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Attractions in the East of England
Norfolk and Suffolk are full of places that turn an ordinary day into something properly memorable, from historic houses and castles to museums, gardens and experiences that bring local stories to life. You’ll find a mix of well-known favourites and smaller discoveries, with plenty to suit different ages, interests and seasons.
Many attractions offer plenty to explore beyond the main highlights, with grounds, trails and changing displays that make it easy to linger, return and keep finding something new.
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Melford Hall – National Trust
This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian… This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency,…
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation
The Bug Parc, BugzUK
The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and colourful… The Bug Parc is a tropical invertebrate zoo, displaying hundreds of amazing, huge and…
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
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Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
The Hippodrome Circus
The Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth, built in 1903, Britain's last stand alone circus building hosting…
DanceEast
From watching a performance, to joining a term of classes, to trying a one-off workshop, we’ve got…
Deben Cruises
2 hour cruise with commentary to explain the rivers vast history from Bricks for the first White…
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
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