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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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Featured History & Heritage
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961. Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Make yourself at home at our Norwich hotel. Experience an unforgettable time at Dunston Hall Hotel… Make yourself at home at our Norwich hotel. Experience an unforgettable time at Dunston Hall…
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Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
Gainsborough's House
Gainsborough's House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) in Sudbury.
The Tolhouse Gaol
Discover the darker side of England’s history through crime and punishment.
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Make yourself at home at our Norwich hotel. Experience an unforgettable time at Dunston Hall Hotel…
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Grimes Graves
Journey back in time at Grime’s Graves, as you descend 9 meters below ground into Britain’s only…
Museum of the Broads
The only museum dedicated to the origins, wildlife, industries and people of this unique…
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…
Woodforde's Brewery Tours
Discover how we brew your favourite beers, with a Woodforde's Brewery Tour.
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