What to do and see in Wymondham, England: The Best Things to do

SELF SERVICE EGG SHOP Open in lockdown Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 8pm FARM CAFE & GIFT SHOP Open for takeaways Wednesday - Saturday 10:30am - 2pm CARAVAN SITE - Closed until March £15 per night

Drivers seeking the opportunity to drive the latest Lotus models at the famed manufacturer’s facility in Hethel, near Norwich now have the chance to follow in the wheel tracks of Lotus legends. From as little as £149 for its ‘Scare Yourself Sensible’ package right through to the intensive ‘Gold’ course at £799, the Lotus Driving Academy offers a range of driving experiences suitable for anyone looking for a more involving and informative track session that will enhance and hone their driving skills. - For any licence holder over the age of 21 - Postal and E-Gift vouchers available

An invitation to visit the historic workshops of one of the greatest Formula One teams. Classic Team Lotus is the Works historic motor sport activity in the Lotus group of companies. The race shop is at Hethel in the same building from which Team Lotus operated in the late 60s and 70s. The Team Lotus mechanics that supported Champions such as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi, Graham Hill and Jim Clark continue to care for the World Championship winning Lotus F1 cars that won 77 Grand Prix. Classic Team Lotus is pleased to offer the opportunity for a privileged insight of everything that went into creating the Team Lotus Legend. This will include: Welcome by Clive Chapman (when available) Tour of the Classic Team Lotus race shop History and technical significance of cars displayed The Team Lotus archive Film presentation of a slice of Team Lotus history Visitors will be provided with: Photo opportunities with an F1 car Complimentary Classic Team Lotus print presenting all of the Team Lotus single seat racing cars (signed by Clive Chapman, if requested). Time: 5pm - 7pm

Wymondham Abbey is located in the market town of Wymondham and is the town's parish church. As well as being an active church with services every day, the Abbey is also a hub for the community for events such as family activities and concerts. In November 2015 the Abbey Experience opens with improved facilities including accessible toilets, enhanced visitor experience including the display of original artefacts and manuscripts and hands on activities for adults and children to engage in the heritage of this special place. There is lots to see at the Abbey and our Stewards are always on hand to answer questions. The Abbey also has a shop which sells souvenirs, locally made gifts and produce, seasonal products and spiritual books. There are regular events at the Abbey so do visit the Abbey website for further details and to check opening hours.

Wymondham Heritage Museum tells the story of Wymondham, the daily lives of its inhabitants, the town's heroes and villains and great events from its past. Situated in the Bridewell which, has served as a prison, police station and courthouse, it is full of history that can be enjoyed by all the family. Explore Wymondham's colourful history and learn about its people from Prehistoric times, the Iron Age, the Romans and Saxons to Wymondham's beautiful medieval Abbey. Learn about the Bridewell from its beginning in 1785 as a 'model prison' and see what life would have been like for a prisoner in the recreated dungeon. Follow the story of Robert Kett, leader of Tudor England's most inspiring rebellion. Find out about Wymondham's Great Fire of 1615 and how a new Market Cross was built. Learn about farming and shopping before mechanisation and supermarkets and visit a recreated Wymondham 1930s grocery and general store. Hear the story of Wymondham's brush industry and operate a working brush-making machine. There are also displays on Victorian Wymondham and the two World Wars, DVD films and sound presentations and a variety of things for young visitors to do. Open March to October Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm Run entirely by volunteers who will be pleased to welcome you. No trip to Wymondham is complete without a visit to this remarkable museum.

Built in 1712 during the reign of Queen Anne, Kimberley sits at the centre of a 700-acre park laid out in 1778 by the nation’s most famous landscape designer ‘Capability’ Brown. The house boasts spectacular views past grazing cattle and Norfolk’s greatest concentration of ancient oaks, to a 20-acre lake at the bottom of the River Tiffey valley. Centrally located in the county, 9 miles west of Norwich, and close to arterial road, rail and air links (plus a private airstrip 100m away), we are thus ideally positioned for all events should you wish to host a wedding, customer care day, meeting, film or photo shoot, private party, product launch or large-scale open-air event. All are conducted on an exclusive basis with the privacy you would expect of a family home.

A wonderful, multi award-winning station opened in 1845 and a floral delight, still served by regular mainline trains on the Norwich to Cambridge line. Winner of National Rail Awards 'Small Station of the Year' 2006. Home of the Brief Encounter Restaurant and Coffee Shop famed for it's home-cooked lunches and afternoon teas and voted one of the UK's Top Ten Station Eateries in 2009.

Hulabaloos is a one of a kind play centre in Wymondham, catering to a variety of ages. With soft play, laser tag, high ropes and an outside playground. Enclosed toddler area for our under 4s Double story climbing frame Ample seating area for parents and carers Café serving hot and cold food (with vegan and vegetarian options coming soon) Laser Tag arena available to Party Hire OR Play By The Hour Various Birthday packages Outside playground being revamped for Summer HUGE Sky Trail All staff DBS Checked and trained in First Aid Accessible toilet Baby Change Free Parking MONDAY 10am - 11am Under 2s Baby Group