Free things to do in Eastern England


Exploring Eastern England unveils a treasure trove of cultural and historical delights. Begin your journey in Cambridge, where the prestigious university's colleges line the River Cam, inviting leisurely punting excursions. Next, immerse yourself in the medieval charm of Norwich, with its magnificent cathedral and well-preserved ancient streets.

Don't miss the picturesque coastline of Norfolk, dotted with quaint villages and expansive sandy beaches. Venture to the iconic university city of Oxford, renowned for its stunning architecture and scholarly atmosphere. Finally, discover the mystical beauty of the Norfolk Broads, a network of navigable rivers and lakes perfect for boating and wildlife spotting.

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St Albans Museum & Gallery

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St Albans Museum & Gallery

Set over three floors, the gallery space showcases over 2,000 years of heritage and contemporary artworks sharing local, and national treasures with all.

Captain's Wood Nature Reserve
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Captain's Wood Nature Reserve

A precious ancient woodland full of rare plants and a superb mix of natural habitats for a wide range of wildlife, including deer, owl and bats.

Peterbourgh Museum

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Peterbourgh Museum

Contains a wealth of stories to fascinate and enthral the whole family, with amazing objects and interactive displays for all ages.

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
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Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the visitor centre provides stunning views even on the dullest days.

Chafford Gorges Nature Park
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Chafford Gorges Nature Park

Chafford Gorges nature park and visitors centre offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and recreation.

The Naze Centre

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The Naze Centre

The Naze is a unique coastal landscape of outstanding geological and biological importance. it is an important site for migrating birds.

Cople Pits Nature Reserve
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Cople Pits Nature Reserve

Water-filled former gravel diggings, now a series of secluded shady pools host to a variety of aquatic species.

Belfairs Woodland Centre
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Belfairs Woodland Centre

The Woodland Centre provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essexs fantastic ancient woodlands in an interactive way.

College Lake Nature Reserve
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College Lake Nature Reserve

A visionary nature reserve Once a chalk quarry, College Lake is now one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves.

Caister Roman Fort

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Caister Roman Fort

The partial excavated remains of a Roman Saxon Shore fort, including wall and ditch sections and building foundations.

Heartwood Forest
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Heartwood Forest

A vast new forest of more than half a million trees, pockets of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and fantastic wildlife spotting.

Oliver Cromwell's House

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Oliver Cromwell's House

Step into history at Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely, where visitors explore the life and times of the influential leader in a captivating setting.

Beechwoods
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Beechwoods

A small yet impressive wood of majestic beeches.

Ranworth Broad and Marshes
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Ranworth Broad and Marshes

Ranworth's floating Broads Wildlife Centre is reached by a boardwalk and has a panoramic vista across the water.


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