BeWILDerwood Norfolk — Attraction in North Norfolk

My rose-tinted glasses for Bewilderwood are now thoroughly steamed. A recent Year 2 school trip transformed my opinion from "positive reviews previously " to "never again." We arrived, brimming with optimism, on a day designed by weather gods to test human endurance. After three weeks of sun, July 21, 2025, brought a biblical flood. Torrential rain, start to finish. Our leader called Bewilderwood the day before, assured of "adequate shelter" and a "dry shelter room available." What a hoot! Upon soggy arrival, the car park's male toilets were out of action. Fifty kids shared one disabled toilet and three female cubicles. A delightful start to frolicking in nature. We skipped the boat; it was wetter inside the boat than the lake. Next, "Twiggle Whizzer" zip lines. nothing says "fun" like hurtling through the air in a monsoon. Predictably, larger ones were closed. Fifty children scrambled to the smaller ones like lemmings leaping of a cliff. Then, the "Slippery Slope" slides. Two largest shut, presumably to prevent children from achieving orbit.. The covered one became an ice rink in the wet weather still. I became an impromptu slide-bouncer, preventing child-bowling. park Staff on duty at top of slide seemed overwhelmed, forgetting their jobs. Lunchtime. Rain continued. We sought solace at Boggle Banquet halls, finding only a pathetic triangle shade covering two tables, already occupied. Undeterred, we ventured to the picnic area – and yes no cover. Our leader inquired about the "dry shelter room" at the banquet halls. It came with a £50 charge! A heated debate ensued. Then a family, had already paid and claimed it. It wouldn't fit 50 sodden kids anyway. To Tip Toe Valley for a dry sanctuary? Another pathetic sun sail. Our last resort: storytelling stage seating, mercifully under cover. We squeezed 50 children, 4 staff, and 6 helpers into a already packed seating area. Finally, a dry-ish place for soggy sandwiches. The rain's roar on the roof made the story barely audible. A multi-sensory experience: soggy food, muffled narration, ceaseless rain drumming. Kids drenched, cold, miserable. We begged the coach company for early pickup. finally children found fleeting joy running on "Treetop Tangles" and "Broken Bridges" before our 2:15 PM pickup. We were totally soaked, wet, and cold. Bewilderwood Customer Services will cry, "We can't control weather!" True. But you can control shelter at your park. You could warn all groups of inadequate shelter. It's 2025! We've been to the moon and back, yet a park, in the UK known for rain, lacks basic rain shelters. My humble suggestions: Build more substantial rain shelters. Honestly, the only thing more bewildering than a sodden child is the lack of foresight in a park priding itself on outdoor adventures. as for hot food, hot tea and coffee facilities, only one café open in whole...

Bewilderwood: A Magical Woodland Adventure for the Whole Family If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable family day out, look no further than Bewilderwood in Norfolk. We recently spent a summer holiday weekend there and had an absolutely fantastic time. From the moment we arrived, we were transported to a whimsical world of enchanting characters, towering treehouses, and thrilling adventures. The kids were immediately captivated by the imaginative play areas, from the towering Sky Maze to the exhilarating Slippery Slopes. They loved exploring every nook and cranny, climbing through the rope bridges, and whizzing down the slides. But Bewilderwood isn't just for kids. The adults had just as much fun exploring the woodland trails, getting lost in the maze, and even braving some of the bigger slides (don't worry, there are plenty of areas where you can relax and watch the kids play). What sets Bewilderwood apart is its attention to detail and immersive storytelling. The park is based on the popular children's books by Tom Blofeld, and the characters and stories are brought to life throughout the park. The staff are all incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, and they do a great job of creating a magical atmosphere. We also appreciated the variety of activities on offer. In addition to the play areas, there are storytelling sessions, craft workshops, and even a boat trip through the woods. There's something for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age or interests. Overall, our weekend at Bewilderwood was an unforgettable experience. It's the perfect place to let your imagination run wild and create lasting memories with your family. We can't wait to go back! Here are some of the things we loved about Bewilderwood: Imaginative play areas: The kids were never bored, with so many different areas to explore and play in. Beautiful woodland setting: The park is set in a stunning 70-acre woodland, providing a natural and enchanting backdrop. Engaging storytelling: The characters and stories from the books are brought to life throughout the park. Variety of activities: There's something for everyone to enjoy, from play areas to storytelling sessions to boat trips. Friendly and enthusiastic staff: The staff go above and beyond to create a magical experience for visitors. If you're looking for a fun-filled family day out, Bewilderwood is definitely worth a visit. We highly...

I’ve always had Bewilderwood on my list of activities in Norfolk when we come up to see the in-laws, but this trip, we made it! We don’t normally have a car but hired one for this journey - and yes, you need a car to get there really.

I wasn’t too sure what to expect but I knew it was lots of activities and fun for kids and thought it would be perfect for my 6 and 4 year old. Right from the start, the staff are in character and friendly and once we entered we had a choice of going through the trail or on a boat to the start point of our journey. We chose the boat but the queues were too long (read on for a handy tip about this).

Bewilderwood is essentially a series of (mostly) wooden play structures with a variety of different names which help build up the story of the Boggles and Twiggles. There’s zip lines, some pretty terrifying slides, a maze, lots to climb on and much more, including face painting and regular shows. It’s large enough to feel like you’re getting good exercise in just walking about but small enough for it to feel very do-able.

We also had the 11 month old with us and while there was less for him to do, he very much enjoyed the baby swings and probably the zip line for younger children too (wasn’t quite sure I trust him not to try and get out midway)…

There’s also lots of toilets and a reasonably-priced cafe but you can also bring your own quite easily.

Dotted around are lots of little houses. Everything is quite delightful.

What makes this place special is two things: How well things are thought out eg toilets right before the entrance - they know some people might have been on a long car journey and be desperate for a wee. This was fantastic. The staff. Every single one was friendly, professional and great at propelling the story of Bewilderwood.

I imagine this place is also quite weather dependent. We went on a sunny spring day at the start of the Easter holidays so it was lovely. Can’t imagine it being as fun on a drizzly rainy day.

PS. If you get there and there’s a long queue for the boats, get it on the way back. If there’s a queue to get it back then it’s unlikely there’s a queue from the entrance - so take the short walk back to the entrance, catch it from there, and walk back (or go back into the fun if you’ve still got...