Hinks Meadow

If you’re looking for a spot in Norwich where the kids can run around while you actually get a decent cup of tea, Hinks Meadow ticks that box. The football pitches are well-kept and flat — proper surfaces that see regular use — and the kiosk does hot drinks and snacks on match days which makes a real difference when you’re standing on the sideline in November. Parking is straightforward, no circling around hoping for a space. The village hall ties the whole place together and gives it that proper community feel rather than just a field with goalposts.