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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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Bure Valley Railway

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…

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The Crooked House, Lavenham

Suffolk's most photographed home, that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme

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Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional…

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Grimes Graves

Journey back in time at Grime’s Graves, as you descend 9 meters below ground into Britain’s only…

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The Warehouse Antiques & Collectables

The largest selection of antiques and collectables in East Anglia with over 100 dealers and 90…

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Helmingham Hall Gardens

Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…

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Wells and Walsingham Light Railway

Narrow Gauge steam railway. Timetable service operates everyday between March and October.

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Bircham Windmill

Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…

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NT Melford Hall

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

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