East Anglia Travel Guide
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One of those beautiful English inconsistencies, East Anglia has no spectacular mountains or rivers to disturb the storied, quiet land, full of rural delights. Occupying an area of southeastern England that pushes out into the North Sea, its counties of Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire feel cut off from the pulse of the country. Among its highlights is Cambridge, a lovely and ancient university city. East Anglia also has four of the country's greatest stately homes: Holkham Hall, Blickling Hall, Houghton Hall, and Sandringham—where the Queen spends Christmas.
East Anglia Hotels
The region is full of centuries-old, half-timber inns with rooms full of roaring fires and cozy bars. Bed-and-breakfasts are a good option in pricey Cambridge...read more
East Anglia Restaurants
In summer the coast gets so packed with people that reservations are essential at restaurants. Getting something to eat at other than regular mealtime hours...read more
Things To Do in East Anglia
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in East Anglia
- 4-Star University Arms Fr $177+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $117/night less
- Cambridge Savings! Book at Holiday Inn Cambridge Fr $171+/Nt Expedia
- Explore Cambridge For Less! Book Fr $85+/Nt — $85 Hotels.com
- Save in Cambridge: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $268+/Nt — $268 Expedia
- 3-Star Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Fr $146+/Nt — $146 Save with Hotels.com, $12/night less
East Anglia Experiences
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Cambridge: A walk though the colleges is grand, but the best views of the university's colleges and immaculate lawns (and some famous bridges)... Read more
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Perhaps unsurprisingly in an island nation, the harvest of the rivers and the sea forms an essential part of the British culinary tradition... Read more
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Farmland and the rivers and sea provide ample bounty for the table in East Anglia. Look for area specialties, such as duckling, Norfolk black... Read more
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Breathtakingly lovely, The Broads are a network of rivers and canals that stretch for about 150 mi across East Anglia, mostly in North Norfolk... Read more
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East Anglia is a walker's dream, especially if a relatively flat trail appeals to you. The regional Web site www.visiteastofengland.com has further... Read more
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To punt is to maneuver a flat-bottom, wooden, gondola-like boat—in this case, through the shallow River Cam along the verdant Backs behind... Read more
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