Taverham Mill

(Last visited September 2020)

I never tire of this place. Covid has meant the blue route we usually take around the lake is now closed for walkers and just open for fishing, so we had to take the longer red route for the first time… Although it is lovely, it’s not quite as magical as the lake. It’s worth noting that this route becomes muddier in the autumn and winter though, so you’ll need your wellies and pushchairs are likely to struggle.

The first section of the red route runs alongside the River Wensum which is stunning. The second section is woodland which offers all sorts of distractions for kids. It is also beautiful in the autumn when the leaves turn. Lots of nuts starting to fall for treasure collections! Although you can’t walk the blue route at the moment, you can still catch glimpses of the beautiful lakes

Length of walk: Red route 2 miles – VERY MUDDY IN WINTER! TAKE THE WELLIES!
Café: Yes – check website 
Play area: Yes
Pushchairs: Yes in summer – low level grass, woodland path or boardwalk. Muddier in autumn/winter and therefore unsuitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs: the website says yes, but it is mixed terrain so I would phone ahead to discuss specific requirements. Too muddy in autumn/winter
Dog friendly: Yes – on leads
Toilets: Yes, plus disabled access
Baby change: Yes
Seats along walk: Yes
Picnic area: Yes
Opening times: 10am-5pm between 1st March – 31st October (see website for times outside these dates)
Entrance fee: £4.00 adults, £2.00 children (family ticket £12 – 2 adults 2 children)
Parking: Free, lots of spaces, NR8 6TA ///gymnasium.chose.soccer
Other: Highland Cattle sometimes there, the weir is gorgeous. Lots of wildlife. One way route, lots of room to socially distance.
Website (with map of site): anglianwaterparks.co.uk/taverham-mill