Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Leys Farmhouse Annexe

Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2PA, Tel: 01603 724381

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist is the second largest Catholic Cathedral in the UK and one of Norwich’s iconic buildings.

Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF, Tel: 01473 890799

A moated and walled garden with many rare roses and possibly the best kitchen garden in Britain. With a new rose garden and herb and knot garden created in the early 1980's.

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.

Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XQ, Tel: 08456 770 600

Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Rose Gardens and Orchard, explore hundreds of years of history, enjoy a picnic or take a stroll along Cornmill Stream.

Shore Road, Freiston Shore, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1AY, Tel: 01205 724678

Explore the wilderness of The Wash, the UK’s most important estuary for wildlife.

Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281

Discover the incredible variety of wildlife present on the beautiful Suffolk coast as you explore a network of paths through woods, wetlands and heaths. There’s something for everyone, whenever you visit.

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.

Farmers Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3JU, Tel: 01603 493625

One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art.

Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BH, Tel: 01473 328006

Wolves Wood is one of the few remaining areas of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia.

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.

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

Old Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP, Tel: 01767 627970

A unique historical collection of aircraft from a 1909 Bleriot to a 1942 Spitfire in flying condition, and cars dating from an 1898 Panhard in running order.

Riverside Road, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8UD, Tel: 01603 782625

Our Day Launches seat up to eight people comfortably with cushioned seating and easy to fold away canvas cover. Easy to operate, no experience required, full tution given. Perfect for families, school parties, couples and groups of friends.

Access via car park on Lower Street, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RX, Tel: 01603 722775

Salhouse Broad: A place of natural beauty. Visit us by boat, foot, car, bus, bike or train and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Pier Gardens, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP, Tel: 01493 662832

The Gorleston Pavilion is an original Edwardian seaside Theatre situated on the East coast of Norfolk and offers unique seating at cabaret style candle-lit tables.

The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0PR, Tel: 01234 767037

Country park with visitor centre. Bike hire, exhibition, cafe and bar, art gallery and shop.

Welwyn Bypass Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9FG, Tel: 01707 357850

Discover the secrets of the past in a steel vault hidden under the A1 motorway. The last bathwater drained away 2000 years ago but you can see how the Romans took a bath in this unique site.

62 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4EH, Tel: 01603 218300

The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and heritage. Free entry and free tours available.