Ruislip & Eastcote & Northwood Gazette
15 reasons BeWILDerwood Norfolk is still the ultimate fun family day out as it celebrates its 15th birthday
BEWILDERWOOD NORFOLK IS STILL A MUST-VISIT THANKS TO ITS BRILLIANT BOAT RIDES AND EXCITING SLIPPERY SLOPES TO FABULOUS SPRINGTIME STORIES AND MORE
IF anywhere knows how to how to host an action-packed family day out for all to enjoy, BeWILDerwood Norfolk does.
The woodland attraction is well-versed in keeping visitors of all ages entertained for hours, especially as it celebrates its milestone 15th birthday. And even with years of adventures under its belt, it still promises plenty of excitement for both new and returning visitors.
Based on the magical BeWILDerwood children’s books by Tom Blofeld, the enchanted destination is preparing to pull out all the stops for May half term as it lines up special stories, puzzles and hands-on activities alongside its permanent much-loved features. What’s even better is that all wonderfully wild experiences are included in the ticket price.
BeWILDerwood Norfolk first opened its doors in Hoveton, Norfolk in May 2007 and, with another spectacular season in store, here’s 15 reasons the attraction has everything for the perfect family day out:
1. MAY HALF TERM BRINGS UNMISSABLE ACTIVITIES
Even seasoned BeWILDerwood Norfolk explorers can enjoy something new this May half term. Feathered friends, the Parasquawks will be flying into the park, bringing plenty of colourful fun.
From May 28 until June 5, head to the Big Hat craft tent to make your own version of the curious creature, and then take it to the Storytelling Stage to teach it how to fly. There’ll be live performances of the new Flight of Fancy Colours story each day, when Parasquawks will be preparing for their annual aerobatic flying display.
There’ll also be five colourful Parasquawks dotted around the woods. Follow the puzzling park trail to find them all perching in their favourite spots, and you can win a fancy badge to take away.
2. YOU’RE NEVER FAR FROM FUN
When it comes to creating fun new experiences for visitors of all ages, it seems the work of BeWILDerwood’s Boggle Builders is never done.
BeWILDerwood Norfolk’s action-packed adventures can’t just be found on high in the towering treetops. In recent years the team has been working hard to add in lots of new ground play throughout the woods, so you’ll always be a stone’s throw from something exciting during your visit.
3. YOU CAN JUMP ON BOARD THE BEWILDERWOOD BOAT
Thanks to the Norfolk Broads National Park, sailing through an area of natural beauty is synonymous with Norfolk. It’s no wonder, then, that BeWILDerwood’s own boat ride has been a favourite amongst visitors throughout the park’s 15 years.
Hop on board and enjoy a ride from the Long Lagoon, up the Dismal Dyke to the Scaaaaary Lake to meet Mildred, the friendly vegetarian Crocklebog. It’ll be just like Swampy’s journey in the Boggle at BeWILDerwood book and you can enjoy it for no extra cost.
4. YOU CAN LOOK THE PART DURING YOUR VISIT
Become truly immersed in the magic of BeWILDerwood Norfolk by adorning some fabulous face paint. Take a quick trip to the park’s Face Painting Pavillion during your visit and you’ll soon be transformed with the help of the Twiggle Team.
Like all of BeWILDerwood’s exciting activities and experiences on-site, the face painting is, of course, included in the ticket price.
5. EXPECT AN ALL-DAY ADVENTURE
Dig out your comfiest shoes and be prepared for a whole day outdoors at BeWILDerwood Norfolk as there’s so much to explore.
With 20 acres of woodland, its no wonder the site has a lot to pack into your day trip.
From getting crafty or building dens to enjoying a swishy boat ride and climbing the Towering Treetop Tangles, there’ll never be a dull moment during a visit. Plus there’s thrilling favourites like the Wobbly Wires and Slippery Slopes, and food and drink pit stops on hand to ensure you’re always well fuelled for fun.
6. WHEN THE WEATHER IS LOVELY, SO IS BEWILDERWOOD
With the warmer months of the year upon us, it’s the perfect time to head to BeWILDerwood Norfolk and make the most of the great outdoors. See the woodland setting in all of its green and beautiful glory.
