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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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Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway
Melford Hall – National Trust
This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian… This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency,…
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…
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…
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Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and…
Melford Hall – National Trust
This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…
Wherry Yacht Charter
Sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of sailing on a historical wherry yacht. Join one of the many…
National Trust Sutton Hoo
Discover the awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon burial site, home to one of the greatest archaeological…
Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…
NT Oxburgh Estate
Home to the Bedingfeld family for 500 years, Oxburgh reveals one family's unshakable Catholic faith…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
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