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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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Orford Castle - English Heritage
Discover one of England's most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction…
Aldeburgh Museum
Aldeburgh Museum is housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, 16thC, timber framed Moot Hall which is…
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…
Dunwich Heath and Beach
Dunwich Heath and the adjoining beach remain closed following a devastating wildfire. This includes…
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
University of East Anglia
Our stunning and vibrant Norwich campus is home to a global community pursuing personal and…
Norwich Cathedral
For more than 900 years, Norwich Cathedral has been at the heart of the city’s skyline and there is…
NT Flatford
Come to see us at Flatford with the family. There are plenty of outdoor adventures here.
