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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
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal… From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning…
Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and… Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop…
Holkham
Discover Holkham and all of its wonders. Discover Holkham and all of its wonders.
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Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
NT Flatford
Come to see us at Flatford with the family. There are plenty of outdoor adventures here.
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
NT Felbrigg Hall & Gardens
The estate at Felbrigg comprises 520 acres of woods, with rolling parkland, a lake and waymarked…
The Tolhouse Gaol
Discover the darker side of England’s history through crime and punishment.
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
NT Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of a park and house designed by the…
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