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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.
Outdoors + Adventure Stories & Inspiration
What's on the East Coast in East Anglia
Posted: 11th Mar 2026
The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,… The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy…
What's on the East Coast in East Anglia
Posted: 11th Mar 2026
The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…
Where are the best seaside towns on the East Coast UK
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
Explore the East Coast and discover the best seaside towns. East Anglia has a diverse coastline…
Things not to miss in East Anglia
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife…
Top Outdoors + Adventure Attractions
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).…
Mannington
Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature…
The Canoe Man
Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park waterways… Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park…
The Canoe Man
Canoeing allows near silent exploration of all but the most miniscule of the Broads Park waterways…
Sutton Staithe Boatyard
Environmentally friendly Electric Picnic Boats, Electric and Diesel Day Boats, Canoe and Kayak Hire. Environmentally friendly Electric Picnic Boats, Electric and Diesel Day Boats, Canoe and Kayak…
Sutton Staithe Boatyard
Environmentally friendly Electric Picnic Boats, Electric and Diesel Day Boats, Canoe and Kayak Hire.
Eezybike
Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE
Outdoors + Adventure Events
Forest School
Date: 30th Jan - 19th Dec 2026
Forest School offers participants the opportunity to develop confidence, self-esteem and social… Forest School offers participants the opportunity to develop confidence, self-esteem and…
Illuminated Garden Trail
Date: 12th Nov - 12th Dec 2026
Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July. Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July.
RSPB River and Reedbed Ramble
Date: 27th Jun - 5th Dec 2026
Join RSPB’s enthusiastic guides for a gentle ramble as they help you to enjoy the wildlife at this… Join RSPB’s enthusiastic guides for a gentle ramble as they help you to enjoy the wildlife at…
Parkrun
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community… Ready, set. . .parkrun! Start your weekend with a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community…
Outdoors + Adventure Businesses
Riverside Rentals
Largest selection of Riverside holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads Largest selection of Riverside holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads
Riverside Rentals
Largest selection of Riverside holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including… With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions,…
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including…
The Grove Glamping
The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's Lodge,… The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's…
The Grove Glamping
The Grove Glamping is home to four Mongolian Yurts, one Roundhouse and a Luxury Shepherd's Lodge,…
Potters Resort
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short… Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining…
Potters Resort
Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short…
Top Outdoors + Adventure Itineraries
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the perfect… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the…
Top Outdoors + Adventure Points Of Interest
Brancaster Beach
Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by… Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is…
Brancaster Beach
Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by…
Aldeburgh Beach
Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly… Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
Aldeburgh Beach
Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
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Date: 12th Nov - 12th Dec 2026
Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July. Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July.
Nancy Oldfield Trust
The Nancy Oldfield Trust provides accessible sailing, motor boating, canoeing and pedal launch… The Nancy Oldfield Trust provides accessible sailing, motor boating, canoeing and pedal launch…
Nancy Oldfield Trust
The Nancy Oldfield Trust provides accessible sailing, motor boating, canoeing and pedal launch…
Date: 27th Jun - 27th Jun 2026
Experience ROARR! like never before this summer, with a special after-hours event where kids go FREE Experience ROARR! like never before this summer, with a special after-hours event where kids…
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including… With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions,…
Summerfields - Parkdean Resorts
With the golden beach just steps away, heaps of amazing activities and local attractions, including…
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