Discover the East of England

Welcome to Visit East of England - the official tourism website and visitors guide for the region, designed to help you make the most from your day out, short break or holiday.

Directly to the north of London, the region is based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia - covering the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The area has preserved much of its unspoilt character, rural landscape, architecture and traditions. From the University city of Cambridge and seaside fun, to outdoor pursuits and the unspoilt waterways of The Broads - we can help you plan where to stay and what to do whilst you are here.

At Visit East of England you can browse a huge variety of places to stay, explore what exciting things there are to do and discover a comprehensive database of events Find the locations of all the tourist information centres in the region - plus informative guides to our cities and towns, countryside and seaside

Latest News and Events

Summer Treats

Your essential guide to Summer. Beaches, picnics and gardens.

WIN a relaxing break in a top class hotel or tickets to a
fun attraction.

Schools Out... for Summer! (image credit: www.britainview.com/Rod Edwards)

Looking for a way to keep the children happy during the school holidays?

Enjoy the August Bank Holiday - with our fun activities and events.

Enjoy our
outdoor summer concerts - classical to folk, pop to rock.

Wander through ancient orchards, and enjoy
pick-your-own.

Discover the
East of England's sporting excellence and venues.

Treat yourself this summer at our restaurants serving local produce.

Attractions,
events, special anniversaries and
accommodation.

Sun 1 August
Military Pageant Air Display, The Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden (nr. Biggleswade), Beds
Spectacular aerial displays.
Sun 1 August
Classic Car Show, Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambs
Admire a stunning range of cars. Get up close and talk to the owners.
Sat 31 July and Sun 1 August
The Power Festival, Harwich and Dovercourt, Essex
National Powerboat Championships. Live music, fun fair and stalls.
Sun 1 August
Royston Kite Festival, Therfield Heath, Royston, Herts
Kite workshops and displays from top teams. Hot air balloons and stalls.
Sun 1 August
Wayland Agricultural Show, Brandon Road, Watton, Norfolk
Main arena displays, livestock, crafts, steam engines and classic cars.
Sun 1 August
Cromer Lifeboat Day, Seafront, Cromer, Norfolk
Annual lifeboat day. Lifeboat launches, demonstrations and stalls.
Sat 31 July
Langham Street Fayre, Langham
(nr. Holt), Norfolk
Around 100 stalls, art exhibition, live music and children's entertainment.
Sat 31 July and Sun 1 August
Thompson and Morgan Open Weekend, Ipswich, Suffolk
Trial grounds open, plus show gardens and demonstrations.
Sun 1 August
British Open
Crabbing Championships,
Walberswick, Suffolk
Children's crabbing competition.

The East of England offers a range of exciting and varied events to suit all tastes - from carnivals, air display and arts festivals to craft fairs and agricultural shows.

Local Information Guides

Discover our Local Information Guides - and what makes the
East of England distinctive. Leave your car behind for the day and explore the local area.

Let's Go

Explore Let's Go... the East of England can be easily reached by train and coach. Take advantage of our great value special offers. Just download a voucher and go.