10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in East Anglia That You Shouldn't Miss

January 11, 2022 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in East Anglia, United Kingdom including New Wolsey Theatre, Greene King Brewery, The Red House, Parham Airfield Museum, Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Southwold, Felbrigg Hall, Norwich Castle, North Norfolk Railway, Norwich Cathedral, National Horse Racing Museum.
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1. New Wolsey Theatre

Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS England +44 1473 295900 [email protected] http://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 819 reviews

New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre official Trip Advisor page. A 400 seat venue in the heart of the county town of Suffolk. Come and visit us soon!We're more than happy for you to use this page to feedback about productions you've seen here but please also take the time to let us know about your overall experience. We can only improve with your honest and balanced opinions.

Reviewed By ingridwhight - Ipswich, United Kingdom

Excellent it is such a great night out. If you have never seen the it is a must. Very entertaining ,funny and the cast are very friendly.The theatre is also very welcoming nothing is to much trouble for the staff there. Fantastic night all round

2. Greene King Brewery

Abbot House Westgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1QT England +44 1284 843326 [email protected] http://www.greenekingshop.co.uk
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 795 reviews

Greene King Brewery

Walk, Talk and Tasting Tour Join us as we walk through Greene King’s history discovering our oldest buildings and finding out what they have been used for throughout time. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you need to know about Greene King and how our beers are made. Back in our café you will be able to watch a virtual tour of our brewery and enjoy a tutored tasting of our beers brewed here in Bury St Edmunds and Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Find out how we make our beers and what goes in to them to give that distinctive taste. We also have a delicious new beer-based condiment range to taste, featuring a chutney, mustard & marmalade all made by our friends at Scarlett & Mustard with Greene King and Belhaven Beer. You will receive a free bottle of beer to take away and a 10% off voucher to spend in the café and the shop on the day. We have a max of 6 on a tour and will ensure you are all socially distanced feel safe by following all current government guidelines

Reviewed By Francaise64

Great tour, and very well curated by Steve, our tour guide...fascinating history and delicious beer tasting session to complete our outing. Highly recommended.

3. The Red House

The Red House Golf Lane, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ England +44 1728 451700 [email protected] http://brittenpears.org/visit/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 144 reviews

The Red House

Benjamin Britten was one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. He wrote a vast amount of incredible music and wanted everyone to enjoy it – professional and amateur musicians, music enthusiasts, children and families. He was born in 1913 and raised in Lowestoft, and Suffolk was the backdrop for nearly his entire life. At The Red House in Aldeburgh he lived with Peter Pears, his muse and life partner, for nearly two decades until his death in 1976. As well as exploring Britten’s music, visitors to The Red House can see his and Pears’ eclectic collection of art, books and objects, wander around their gardens, and discover more about their lives. Please note: following the government’s announcement of a new national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the buildings at The Red House will close to visitors.

Reviewed By TerryPhilpot - Oxted, United Kingdom

You do not have to know anything about Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears to enjoy a visit to their home. It is so cosy and welcoming that it is almost as if they are about to walk in. The gardens, too, while not large, are pleasant. Make sure, too, that you visit their graves in the small municipal cemetery next to the churchyard of Aldeburgh's parish church.

4. Parham Airfield Museum

Parham Airfield, Woodbridge IP13 9AF England +44 1728 621373 [email protected] http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Parham Airfield Museum

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WE ARE SORRY BUT WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please check the website for further information. The 390th Bomb Group Memorial Air Museum and the Museum of the British Resistance Organisation are housed in the original war time control tower, associated quanset (nissan) huts, and include the Percy Kindred Library and cafe. Situated on open fields the museum is signposted from the A12 North of Woodbridge after passing through Little Glemham. We are open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday’s from the first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October and also on Wednesdays during June, July and August. FREE Kids activites:- Ink Stamper Trail, Lego Table, Activity Sheet FREE parking, FREE Admission DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

Reviewed By Y6088JNchriss

This is an incredible museum and memorial to the bomber crews that flew from here during the war. Lots of interesting stories and artifacts and the volunteers that work there are enthusiastic and have an extraordinary knowledge of the history of the base. Couldn't recommend more highly. I've been multiple times and have a jumper too!

5. Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Southwold

Sole Bay Brewery East Green, Southwold IP18 6EG England +44 1502 727225 [email protected] http://tours.adnams.co.uk/tours/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Southwold

If you've ever wanted to create your own Gin then the Adnams Make Your Own Gin experience is for you! This fascinating experience using mini copper stills takes 2-2.5 hours. An Adnams Gin Maker will guide you through the process of making your own gin, from selecting your own choice of the botanicals provided, through to the distillation process and naming, then labelling, your personal bottle.

Reviewed By V3124IEandrewd - Diss, United Kingdom

A small group of five of us taking part in this very informative, fascinating visit to the Adnams Distillery followed by a great session in the lab making our own gin. Yes - actually mixing the ingredients and then, individually distilling the gin to take with us. Finished with a tasting of the basics and different Adnams gins - excellent and with Christine’s experience and guidance the whole visit was punctuated with loads of history and detail of the beer, vodka and gin making processes - loved it !

