East of England Tourist Board, Toppesfield Hall, Hadleigh, Suffolk. IP7 5DN

From the dazzling illuminations of Southend on Sea to the splendid architecture of Cambridge East Anglia has something for everyone. For events scroll down.

 

Hotel accommodation in East Anglia

Southend on Sea: 

Illuminations blaze over a mile of Southend seafront every night from July to November and then at weekends until the end of the year. Southend has long been established as a traditional  family day out destination at the seaside. Apart from your usual beach fun there is Europe’s largest free airshow, the RPO Concert In The Park, Classic Car Run, folk festival, jazz festival, sailing barge race and water regattas and more.

Norfolk Broads:

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is a unique area of water, grazing marshes, fen and woodland, and home to some of the rarest plants and creatures in the UK. It is Britain's largest protected wetland, having similar status to a national park..

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads area covers 125 miles of navigable waterways. The broads were formed in the 9th-13th centuries, when peat was dug out to use as fuel -  as time went by water levels rose and the diggings flooded forming the broads. The area surrounding the Broads is perfect for walking, cycling, fishing, birdwatching and conservation

For a relaxing (!) boat holiday on the Norfolk Broads. You could try Barnes Brinkcraft, situated in Wroxham, the heart of Broadland. The boatyard is owned and personally run by the Thwaites family team. Over 35 years experience ...

Norwich:

Norwich has some of the finest medieval architecture in Britain with its cathedral, castle and intricate network of winding streets, yet an up-to-the-minute centre - a contrast of old and new with its theatres, cinemas, arts festivals, exhibitions, museums, abundant pubs, trendy café bars and a good selection of restaurants. To the south lays the captivating Waveney Valley and the undisturbed southern corner of the Norfolk Broads. Discover scenic villages and market towns where time seems to stand still.

Cromer:

Sheringham:

Sheringham is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 recording a church at Upper Sheringham.  Set on the edge is Sheringham Park, here you will find  space to roam and even climb the look-out towers for  views of the surrounding countryside and sea. Visit in May and June when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. Sheringham Little Theatre offers all year round entertainment with live theatre, films, exhibitions, and children’s shows. Today the restored station - Poppyline - is well worth a visit and from here you can take a trip on the famous North Norfolk steam railway, which travels between Sheringham and Holt. - you could always walk back to Sheringham through the woodland path.

Saffron Walden:

Saffron Walden is named after the saffron crocus cultivated here in the Middle Ages - a small medieval country market town with a wealth of timber-framed buildings. It was was designated a Conservation Area in 1968 and there are some 400 buildings in the town of special architectural or historic interest retaining the original medieval layout.

Cambridge:

City of Cambridge situated in the heart of East Anglia is embodiment of  learning and impressive architecture  - breath in the atmosphere. Wander small winding streets, punt the river Cam, seek peace in King's College Chapel. Cosmopolitan or traditional market town. Its up to you.

Lincoln - cobbled streets, cathedral, university, waterfront...

St Albans The historic town of St Albans is worth a visit - see the cathedral and Roman remains.

Events in this area - as specific dates change from year to year we have just given the month: