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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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Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature… Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open).…
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and… One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for…
Sandringham
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the… The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in…
The Crooked House, Lavenham
Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme. Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme.
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Wolterton
Set amidst 500 acres of stunning nature, this historic home is a perfect hideaway for the most…
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
The museum demonstrates the power of steam and aims to inspires future generations to learn about…
Elizabethan House Museum
Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the…
Discover Newmarket
Discover Newmarket offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at horseracing's…
Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides
Guided tours of the ancient abbey and historic town of Bury St Edmunds
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster…
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