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Outdoors Adventure in East Anglia

The East of England is made for outdoor time, with coast, woodland, waterways and open countryside offering adventures for every pace. You can keep it simple with a long beach walk, a cycle along quiet lanes or a picnic in a wide open landscape, or add a little adrenaline with water sports, climbing, high ropes and activity days. On calmer days, paddleboarding, kayaking and boat trips bring a gentler rhythm, with fresh air doing most of the work. Families will find plenty of hands-on outdoor fun, while couples and friends can build an easy day around trails, viewpoints and places to stop for good food. Whatever the season, there are routes to follow, nature to notice and space to move, from coastal paths to forest tracks and waterside walks. Plan a quick reset or a full holiday of being outside, then come back indoors feeling lighter than when you left.

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Posted: 6th Sept 2026

Norfolk and Suffolk have a superb collection of country estates to immerse yourself in. Visit…

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History + Heritage

Find your space in Norfolk’s and Suffolk’s country estates

Posted: 6th Sept 2026

Norfolk and Suffolk have a superb collection of country estates to immerse yourself in. Visit…

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Nature + Wildlife

Come Hungry for your fresh air fix

Posted: 3rd Sept 2026

Come to Norfolk and Suffolk for walking and enjoying the outdoors and wildlife in a National Park,…

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Food + Drink

20 reasons to book an Autumn break in Norfolk and Suffolk

Posted: 1st Sept 2026

Looking for Autumn breaks in Norfolk and Suffolk? Nourish your soul and your taste buds with a…

Top Outdoors + Adventure Attractions

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Sailing and powerboat tuition

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Attractions

Faire Sailing Ltd

Sailing and powerboat tuition

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See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…

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Attractions

Bishop’s Boats Seal Trips

See the Blakeney Point seals in their natural environment, basking on the Blakeney Point or…

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Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Accommodation

Hilltop Outdoor Centre Accommodation

Hilltop welcomes visitors throughout the year and when not fully booked with Schools, offers…

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Attractions

Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

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Attractions

Amazona Zoo

Amazona Zoo in Cromer, Norfolk, is one of the county’s most unique and fun days out where families…

Outdoors + Adventure Events

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Date: 10th May 2026 - 25th Mar 2027

50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of Akenfield…

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Family

Akenfield Revisited

Date: 10th May 2026 - 25th Mar 2027

Banff

Date: 4th Mar - 4th Mar 2027

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!

Banff
Film & Cinema

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Date: 4th Mar - 4th Mar 2027

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Date: 2nd Apr 2025 - 27th Feb 2027

Multi-Award-Winning School Dinners Exhibition at the Food Museum

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Family

School Dinners

Date: 2nd Apr 2025 - 27th Feb 2027

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Date: 26th Feb - 26th Feb 2027

Let the kids go wild at Forest School!

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Family

Forest School

Date: 26th Feb - 26th Feb 2027

Outdoors + Adventure Businesses

001 wherry yacht charter

Sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of sailing on a historical wherry yacht. Join one of the many…

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Attractions

Wherry Yacht Charter

Sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of sailing on a historical wherry yacht. Join one of the many…

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Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.

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Attractions

Waveney River Tours & Day Boats

Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.

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A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation

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Attractions

Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation

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Attractions

Wroxham Barns

Wroxham Barns is an award-winning, charming destination for families and visitors of all ages,…

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Attractions

Wroxham Barns

Wroxham Barns is an award-winning, charming destination for families and visitors of all ages,…

Top Outdoors + Adventure Itineraries

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Arts + Culture

Get your Vitamin Sea on the Suffolk Coast - 3…

Avg Duration: 3 nights

Top Outdoors + Adventure Points Of Interest

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Outdoors + Adventure

Brancaster Beach

Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by…

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Outdoors + Adventure

Brancaster Beach

Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by…

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Dog Friendly

Aldeburgh Beach

Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…

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Dog Friendly

Aldeburgh Beach

Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…

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