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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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Ipswich Town Football Club Stadium Tours

Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get…

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Sandringham

The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…

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Melford Hall – National Trust

This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…

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Sainsbury Centre

The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster…

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Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides

Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds

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Thursford Collection

Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…

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National Trust Sutton Hoo

Discover the awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon burial site, home to one of the greatest archaeological…

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Helmingham Hall Gardens

Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…

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The Crooked House, Lavenham

Suffolk's most photographed home, that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme

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