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Suffolk and Norfolk offer an easy way to step through centuries, with Roman roots, Norman strongholds and Tudor-era homes threaded through the landscape. Explore historic towns and villages, visit heritage sites of national importance and hear the local details that bring timelines to life, often with guides who know the area inside out.
There’s plenty for families too, including living history events, demonstrations and hands-on activities that make the past feel tangible. Many outdoor heritage sites welcome dogs on leads, making it simple to combine a visit with fresh air and a walk.
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Ipswich Town Football Club Stadium Tours
Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get… Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and…
Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the… Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
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Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
American Library, Memorial to the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces
A living memorial dedicated to the 2nd Air Division of the 8th US Army Air Forces who were based in…
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum (The North End Trust)
An independent social history Museum depicting the story of the North End fisherfolk.
NT Flatford
Come to see us at Flatford with the family. There are plenty of outdoor adventures here.
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all…
NT Felbrigg Hall & Gardens
The estate at Felbrigg comprises 520 acres of woods, with rolling parkland, a lake and waymarked…
Aldeburgh Museum
Aldeburgh Museum is housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, 16thC, timber framed Moot Hall which is…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…
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