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Little Book of
Big Days Out in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertf rdshire, N rf lk and Su lk
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2013 Enjoy an abundance of coastline, parks, forests and gardens Explore working mills, farms, halls and estates You can do it all in the East, what will you discover?
Welcome...
to our little book of Big Days Out in the East of England. In this booklet we’re showcasing some of our favourite places for a great day out. Whether you live here or are just visiting, the East of England has plenty of places to explore, time and time again.
From grand country estates, to iconic nature reserves, we care for some truly special places that we’d love to share with you. As this is only a little book, you’ll need to check out our website for further information. Here y u can nd full details f when we’re open and how your visit can help us continue to care for these places.
We’ve created a quick and easy key, just to show the main attracti ns n er at each place: Wildlife – admire several di erent species from butter ies and birds, to deer and grey seals. Get up close and personal to living creatures here.
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Outdoor adventure - from walking, cycling, boating, horse riding and more - you can get out and about and active here.
Norfolk Home to mils of unspoilt coatline, natre rservs nd n abundnce of wildlife, as well as a number of imprssive mnsion houss, it’s o wonder Norfolk has become a number one torit dstination.
Food and drink - homemade wherever possible, you can feed your appetite and quench your thirsts here. Family fun - with so much to do, you can enjoy a great day out for all the family here. Culture and history - you can nd out all sorts of fascinating facts and learn about the past here.
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eastofengland
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Horsey Windpump
Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Great Yarmouth, NR29 4EF Climb to the top of this striking windpump to enjoy beautiful views over Horsey Mere and the wider landscape, a great starting point when visiting the Norfolk Broads.
Morston, NR25 7BH Uninterrupted views of this unspoilt coastline are a spectacle of its own. Add to that the changing tides and abundance of wildlife to create a memorable setting for your peaceful walk along the Norfolk coast path.
Everything pen: 25 March - 3 November Pennies please: From £1.50 to £2.50. Car park charge for non-members
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Elizabethan House Museum
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre
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Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BW
Pennies please: Prices vary by activity.
Our very own activity centre on the north Norfolk coast. We welcome schools, families, adults and children to residential or daily activity courses including sailing, kayaking, raft building and more.
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This handsome 16th century home invites you to look into the lives of the families who lived there, from Tudor through to Victiorian times. It’s set up to give you a real feel for day to day domestic life.
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Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QH
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill Journey back to the golden age of country house living with Lord Fairhaven and admire the rare and fabulous objects he loved to collect. Designed to be enjoyed all year round, the gardens boast spectacular colours and scents throughout the seasons.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day, or n action packed adventre, you’ll be spoilt for hoice in Cambrideshire. Explore or hitoric houss nd imprssive gardens nd be aken back in time or simpy enjoy harming views across the fen waterways.
Everything pen: 13 March - 3 November, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £3.75 to £11.50 Get in t uch: 01223 810080
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Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Ely, CB7 5XP
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Britain’s oldest nature reserve supports over 8000 species of plants and wildlife, much of which can be admired along the boardwalk that runs between the reedbeds and owering meadows. Come along and see what you can spot.
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The oldest working watermill on the Great Ouse, watch a milling demonstration and purchase some of our very own our, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of this stunning riverside setting. Everything pen: 23 March - 27 October, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £2.20 to £4.40 Get in t uch: 01480 301494
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400 yars of growing our own
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Houghton Mill
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A unique working estate, home to an impressive Georgian mansion, with extensive parkland and gardens and a fully operational rare breed farm. Spectacular views, both inside and out, there’s plenty to see and do at Wimpole.
Everything pen: 9 February - 3 November, days and times may vary
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Peckover House and Garden Contrast the classic Georgian Merchants townhouse, home to the Peckover’s, a Quaker family; with the beautiful Victorian garden, home to more than 60 varieties of roses. Simple interiors sit alongside vibrant grounds.
