Places to Visit - East

From ‘secret’ gardens, ideal for walks, to some of England's grandest stately homes, the East of England is packed with places to visit.

Life above and below stairs

The evolution of the English garden

A centre of power in Tudor England

Upcoming Events

The Wizards of Once Halloween Quest at Audley End

Sat 23 - Sun 31 Oct 2021 10am - 5pm Audley End House and Gardens
The Wizards of Once Halloween Quest at Framlingham Castle

Sat 23 - Sun 31 Oct 2021 10am - 5pm Framlingham Castle
The Wizards of Once Halloween Quest at Wrest Park

Sat 23 - 31 Sun Oct 2021 10am - 5pm Wrest Park
Ghost Tours at Framlingham Castle

Thu 28 - Sun 31 Oct 2021 Tours at 7pm and 8.30pm Framlingham Castle

Spotlight On Framlingham Castle

Discover the centre of a vast network of power and influence, and one of the best preserved medieval castles in England. With its towers and curtain walls still standing proudly, it's here that you can explore almost 1000 years of history.
Historic Gardens

From Capability Brown's designs at Audley End to the rolling landscapes of Wrest Park, the East of England is home to some of our most beautiful gardens.
How to create a landscape garden like Capability Brown

Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown is remembered for the radical changes he made to country estates in the mid-eighteenth century. But what makes a great landscape design?