Nature, Parks and Beaches 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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Thurrock Thameside Nature Park

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Thurrock Thameside Nature Park

Footpaths and cycle ways in 120 acres of nature park, which will expand to 845 acres. Great birdwatching - and ship watching.

Aldenham Country Park

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Aldenham Country Park

Visit 100 acres of beautiful countryside, only 12 miles from central London. Enjoy the scenery, lakeside walks, explore the farm and feed the animals.

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.

Dunstable Downs & Whipsnade Estate

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Dunstable Downs & Whipsnade Estate

Enjoy your day your way. Relax, exercise or play with spectacular views and a seemingly endless sky in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Captain's Wood Nature Reserve
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Free

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.

Fowlmere Nature Reserve
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From £2

Fowlmere Nature Reserve

Fowlmere Nature Reserve (SSSI, 41 ha) is a well-loved wildlife oasis set within farmland.

Foxley Wood
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Free

Foxley Wood

Ancient woodland, wild flowers, a hotspot for butterflies, owls and kestrels.

Danby Wood
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Free

Danby Wood

Danby Wood is a charming woodland which has developed over the last 100 years+ on the workings of an old chalk quarry.

Reydon Wood Nature Reserve
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Free

Reydon Wood Nature Reserve

Discover tranquil trails weaving through ancient trees, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Ranworth Broad and Marshes
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Free

Ranworth Broad and Marshes

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

Priory Country Park
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Free

Priory Country Park

Priory Country Park is a 360 acre green space made up of lakes, meadows and woodland which is in part enclosed within a bend in the River Great Ouse.

Ashridge Estate

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Free

Ashridge Estate

Explore rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows at the National Trust's Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire.

The Gibberd Garden

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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.


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