Places to Play in Norwich

Free playgrounds & parks for kids in Norwich

14 verified playgrounds, parks and play areas across Norwich — with facilities, ages and directions checked from official sources.

14 places to play14 free to visitChecked from official sources

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Norwich has some brilliant free places to take the kids to play, from big country parks to neighbourhood playgrounds. Our directory covers 14 places, including Eaton Park and Waterloo Park, with the play equipment, ages, parking, toilets and cafés for each, compiled from official sources such as the council's own pages. Browse them all below, or see exactly how we verify our data.

Eaton Park
Eaton

Free entry

Eaton Park

Waterloo Park
Catton Grove

Free entry

Waterloo Park

Heigham Park
The Avenues

Free entry

Heigham Park

Wensum Park
Mile Cross

Free entry

Wensum Park

Chapelfield Gardens
City Centre

Free entry

Chapelfield Gardens

Sloughbottom Park
Mile Cross

Free entry

Sloughbottom Park

Sewell Park
New Catton

Free entry

Sewell Park

Lakenham Recreation Ground
Lakenham

Free entry

Lakenham Recreation Ground

Jenny Lind Park
City Centre

Free entry

Jenny Lind Park

Mousehold Heath
Mousehold

Free entry

Mousehold Heath

Harford Park
Harford / Lakenham

Free entry

Harford Park

Gildencroft
New Catton / city centre fringe

Free entry

Gildencroft

Woodrow Pilling Park
Thorpe Hamlet

Free entry

Woodrow Pilling Park

Marlpit Lane Open Space
Marlpit / West Earlham

Free entry

Marlpit Lane Open Space

Playing in Norwich: your questions answered

Where can I take my kids to play in Norwich?

There are 14 places to play in Norwich in our directory, including Eaton Park, Waterloo Park, Heigham Park. Each listing has the play equipment, facilities and directions, all checked from official sources.

Are there free playgrounds in Norwich?

Yes — all 14 places we list in Norwich are free public parks and playgrounds run by the council, with open pedestrian access.

Which Norwich places are good for younger children?

Eaton Park and Waterloo Park are popular with families, and many sites have dedicated toddler and junior play areas. Each listing notes the ages a play area suits wherever it is stated.

Do the places to play in Norwich have parking, toilets or a café?

Some do — for example Eaton Park has parking and Eaton Park has a café. Every listing shows the facilities we could confirm, with a “last verified” date.

How do you check your information?

Every Norwich listing is built from official sources — the local council, Ordnance Survey and OpenStreetMap — and shows when we last verified it. You can read exactly how we verify our data on our methodology page.

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