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Fritton Lake enquiries:
Stuart Burgess
Fritton Holiday Park, Beccles Rd,
Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk,
NR31 9HA
Tel: 01493 488288 | Email us
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Fritton Lake & Activities
Opening Dates 2010
Fritton Lake is only open on certain days of the year. Click below to see the Summer 2010 calendar:
Opening Hours
10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)
Admission Rates
| Daily | Season tickets | |
| Adult | £6 | £20 |
| Child (3 – 15 years) | £4 | £20 |
| OAP's | £3.50 | £20 |
| Under 3's | Free | - |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
£55 |
Prices give daily admission into the park on opening times as shown above.
Visitor information
Visit time: please allow 3 hours minimum
Train: nearest station Haddiscoe 2.25 miles
Bus Service: available from Great Yarmouth tel: 01502 711109 or www.angliancoaches.co.uk
Dogs
Please be advised that no dogs are allowed except guide dogs
Gift Shop
A range of affordable items are available from the gift shop.
VISITOR ATTRACTION QUALITY
ASSURANCE SCHEME 2009
Things to do
Fritton Lake has everything you need for a perfect day out by the water! The faciltiies on offer include:
New for 2010
- Fritton at war display, lakeside picnic area, wi-fi
Wildlife & Nature
- Fritton lake is a two and a half mile lake surrounded by reedbeds, woodland and beautiful displays of bluebells and rhododendons.
- Other wildlife regularly seen are kingfishers, dragon flies, butterflies and many other british species.
Boats
- Rowing boats (these are included in your admission)
- 20 minute history and wildlife guided tour aboard the Bittern Boat (there is a small charge for this) £1.00 Adults and 50p for children.
Childrens Activities
- Adventure playground
- Bouncy pillow
- Forts
- Wellie trails
- Assault course
- Aerial slides for older children
- Snake Slides
Indoor Barn Activities
- Nature Area
- Table Football
- Pool Tables
- Table Tennis
- Air Hockey
Gardens & Nature Trails
- Formal Victorian gardens
- Pleasure Gardens
- Marked trails along the lake
- Natural woodlands and land for rambling
Golf
- Nine hole Par 3 golf course open all year round. Ranges from shortest 75 yards to longest 190 yards
- Alternatively £3 per round in the summer after paying initial entrance fee.
- £125 Annual membership with no green fees from 1st April 09 to 31st March 2010
- £75.00 Seasonal membership with no green fees from 1st April 09 to 6th September 2009
- Putting green also available, putters can be hired from the boat shed, £3 returnable deposit per set
Fishing
Bank or boat fishing at Fritton Lake throughout the year (hired by the day or half day; likely catches include roach, perch, bream, carp and pike)
- In the summer open from 10am to 5.00pm
- In the winter open from dawn till dusk by prior arrangement
- Please note fishing equipment and bait is not supplied, but bait etc is obtainable nearby at cherry lane garden centre on 01493 488212 or www.cherry-lane.co.uk
Pony Rides
- Pony rides available most days from the stables; session times vary; please see reception for times; £2 per ride, height and weight restrictions apply.
- Heavy horse cart rides available occasionally; £2 adults, £1 children; please ask reception for more information
- For further information please contact Cat on 07747 464775
Refreshments
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Refreshments are available or relax at Fritton House restaurant.
Disabled Access
- Wheelchairs are available please telephone to reserve.
- Grass paths to the lake and gardens are accessible but there is limited access to other parts of the park.
- Disabled toilets are adjacent to the reception and also at the stable area
