East of England Visitor Guide
With its coastal and country landscapes, market towns and villages, and many family attractions and events, East Anglia is the perfect destination for a holiday, short break or day out. In this guide we cover how to make the most of a trip to this beautiful region...
With its coastal and country landscapes, market towns and villages, and many family attractions and events, East Anglia is the perfect destination for a holiday, short break or day out. In this guide we cover how to make the most of a trip to this beautiful region...
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SAXMUNDHAM<br />
Saxmundham is a popular market town on<br />
the River Fromus at the centre <strong>of</strong> Suffolk’s<br />
Heritage Coastal region. Saxmundham, or<br />
‘Sax’ as it is known locally, has many local<br />
shops and businesses, sports and leisure<br />
facilities. There’s also a market every<br />
Wednesday. It’s home to RSPB Minsmere;<br />
a fantastic coastal nature reserve that’s<br />
perfect for families. There’s something for<br />
everyone to enjoy including long and short<br />
walks, wildlife, a café and Wild Zone natural<br />
play area where the kids can let <strong>of</strong>f steam.<br />
PIN MILL<br />
On the banks <strong>of</strong> the River Orwell the<br />
hamlet <strong>of</strong> Pin Mill is a haven <strong>of</strong> tranquility,<br />
loved by artists, walkers and birdwatchers.<br />
The 17th-century Butt & Oyster Inn is so<br />
close to the river that it can serve pints <strong>of</strong><br />
ale through the window to yachtsmen at<br />
high tide.<br />
Pin Mill was the setting for Arthur<br />
Ransome’s book ‘We Didn’t Mean to Go to<br />
Sea’, one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> children’s books<br />
penned by the author.
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