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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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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century… One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century…
The Crooked House, Lavenham
Suffolk's most photographed home, that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme Suffolk's most photographed home, that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,… Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed…
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Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum
Visit The Tide Mill, Woodbridge, one of a handful worldwide still producing flour and working on…
Melford Hall – National Trust
This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…
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…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Elizabethan House Museum
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
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