Surf Simulator – Castle Quarter, Norwich

For anyone thinking about how to keep children entertained, Castle Quarter has announced a sporty programme of free summer events throughout August, to celebrate the Paris Olympics.

Norwich’s leading social, leisure and lifestyle destination is offering visitors a packed programme of free activities for summer 2024, helping to keep everyone entertained, boredom at bay and save money.

Castle Quarter’s White Lion Square area (outside Boots on the ground floor) will be the focal point for the mini-Olympics stadium, where all sporty activities will take place. There will be hurdles, foam archery, badminton and basketball and other sports and games with a fun twist, including footpool; a mash up between football and pool. A surf simulator will also be in the centre on Thursday 29^th August, with the chance to catch waves while staying dry.

What’s on when?

• Thursday 1^st August, Mini track day: hurdles, long jump and an obstacle course.
• Thursday 8^th August, Mini field day: foam archery, hoop and bean bag toss.
• Thursday 15^th August, Footpool: Not heard of this sport? Us neither! It’s a fun twist that combines football and pool.
• Thursday 22^nd August, Mini sports: basketball, boxing and badminton.
• Thursday 29^th August, Surf simulator, catch the waves without getting wet!

All activities take place 12pm – 4pm, are free and with no need to book.

Anyone who participates in three events and collects three stamps in their Olympic passport, will receive a special gold medal and be entered into a draw to win a day out at Castle Quarter, worth up to £250.

Find out more at www.castlequarternorwich.co.uk