EXPLORE THE AREA
BEACHES AND BROADS...
The miles of rivers, shallow lakes and woodland that make up the broads were made by peat-diggers many centuries ago. Explore and admire the stunning summer sunsets, the misty mornings of autumn and the breeze rustling through the reeds in winter, it’s a delightful, ever-changing landscape.
Whether you take to the water by boat, motor cruiser or sailboat, or simply
explore on foot, there are numerous picturesque villages along the way
and many welcoming riverside pubs, where you can sit and watch the abundant
wildlife in their natural habitat. Not to be missed is a guided tour around
the many conservation areas and nature reserves.
CULTURE AND CUISINE...
Although Norfolk has the thriving cultural City
of Norwich at its heart, many of Norfolk and Suffolk’s beautiful
market towns and rural villages share Norwich’s rich population of
venues for the arts with their unique galleries, museums, theatres and
specialist shops and attractions of every kind.
But perhaps the greatest pleasure of your break in East Anglia is, that
the colours and sights that your eyes and ears will enjoy, will be matched
by the delight that awaits your taste buds! The benefit of a rural landscape
is that it produces some world-beating flavours in our locally grown produce,
in our freshly caught seafood and in our locally brewed wines and ales.
HERITAGE AND HORIZONS...
Norfolk and Suffolk are rich in historic splendour boasting no fewer than 18 National Trust sites in addition to dozens more privately owned heritage attractions where you can relax in the peace and tranquillity of beautiful gardens and landscapes, where for centuries artists and poets have felt most at home. Explore and learn more about the homes and workplaces where generations of eccentrics, inventors, industrialists and even royalty have shaped our history and left us with a wonderful legacy and even a few intriguing scandals.
Our coastlines and open landscape deliver some of the most amazing skies and broad horizons that you could wish to see. Breathtaking views as you turn a corner, clear a tree-lined canopy or reach the brow of a hill will bring a smile to your face and will deliver a fantastic opportunity to capture the experience on camera. Sunset on a still sunny evening on the North Norfolk coast is a sight you would expect to fly thousands of miles to experience.
LEAVES AND LAKES...
Forests, woods and gardens frame every part of our
region and provide beautiful surroundings for walks and cycle rides, all
year round. Boasting some of the oldest woodland in the UK, come and find
the tall majestic oaks, some of which hold secrets of over 6000 years.
Explore Britain’s
largest lowland pine forest and experience the beautiful bird life, butterflies,
deer and flowers that inhabit this impressive scenery.
Within our miles of coastline and rural countryside, our region is spoilt
for water: sea, lakes, broads, salt mashes and rivers. This rich landscape
of natural water features, in addition to some superb in-door and outdoor
activity centres, make Norfolk and Suffolk heaven for water sports enthusiasts
and perfect for low-hassle, high-enjoyment family holidays.