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“Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk. William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England. The castle was used as a gaol from 1220 to 1887. In 1894, the Norwich Museum…”
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The GuardianJul 19

No car? No problem! Six cheap family days out in England by bus

With bus fares capped at £3 and free for kids in August, it’s the ideal time for wildlife watching, woodland walks, world-class art and more Trips to waterfalls, gardens, galleries, medieval forests and prehistoric caves will make the long school holidays a lot more fun. To help families explore affordably, throughout August buses in England will be free for kids and adult fares will be capped…

Reopened after renovation, has sound-and-light shows.

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  • Sainsbury CentreArts centreFree sculpture park with 20th-century art and architecture.
  • Norwich CastleMuseumReopened after renovation, has sound-and-light shows.
  • Elsewhere
  • Great North Museum: HancockMuseumNewcastle, United KingdomFree entrance; has planetarium shows and Roman altars.
  • Treasure: Hidden, Lost, FoundMuseumNewcastle, United KingdomExhibition of Roman coins and Viking silver, free until Sept 20.
  • Tales on the TynePlaceNewcastle, United KingdomTrail of giant Peter Rabbit sculptures across Newcastle.
  • INNSiDE NewcastleHotelNewcastle, United KingdomWaterfront hotel with bambino menu and family-friendly rooms.
  • Biscuit FactoryMuseumOuseburn, United KingdomGallery in Ouseburn with kids' activities and a roof terrace.
  • Tyneside cinemaPlaceNewcastle, United KingdomArt deco cinema with selected films at £5 each week.
  • Hatfield ForestTrailHatfield, United Kingdom400 hectares of fields and woodland, former royal hunting ground.
  • Thremhall PriorySightHatfield, United KingdomCan be reached via a linear walk through woods.
  • South Mill arts centreArts centreBishop's Stortford, United KingdomOffers kids' crafts for £2.
  • Much Hadham Forge museumMuseumMuch Hadham, United KingdomFree event on Aug 27 with a Tudor storyteller.
  • Creswell CragsSightCreswell, United KingdomLimestone gorge with caves where prehistoric humans lived.
  • Welbeck EstatePlaceWelbeck, United KingdomIncludes a sculpture-dotted trail to Creswell Crags.
  • Harley cafeCaféWelbeck, United KingdomAward-winning cafe serving local food.
  • Muddy Boots cafeCaféHarewood, United KingdomCafe reachable on a 5-mile circular walk.
  • Royal Armouries museumMuseumLeeds, United KingdomFree, five-storey museum overlooking the dock.
  • Aira ForceCaféUllswater, United KingdomMossy, fern-fringed waterfalls with varied walks.
  • Gowbarrow FellTrailUllswater, United KingdomOffers a hike with spectacular views.
  • The Green ManRestaurantHatfield, United Kingdom
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