Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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LIFESTYLE<br />
Forests dense with pretty spring flowers. A carpet of daffodils, snowdrops and<br />
bluebells. Grand mansions that have stood the test of time and continue to inspire.<br />
Nature reserves alive with wildlife. Wherever you live or plan to travel to this spring,<br />
ensure you make the most of your time at your chosen destination and this beautiful<br />
season.<br />
Cambridgeshire<br />
With city and countryside, the county offers the best of both worlds. There’s plenty to<br />
discover during spring. Begin in the city of Cambridge with a walk along the Backs,<br />
a stretch of reclaimed land, which runs along the back of the riverside colleges.<br />
During spring it is covered with a blanket of daffodils and crocuses. Jesus Green is the<br />
perfect space to enjoy a walk, picnic or sports. Its outdoor swimming pool is ideal for<br />
warmer days. Escape the crowds and seek out Cambridge University Botanic Gardens<br />
featuring 40 acres of seasonal gardens and glasshouses.<br />
Sitting on the very western edge of the Fens, Whittlesey, not only has glorious<br />
walks with an abundance of wildlife but an interesting maze of streets with a mix of<br />
architecture spanning several centuries. Only a few minutes from the city centre of<br />
Peterborough is the glorious Nene Park. Stretching out over four acres along the<br />
River Nene, this is the perfect spot for picnics, bird watching, walking, cycling, riding,<br />
watersports and golf.<br />
Essex<br />
Quaint villages, country walks and lively seaside resorts, when the weather warms<br />
Essex is a delight. Enjoy the thrill of travelling through the countryside on a steam train<br />
at Colne Valley Railway. The pretty line is almost a mile long, with relocated station<br />
buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored or rebuilt. The Gardens of<br />
Easton Lodge is an idyllic haven which has been partially restored to its former glory<br />
by a team of dedicated volunteers and the owners of Warwick House. Expect beautiful<br />
seasonal blooms and colourful displays.<br />
Colchester is a metropolis for heritage. Spend the day discovering Colchester<br />
Museum’s archaeology collection, step back in time and race a Roman chariot, explore<br />
behind the scenes on a guided tour or hire one of the tablets and watch history come<br />
to life before your very eyes. From here, take a walk around Castle Park with pretty<br />
gardens, expansive green space and history.<br />
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