Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pedal-to-the-metal">Pedal to the metal</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/ultimate-fathers-day-triple-driving-experience-15889-main.jpg-copy.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-67592" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/ultimate-fathers-day-triple-driving-experience-15889-main.jpg-copy.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/ultimate-fathers-day-triple-driving-experience-15889-main.jpg-copy-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/ultimate-fathers-day-triple-driving-experience-15889-main.jpg-copy-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Speed Demons can tear up the track with a&nbsp;driving experience at <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/driving-experience/snetterton/?page=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snetterton circuit</a>. There&#8217;s all manner to choose from (with prices ranging from £50 to £1,000+) but if you really want to impress him (and the kids) the <a href="https://www.trackdays.co.uk/experience/ultimate-fathers-day-triple-driving-experience/15889/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ultimate Father&#8217;s Day Triple Driving Experience</a> should top up your brownie point quota until at least Christmas. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-up-up-and-away">Up up and away</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/aaron-burden-h7wpIMY3O3E-unsplash.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-67597" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/aaron-burden-h7wpIMY3O3E-unsplash.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/aaron-burden-h7wpIMY3O3E-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/aaron-burden-h7wpIMY3O3E-unsplash-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/aaron-burden-h7wpIMY3O3E-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Calling adventurous Dads who aren’t afraid of heights – we’ve got just the gift for you! A <a href="https://www.broadlandballoons.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hot air balloon flight</a> over the stunning Norfolk Countryside. Taking off from either Norwich or Old Buckenham at either sunrise or sunset, this will definitely take some beating. Bookings are from £144pp for weekdays and from £184pp on weekends. Just don’t. Look. Down.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stay-and-spa">Stay and spa </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="954" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/harper-spa.jpg" alt="swimming in the pool at the Harper" class="wp-image-52186" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/harper-spa.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/harper-spa-800x763.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/harper-spa-768x733.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>If your man is in need of a bit or R&#8217;n&#8217;R treat him to an overnight stay at <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-harper-langham/">The Harper</a> in Langham<strong>.</strong> The sleek, modern hotel boasts 32 stunning rooms, a couple of different dining options, delicious seasonal food made from the finest Norfolk ingredients and an invigorating Scandi style spa just manly enough that all dads will feel comfortable taking a dip in the pool or sweating it out in the sauna. Situated close to the North Norfolk coast, a stay here and some fresh sea air will sort him out a treat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-green-fingered">Go green fingered</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/pelargoniums-for-europe-aHFlP2qKrxc-unsplash.jpg" alt="a man gardening planting flowers " class="wp-image-52192" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/pelargoniums-for-europe-aHFlP2qKrxc-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/pelargoniums-for-europe-aHFlP2qKrxc-unsplash-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/pelargoniums-for-europe-aHFlP2qKrxc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>If his perfect afternoon is spent donning crocs and wielding a pair of pruning shears then a course at the <a href="https://norfolkschoolofgardening.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norfolk School of Gardening</a> is a win. Found just south of Norwich within the grounds of Bixley Manor &#8211; home of the Colman family of Coleman&#8217;s Mustard fame &#8211; the Norfolk School of Gardening offer courses in everything from creating the perfect border to growing vegetables to cultivating a self-seeding garden to full on garden design. Take your pick <a href="https://norfolkschoolofgardening.co.uk/courses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pub-paddle-and-pizza">Pub, paddle and pizza</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="935" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06-935x1000.png" alt="" class="wp-image-67602" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06-935x1000.png 935w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06-748x800.png 748w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06-768x821.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06-1436x1536.png 1436w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-17.35.06.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px" /></figure>



<p>There are <em>so</em> many ways to take to the <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/norfolk-watersports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">water in Norfolk</a>, but the <a href="https://pizza.pubandpaddle.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pub, Paddle &amp; Pizza</a> caught our eye for the perfect Father&#8217;s Day treat. A two-hour canoe sesh where he&#8217;ll make his way down the River Wensum working up an appetite for an amazing pizza from Ribs of Beef. Tickets cost £24 per person.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-aim">Take aim</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="732" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/05/annie-spratt-jY9mXvA15W0-unsplash-732x1000.jpg" alt="man having a go at archery" class="wp-image-51608" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/05/annie-spratt-jY9mXvA15W0-unsplash-732x1000.jpg 732w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/05/annie-spratt-jY9mXvA15W0-unsplash-586x800.jpg 586w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/05/annie-spratt-jY9mXvA15W0-unsplash-768x1049.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/05/annie-spratt-jY9mXvA15W0-unsplash.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px" /></figure>



