East of England Visitor Guide 2018
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.
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.
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FOREST HEATH<br />
Forest Heath has a wonderful variety <strong>of</strong><br />
landscapes to explore, from the chalk<br />
downlands <strong>of</strong> Newmarket, through to the<br />
rich agricultural fenlands in the west and<br />
the sandy brecklands in the north with its<br />
large lowland forest.<br />
The largest town in the district, Newmarket,<br />
is the international home <strong>of</strong> horseracing<br />
and attracts visitors from all over the world.<br />
While they may initially come to Newmarket<br />
for the racing, they discover that<br />
Newmarket has much to <strong>of</strong>fer both new and<br />
returning visitors.<br />
With magnificent buildings, wonderful<br />
views and an excellent location (with historic<br />
Cambridge and Ely on the doorstep), it is<br />
the perfect place to explore this region.<br />
Brandon, the gateway to the Brecks, has<br />
a long and fascinating history. Brandon<br />
Country Park boasts 30 acres <strong>of</strong> space to<br />
enjoy, including a delightful walled garden,<br />
forest walks, picnic area and visitor centre.<br />
Mountain biking is very popular in this area<br />
and there are trails both in the country park<br />
and High Lodge Forest Centre just a short<br />
distance down the road.<br />
rebuilt in the 15th century, yet retains many<br />
features dating back to the 12th and 13th<br />
centuries.<br />
The parish <strong>of</strong> Mildenhall is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
largest in Suffolk and the town boasts a<br />
rich history remembered in the Mildenhall<br />
Museum. Here, you can see a replica <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mildenhall treasure and learn about the<br />
great Mildenhall to Melbourne air race. RAF<br />
Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath are still<br />
operational as part <strong>of</strong> the United States Air<br />
Force.<br />
As well as the three market towns, Forest<br />
Heath has 22 villages. Scattered around the<br />
outskirts <strong>of</strong> the towns, and linking the three<br />
main centres together, the villages are well<br />
worth visiting and many have local pubs<br />
and shops for you to visit.<br />
As you pass through each you will<br />
experience the changing landscapes<br />
around you; fen, heath, chalk and downlands,<br />
from the flat, panoramic views over<br />
dark peat fields, to rolling countryside, and<br />
woodland areas covered in wildflowers -<br />
you will discover magical, isolated places,<br />
known only to a lucky few.<br />
St Mary’s Church and the Market Pump sit<br />
in the heart <strong>of</strong> Mildenhall. The church was<br />
For more information visit the tourism<br />
pages at www.forest-heath.gov.uk<br />
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