As the sunny days roll in, it's time to start thinking about how you’re going to spend some of those long summer days. So, after pondering on summers past, I’ve compiled some of my top picks on how to spend a day out.
Wymondham Heritage Museum is now back open for the season, and is a great place for people of all ages. I have many a fond memory of the museum as a child. It's full of many exhibits about Wymondham and its historic residents. The tea rooms are now also open again which, as mentioned in a previous Vic’s Picks, are a great place to hang out.
We’re also lucky to have many walking trails to choose from. Whether you've walked the town's streets for years or are a newcomer, a walking trail is a great and relaxing way to spend a day, while also getting in some exercise. First of my three most notable trails in Wymondham is the Celebrating Women in Wymondham Trail. It was created by Wymondham High’s feminist society in partnership with Rosie’s Plaques. There are five plaques to discover across Wymondham. It's a great way to find out more about previously overlooked figures of history while taking in the sights of town. You can find the map on their website titled ‘Celebrating Women in Wymondham’.
The Heritage Trail takes you around 23 different sites across town and is on the longer side, with an estimated completion time of 60 to 90 minutes. You can grab a copy of the map from the visitors' centre at the Market Cross. The handy booklet offers clear directions and interesting historical snippets for each site.
If following one story is more your style, or if you want to appeal to younger walkers, the Henry the Hare trail can be followed using the Wym Trail app, which guides you along the route while telling the story of the Kett’s rebellion. There’s a child-friendly version on the app too.
If you want to take the bus or train from Wymondham, Norwich Castle is expected to open this summer, after numerous delays, so maybe don’t get your hopes up just yet. But while renovation works are being completed, you can still access the galleries at a discounted price. The castle has everything from the tribe of Iceni to dozens of decorative tea cups, some Turners, and every taxidermied animal you can imagine.
If you're interested in going further afield, BeWILDerwood was always a memorable day out when I was younger. So if you have kids in your life, you’ll be sure to enjoy this day out. The immersive experience used to make me feel as if I were on holiday. It is like stepping into another world. BeWilderwood can be accessed by car or two buses/trains away from Wymondham.
I’ve not even scraped the surface with Wymondham’s endless options for summer activities, but these were just a few standouts.
