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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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The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future. The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
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.
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary… The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three…
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Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century…
Sandringham
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…
Aldeburgh Museum
Aldeburgh Museum is housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, 16thC, timber framed Moot Hall which is…
Lynn Museum
A treasure trove celebrating West Norfolk’s heritage, and the home of Seahenge – the extraordinary…
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all…
Grimes Graves
Journey back in time at Grime’s Graves, as you descend 9 meters below ground into Britain’s only…
Woodforde's Brewery Tours
Discover how we brew your favourite beers, with a Woodforde's Brewery Tour.
Orford Castle - English Heritage
Discover one of England's most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction…
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