Pensthorpe

If you’re after a proper day out that doesn’t involve dragging kids around a car park, Pensthorpe is worth the trip into Fakenham. The trails wind through woodland and the open grass gives little ones room to actually run around, which sounds obvious but isn’t always guaranteed. Wildlife turns up without much effort on your part — it’s that kind of place. Parking and loos are sorted, so you’re not scrambling. Locals come back repeatedly, and honestly, that says more than any brochure would.