Places to Visit - East
From grand stately homes and spectacular castles to beautiful gardens and remarkable ruins, the East of England is packed with places to visit.
Upcoming Events
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Wrest Park Forest Bathing 2024
Monthly events, listed below Wrest Park -
Narnia at Wrest Park
Wed-Sun 23 Nov - 31 Dec, plus Mon 23 Dec, Mon 30 Dec & Tues 31 Dec Wrest Park -
Christmas Afternoon Tea at Wrest Park
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Father Christmas at Wrest Park
Fri 29 Nov, Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Fri 20 Dec, Sat 21 Dec, Sun 22 Dec & Mon 23 Dec Wrest Park
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Spotlight On Framlingham Castle
Discover one of the best-preserved medieval castles in England. With its towers and curtain walls still standing proudly, you can explore almost 1,000 years of history.
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Historic Gardens
From Capability Brown's designs at Audley End to the rolling landscapes of Wrest Park, the East of England is home to some of our most beautiful gardens.
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How to create a landscape garden like Capability Brown
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown is remembered for the radical changes he made to country estates in the mid-eighteenth century. But what makes a great landscape design?
Million and More Appeal
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