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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…
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
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
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…
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Wyken Vineyards
Wyken is home to an award winning Restaurant & Café, thoughtfully curated Shop, Vineyard and…
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Norwich Cathedral
The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and…
Orford Castle - English Heritage
Discover one of England's most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Ipswich Town Football Club Stadium Tours
Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get…
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional…
Lavenham Guildhall – National Trust
An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus…
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