Enjoy an abundance of

coastline, parks, forests

and gardens
Explore working mills, farms,
halls and estates
You can do it all in the East,
what will you discover?
in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex,
Hertfrdshire, Nrflk and Sulk
Big Days Out
2013
Do more with the
National Trust
A great visit, all year round
The National Trust is a charity
that looks after hundreds of
extraordinary places, for ever,
for everyone.
Whether you simply want to
enjoy the changing seasons
at our gardens and parks or
are looking for some authentic
and inspiring entertainment,
our special events and activities
are there to make the most of
your visit.
For a full list of whats
happening at our places in 2013
visit the website or pick up a
leaet at your nearest National
Trust place.
For alternative formats please
call us on 01284 747500.
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Norfolk has become
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Welcome...
to our little book of Big Days
Out in the East of England. In
this booklet were showcasing
some of our favourite places
for a great day out. Whether
you live here or are just
visiting, the East of England
has plenty of places to explore,
time and time again.
From grand country estates, to
iconic nature reserves, we care
for some truly special places that
wed love to share with you.
As this is only a little book, youll
need to check out our website
for further information. Here
yu can nd full details f when
were open and how your visit
can help us continue to care for
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Wildlife admire several dierent species
from butteries and birds, to deer and grey
seals. Get up close and personal to living
creatures here.
Outdoor adventure - from walking, cycling,
boating, horse riding and more - you can
get out and about and active here.
Food and drink - homemade wherever
possible, you can feed your appetite and
quench your thirsts here.
Family fun - with so much to do, you can
enjoy a great day out for all the family here.
Culture and history - you can nd out all
sorts of fascinating facts and learn about
the past here.
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Horsey
Windpump
Great Yarmouth, NR29 4EF
Climb to the top of this striking
windpump to enjoy beautiful
views over Horsey Mere and
the wider landscape, a great
starting point when visiting
the Norfolk Broads.
Everything pen:
25 March - 3 November
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Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QH
This handsome 16th century
home invites you to look into
the lives of the families who
lived there, from Tudor through
to Victiorian times. Its set up to
give you a real feel for day to
day domestic life.
Blakeney
National Nature
Reserve
Morston, NR25 7BH
Uninterrupted views of this
unspoilt coastline are a
spectacle of its own. Add to
that the changing tides and
abundance of wildlife to create
a memorable setting for your
peaceful walk along the
Norfolk coast path.
Everything pen:
Nature Reserve open all year
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Brancaster
Millennium
Activity Centre
Brancaster Staithe, PE31 8BW
Our very own activity centre on
the north Norfolk coast. We
welcome schools, families,
adults and children to residential
or daily activity courses
including sailing, kayaking, raft
building and more.
Everything pen:
Please contact the centre for more
information on courses and activities
available and how to book
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Ely, CB7 5XP
Britains oldest nature reserve
supports over 8000 species of
plants and wildlife, much of
which can be admired along the
boardwalk that runs between
the reedbeds and owering
meadows. Come along and see
what you can spot.
Everything pen:
Nature Reserve open all year
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charge for non-members
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nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen
Whether youre looking for a
relaxing day, or n action packed
adventre, youll be spoilt for
hoice in Cambrideshire.
Explore or hitoric houss
nd imprssive gardens
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in time or simpy
enjoy harming
views across the
fen waterways.
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Anglesey Abbey,
Gardens and
Lode Mill
Cambridge, CB25 9EJ
Journey back to the golden age
of country house living with
Lord Fairhaven and admire the
rare and fabulous objects he
loved to collect. Designed to be
enjoyed all year round, the
gardens boast spectacular
colours and scents throughout
the seasons.
Everything pen:
13 March - 3 November, days and
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Houghton Mill
Nr Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ
The oldest working watermill
on the Great Ouse, watch a
milling demonstration and
purchase some of our very own
our, or simply enjoy the peace
and quiet of this stunning
riverside setting.
Everything pen:
23 March - 27 October, days and
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01480 301494
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nationaltrust.org.uk/houghtonmill
Wimpole Estate
Nr Royston, SG8 0BW
A unique working estate, home
to an impressive Georgian
mansion, with extensive
parkland and gardens and a
fully operational rare breed
farm. Spectacular views, both
inside and out, theres plenty
to see and do at Wimpole.
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Wisbech, PE13 1JR
Contrast the classic Georgian
Merchants townhouse, home
to the Peckovers, a Quaker
family; with the beautiful
Victorian garden, home to
more than 60 varieties of roses.
Simple interiors sit alongside
vibrant grounds.
