Why you'll love Wild Duck...
Wild Duck provides something a little special for Haven – it's our only woodland park. It's still packed with all your Haven favourites – like a heated indoor and outdoor pool and a packed activity offering. You may want to take your bikes to make the most of the forest trails and wooded clearings. For a day out, head for Great Yarmouth or discover the magnificent Norfolk Broads.
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What's new and coming soon at Wild Duck
Football Fun Factory
Activities
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Kart Hire
Nature trail walks
Crazy golf
Junior Segways
NERF Training Camp
Archery Coaching
Grass Head Creations
Den Building
Activitots and Activikids
Football Fun Factory
Ranger Activities
Creative Sessions
Food and drink
The Sitting Duck
Cook's Fish & Chips
Papa Johns
Mini Market
Things to do near Wild Duck
As our only woodland park, Wild Duck has some great outdoor Haven Ranger activities to enjoy including Den Building and a Bug Hunt! It’s the perfect location for adventure in the forested fresh air. Play a game of Crazy Golf or hit the indoor pool for more Haven-inspired fun.
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On park
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- There’s indoor and outdoor swimming options when in this quiet corner of Norfolk. There’s also a fantastic multi-lane water slide to be enjoyed under the roof!
- Stunning on-park scenery
- Unique to the Haven family, Wild Duck is in a woodland setting amongst the wilderness and lakes of a beautiful forest. There’s so many places to stroll and enjoy the surroundings!
- Entertainment venue
- Choose from a wide range of shows. There's everything from live vocal acts to classic prize bingo, making Wild Duck a hub of entertainment
- Cashless arcade
- A modern twist on a classic component of the seaside. Wild Duck is home to a cashless arcade that makes game playing on your getaway easier than ever before. You'll need to purchase a Playcard from the Playcard Kiosk or Prize Shop, top up the card and tap it on the card readers to play. Don’t worry, we still have 2p and 10p coin pushers for your loose change.
- The Sitting Duck
- The Sitting Duck offers a bright, comfortable and relaxing environment to enjoy a wide selection of delicious dishes and refreshing drinks throughout the day.
- Spotting wildlife
- You’ll be surrounded by natural beauty on all four sides at Wild Duck. There are a range of secret wooded clearings that are the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. If you'd like to feed our ducks on Plover Lake, you'll find duck food available from our Mini Market.
- Dogs welcome
- We welcome dogs with open arms! There's a dog-friendly restaurant terrace; and walking areas near to the park to make your pooches' tails wag. You can even bring well-behaved dogs into designated areas of the main restaurant.
- Lake views
- Enjoy tranquil views over the still waters of the park's lake
- Kart Hire
- Put your pedal power to the test with a ride on one of our karts
- Outdoor play area
- Perfect for entertaining your little ones. There are three plays areas on our park with swings, slides and climbing frames.
- Sports court
- Have a kick around at your leisure, or practice your basketball skills.
- Cook's Fish & Chips
- Enjoy the unmistakable taste of the coast with delicious fish and chips from Cook's.
- Papa Johns
- Enjoy a tasty pizza from Papa Johns takeaway on park.
- Mini Market
- For your everyday essentials, meals and hot snacks to last-minute souvenirs.
- Nature trail walks
- No matter what the weather, take a family stroll around the nature trail on park.
- Crazy golf
- Grab a club and see if you can tackle our crazy golf course.
- Junior Segways
- Kids can master our junior Segways and show off their skills. You'll soon be weaving in and out of obstacles on the Ninebot miniPRO Segways.
- NERF Training Camp
- Exclusive to Haven. Combine the excitement and play of paintball, together with the speed and agility of basketball and you get NERF Training Camp. Will victory be yours?
- The Seaside Squad
- The Seaside Squad are on-hand to keep young holidaymakers entertained, with a refreshed line-up and new shows
- Archery Coaching
- Got a strong arm and steady eye? Why not become a bowman? With help from our expert instructors you’ll be firing like Robin Hood in no time. So, keep your eye keen, draw back that bow and let’s hit the bullseye!
- Grass Head Creations
- Design and make your own grass head to care for at home. Once their ‘hair’ grows you can chop it and watch it grow again!
- Den Building
- Kids create their own hideaway as they learn about den building and other nature activities.
- Activitots and Activikids
- Introduce little ones to sports and nurture older kids' skills with a variety of new Activitots and Activikids sessions. Let them throw, catch, jump, balance and play as a team, with guided help from the activity leaders.
- NewFootball Fun Factory
- Football Fun Factory is for kids - and parents! - of all ages. The kids will be divided into age-appropriate groups and a Haven coach will guide everyone in the session. And parents can join the littlest ones in story-driven activities and games, perfect for all ability levels.
- Ranger Activities
- Our Ranger activities are essential for any young explorer! From bushcraft skills including firelighting to getting up close and personal with creepy crawlies on a bug hunt.
- Creative Sessions
- Let your little ones get creative and take their masterpiece home with you! Join these interactive sessions to learn and create your own slime, sand art or pottery. You can even create a teddy to take home and love in Make a Bear!
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Frequently asked questions
The park is flat. All areas except Pine Grove are suitable for wheelchairs.
Is the park wheelchair friendly? The majority of our park is flat so all areas, except Pine Grove, are suitable for wheelchairs. You can hire a wheelchair and hoist from Broadland Mobility 01493 330455.
Access There's disabled access to our reception and main complex.
How long would it take you to walk from the furthest point in the park to facilities? 10-15 minutes’ walk.
Accommodation areas suitable for guests with disabilities Areas that are flat, near the main complex and suitable for guests with disabilities include: Widgeon Court, Spoonbill Court, Kingfisher Court and Sandpiper Court.
Parking We have Blue Badge spaces in the main complex for those who need them.
Swimming pool A hoist is available for our indoor pool with a 136kg weight restriction and ladder steps are provided. Our outdoor pool has steps only with no slope or handrails.
Changing area There's a disabled changing room with a seat inside and a toilet located nearby.
Access to sea/beach There's no beach access available direct from our park.
Great Yarmouth Train Station is just over six miles away from Wild Duck Holiday Park. The station has direct services to Norwich, which has onward links to major UK cities.
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When booking your holiday, choose the Haven package to access and enjoy 14 swimming sessions per holiday booking at the park's swimming pool facilities. Booking the Haven package will grant you access to all of the entertainment shows at this park. This package will also allow you to book any of the free and paid for activities on park, subject to availability.
Self-catering offers
2025 and 2026 breaks
Offers are for the whole family based on selected nights staying in selected grades at selected parks.
All offers are subject to availability, apply to new bookings only and cannot be used with any other voucher, discount or offer (unless otherwise stated).
These offers may be reduced or withdrawn without notice.
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*When booking your holiday, choose the Haven package to access and enjoy the swimming pools and the entertainment shows at this park. This package will also allow you to book any of the free and paid for activities on park, subject to availability.