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Feather Down Farm Days - College Farm

Family-friendly holidays in a dark skies area in the Norfolk Broads
In the Waveney Valley, 35 minutes’ drive from Southwold and its beach
Farm tours, honesty shops and play area on site; near river activities

If views of swaying sunflowers and distant pleasure crafts on the river Waveney doesn’t already paint a pretty picture of Feather Down Farm Days – College Farm, wait until you hear about the sheep, lambs and cows around every corner. That’s not to mention the Norfolk coastal towns and beaches within driving distance (like Southwold, 35 minutes’ drive away). This working farm site is on the southerly tip of the Norfolk Broads. Siting in the site's south-facing areas, the sails of pleasure crafts pootling along the river Waveney can be spotted in the distance. The owners, Marcus and Lucy Daniels, enjoy getting to know their guests and have created an off-grid adventure without electricity or wifi. This is a place to play without phones, but don’t worry, parents, as there are charging points in the honesty shops on site. Join the farmer on a tour of the farm to meet and feed cattle and lambs and collect chicken eggs and see how many new friends you make among the other families on the farm. A communal pizza night is also on the agenda. Those with an active disposition can get involved in horse-grooming and the safe cycling available up and down the field. On the nearby river Waveney, guests can mess about in canoes and boats with oars or get out their fishing rods. Set within the Waveney Valley, outdoorsy sorts can also pull on their walking boots and follow any one of the marked routes within the valley. An indoor play barn with hay, a large trampoline and slides and swings are also on site. Another option is to tune into the role of chief birdwatcher, picking up views of wild birds through a pair of binoculars.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Sailing nearby

Location

Feather Down Farm Days - College Farm

Aldeby

Norfolk

England

NR34 0BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.47102°N
1.62542°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.4 km Old Market Place

8.7 km Gordon Road

11.9 km James Paget Hospital

Rail

4 km Beccles Rail Station

4.7 km Somerleyton Rail Station

5.6 km Oulton Broad South Rail Station

Ferry

10.9 km Reedham Ferry South

11 km Reedham Ferry North

17.4 km Southwold Ferry Landing

Airport

32.3 km Norwich International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Beccles (market town): 15 minutes’ drive - Bungay (market town): 20 minutes - Africa Alive Zoological Reserve: half an hour - RSPB Minsmere (wildlife watching): 45 minutes - Dunwich Heath and Beach (National Trust site popular for wildlife watching): 45 minutes - BeWILDerwood Norfolk (treehouse-themed adventure park): 50 minutes - ROARR! (dinosaur-themed adventure park): 55 minutes - Aldeburgh (coastal town): an hour - Orford Ness (nature reserve): an hour and five minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier)	8.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier)	8.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Gorleston Beach	13.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Yarmouth South	15.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southwold The Pier	16.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens 6.4 km

Fritton Lake Country World 8.1 km

Pleasure Beach 15.7 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 28.3 km

Norwich Cathedral 28.3 km

National Trust

Elizabethan House Museum 16.3 km

Horsey Windpump 30.8 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 42.6 km

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 46.3 km

Sutton Hoo 46.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

North Cove 2.7 km

Beccles 4.2 km

Carlton Colville 4.5 km

Mutford - Carlton Colville - Barnby - Mutford 4.6 km

Somerleyton 4.7 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near Feather Down Farm Days - College Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Beccles (market town): 15 minutes’ drive - Bungay (market town): 20 minutes - Africa Alive Zoological Reserve: half an hour - RSPB Minsmere (wildlife watching): 45 … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Feather Down Farm Days - College Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more