Whitlingham Country Park

This beach, woodland and water park just southeast outside Norwich at Trowse is a great place to walk, cycle, picnic or birdwatch.

Built on the site of a quarry whose gravel was used for a number of major local construction projects, Whitlingham also offers a full range of water-based activities, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rafting and canoeing - all of which can be undertaken in a safe and fun learning environment.

Training is available for novices. You can hire a craft on the day, or you can bring your own and buy a day-pass to float your boat. The park also operates week-long activity water courses.

Other activities include moth and bat evenings, pond dipping, quarry safaris and a Canadian canoe trail. A £1.5million visitor information centre, cafe and WC is being planned at the sites historic flint barn. For information on water-based activities and boat launching/boat hire, call 01493 368129.

We offer:

• Leisure attraction
• Canoe hire
• Cycle hire