Everything pen:
2 March - 3 November, days and
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Saxmundham
Woodbridge
Long
Melford
Halstead
Burnham-on-Crouch
West
Mersea Hertford
Welwyn
Garden
City
Ware
Hatfield Hoddesdon
Royston
Stowmarket
Felixstowe
Newmarket
Sudbury
Saffron
Walden
Haverhill
Harwich
St Neots
Canvey Island
Rayleigh
Chelmsford
Maldon
Witham
Braintree
Bishops
Stortford
Letchworth
St Albans
Hitchin
Hemel
Hempstead
Stevenage
CAMBRIDGE
IPSWICH
Southend-on-Sea
Brentwood
Colchester
Clacton-on-Sea
Basildon
Harlow
Luton
Bedford
Hunstanton
Fakenham
Blakeney
Cromer
Aylsham
North Walsham
Beccles
Bungay
Leiston
Eye
Southwold
Attleborough
Wymondham
Diss
Halesworth
Aldeburgh
Brandon
Watton
Littleport
Burwell
Chatteris
Swaffham
Downham
Market
East
Dereham
Thetford
Bury St Edmunds
Mildenhall
Ely
Kings
Lynn
Wisbech
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Great Yarmouth
Lowestoft
Histon
St Ives
Huntingdon
Peterborough
Wells-
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Waterbeach
Houghton Mill
Coggeshall

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Grange Barn
Flatford:
Bridge
Cottage
Bourne Mill
Theatre Royal
St Georges Guildhall
Elizabethan House
Museum
Ramsey Abbey
Gatehouse
Willington
Dovecote
and Stables
Horsey
Windpump
Sutton Hoo
Anglesey Abbey
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Blickling Estate
Oxburgh
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Melford Hall
Lavenham
Guildhall
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Ickworth
Wimpole
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Sheringham Park
Shaws
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Peckover
House and
Garden
Brancaster
Millennium
Activity Centre
Stiffkey
Marshes
Blakeney National
Nature Reserve
Morston
Marshes
West Runton and Beeston Regis Heath
Horsey Mere
Heigham
Holmes
Darrow
Wood
Dunwich Heath
Coastal Centre
and Beach
Orford Ness
Pin Mill
Dedham
Vale
Hatfield
Forest
Copt Hall
Marshes
Kyson
Hill
Northey Island
Blakes Wood
Danbury and
Lingwood
Commons
Rayleigh
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Great ideas for fun days out - whatever the weather,
there is something for everyone.
Explore the oldst
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Ickworth
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Wicken Fen
Explore 50 mils
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1 Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 8
2 Blakeney NNR 5
3 Blickling Estate 3
4 Bourne Mill 20
5 Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre 5
6 Coeshall Grange Barn 19
7 Dunstable Downs 21
8 Dunwich Heath 17
9 Elizabethan House Museum 6
10 Felbri Hall 4
11 Flatford: Bridge Cottage 16
12 Hateld Forest 20
13 Horsey Windpump 6
14 Houghton Mill 10
15 Ickworth 14
16 Lavenham Guildhall 15
17 Melford Hall 15
18 Orford Ness NNR 17
19 Oxburgh Hall 3
20 Paycockes 19
21 Peckover House and Garden 10
22 Shaws Corner 21
23 Sheringham Park 4
24 Sutton Hoo 16
25 Theatre Royal 14
26 Wicken Fen NNR 8
27 Wimpole Estate 9

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Tavel back in time nd visit
one of the bst prserved
meievl villaes in Englnd
Theatre Royal
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR
The only surviving regency
playhouse in Britain. Enjoy a
guided tour or book to see an
intimate performance in one
of the countrys most
signicant theatre buildings.
Everything pen:
7 February - 16 November, days and
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theatreroyal.org
From wide open coatlnd in the
orth at, increible lndscaps
in the south to pictrsque villaes
in the wst, there is something for
everyone in Suffolk.
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Ickworth
Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE
The newly restored servants
basement now tells the story
of the people that lived and
worked here. Above, the
impressive rotunda houses
priceless treasures collected
over centuries, and the
parkland and gardens provide
a tranquil backdrop to a truly
entertaining day out.
Everything pen:
15 March - 1 November, days and
times may vary
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From 2.50 to 13.50
Get in tuch: 01284 735270
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nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
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playhouse
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Melford Hall
Sudbury, CO10 9AA
From medieval monks to
the Hyde Parker family
who live here today,
everyone has left their
mark on this much loved
family home. An eclectic
mix of old and new
every room has a dierent
story to tell.
Everything pen:
30 March - 31 October, days and
times may vary
Pennies please:
From 1.85 to 7.35
Get in tuch: 01787 376395
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nationaltrust.org.uk/melfordhall
Flatford:
Bridge Cottage
East Bergholt, CO7 6UL
Nestled by the River Stour, the
hamlet of Flatford is home to
many of the iconic views that
inspired some of John
Constables paintings. The
exhibition can tell you more,
but why not explore the views
yourself on foot.
Everything pen:
6 March - 22 December, days and
times may vary
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Get in tuch: 01206 298260
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nationaltrust.org.uk/atford
Sutton Hoo
Woodbridge, IP12 3DJ
Immerse yourself into a world
of discovery where the burial
of an Anglo-Saxon king and his
treasured possessions were
unearthed in the mounds at
Sutton Hoo. Today you can
visit the mounds where the
excavation happened, explore
the ndings and replicas in our
exhibition and visit Mrs Prettys
warm and welcoming home.
