.
Pitch and putt.
Boating lake.
Fish pond.
Skate park.
Bike race track.
Footaball nets.
(I have probably missed things off here!)

Bad points:

The playground can get really busy in peak times.
Bit of a walk from playground to toilets.
Car parks also get busy.
Because it is a big play area, I found it a bit overwhelming when my 2 were younger, to be able to keep an eye on both children at the same time.

Children's score:

Em: 9/10
Joe: 10/10
Me: 9/10

Day 1. New Buckenham Park

Sunday. Me, Em (9 in 12 days!) Joe (6)


Handily located on the way back from Banham car boot sale is New Buckenham park! Our first day out for free.


This park was refurbished only a couple of years ago so the equipment is all good quality.
It is on the right hand side of the road if you are heading towards New Buckenham from the Tacolneston direction.

Good points:

Two separate play areas, one for 5's and under and one junior park.
Younger play area is secure with a fence around it.
Several benches for parents to sit on!
A good range of equipment.
Zip wire is a highlight for older children.
Large cricket pitch attached to park, good for children who just like to run or play ball games.
Some free parking attached.
If you walk/drive into the village there is a tea room for refreshments.
Very pretty village which has a few shops and pubs.

Bad points:

Nearest toilet? I didn't see one!
No other near by facilities.

Scores:

Em: 8/10
Joe: 8/10
Me: 7/10