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Looking for ideas for an East of England break? Our blog brings together seasonal guides, local highlights and easy inspiration across Norfolk and Suffolk, helping you plan with confidence and travel at your own pace. Discover coastal walks and big-sky days, countryside escapes, culture worth making time for, food and drink finds and what’s on throughout the year. You’ll also find themed itineraries, practical suggestions for short breaks and quieter corners when you want space and fresh air. Dip in for a quick idea, or save a few favourites to shape a weekend or longer holiday over time. New posts are added regularly, so whether you’re planning ahead or looking for something to do soon, there’s always something to help you make the most of the East of England.

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The Friendly Invasion

Welcome to England, Yanks

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

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The Friendly Invasion

Paul Tibbets – first in, there at the end

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

1920 900 A portrait of Ms Adelaide Johnson from New York City one of the first American Red Cross nurses to arrive in England on the 21st of August 1942
The Friendly Invasion

The key role of women in the Eighth Air Force

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

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The Friendly Invasion

When segregation came to East Anglia

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

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An introduction to the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

1920 900 Joe Kennedy jnr
The Friendly Invasion

The man who would be President

Posted: 17th Apr 2026

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