Everything pen:
20 March - 3 November, days and
times may vary
Pennies please:
From 4.10 to 7.90
Get in tuch: 01394 389700
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nationaltrust.org.uk/suttonhoo
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Guildhall
Sudbury, CO10 9QZ
The Guildhall of Corpus Christi
is one of the nest timber
framed buildings in the
country. Situated in the heart
of this medieval village, you
can learn all about its changing
fortunes and Lavenhams
famous blue cloth.
Everything pen:
2 March - 1 December, days and
times may vary
Pennies please:
From 2.15 to 4.95
Get in tuch: 01787 247646
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nationaltrust.org.uk/lavenham
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Dunwich Heath
Saxmundham, IP17 3DJ
Tucked away on the Suolk
coast, Dunwich Heath is a
rare and precious habitat. The
peace and quiet makes it
ideal for walking along the
coastline. From July to
September the heath is alive
with colour but it remains an
inspiring visit whatever the
time of year.
Everything pen:
2 July - 28 September, days and
times may vary, access by NT
ferry only
Pennies please: From 2 to 8
Get in tuch: 01728 648024
Find ut mre:
nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness
Orford Ness
National Nature
Reserve
Woodbridge, IP12 2NU
A wild and remote shingle spit
with a history that will both
intrigue and delight.
Uncover some of Britains
secret military history and
enjoy the abundance of rare
species and plants that live in
this incredible landscape.
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Suffolk's
secret coat
With their iverse lndscaps,
thse neighboring countis have
a mixtre of activitis to enjoy.
Visit expning parklnds nd
gardens nd soak up
the frsh ir, or
iscover old
ae aitions
in a number
of quint,
quiet villaes.
Everything pen:
Heath open all year, tea room open 2
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Pennies please:
Car park 4.80 for non-members
Get in tuch: 01728 648501
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nationaltrust.org.uk/dunwichheath
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Paycockes
House and
Garden
Ceshall, CO6 1NS
A ne half timbered Tudor
merchant house, follow the
changing fortunes over a 500
year period and enjoy the
tranquil cottage garden.
Everything pen:
3 April - 3 November, days and
times may vary
Pennies please: From 2 to 4
Get in tuch: 01376 561305
Find ut mre:
nationaltrust.org.uk/paycockes
Coeshall
Grange Barn
Ceshall, CO6 1RE
One of the largest medieval
timber-framed buildings in
Europe, with oak timbers
soaring into a cathedral-like
roof spanning eight centuries.
Everything pen:
3 April - 3 November, days and
times may vary
Pennies please:
From 1.60 to 3.20
Get in tuch: 01376 562226
Find ut mre:
nationaltrust.org.uk/
coeshallgrangebarn
Bourne Mill
Colchester, CO2 8RT
A delightful piece of late
Elizabethan playfulness, built
for banquets and converted
into a mill, still with a working
waterwheel.
Everything pen:
31 March - 15 September, days and
times may vary
Pennies please:
From 1.60 to 3.20
Get in tuch: 01206 572422
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nationaltrust.org.uk/bournemill
Hateld Forest
Nr Bishops Stortford,
CM22 6NE
A medieval hunting forest home
to ancient trees over 1000 years
old and a herd of fallow deer,
Hateld Forest is a wonderful
open space for everyone to
enjoy.
Everything pen:
Forest open all year
Pennies please:
Car Park 5 for non-members
Get in tuch: 01279 874040
Find ut mre:
nationaltrust.org.uk/hateldforest
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Downs
Whipsnade, Bedfordshire,
LU6 2GY
Acres of space to enjoy
fabulous views of the
surrounding countryside. Miles
of wonderful walks available
where you can take in the ora
and fauna and feel on top of
the world.
Everything pen:
Downs open all year
Pennies please:
Car Park charge for non-members
Get in tuch: 01582 500920
Find ut mre:
nationaltrust.org.uk/
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Shaws Corner
Nr Welwyn, Hertfordshire,
AL6 9BX
The home of playwright George
Bernard Shaw, still maintained
very much as he left it. Explore
the arts and crafts inspired
interiors and enjoy the peace
and tranquillity of his garden.
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9 March - 3 November, days and
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From 3.20 to 6.30
Get in tuch: 01438 829221
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nationaltrust.org.uk/shawscorner
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Whether youre interested in
gardens, historic houses,
wildlife, or just somewhere
peaceful to relax, National Trust
membership gives you a wide
variety of things to do, as often
as you like, for FREE.
You can visit all our places in
the East of England, and
hundreds more around the
country. Upon joining youll
receive our members
handbook, magazine and local
newsletter telling you all about
whats on near you.
There are several options for
membership, from individual,
couples, families, to even
lifetime membership, so theres
something to suit everyone.
Whats more, your
membership fund goes back
into the work we do caring
for these places so, with
your help, we can
continue to protect these
special places for future
generations to enjoy.
To join today,
simply speak to
ne f ur sta
during your visit or
call 0844 800 1895.
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