Where to Stay in Norwich for Families at Easter
18 February 2026
Where to Stay in Norwich for Families at Easter
by Katie Thompson
With the promise of Easter comes a two-week school holiday, so when better to book a family stay in the City of Stories? Norwich is packed with amazing attractions, a wonderful selection of shops and a whole host of places to eat.
Not to mention it’s the ideal base to explore Norfolk. Whether that’s the Broads National Park, our glorious countryside or our varied coastline- or all three thanks to Norwich’s convenient location! Plus, the county is home to an exciting number of family attractions, fully open and ready to welcome you this Easter. So, you can be sure you’ll find plenty of things to see and do.
And where to stay? From family rooms at the heart of the action to entire lodges offering a retreat at the end of the day (board games included), Norwich has a great selection of accommodation for families this Easter.
Check out our top picks below!
Family Attractions Fully Open from Easter
BeWILDerwood | From 28 March | 10 miles from Norwich
ROARR! | From 28 March | 11 miles from Norwich
Thursford Adventure Play Fair | From 28 March | 25 miles from Norwich
Holkham Estate (including the beach!) | From 29 March | 36 miles from Norwich to the north Norfolk coast
Thursford Steam Museum | From 5 April | 25 miles from Norwich
Taverham Mill | Open now | 7 miles from Norwich
The Bug Parc | Open now | 12 miles from Norwich
Bure Valley Railway | Open now | 12 miles from Norwich
Redwings | Open now | 12 miles from Norwich
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens | Open now | 19 miles from Norwich
Banham Zoo | Open now | 20 miles from Norwich
Pensthorpe | Open now | 23 miles from Norwich
Go Ape | Open now | 35 miles from Norwich
The Assembly House | B&B
The Assembly House is ideal for a city centre family stay
//Family rooms: 12 (£25pp supplement for more than 2 guests in a room)
//Number of guests: 2 – 6
From £210 per night, includes a BIG breakfast. Book via The Assembly House’s website.
Ideally situated the heart of the city centre (with car parking available), the Grade II listed Assembly House is just a short walk from shops, venues, attractions and more. This special B&B is known for its wonderful breakfast (with continental and freshly cooked options to suit every taste) and sumptuous interiors- think king-sized beds, walk-in showers and roll-top baths, and even living spaces. Each room is individually decorated and sure to bring a smile to your face.
Families are welcome throughout The Assembly House, with 75% of bedrooms able to cater to up 6 guests, whilst 2 rooms are ground floor accessible, perfect for families with younger children and pushchairs. And at breakfast, just let staff know if you need a highchair.
//Nearby attractions: Norwich Castle, The Forum; Strangers’ Hall.
Maids Head Hotel | Hotel
If you’re a history-loving family, the Maids Head is a wonderful hotel to stay at
//Family rooms: 2 interconnecting rooms, 8 junior suites with sofa bed (2 children), 4 feature rooms with sofa bed, 26 executive rooms which can accommodate a Z bed (1 child), plus travel cot.
//Number of guests: 2 – 4
From £185 per night. Book via the Maids Head’s website.
If you want to immerse yourself in the incredible history of the City of Stories, we recommend staying at the Maids Head Hotel (car parking available). This hotel is the oldest site of hospitality in the country and located in picturesque Tombland, just a few steps from Norwich Cathedral, Elm Hill and ancient Fye Bridge. Their rooms are contemporary yet comfortable, chic yet full of character.
A number of family rooms are available at the Maids Head, plus 2 interconnecting rooms, offering sofa beds for 2 children, Z beds for 1 child and a travel cot for the youngest visitors.
//Nearby attractions: Norwich Cathedral; Mulligans; Museum of Norwich.
Red Lion Apartment | Self-Catering
With a lovely living space, you’ll spend quality time together in the Red Lion Bishopgate’s apartment
//Rooms: 3, plus 1 cot and 1 travel cot upon request
//Number of guests: 6
From £286 per night, minimum 2 nights. Book here.
For a location that mixes nature with city living, stay at the (soundproofed) apartment above The Red Lion Bishopgate. This is a perfect spot for families with more than 2 children, thanks to its 3 bedrooms, each with a super king bed to drift you off to sleep after a day exploring Norwich (and they can be made into twins). Just on your doorstep is our tranquil riverside walk, and it’s a short walk to the train station should you want a day out to the coast or Broads National Park.
In the large living area, you can spend the evening spending quality time together with board games, books or a film, after a meal altogether around the dining table.
//Nearby attractions: Norwich Cathedral; Riverside Walk; Mulligans; National Centre for Writing.
115 Onley Street | Self-Catering
With 3 ensuite bedrooms, 115 Onley Street is ideal for families with older children
//Rooms: 3, plus 1 cot and 1 travel cot upon request
//Number of guests: 6
From £278 per night, minimum 3 nights. Book here.
For living like locals and getting away from Norwich’s buzzing centre, 115 Onley Street is a modern house that feels like a home away from home. With 3 ensuite bedrooms, this accommodation is well-suited to families, including older children who prefer their own space. Here, you’re close to local shops, cafes and bars, as well as The Unthank Arms- a 2-minute walk away.
Relax together on the cosy L-shaped sofa or hold a board game competition around the large dining table. There’s even a piano if you’ve a musical touch! And if you’re lucky with the springtime weather, there’s a private patio, perfect for outdoor dining or soaking up those last sun rays.
//Nearby attractions: Plantation Garden; Chapelfield Gardens, with play area.
Poolside Lodges | Self-Catering
At Poolside Lodges, the shared outdoor areas and games room will become the background to plenty of new memories
//Rooms: 2 lodges with 2 rooms
//Number of guests: 2 – 4
From £270 for 2 nights, minimum 2 nights. Book via Poolside Lodges’ website.
On the fringes of Norwich, you’ll find Poolside Lodges. With families in mind, these lodges are both comfortable and convenient, with both double and twin rooms, extendable dining tables, a shared retro-style games room and garden areas to occupy all members of the family. Parents might want to make use of each lodge’s private hot tub (when the little ones have gone to bed).
And Poolside Lodges’ great location means it’s as easy to get into the city centre as it is to discover the Broads National Park (on your doorstep) and travel to the beautiful Norfolk coast. If you’ve come to experience our county’s fantastic array of family attractions, this is the place to stay.
//Nearby attractions: Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden; Wroxham Miniature Worlds; BeWILDerwood.
Park Farm Lodges | Hotel
Park Farm’s Scandi-inspired lodges are conveniently close to Norwich but feel immersed in the countryside
//Rooms: 2 lodges and 1 cottage
//Number of guests: 2 – 6
From £299 per night, minimum 2 nights. Book via Park Farm’s website.
With views onto swathes of glorious spring-green countryside, Park Farm Hotel’s lodges feel a world away from Norwich’s buzz yet are just a short journey from everything the city has to offer. It’s easy to explore the county when you’re staying here, offering a self-contained stay with the convenience of the hotel’s lovely leisure facilities and a freshly prepared breakfast!
The Scandinavian-style lodges themselves are bright and airy, comfortably designed with modernity in mind. Think floor-to-ceiling windows, open plan living, large kitchens and a cosy lounge. Plus, there’s private outdoor space, where you can eat alfresco if we’re blessed with unseasonable warmth. And if it’s a stay for all the family, Park Farm’s Tumbrils Cottage caters to your furry friends too!
//Nearby attractions: ROARR!; Taverham Mill; Banham Zoo.
