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Orford Castle

5.0 (4 reviews)
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Sutton Hoo National Trust - Telling the Anglo-Saxon time for Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo National Trust

4.3(3 reviews)
12.9 km

The concept of buttering bread originated from the Anglo-Saxons…read more We know so little about them, and they left very little behind. So beeing able to visit Sutton Hoo and see the artefacts really helped build up sketchy picture of these ancestors of the English. As a Welshman I'd love to know more about the relationship the Anglo-Saxons had with the Celts and what was left of the previous Roman Empire. If I was a betting man I'd wager those relationships would be well represented in how things went at the Euros this summer! So the visit really complimented what I've learned from the Staffordshire hoard on exhibition in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. I thoroughly recommend Sutton Hoo and I'm looking forward to coming back and spending more time in the near future.

Sutton Hoo, as Bill Bryson says, is a must-see for anyone visiting East Anglia. It is a rather…read moreunique and magical place. It is very well laid out and thoroughly explained. To begin with you can walk around the burial mounds, which in themselves are quite impressive. Basil Brown, the archeologist, that discovered them was a rather remarkable figure and got very little credit for the discovery. You can also visit Mrs Pretty's house. Mrs Pretty was the landowner when the site was discovered and actually commissioned the archeological dig. It is apparently the biggest treasure trove ever discovered and she donated it all to the British Museum. Her house is a living museum and remains decorated in the 1930s style. The guides there are very happy to share their knowledge and talk with visitors. The museum, unlike mosts, allows guests to 'make themselves at home' by sitting on the sofas and being able to touch things! There is also an exhibition explaining the culture and history of the site. Unfortunately, all the treasure that was uncovered is at the British Museum and not here, but the replicas are quite cool. My husband and I now plan to visit the British Museum just with the intention of seeing the Sutton Hoo treasure. This place is definitely worth the visit!

Parham Airfield Museum

Parham Airfield Museum

5.0(1 review)
14.3 km

This is fascinating Museum housed in original WOrld War II buildings on Parham Airfield, where…read moreAmerican Airmen were based during the war. There are a huge number of artefacts, and every time I go I manage to see and learn new things. The Museum is run by keen volunteers who are happy to guide you round or answer any questions. There is a nice little tearoom which also sells souvenirs and often has wartime music or films playing in it. There are sometimes sandwiches for sale, but no other meals, just snacks like crisps, sweets, biscuits. The souvernirs are VERY CHEAP- lots for under £1. There is also an underground bunker which is open during high season which has been built as an exact replica of one found recently a few miles away at Stratford St Andrew- you can walk through this and see how Britain's Secret Army lived and trained, with original memorabilia such as food and bomb making equipment housed in the bunker. This is very popular with the children, but the main WWII museum part is probably more suitable to adults due to the nature of the exhibits- lots of written displays etc. There are outside picnic tables which are lovely in summer but can get very windy due to the barren and flat surroundings. BEST OF ALL, ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE- but the Museum does rely on donations to be able to survive. Do play the Museum a visit if you are going near to Framlingham- it is open Sundays March- September and Wednesdays in July and August and really does offer a lovely, informative and evocative morning or afternoon out.

Norwich Castle Museum

Norwich Castle Museum

4.5(24 reviews)
61.6 km

We rolled up late afternoon on a long day out in Norwich and the friendly staff kindly suggested we…read morespend 5 mins in the cafe or gift shop so we could purchase their Twilight tickets at GBP2.50 which is a steal. We did have to pick what we were interested in and walk through some displays we weren't necessarily into, but we had plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer. And boy, do they have offerings! Firstly I was impressed by the architecture as you approach the antiquated castle, then by the glass addition on entry which blend both old and new together. We started by walking up to the ramparts to view the city and you continue to see the seamless way they integrated the buildings on the staircases. Then we started at the beginning of the museum and enjoyed the banquet hall where there are hands on displays including fake food and clothing for children....or your inner child ;) Great photo op! There are continued interactive displays throughout the museum to enjoy so keep a lookout. As well as museum displays there are art galleries and although I'm not usually a fan of modern art I was intrigued by some of the artwork using mixed media. The museum really does have something for everyone's interests, military, archaeology, social history, teapot collections, taxidermy in landscapes, every era represented. I hadn't expected to see so many excellent exhibits in a museum this size. Norwich knows how to build a museum! If I ever return I will start my day at the museum and spend more time there.

A small regional museum. The castle can clearly be seen from quite a lot of the city. Very nice…read morefriendly people, no signs from the city to say how to find the entrance.

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Norwich Castle Museum - Norman arch is a survivor of the period

Norman arch is a survivor of the period

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Orford Castle - castles - Updated May 2026

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