East of England

Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia and made up of Norfolk , Suffolk, Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and Essex, the East of England is home to some of the countries most charming and unspoilt landscapes as well as picturesque coast lines. The East is home to hundreds of fantastic tourist opportunities with key attractions including the seaside town of Aldeburgh, the salt marshes of Fakenham, the wonders of the Broads, medieval colleges in Cambridge and her Majesty’s private home - Royal Sandringham.

When in Cambridge be sure to visit its specialist museums, famous universities and colleges and rummage through its many bookstores. Hatfield House in Hertfordshire is a must see along with Ashwell Village Museum which features a captivating collection covering every facet of village life all housed in a remarkable 16th century timber-framed building.

Suffolk is a wonderfully picturesque area with enticing coastlines and unique tourist destination such as the ‘oldy worldy’ village of Lavenham and the Minsmere Nature Reserve perfect for bird watching. Norfolk is an area of outstanding natural beauty in particular the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk coast with its shingle beaches, saltmarshes and sand dunes. Norwich is a captivating cathedral city featuring some of the finest medieval architecture in Britain and has most recently been voted the best in the UK for shopping satisfaction, according to a survey by Goldfish credit card.