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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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Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway
Framlingham Castle - English Heritage
Visit Suffolk's Castle on the Hill and explore the towering walls behind which Mary Tudor was… Visit Suffolk's Castle on the Hill and explore the towering walls behind which Mary Tudor was…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October. Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.
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Elizabethan House Museum
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the…
NT Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of a park and house designed by the…
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional…
Woodforde's Brewery Tours
Discover how we brew your favourite beers, with a Woodforde's Brewery Tour.
NT Blickling Estate
Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick…
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
The museum demonstrates the power of steam and aims to inspires future generations to learn about…
Horsey Windpump
Fully restored and once again standing proud over the broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is…
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