<p>For a bullseye with active dads, how about a spot of <a href="https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/events/family-archery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Father’s Day Archery</a> at Sandringham? This 30-minute class is fun for all the family with plenty of Robin Hood, bow and arrow action. A fully trained GB instructor will put you through your paces, let you in on fun archery related facts before you get stuck into some target practice. Follow this with a spot of lunch or afternoon tea in the <a href="https://sandringhamestate.co.uk/sandringham-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandringham Restaurant</a> and you have yourselves a day fit for a King. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-taproom-tour">Taproom tour</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/437574489_939133878216648_6905261748422416130_n.jpg" alt="a man and a woman drinking Wherry ale " class="wp-image-52236" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/437574489_939133878216648_6905261748422416130_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/437574489_939133878216648_6905261748422416130_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/437574489_939133878216648_6905261748422416130_n-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://woodfordes.com/pages/brewery-tours">Woodfordes Brewery</a> is synonymous with Norfolk and for good reason – it’s behind super-popular ales like Wherry and Nelson’s. Sample at the source by visiting the brewery and enjoying home-cooked dishes in its <a href="https://woodfordes.com/pages/visit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">two idyllic village pubs</a>. If you can tear him away from his pint – not easy on a summer’s day in the stunning beer garden – then you’ll both be rewarded with a behind-the-scenes brewery tour, which winds up at the onsite shop. Especially perfect for ‘him’ themed presents, the shop is filled with the full range of beers, Woodforde’s gift sets, local produce and creative merchandise to top the visit off nicely.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-raise-a-glass">Raise a glass</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/Chet-valley-wineyard-norfolk2-1.jpg" alt="a man and a woman having a picnic at Chet Valley Vineyard" class="wp-image-49163" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/Chet-valley-wineyard-norfolk2-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/Chet-valley-wineyard-norfolk2-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/03/Chet-valley-wineyard-norfolk2-1-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Wine more his tipple? How about quaffing home-grown vino at a brilliant local vineyard? Just 20 minutes from Norwich, <strong>Chet Valley Vineyard</strong> is brimming with experiences and opportunities for him to perfect his wine knowledge and sampling skills. From <a href="https://chetvineyard.co.uk/vineyard-tours/">wine tasting tours</a> to <a href="https://chetvineyard.co.uk/product/vineyard-picnics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">vineyard picnics</a> to <a href="https://chetvineyard.co.uk/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">foodie and wine events</a>, all of which make great gifts for him which you can enjoy together &#8211; cheers to that. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yes-chef">Yes chef</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/chris-reyem-4XCKLQ5SmtU-unsplash.jpg" alt="pizza making class" class="wp-image-52175" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/chris-reyem-4XCKLQ5SmtU-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/chris-reyem-4XCKLQ5SmtU-unsplash-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/06/chris-reyem-4XCKLQ5SmtU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Wannabe baker in your midst? Treat him to a spot of dough slinging at <strong>Hunters Academy of Food</strong> in Fakenham with its <a href="https://huntersacademyoffood.com/italian-baking-and-pizza-making/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Italian baking and pizza making class</a>. During this fun, informative, day-long course, he will master the basics of artisanal Italian breads, trying his hand at everything from focaccia to ciabatta to pizza. All ingredients are included and all abilities are welcome &#8211; just don&#8217;t forget to send him off with plenty of tuppaware so he can bring back his spoils.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eyes-to-the-sky">Eyes to the sky</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Old-Buckenham-Airshow.jpg" alt="Old Buckenham Airshow and The Red Arrows" class="wp-image-42212" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Old-Buckenham-Airshow.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Old-Buckenham-Airshow-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Old-Buckenham-Airshow-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Old-Buckenham-Airshow-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Why not nab tickets to Old Buckenham&#8217;s annual <a href="https://www.oldbuckenhamairshow.com">Air Show</a>? (<strong>Sat 26 &amp; Sun 27 Jul</strong>). The jam-packed weekend features aerial displays including&nbsp;famous movie&nbsp;planes, jaw-dropping aerobatics from The Red Arrows and jet-powered parachutes. On the ground is pretty cool too with classic cars, military displays and live music as well as a funfair and food village.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ride-that-rail">Ride that rail</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/05/North-Norfolk-Railway-steam-train.jpg" alt="A stem train on the North Norfolk Railway" class="wp-image-41506" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/05/North-Norfolk-Railway-steam-train.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/05/North-Norfolk-Railway-steam-train-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/05/North-Norfolk-Railway-steam-train-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/05/North-Norfolk-Railway-steam-train-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Dad more trains than planes? All aboard the <a href="https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/day-visits-green-summer/">North Norfolk Railway</a>! Always a fab family day out, with unlimited travel between Holt and Sheringham when you buy a day rover ticket (a steal at £57.50 for a family of four). This means you can hop on and off to your hearts content all day, enjoying the delights of <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-to-live/norfolk/sheringham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sheringham</a>&#8216;s seafront and shopping, scoffing and quaffing around <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-to-live/norfolk/holt/">Holt</a>. Two historic steam trains will be in operation keeping train buffs happy while everyone else can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.   </p>



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<p><em>Need more inspo? Check out these alternatives for a cracking Father&#8217;s Day</em>:</p>



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