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History & heritage in East Anglia
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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Wyken Vineyards
Wyken is home to an award winning Restaurant & Café, thoughtfully curated Shop, Vineyard and… Wyken is home to an award winning Restaurant & Café, thoughtfully curated Shop, Vineyard and…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and… One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for…
Orford Castle - English Heritage
Discover one of England's most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction… Discover one of England's most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer… Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs,…
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Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Museum of the Broads
The only museum dedicated to the origins, wildlife, industries and people of this unique…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and…
Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Mid Norfolk Railway
East Anglia's longest heritage railway operating between Dereham and Wymondham (11.5 miles).…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
Lavenham Guildhall – National Trust
An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus…
Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
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