4 Nights Itinerary in East Anglia
Explore gorgeous cities, exquisite coast and unique broads with Greater Anglia
Take a trip from the Hook of Holland to Harwich using the Stena Line ferry, continue your trip with Greater Anglia rail services on a four-day break exploring some of the highlights and attractions of the East of England.
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Sit back and enjoy the views from your train as you pass through picturesque countryside on the way to the Broads National Park and seaside towns of Cromer and Sheringham. Continue your trip to Norwich and Cambridge, dynamic urban towns with amazing legacy to discover, as well as stops in medieval Ely and Bury St Edmunds, providing a contrast to the natural world.
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Day 1
Harwich to Norwich
Combination of modern and medieval
Once you arrive in Harwich on the overnight ferry from the Hook of Holland, take a train to
Ipswich and change for Norwich, the best-preserved medieval city in the UK. Take the time to explore a city with so much to offer. Spend the afternoon exploring Norwich and taking in views of the 11th century castle which dominates the centre and 12th century cathedral.
For a contrast to the medieval architecture, Norwich is also a top shopping destination. With excellent independent stores in The Lanes, as well as High Street favourites. In Norwich, you'll find two shopping malls – Chantry Place and Castle Quarter plus small retail parks across the city.
The city is also a cultural hub with a vibrant nightlife, many theatres, traditional pubs and restaurants.
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Day 2
Norwich to the Norfolk coast
See the unique Broads National Park
Take the Bittern Line to Cromer, a traditional seaside town with Victorian pier. You could take a stop at Hoveton and Wroxham and spend a little time enjoying the waterside heart of the unique Norfolk Broads and pop into Roys, the world’s largest village store.
At Cromer you could take the train to Sheringham, and then enjoy a ride on the North Norfolk Railway, otherwise known as The Poppy Line, a heritage steam train that goes to the Georgian market town of Holt.
In the evening, perhaps enjoy a variety show at the Pavilion Theatre in Cromer, the world’s last end-of-pier theatre and definitely get take-out fish and chips and sit on the seafront enjoying the view while you eat. For the authentic experience, make sure you apply lots of salt and vinegar to your chips.
Plan your day out on The Norfolk Boards .
Day 3
Norfolk coast to Cambridge
Visit the 'Shop of the Fens'
Return to Norwich and then take the train to Cambridge, stopping at Ely to see the ‘Ship of the Fens’, a magnificent 11th century cathedral.
When visitng Cambridge, be prepared to be inspired by a City of History, culture and world-changing discoveries. Explore one of the world’s great university cities – enjoy a walking tour and take to the water on a traditional punt to see The Backs of the colleges from the River Cam.
Cambridge offers it all, from depths of history to a good nightlife full of feel-good atmosphere pubs and restaurants. If you didn't get a chance for shopping in Norwich, be assured Cambridge offers a booming shopping scene with independent stores and many familiar brands.
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Day 4
Cambridge to Harwich
Visit a famous Wool Town
Make your way back to Harwich from Cambridge, changing trains at Ipswich. On your way, stop off at Bury St Edmunds to experience the best-preserved medieval Wool Town in the UK with magnificent Abbey Gardens once the most famous pilgrimage location in England, see the St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Georgian town centre.
There's everything from galleries and gardens to one of Britain's most pint-sized pubs.
Plan your day in Bury St Edmunds .