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Everything pen: 2 March - 3 November, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £2.50 to £7.20
Everything pen: 9 February - 3 November
Get in t uch: 01945 583463
Pennies please: From £2.60 to £8.70
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Wisbech, PE13 1JR
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Enjoy the East... Great ideas for fun days out - whatever the weather, there is something for everyone. Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre
Wellsnext-theSea
Wicke
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City
Ware Hertford
St Albans Hatfield M10
12 Harlow
Hoddesdon
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A10 75
A12
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A134
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Witham
Blakes Wood
Rayleigh
Marshes
West Mersea
Rayleigh Mount Canvey Island
M4
A4 (M)
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Tavel back in time nd visit one of the bst prserved meievl villaes in Englnd
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Lavenham
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A1 4
Pin Mill Felixstowe Harwich
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Clacton-on-Sea
Northey Island Burnham-on-Crouch
Southend-on-Sea M25
Kyson 24 Hill Sutton Hoo
Dedham Vale 20
4 Bourne Mill 2 Copt Hall
A1
18 Orford Ness
Maldon
Danbury and Lingwood Commons
Brentwood Basildon
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Aldeburgh
Woodbridge
Flatford: Bridge Cottage
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Braintree 6 A13
A12
M11 M1
A120
Chelmsford A414
M25
M25
A1124
Hatfield Forest
A10
A413
Hemel Hempstead
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A10
Clappers Luton Shaw’s Welwyn A602 Corner Garden
Bishop’s Stortford
A1
A11
Halstead
4 Sudbury
Coggeshall Paycocke’s Grange Barn 20 Colchester
M11
A507
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3 A13
A5
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Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Long Melford 17 A10
Dunstable Downs and Chilterns Gateway
Southwold
Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach
Leiston
Lavenham 16 Guildhall IPSWICH
A13 1
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A1 0
A509
A4
A1
A6
A421
Melford Hall
Ickworth
Lowestoft
Saxmundham
Stowmarket
Ickworth
Saffron Walden
Royston Baldock Letchworth Hitchin A1(M) Sharpenhoe Stevenage
M1
Theatre Royal 15 25
Explore the oldst Ialinate gardens in Englnd
Beccles
Halesworth
Bury St Edmunds
Newmarket
Haverhill
Bungay
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A14
A1307
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A143
A14
A1198
M11
Darrow Wood 43 A1
Diss
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Museum 43 A1
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Anglesey Abbey and Lode Mill
Wimpole 27 Estate
Bedford 21 A4
Attleborough
A140
A6
St Neots
Willington Dovecote and Stables
St Ives 26 A1 4 Waterbeach Burwell Histon 4 1 A1 A428 CAMBRIDGE
9 Elizabethan House A1 46
A11
Thetford
A11
Mildenhall
Wicken Fen
A10
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Houghton Mill
Oxburgh Hall
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Huntingdon
Ely
A47
Watton
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A14 1
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse A14
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Great Yarmouth
NORWICH Wymondham
A11
Littleport
Horsey Mere 13 Horsey Windpump Heigham Holmes
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A47
Brandon
Chatteris
M1
A10
A1073 A1(M)
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East Dereham
Swaffham
Downham Market A1 34
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Peterborough
A14
A47
A60
Wisbech
Peckover House and Garden A1122
Aylsham
St George’s Guildhall
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North Walsham
Blickling Estate 3 A140
King’s Lynn 47
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Fakenham
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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 8 Blakeney NNR 5 Blickling Estate 3 Bourne Mill 20 Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre 5 Co eshall Grange Barn 19 Dunstable Downs 21 Dunwich Heath 17 Elizabethan House Museum 6 Felbri Hall 4 Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16 Hat eld Forest 20 Horsey Windpump 6 Houghton Mill 10 Ickworth 14 Lavenham Guildhall 15 Melford Hall 15 Orford Ness NNR 17 Oxburgh Hall 3 Paycocke’s 19 Peckover House and Garden 10 Shaw’s Corner 21 Sheringham Park 4 Sutton Hoo 16 Theatre Royal 14 Wicken Fen NNR 8 Wimpole Estate 9
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Hunstanton
Blakeney National Nature Reserve Sheringham Park 2 Blakeney West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath Cromer Morston 23 10 Marshes A148 Felbrigg Hall
Stiffkey Marshes
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Ickworth Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE The newly restored servants’ basement now tells the story of the people that lived and worked here. Above, the impressive rotunda houses priceless treasures collected over centuries, and the parkland and gardens provide a tranquil backdrop to a truly entertaining day out.
From wide open coatlnd in the orth at, increible lndscaps in the south to pictrsque villaes in the wst, there is something for everyone in Suffolk.
Everything pen: 15 March - 1 November, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £2.50 to £13.50 Get in t uch: 01284 735270
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
Su olk
The only surviving regency playhouse in Britain. Enjoy a guided tour or book to see an intimate performance in one of the country’s most signi cant theatre buildings.
