East Anglia Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do throughout East Anglia


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walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World

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large collection of vintage aircraft, cars and motorcycles, plus historic house and Swiss garden

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Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

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a grand Jacobean house with much period detail. Explore life below stairs in the service wing and meet the horses in the stable yard

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come & visit Lord Braybrooke's private steam & diesel railway that runs through pretty woodland for 1.5 miles. Spot the teddy bears that line the route

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with a wide range of farm animals, exotics and birds of prey, with indoor and outdoor play to keep all ages happy

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famous for its Grade l listed gardens set within a 400 acre deer park surrounding the moated Tudor Hall. Enchanting herbaceous borders within the walled kitchen garden, also a rose and knot, herb and wild gardens with rare and beautiful plants

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Europe's largest air museum, housing an extraordinary collection of historic aircraft on a historic military airfield

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the most complete Norman cathedral in Europe and a fine example of Romanesque architecture, with over 900 years of history

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the oldest and smallest college founded in 1284, with charm and character. The main hall is a bona fide 13th century

Sandringham

Sandringham

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the much loved country retreat of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Explore objets d'art collected by the Royal family, or browse the classic cars in the Transport Museum

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Arts & Crafts, country home of playwright George Bernard Shaw for over 40 years with many personal artefacts

Snape Maltings

Saxmundham

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set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the home of the world famous Aldeburgh Music Festival, with many craft shops and art galleries

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gardens created by the award winning, lecturer and plantswoman, Beth Chatto. The 5 main areas all deal with challenging soils and aspects

The Swiss Garden

Biggleswade

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an outstanding example of the Regency fashion for creating landscapes in a picturesque alpine style. Also boasts a collection of vintage aircraft and vehicles. Craft activities and trails for children during school holidays

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internationally important wetland site, with up to 40,000 ducks, geese and swans visiting each year with five hides on the site for watching the wide range of wildlife that visit the reservoir

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65 acres with a reservoir at the centre with camping and 'glamping' facilities.the Home Farm is children friendly and includes a nature trail and horticultural garden

Firstsite

Colchester

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Enjoy the varied programme of exhibitions, films and events. Relax in the new cafe with outdoor balcony seating and find fresh and fun new products in the shop. There is also a children's events programme

Flatford

East Bergholt

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this charming hamlet was the inspiration for many of Constable's paintings, famously 'The Hay Wain' and 'Flatford Mill'

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explore, discover and experience Great St Mary's with a guided or self guided tour of church. Climb the 123 steps of the tower to see the panoramic views across Cambridge. Learning events also aimed at children

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