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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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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…
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway
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.
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…
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Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
Lavenham Guildhall – National Trust
An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, this 14th century…
NT Blickling Estate
Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick…
Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional…
Kentwell Hall
A timeless Manor House set in acres of stunning, family-friendly gardens and parkland, in the…
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
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