Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Eastwood Whelpton

Lincs Wash Reserves, Roads Farmhouse, Frampton Roads, Frampton, Cambridgeshire, PE20 1AY, Tel: 01205 724678

RSPB Frampton Marsh boasts one of the best areas to see wildlife in the county. We have a brand new visitor centre with refreshments and toilets, and three wildlife watching hides, all wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

The Street, Gooderstone, Norfolk, PE33 9BP, Tel: 01603 712913

Water gardens covering 6.5 acres, with trout stream, four ponds, waterways, mature trees, colourful plants, kingfisher hide, nature trails and 13 bridges. Tearoom with home-made cakes and disabled toilets.

Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AR, Tel: 01473 604206

Share the good life with Jimmy’s Farm… home to the Essex Pig and to TV Presenter Jimmy Doherty, it really is a great family day out.

Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HL, Tel: 01638 605544

A local rural history museum depicting life through the centuries on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. The site includes an early 19th century windmill.

Bulls Cross, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 9HG, Tel: 08456 770600

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists.

Thetford Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA, Tel: 01379 686900

You have to go a long way to beat Bressingham Steam and Gardens for a family day out.

The Cathedral Office, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS, Tel: 01284 748726

Suffolk's cathedral is open daily for visitors, tourist and pilgrims. Tours, shop, restaurant, art exhibitions, music recital all available as well as the daily services.

Stow Estate Trust, Home Farm, Stow Bardolph, Norfolk, PE34 3HT, Tel: 01366 382162

Farm fun for all the family - whatever the weather. Rare breed animals, tea room & gift shop.

c/o RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281

Avoid the crowds and enjoy superb views across the Alde Estuary on this remote Suffolk heathland, surrounded by fantastic wildlife.

Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2SH, Tel: 01493 858900

Visit one of the UK's oldest gaols, dating back to the 12th century. See the original cells and discover the fate of the thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers who were confined here.

Mill Road, Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, SG8, Tel: 01763 208978

A 100-acre nature reserve incorporating a nature trail and 3 bird-watching hides. Attractions include unspoilt wetland scenery and birdlife including the kingfisher.

29 St Mary's Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF, Tel: 01353 662062

Visit the former Lord Protector’s family home. Experience what domestic life would have been like in the 17th Century in a variety of re-created period rooms as well an exhibition detailing the Civil War.

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PZ, Tel: 01763 262226

Since opening its doors to the public in 1984, Shepreth Wildlife Park, set in natural grounds, has become one of East Anglia’s major attractions and is home to tigers, otters, monkeys, reptiles and even creepy crawlies!

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NF, Tel: 01473 288886

Rendlesham Forest Centre is the main recreation area for the Sandlings Forests. The play equipment and cycle park will give you a fun Forest Experience!

4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QH, Tel: 01493 855746

Stroll around the period rooms in this Tudor merchants house with a free audio tour. Discover the hoard of Civil War coins and try on Tudor costumes.

Highwaymans, Risby, Suffolk, IP28 6QP, Tel: 01284 810283

The Gallery Highwaymans is a beautiful, newly refurbished space, housing eclectic exhibitions which can include contemporary art, photography, antique furniture, textiles, crafts and sculpture and jewellery.

Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ, Tel: 01728 746475

Award winning farm park set in 35 acres of beautiful Suffolk scenery. We offer a daily activities programme for the children including pony, pony and cart and train rides as well as the opportunity to meet some of our animals.

2/3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 3JL, Tel: 01223 355159

Discover the real story of Cambridge and its people through this fascinating Museum of Cambridge life. Explore Cambridge tradition and history through nine unique room settings.

Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ, Tel: 01223 860988

These historic buildings tell the story of rural Cambridgeshire through the centuries. Denny Abbey’s many rooms have housed Benedictine monks, Franciscan nuns, Knights, Templars and Cambridgeshire farmers.

Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, IP4 1DW, Tel: 01473 433100

DanceEast, based at the beautiful Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich waterfront, brings the best dance performances to East Anglia. There is also a full programme of dance classes and workshops for everyone to enjoy.

46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU, Tel: 01787 372958

Gainsborough’s House is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA and shows an outstanding collection of his work. A varied programme of temporary exhibitions is also on show throughout the year. Gift, coffee shop and garden.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282939

Colchester Castle is temporarily closed for 2013 for an exciting redevelopment. We will be creating new museum displays and improved visitor facilities. The Castle will re-open for Easter 2014. Visit our website for further details

Church Road, Sutton, Nr Stalham, NR12 9SG, Tel: 01692 580595

'Open Studio' displaying large range of wheel made practical and decorative stoneware. Pre booked tuition undertaken. Visitors welcome all through the year.

Park Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SP, Tel: 01206 230455

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a plantsman's paradise full of unusual plants for all year round colour.

Beach Road, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4HS, Tel: 01493 731500

A stunning, dinosaur themed minigolf course. Nine holes of family fun, and why not try your hand at ‘panning for gold’ while you’re here! Floodlit at dusk.

Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4EX, Tel: 01284 830 799