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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.
Have a browse for inspiration or go directly to a business listing below.
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Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future. The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
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.
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…
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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North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century…
Lavenham Guildhall – National Trust
An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus…
Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK. Great fun for all…
NT Sutton Hoo
Discover the awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon burial site. This hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate, with…
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum (The North End Trust)
An independent social history Museum depicting the story of the North End fisherfolk.
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
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