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There's thousands of square miles of stunning coast and countryside when you visit the East of Englan

Explore the East of England and discover everything that this region has to offer. Enjoy a diverse mixture of vibrant cities, individual towns and villages, beautiful countryside and idyllic seaside - and all within easy reach no matter where you are travelling from. Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia, the area is made up of the six counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Ess

ex to form the distinctive hum that sticks out of England towards the Continent. Directly to the north of London, the region has preserved much of its unspoilt character, rural landscape, architecture and traditions.

02/06/2026

🏆 Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards – Celebrating regional success

Following another successful year for the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards, we are delighted to congratulate our regional winners who will be attending the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence tomorrow:

✨ B&B and Guest House of the Year – Holly Lodge Boutique B&B
✨ Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
✨ Regenerative Tourism Award – Gladwins Farm – Self Catering Holiday Cottages

We wish them the very best of luck as they represent Suffolk and Norfolk on the national stage.

01/06/2026

🏆 Applications for the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2027 are now officially open!

This is your opportunity to showcase your business, celebrate your team and gain recognition across Suffolk, Norfolk and nationally. Whether you’re a hotel, pub, attraction, foodie favourite, holiday park, experience provider or have an incredible team member who deserves the spotlight, we’d love to see you enter.

Successful finalists also have the opportunity to progress to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

📅 Closing date: Sunday 28 June at midnight

Submit your application here:
https://industry.visiteastofengland.com/industry-support/suffolk-norfolk-tourism-awards

Who would you love to see recognised this year? Tag them below 👇

31/05/2026

From coast to countryside, the East of England offers places to stay for every kind of break. Whether it’s a weekend reset, a family holiday or a longer escape with friends, you’ll find something to suit your plans.

Choose from cosy B&Bs, welcoming pubs and inns, stylish hotels, or self-catering cottages for more space and flexibility. For something closer to nature, try cabins, lodges, glamping or camping in beautiful surroundings — or even a boating holiday on the Broads.

And with plenty of dog-friendly options too, everyone can come along.

Browse places to stay: https://visiteastofengland.com/business/category/accommodation

29/05/2026

Big skies. Varied landscapes. Water, from the chalk streams to the Broads and sea. In a crowded, hectic world we have the gift of space - to exhale, to think differently, to create, to be your natural self.

Nature is woven into life here, nourishing our food, our history and our culture. We care for it and flourish with it. Every season with its own rhythm.

We aren’t a place to hurry through on your way elsewhere. We are a place to linger, reconnect, and explore in your own way, with a generosity of space and spirit that welcomes all.

Come as you are. Leave renewed.

27/05/2026

🏆Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2027 – Applications opening soon

Applications for the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards 2027 will officially open on Monday 1 June and close at midnight on Sunday 28 June.

Whether you are entering for the first time or returning after previous success, the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, celebrate your team and gain recognition across the region and nationally.

We encourage businesses to start preparing early, gathering supporting information, images and examples to bring your submission to life.

Applications and guidance documents will be available from 1 June.

Find out more: https://industry.visiteastofengland.com/industry-support/suffolk-norfolk-tourism-awards

12/05/2026

Great piece in The Times and The Sunday Times from Ben Aitken — thank you for such an entertaining and brilliantly observed read.

We especially loved the playful pay-off between Norfolk and Suffolk, and the way the article captured the character, humour and charm of both destinations so well. From Norwich’s independent culture and historic character to Ipswich’s waterfront, food scene and evolving visitor offer, it was fantastic to see East Anglia showcased with such warmth and personality.

A pleasure to help facilitate the visit and wonderful to see the region celebrated through its people, places, hospitality and local experiences.

Read it here: https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/comment-inspiration/ben-aitken-column-norwich-or-ipswich-vvn8gz3h2

11/05/2026

📣 Just TWO WEEKS remain to apply for the Suffolk & Norfolk Community Fund.

Delivered in partnership with holidaycottages.co.uk and the Suffolk & Norfolk LVEP, the fund is offering six £1,000 grants to support charities, community groups, and organisations creating meaningful impact across our local communities.

With three grants available in Suffolk and three in Norfolk, we encourage eligible organisations to apply before the deadline on 25 May 2026.

Apply here: https://industry.visiteastofengland.com/community-fund

Please share this post or tag organisations, charities, and community groups who would benefit from this opportunity.

Travel Chapter

23/04/2026

We’re really pleased to see three of our Norfolk and Suffolk businesses named as national finalists in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, following their success at the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards.

✨ Holly Lodge Boutique B&B – B&B and Guest House of the Year
✨ Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park – Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
✨ Gladwins Farm – Self Catering Holiday Cottages – Regenerative Tourism Award

The VisitEngland Awards recognise the very best in English tourism, and it’s great to see our region represented across such strong and important categories.

Congratulations to all of the finalists – a brilliant achievement and well deserved recognition of the hard work, care and quality they bring to our visitor economy every day.

Winners will be announced on 3 June at Aerospace Bristol. We’ll be cheering you on.

13/04/2026

As part of the Suffolk and Norfolk Local Visitor Economy Partnership, we are excited to launch a new Community Fund with holidaycottages.co.uk💚

There is £6,000 available for local businesses, charities and community groups across Norfolk and Suffolk, with six grants of £1,000.

The fund will support projects that make a real difference locally, from community wellbeing and cultural activity to environmental initiatives. It is also part of our wider commitment to regenerative tourism.

Applications are open now and close on 25 May 2026.

Find out more here:https://industry.visiteastofengland.com/community-fund

Please share to help us reach those who could benefit.

09/04/2026

Wellness comes naturally here.

🌿 Forest walks
🌊 Sea air
🌅 Space to think

In a hectic world, this is your invitation to pause.

Plan your reset →
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