The East of England consists of Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. There are loads of things to do, from exciting events to great days out by the seaside.
If you know of a cheap or free day out that isn't in our list, please contact us and we will put it on the site.
This Public Art Gallery houses an impressive number of prints, paintings, illustrations, wallpapers and decorative designs by artists of the 20th century and present day.
For adult tickets it costs £3.50 and for children aged 6-16 it's £2.00. The Museum of Power demonstrates working examples of power sources of all types and chronicles the major roles that they have played in history.
The Southend Planetarium is the only public Planetarium facility in the south-east, outside of London and presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. An adult ticket is just £3.50 and a for children and OAPs the price is £2.50.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum is currently closed for a major redevelopment project and will be opening a new flagship facility in the Spring of 2013.
Visit the extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford. Survivals include the lower walls of the church and cloister along with the shell of the prior's lodging. There is also an almost complete 14th Century gatehouse.
Visit the Firehouse museum and see old fire fighting equipment, a wartime pump and two greatcoats. You can also look at books and photos of past fires.
Become one of the thousands of people that visit Norwich Cathedral from all over the world. If you visit from the 11th-13th December you will even get to peruse a range of stalls and entertainment at their Historic Christmas Fayre which will cost you just £3.
Visit England's oldest lavender farm with nearly 100 acres of lavender, fragant, herb and riverside gardens and an essential oil distillery.
Take a trip down to printing machines past and learn about all sorts of techniques, from composing, to letterpress, to lithography and binding.
Milton Country Park offers a haven of peace and quiet not far from the city of Cambridge. Explore the network of paths that are suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs and feet.
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