Eastlife Summer 2020 (Web)
Dear Reader, I wanted to let you know as a team here at Eastlife, we’ve been working hard during these uncertain times. We are lucky enough to be able to work from home on our laptops and are passionate about being your guide to the East. Therefore, after much discussion we decided to proceed with our summer issue. Though circumstances are uncertain at the time of print as COVID-19 hurls towards its peak, the articles in this magazine are there to offer some light relief and distraction. The articles aim to inspire you for happier times ahead. Just know that we will travel again, we’ll dance at festivals and concerts, we’ll dine out with friends and our glorious coastline will be waiting for us when this is over. As an independent publishing company, we rely on our wonderful advertisers to create a great read and we continue to support them through this difficult time. We’ll continue posting online at www.eastlife.co.uk and you can follow us on our social media platforms for relevant content during this time. Stay home, stay safe and we’ll see you on the other side!
Dear Reader, I wanted to let you know as a team here at Eastlife, we’ve been working hard during these uncertain times. We are lucky enough to be able to work from home on our laptops and are passionate about being your guide to the East. Therefore, after much discussion we decided to proceed with our summer issue. Though circumstances are uncertain at the time of print as COVID-19 hurls towards its peak, the articles in this magazine are there to offer some light relief and distraction. The articles aim to inspire you for happier times ahead. Just know that we will travel again, we’ll dance at festivals and concerts, we’ll dine out with friends and our glorious coastline will be waiting for us when this is over. As an independent publishing company, we rely on our wonderful advertisers to create a great read and we continue to support them through this difficult time. We’ll continue posting online at www.eastlife.co.uk and you can follow us on our social media platforms for relevant content during this time. Stay home, stay safe and we’ll see you on the other side!
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The Great Outdoors
Get out in the fresh air and soak up the best green
spaces, woodlands and picnic spots the East of
England has to offer.
Ickworth House, Parkland and Gardens
The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
The impressive Rotunda is enveloped in 1,800 acres of parkland
and gardens where you can explore and discover something
new every season. During summer months Ickworth continues
its tradition of grand entertaining with outdoor theatre and
cinema. The walled garden is a great spot for a picnic while the
paths in the woods are ideal for a dog walk.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
Hatfield House
Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 5NB
A gem in the Hertfordshire countryside, the estate offers plenty
for visitors to enjoy. The gorgeous gardens feature a number
of sculptures, creative landscape designs, colourful flora and
fauna, a maze and walkways. Surrounding woodlands offer a
choice of walks at varying lengths and the deer park is great for
wildlife spotting. www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Anglesey Abbey
Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ
A trip to this National Trust property is a great summer’s day
out. Admire the amazing collection of plants in the garden or
stretch your legs with a long walk. Explore the Cambridgeshire
countryside, passing waterways and the Quy Fen or opt for the
Anglesey Abbey Dog Walking Trail; a short walk which takes in
the countryside near the Abbey and the village of Lode.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey-gardens-andlode-mill
Kentwell Hall
Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9BA
Explore this beautiful home which has been lived in for over 500
years. Most of the house can be viewed, while the extensive
gardens offer many ancient features including a moat, 17th
century walled garden and yews of a great age. The woods are
carpeted with seasonal flowers and there’s a ‘Wellie Walk Nature
Hunt’ perfect for a family day out – there might even be a few
puddles to jump in! www.kentwell.co.uk
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ
Escape the crowds and discover Norfolk’s beautiful countryside
with a visit to Fairhaven. Seasonal flowers bloom year-round,
but May is the best time to visit the bluebell woods. There’s
four miles of pathways to explore and a private broad which
operates daily boat trips. This is a great location for spotting
wildlife and enjoying nature. www.fairhavengarden.co.uk
Forest of Marston Vale
Bedford MK43 0PR
The area is made up community woods that come together
to form the Forest of Marston Vale which covers 61 square
miles. There’s a choice of walking routes, from short woodland
strolls to more challenging routes for ramblers. Cranfield and
Kempston woodlands offer a beautiful display of bluebells from
April to May. Some routes also cater for cyclists and horse riders.
www.marstonvale.org/Pages/Category/other-sites-in-theforest
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