Things to do in Suffolk

Explore Norfolk your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 113-mile (181 km) road trip through waterways, coastline, and historic cities. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into three themed sections—Norfolk Broads, Norfolk Coast & North Norfolk, and North Norfolk to King’s Lynn—so you only visit the places that you choose. __________________________________________________________________ WHAT TO EXPECT • This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go. • The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days. • It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip in a way that suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park. • Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes Uncover Britain’s own pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions, plus customisable directions by section using Google Maps. __________________________________________________________________ GO BEYOND THE CLASSICS WITH: • Norwich – Discover the medieval city, from Norwich Cathedral and Castle to the charming lanes and cultural gems • Norfolk Broads – Explore this unique National Park with traditional towns, scenic walks, wildlife spotting, and optional boat hire • Potter Heigham, Horning & Hickling Broad – Use the guide to plan tranquil days in Broads’ villages and windmill spotting • Great Yarmouth & Cromer – Enjoy seaside fun, piers, and beaches with nostalgic charm • Norfolk Coast AONB – Visit nature reserves and enjoy dramatic scenery across this protected landscape • Sheringham & Wells-next-the-Sea – Discover quintessential coastal towns with colourful beach huts and local charm • Sandringham Estate & Lavender Fields – Use the route to plan visits to royal heritage sites and scenic gardens • King’s Lynn – End your route at this historic port town with museums, grand architecture, and a fascinating maritime story __________________________________________________________________ While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. HOW TO ACCESS: see Know Before You Go

Join a family-run seal trip to Scroby Sands, the UK’s largest grey seal colony. Observe grey seals and common harbor seals in their natural environment. Enjoy a thrilling adventure and support a local business dedicated to showcasing the east coast’s marine life. Depart from Great Yarmouth and head to Scroby Sands. Witness hundreds of seals in their habitat from a comfortable jet boat. See large groups of seals as they gather on the sandbanks during low tide and swim around the boat at high tide. Scroby Sands, shaped by tides and currents, serves as a home for Norfolk seals. Known for its impressive wind farm, the sands provide a stunning backdrop for your seal-watching adventure.

Join a relaxed and guided boat tour around Lowestoft Harbour and Lake Lothing in Suffolk, where the crew will point out all the key sights. See the old ship building yards, visit the famous ship graveyards, and see the huge offshore ships and research vessels that are regular visitors to the port. Depart from the berth at the Heritage Quay, South Pier and pass under the town's Bascule Road Bridge. Enjoy a leisurely 4-knot journey upstream towards Oulton Broad, passing through the new Gull Wing Bridge. Pass under the over 100-year-old Oulton Swing Railway Bridge. Return to the berth at Heritage Quay. Hear tales and stories from over the years, from an infamous boat building criminal to Richard Branson’s Challenger Two that was built right here in Lowestoft. See the many yachts and pleasure boats that visit Lowestoft each year.