Things to do in Eastern England with kids


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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Chelmsford Cathedral
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Free

Chelmsford Cathedral

Discover a place of tranquility and history. Marvel at stunning architecture, beautiful stained glass, and immerse in spiritual reflection.

St Albans Cathedral
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Free

St Albans Cathedral

Tradition of hospitality, worship, and learning, and renowned as a place of pilgrimage, the Cathedral is a community of welcome and witness.

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Adults £8

Colne Valley Railway

The Colne Valley Railway is a heritage railway based at Castle Hedingham Station, near Halstead in Essex, England.

Activity
Adults £11

Tenpin Bowling Ipswich

f you're seeking to be entertained in Ipswich, then Tenpin is for you. At Tenpin Ipswich you can enjoy bowling, playing pool as well as many arcades.

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Blue Owl

Pottery Painting Studio & Coffee Shop.

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From £20

Granta Punting

Join a University Crew for a leisurely river ride or opt for self-rental punting/canoes for independent exploration. Experience the best of Cambridge!

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Adults £16

Nene Valley Railway

Heritage railway which runs along part of the original London and North Western Railway branch line from Northampton to Peterborough.

Parkside Pools and Gym Cambridge
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Parkside Pools and Gym Cambridge

Parkside Pools & Gym in Cambridge offers pool, dive pool and flumes.The centre is refurbished with 100 station gym and fitness class studios. Visit today!

Woburn Lido
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Woburn Lido

Whether you're looking to swim yourself fit or simply escape the summer heat, nothing beats a refreshing dip in the open air.

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Adults from £4

Flag Fen

Home to a unique ancient wooden monument. A kilometre long wooden causeway and platform are perfectly preserved in the wetland.

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Free

Wysing Arts Centre

A thriving cultural campus of ten buildings across an 11 acre rural site which hosts experimental residencies for UK and international artists.

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Adults £9.50

Elton Hall & Gardens

Anextraordinary, romantic, part-gothic historic house near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, that has been in the Proby family for 400 years

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From £1

The Gibberd Garden

Created by Sir Frederick Gibberd (1908-1984) and planned as a series of enticing spaces, every turn reveals a new vista or work of art.