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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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Elizabethan House Museum

Experience the lives of those who lived in this splendid quayside house, from Tudor times to the…

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Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house and…

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Horsey Windpump

Fully restored and once again standing proud over the broadland landscape, Horsey Windpump is…

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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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Mannington

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…

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National Horse Racing Museum

The Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket, featuring three complementary…

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…

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Strangers Hall Museum

A hidden gem in the heart of Norwich - one of the city’s oldest and most exquisite buildings.

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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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