6. Felbrigg Hall

Felbrigg Near Cromer, Norwich NR11 8PR England +44 1263 837444 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/felbrigg-hall/
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,448 reviews

Felbrigg Hall

Reviewed By 827JohnC - Wisbech, United Kingdom

In Cromer last Sunday with my wife, who was there to play bowls, which I declined to spectate (Watching grass grow without the excitement of watching paint dry!) Just nipped down the road to Felbrigg Hall, ample car parking, very near to reception and close to the hall. Good welcome from reception team, and excellent directions, not really time to visit the estate, so straight to the Hall, and a warm welcome from the volunteers on duty. Pleasant amble with the usual high standard of information available from the Room Stewards, a fascinating house, well worth a visit. A few days ago a winger left derogatory feed back because he objected to the fee structure, well he is of course welcome to his opinion, but really..... Adult Membership of the National Trust is £6 a month, for that you get free unlimited access to all the NT properties, that my friend is a BARGAIN!

7. Norwich Castle

24 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3JU England +44 1603 493625 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,233 reviews

Norwich Castle

Built as a Norman Royal Palace and once a prison, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is packed with treasures, including fabulous fine art, archaeology, and natural history. During 2020 and 2021 construction work will be underway on the exciting Norwich Castle: Royal Palace Reborn project to transform the Castle’s Norman Keep. During these works some areas of the Castle are not accessible and this includes the main Castle Keep.

Reviewed By Sunshine25580300779 - York, United Kingdom

Fascinating visit on a wet dreary autumn day. Art gallery very good with excellent audio visuals. Historical display rooms surpassed excellent with audio visuals and commentary especially enjoyed Anglo Saxon display. Don’t miss visiting. Staff very pleasant too.

8. North Norfolk Railway

Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,881 reviews

North Norfolk Railway

A 10.5-mile trip through beautiful parts of the region, hauled by a steam engine or heritage diesel locomotive. Steam trains run daily throughout the summer. All our trains offer stunning views of the Norfolk coast between Sheringham and Weybourne, Sheringham Park and Kelling Heath. We have a wide range of special events throughout the year to cater for the young and young at heart, see our website for our latest programme.

9. Norwich Cathedral

65 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH England +44 1603 218300 [email protected] http://www.cathedral.org.uk/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3,926 reviews

Norwich Cathedral

“Norfolk’s favourite building”Founded in 1096 and built using Normandy stone shipped from Caen, Norwich Cathedral is set in the 44 acre Cathedral Close, a peaceful city centre sanctuary.The Cathedral itself is one of the finest complete Romanesque buildings in Europe, with the highest Norman tower and largest monastic cloisters in England. Inside, the Cathedral tells almost 1000 years of history, with our enthusiastic volunteers on hand to talk you through the incredible stories of its past.There is more to see at Norwich Cathedral than you think. Our award-winning 21st century Refectory restaurant is open seven days a week, as is the Hostry which features a rolling programme of exhibitions, many of them featuring local artists.You can also experience the tranquillity of our expansive Library, Herb Garden or Japanese Garden, as well as guided tours of the building throughout the week.Afterwards, feel free to explore the lanes of the Cathedral Close, a quaint village just minutes from the bustling city centre, and stop for a picnic on one of our many well kept greens. Norwich Cathedral is a living centre for worship, learning and hospitality, extending a warm welcome to all our visitors from Norfolk and beyond.Part of the Norwich 12 - An initiative of Norwich Heritage, Economic & Regeneration Trust.

Reviewed By rickw73 - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

Where to begin?! I am a cathedral lover but had forgotten how special Norwich is. Boasting the largest cathedral close in England, the essentially Norman building is topped by a later, but most elegant spire. Strolling around the exterior gave glorious views across fields. I walked in at 7.30am to find the building deserted but bathed in wonderful summer sunshine. I watched peregrine falcons soar from the spire over the nave, I gawped at the 1380 dated reredos with its detailed painting and interesting political, as well as religious, story, and I gazed at the delightful and humorous roof bosses high over head -and the hidden misericords under choir stall seats. The cathedral also has some very good wall paintings which are well preserved (relatively) and worth taking time to see. Look out especially (in the south part of the nave) for the painting of the Bishop receiving money from King Rufus to buy his job! Stay as long as you can. And say a prayer there too! Did I mention the excellent small gift shop and the superb new refectory serving great food at reasonable prices? Wow! What a special place!

10. National Horse Racing Museum

Palace House Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP England +44 1638 667314 [email protected] http://www.palacehousenewmarket.co.uk
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
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Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 406 reviews

National Horse Racing Museum

NHRM & Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions; National Horseracing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House, and a chance to meet former racehorses in the flagship home of Retraining of Racehorses. We have a fabulous restaurant and gift shop onsite and visits can take from 3 hours to a full day, and sometimes even more…!

Reviewed By VickyJRn - Newmarket, United Kingdom

For a family who knows nothing about horses or racing we had a great day out. Very pleasant and helpful staff, extremely knowledgeable - our turn on the simulator was great fun. Nice to be able to combine inside and outside elements. The cakes from the little coffee shop were amazing !!! We live locally so the free annual pass will be very handy when it arrives.

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