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The lat Reency playhouse
Everything pen: 7 February - 16 November, days and times may vary
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Melford Hall
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Sudbury, CO10 9AA From medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who live here today, everyone has left their mark on this much loved family home. An eclectic mix of old and new – every room has a di erent story to tell.
Flatford: Bridge Cottage
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East Bergholt, CO7 6UL Nestled by the River Stour, the hamlet of Flatford is home to many of the iconic views that inspired some of John Constable’s paintings. The exhibition can tell you more, but why not explore the views yourself on foot.
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Pennies please: From £1.85 to £7.35
Pennies please: Car park charge for non-members
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Sutton Hoo
Lavenham Guildhall
Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ
Sudbury, CO10 9QZ
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Explore the tory of a villae through time
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Everything pen: 20 March - 3 November, days and times may vary
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Everything pen: 2 March - 1 December, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £2.15 to £4.95
Immerse yourself into a world of discovery where the burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions were unearthed in the mounds at Sutton Hoo. Today you can visit the mounds where the excavation happened, explore the ndings and replicas in our exhibition and visit Mrs Pretty’s warm and welcoming home.
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The Guildhall of Corpus Christi is one of the nest timber framed buildings in the country. Situated in the heart of this medieval village, you can learn all about its changing fortunes and Lavenham’s famous blue cloth.
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Suffolk's secret coat
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Dunwich Heath Saxmundham, IP17 3DJ Tucked away on the Su olk coast, Dunwich Heath is a rare and precious habitat. The peace and quiet makes it ideal for walking along the coastline. From July to September the heath is alive with colour but it remains an inspiring visit whatever the time of year.
With their iverse lndscaps, thse neighboring countis have a mixtre of activitis to enjoy. Visit expning parklnds nd gardens nd soak up the frsh ir, or iscover old ae aitions in a number of quint, quiet villaes.
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A wild and remote shingle spit with a history that will both intrigue and delight. Uncover some of Britain’s secret military history and enjoy the abundance of rare species and plants that live in this incredible landscape.
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Woodbridge, IP12 2NU
Everything pen: 2 July - 28 September, days and times may vary, access by NT ferry only
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
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Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire
Pennies please: Car park £4.80 for non-members Get in t uch: 01728 648501 Find ut m re: nationaltrust.org.uk/dunwichheath
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Paycocke’s House and Garden eshall, CO6 1NS
A ne half timbered Tudor merchant house, follow the changing fortunes over a 500 year period and enjoy the tranquil cottage garden.
Hat eld Forest Nr Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6NE
Everything pen: 3 April - 3 November, days and times may vary
A medieval hunting forest home to ancient trees over 1000 years old and a herd of fallow deer, Hat eld Forest is a wonderful open space for everyone to enjoy.
Pennies please: From £2 to £4
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One of the largest medieval timber-framed buildings in Europe, with oak timbers soaring into a cathedral-like roof spanning eight centuries.
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Bourne Mill Colchester, CO2 8RT A delightful piece of late Elizabethan playfulness, built for banquets and converted into a mill, still with a working waterwheel. Everything pen: 31 March - 15 September, days and times may vary Pennies please: From £1.60 to £3.20 Get in t uch: 01206 572422 Find ut m re: nationaltrust.org.uk/bournemill
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Dunstable Downs Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY Acres of space to enjoy fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. Miles of wonderful walks available where you can take in the ora and fauna and feel on top of the world. Everything pen: Downs open all year Pennies please: Car Park charge for non-members Get in t uch: 01582 500920
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Join us nd et in free Whether you’re interested in gardens, historic houses, wildlife, or just somewhere peaceful to relax, National Trust membership gives you a wide variety of things to do, as often as you like, for FREE. You can visit all our places in the East of England, and hundreds more around the country. Upon joining you’ll receive our member’s handbook, magazine and local newsletter telling you all about what’s on near you.
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There are several options for membership, from individual, couples, families, to even lifetime membership, so there’s something to suit everyone.
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Shaw’s Corner Nr Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BX The home of playwright George Bernard Shaw, still maintained very much as he left it. Explore the arts and crafts inspired interiors and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of his garden. 21
Everything pen: 9 March - 3 November, days and times may vary Pennies: From £3.20 to £6.30 Get in t uch: 01438 829221 Find ut m re: nationaltrust.org.uk/shawscorner
What’s more, your membership fund goes back into the work we do caring for these places so, with your help, we can continue to protect these special places for future generations to enjoy. To join today, simply speak to ne f ur sta during your visit or call 0844 800 1895. 22