We recommend the Adventure Play Fair is suitable for toddlers up to the age of 14. We have a dedicate under 4’s area, but children are free to explore the enclosed site.

Of course. Our water play fountain is the first of its kind in the UK and operates for most of the year. We recommend bringing along some spare clothes, a towel and swimming shoes (though items are available from our kiosk if you forget). Children are free to run and jump through the fountains, which includes many functions and games. Including mazes, puzzles, and a big finale. Be warned, you will get wet!

Visit the online link here to book your tickets for one of the best things to do with kids in Norfolk.

Tickets are to be booked online (except for essential companion and Defence Services bookings, which must be made by calling the Box Office on 01328 878477).

Please find entry prices below:

High Season (School Holidays & Bank Holidays)
Adults £6   |   Child (3+) £12   |   Children (0-2) Free
(Last entry to Play Fair is 2.30pm)
Museum Open: Sun-Wed* 10am to 4pm from 5th April to 3rd Sep
*Also open Thursdays in school holidays only

Mid Season (Weekends exc. School Holidays and Bank Holidays)
Adults £5   |   Child (3+) £10   |   Children (0-2) Free
(Last entry to Play Fair is 2.30pm)
Museum Open: Sun-Wed* 10am to 4pm from 5th April to 3rd Sep
*Also open Thursdays in school holidays only

Summer Holidays
Adults £6   |   Child (3+) £12   |   Children (0-2) Free
(Last entry to Play Fair is 2.30pm)
Museum Open: Sun-Thur 10am to 4pm

Play sessions are endless, however experience shows most people stay for a minimum of 2 hours. In the event the Adventure Play Fair gets busy or sold out, we will limit play time to 2 hours.

Yes we do! Our SEN sessions take place every Monday 10am – 12pm where numbers will be reduced, and we limit the noise levels.

Yes! We have a large open car park that is free of charge to use while visiting Thursford.

We have a large catering unit within the Adventure Play Fair that serves a range of delicious food, sandwiches, cakes and treats as well as great coffee and other drinks. When the museum is open you can extend your visit with a trip inside (additional fees apply), browse our selection of retail shops, or chill out in the Barn café.

This makes the Adventure Play Fair one of the most enjoyable family day out destinations in Norfolk, with plenty to see and do beyond the playground.

Thursford is an accessible site with multiple toilets including a change places facility.

Yes! We’re now taking bookings for children’s parties. Take a look at our packages to see which one best caters to you and your child(ren).

As much as we love dogs, we do not allow them onto the site.

We assess weather conditions every day to ensure all guests have the best experience possible. Whilst the weather can be unpredictable, we advise customers also check weather conditions before travelling to Thursford. We offer a rainy day policy for those who book in advance, whereby if it rains continuously for  1 hour prior to your session, we will issue you a comeback soon voucher. Please note this is only valid for those who book prior to the day of visiting.

Adventure Play Fair is one of the most exciting kids activities near Fakenham and a standout outdoor play park in Norfolk for families looking for adventure, fresh air and unforgettable play. You can find us one mile off the A148, halfway between Fakenham and Holt, signposted with brown and white tourist signs.

Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0AS

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Our Rainy-Day Guarantee applies where there has been 60 minutes or more of continuous rain.

• The Rainy-Day Guarantee only applies to tickets booked online, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of arrival. It does not apply to bookings made within this time frame whether online or in person at the venue.
• The Rainy Day return voucher has a nominal value of 0.0001p and cannot be used as part payment towards another booking.
• Customers must attend the time slot they have booked despite the weather forecast as the Rainy-Day Guarantee voucher will only be issued to those who are present in the Adventure Play Fair.
• The responsibility for obtaining a voucher is that of the attendee and not the Thursford Adventure Play team. If the Rainy-Day voucher was not obtained by the attendee or where the voucher has been mislaid or lost it will not be replaced or issued retrospectively.
• Thursford will not track or record the prevailing weather conditions, so if you have not obtained / been issued a voucher, you will not be permitted re-entry under the Guarantee.
• The return voucher is valid for 28 days or until the last date of the summer season; this includes days where the play park is closed e.g. if it is closed on 16 June the 28-day limit will end on 14 July.
• Vouchers given at the end of the season may not have a 28-day period in which to return, as the park will close for the season at the end of autumn of half term.
• The voucher is only valid for the year the original booking was made and cannot be carried over to the subsequent year.
• No extensions will be permitted beyond the date stated on the voucher.
• The Voucher does not guarantee ‘immediate’ re-entry. As such, the party may have to queue for an indeterminate period on the return visit particularly at popular times and popular days.
• There is a maximum number of children & adults permitted in the Adventure Play Fair for safety purposes; as such our team will do their best to accommodate return visitors as soon as reasonably possible.
• The voucher is not valid for use during Christmas events (Nov – Dec).
• The Rainy-Day Guarantee may be removed at any time and does not form part of your booking contract with Thursford Collection.