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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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The Long Shop Museum
A museum filled with stories about invention, creation, imagination and revolutions.
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
NT Flatford
Come to see us at Flatford with the family. There are plenty of outdoor adventures here.
National Horse Racing Museum
The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…
Gainsborough's House
Gainsborough's House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) in Sudbury.
