Things to do in Eastern England outdoors


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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Rushmere Country Park
Attraction
Free

Rushmere Country Park

400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for all to enjoy.

Thurrock Thameside Nature Park
Attraction
Free

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.

Africa Alive!
Attraction
Adults £21

Africa Alive!

A walking safari set in 100 acres and home to more than 80 species of animals from around Africa!

Grangewaters Outdoor Centre
Activity

Grangewaters Outdoor Centre

Covering more than 70 acres, we have natural woodland, open grassland, 2 lakes, activity areas and accommodation.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Attraction
Adults from £21.60

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - the Uk's biggest zoo. Buy tickets, view visitor information, find out what's on and meet some of the world's most exotic animals.

College Lake Nature Reserve
Attraction
Free

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.

THe Bug Parc
Attraction
Adults £10.95

THe Bug Parc

A unique invertebrate zoo , a huge jumping-pillow, undercover large sandpit and play park, a themed Cafe and gift shop. A great day out for all the family.

Canoe Trail
Activity
From £35

Canoe Trail

Canoe Trail is a family run business offering canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board hire and tuition wild camping, woodland campsite.

Attraction
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.

Attraction
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.

Attraction
Free

Milton Country Park

Pathways, playground, lakes, Visitor Centre and Cafe, come see us for a fun day out.

Attraction
Free

Ranworth Broad and Marshes

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

Attraction
Free

Cople Pits Nature Reserve

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

Attraction
From £2

Fowlmere Nature Reserve

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