The East of England
Discover the unexpected pleasures and treasures of the East of England.
Fabulous historic cities and towns, great country houses and gardens, bustling seaside resorts, picturesque villages, and miles and miles of beautiful countryside and coastline await your discovery.
Watch swan-white sails and cotton wool clouds racing over the rippling waters of The Broads. Drift along the ‘Backs’ in a punt past the manicured lawns and medieval colleges of Cambridge. Stroll from castle to ancient churches in the cobbled streets of Norwich. Freewheel down country lanes bordered with scarlet poppies, stopping off for a well-earned pint of real ale at a half-timbered inn. Lose yourself amongst the snowdrops, giant herbaceous borders and roses in our wonderful gardens.
Get a fascinating glimpse of Her Majesty the Queen’s life ‘off-duty’ at Royal Sandringham, and of the treasures of a mystery Saxon king in the burial ship at Sutton Hoo. Step into an 18th century landscape painting in Constable Country. The water meadows, river and mill are all there still, just as the Great Master painted them. Go in search of the elusive ‘booming’ bittern amongst the reedbeds, or follow in the footsteps of those magnificent men in their flying machines from the first hot air balloons to the ‘Friendly Invasion’ by the USAAF.
The East has a fantastically diverse cultural scene. Well-established music festivals, top class theatres, village garden open days and quirky events like the World Snail Racing Championships effortlessly entertain you. Discover unusual curiosities and tales of ghosts, smugglers and witches. Whilst lovers of food and drink can enjoy the very best fresh produce in the ‘food basket of Britain’. There is also the added bonus of being on London’s doorstep. So the bright lights of the capital are just a short car journey or train ride away.
Whatever your interest, you’ll find something to fascinate you in this unspoilt and very special corner of England.
Must see and do
- Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire
- Kings College Chapel, Cambridge
- Norfolk Lavender Ltd, Heacham
- Blickling Hall, Blickling
- Sutton Hoo Burial Site, Woodbridge
- National Stud, Newmarket
- Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden
- Colchester Zoo, Colchester
- Woburn Abbey, Woburn
- Hatfield House, Hatfield
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