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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: 10th Mar 2026

East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife…

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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…

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What National Trust properties are there in East Anglia

Posted: 7th Mar 2026

Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of…

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Eezybike

Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE

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Eezybike

Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE

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Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…

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Helmingham Hall Gardens

Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…

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Deben Cruises

2 hour cruise with commentary to explain the rivers vast history from Bricks for the first White…

002 Deben Cruises Suffolk
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Deben Cruises

2 hour cruise with commentary to explain the rivers vast history from Bricks for the first White…

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Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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Norfolk Paddle Adventure

Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

Outdoors + Adventure Events

Forest School
Culture & Arts

Forest School

Date: 30th Jan - 19th Dec 2026

Forest School offers participants the opportunity to develop confidence, self-esteem and social…

Forest School
Culture & Arts

Forest School

Date: 30th Jan - 19th Dec 2026

Summer Willow Basket Workshop

Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026

Weave and unwind with local willow artist Jane Kelly, creating a small basket of your own

Summer Willow Basket Workshop
Arts + Crafts

Summer Willow Basket Workshop

Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026

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Family

May Play

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

During the May half term holiday, visit us at Hirsty’s Family Fun Park for a playday to remember!

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Family

May Play

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

Wacky Whitsun Wroxham Barnes

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

A fun-filled May half term awaits! From the Junior Farm to hands-on play and discovery, there’s…

Wacky Whitsun Wroxham Barnes
Family

Wacky Whitsun

Date: 23rd May - 31st May 2026

Outdoors + Adventure Businesses

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Woodhill Park

Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…

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Woodhill Park

Located on a breathtaking cliff top location, Woodhill Park has magnificent views of the coastline…

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An outdoor 18-hole crazy golf course, a 9-hole putting green, jumbo chess available as well.

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Eaton Park Crazy Golf & Putting

An outdoor 18-hole crazy golf course, a 9-hole putting green, jumbo chess available as well.

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Camp or glamp in comfort at Wroxham Barns, a family-friendly base for countryside stays, farmyard…

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Wroxham Barns Family Camping & Glamping

Camp or glamp in comfort at Wroxham Barns, a family-friendly base for countryside stays, farmyard…

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Discover BeWILDerwood Norfolk, the curious treehouse adventure! Run WILD in 20 acres of magical…

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BeWILDerwood Norfolk

Discover BeWILDerwood Norfolk, the curious treehouse adventure! Run WILD in 20 acres of magical…

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3 nights on the Suffolk Coast

Avg Duration: 3 nights

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3 nights on the Suffolk Coast

Duration:3 nights

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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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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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Aldeburgh Beach

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

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Aldeburgh Beach

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

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