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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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Melford Hall – National Trust

This romantic turreted brick mansion, home of the Hyde Parker family, features Regency, Georgian…

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Lavenham Guildhall – National Trust

An impressive timber-framed building dating from 1530. Originally the hall of the Guild of Corpus…

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Ickworth Estate – National Trust

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…

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Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

900 years of history, yours to discover

Spring sunset over the heath at Dunwich Rob Colema Suffolk
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Dunwich Heath and Beach

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast

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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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Aldeburgh Museum

Aldeburgh Museum is housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, 16thC, timber framed Moot Hall which is…

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Lynn Museum

A treasure trove celebrating West Norfolk’s heritage, and the home of Seahenge – the extraordinary…

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Norwich Cathedral

The most complete Norman Cathedral in England, discover stunning architecture, history and…

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