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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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Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. 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… The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can…
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…
Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum
Visit The Tide Mill, Woodbridge, one of a handful worldwide still producing flour and working on… Visit The Tide Mill, Woodbridge, one of a handful worldwide still producing flour and working…
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Cromer Museum
Discover the geological history of Norfolk’s coastline in these charismatic fishermen’s cottages.
Lynn Museum
A treasure trove celebrating West Norfolk’s heritage, and the home of Seahenge – the extraordinary…
Paul Dickson Tours
Paul Dickson Tours runs guided walking tours in Norwich, Cromer and the Broads National Park.
The Long Shop Museum
A museum filled with stories about invention, creation, imagination and revolutions.
Woodforde's Brewery Tours
Discover how we brew your favourite beers, with a Woodforde's Brewery Tour.
Little Hall Lavenham
One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and…
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum (The North End Trust)
An independent social history Museum depicting the story of the North End fisherfolk.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Framlingham Castle - English Heritage
Visit Suffolk's Castle on the Hill and explore the towering walls behind which Mary Tudor was…
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