Plus blue skies and sunshine can make views across the treetops from tall structures like the Sky Maze all the more enjoyable. Just remember to take a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
7. IT’S LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE NORFOLK BROADS
BeWILDerwood Norfolk is not only worth a visit for day trippers to the area, but it’s also ideally located to become an action-filled feature of any family boating break on the Norfolk Broads.
Holidaymakers can moor up in Horning to be walking distance from the enchanted woodland. Alternatively, the site can be reached in minutes with a drive from Wroxham.
8. VISITORS OF ALL AGES CAN GO WILD IN THE WOODS
Teeny toddlers to accompanying grown ups and everyone in between can enjoy BeWILDerwood Norfolk’s wide range of attractions. The park is a perfect day out for families with children aged two to 12-years-old, and nobody has to simply stand on the sidelines.
The Broken Bridge is perfect for braver explorers in the family, while the mini Twiggle Whizzers zip wires and Toddlewood on the Hill ensure the teeniest of adventurers don’t miss any fun. Plus hands-on crafts, boat rides and den building activities are ideal to enjoy together.
9. A CHANCE TO USE YOUR IMAGINATIONS
Stories from BeWILDerwood children’s books may provide magical themes for the woodland’s activities, but there’s plenty of scope for the whole family to let imaginations run wild.
Scaling new heights and zipping through the air to getting messy and creative with crafts and face paints is all part of the fun at the attraction, which also has a wide range of structures and ground-level play to explore together.
10. A DAY TO LOOK FORWARD TO IF YOU BOOK EARLY
Go online to book BeWILDerwood Norfolk tickets in advance and there’ll be hours of exciting activities penned into the diary.
It’ll be one less day to find ways to keep the kids occupied during the holidays, and something the whole family can enjoy.
Pre-booking your woodland adventure can also help you avoid disappointment and have your pick of when to go during the busiest periods. Tickets have been in high demand in recent years.
11. ACT LIKE A BIG KID - NO MATTER HOW OLD YOU ARE!
There’s certainly no age limit on fun at BeWILDerwood Norfolk. In fact, the more grown ups embrace being a big kid and get involved in adventures alongside younger visitors, the more memorable the family day out in the woods is sure to be.
BeWILDerwood’s focus on activities being inclusive for all members of the family makes it really easy to get stuck in to all the action. Simply leave your everyday stresses behind as you enter The Grubbles’ Greeting Gates to the park and go wild.
12. THERE’S ALWAYS HELP AT HAND
A friendly member of BeWILDerwood Norfolk’s Twiggle Team is never far away during woodland adventures to help bring the stories to life and ensure everyone has a wonderful day out.
13. THERE’S A FEAST OF DELICIOUS GRUB AVAILABLE
Pack up a picnic for your trip to BeWILDerwood Norfolk and settle down for a well-earned break
in a beautiful woodland spot. Alternatively though, there’s lots of tasty treats available on-site.
Much like BeWILDerwood’s activities, the menus are inclusive. If you fancy a bite of locally produced and lovingly-made food, there’s a whole range of gluten-free and dairy-free options and plenty of choices for vegan and vegetarian visitors too.
14. BEWILDERWOOD HAS MADE LOTS OF EXPLORERS HAPPY
You don’t have to dig deep online to see that BeWILDerwood Norfolk is still a hit with visitors as it celebrates its 15th year of being open. Thanks to reviews from families who have already experienced the magic for themselves, the destination has overall ratings of 4.7 out of five stars on Facebook and Google, as well as 4.5 on TripAdvisor.
15. EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE
There are no hidden costs when visiting BeWILDerwood Norfolk for a family day out - everything is included in the ticket price.
Get stuck in to boat rides, crafts and face painting, thrilling zip wires and slides, storytelling performances and more without worrying about add-on fees restricting your experiences. Once you’ve paid for your admission and entered the enchanted woodland, all that costs money is optional on-site grub or gift shop treats to take home. For more information about visiting BeWILDerwood Norfolk, and to book tickets in advance go to https://norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk/