The English Distillery

The English Distillery sits just outside Attleborough and makes for a solid afternoon if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Wild With Nature or Applewood. It's a working distillery where you can actually see how they make spirits - the kind of place where the smell hits you before you've even stepped inside properly.

You'll get a proper tour through the production areas, see the copper stills, and learn how they source their botanicals. The tasting room is where things get interesting. They've got their own gin and vodka on offer, and they're generous with samples. It's not a massive operation - nothing pretentious - just straightforward craft distilling done well.

This appeals most to adults who take their spirits seriously, though families with teenagers won't feel out of place during a tour. Allow about two hours if you're doing the full experience with tastings. The gift shop stocks bottles and some local bits, so you can take something home without breaking the bank.

It works nicely as part of a Norfolk holiday park break. You're close enough to Attleborough for other errands, and it's the kind of attraction that gives you a proper reason to get away from the caravan for an afternoon rather than something you'd plan a whole day around. Check ahead for opening times and whether you need to book a tour - they do close on certain days.