Anglia or East Anglia is a region of United Kingdom, made up of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Linkolnshire and Essex counties. As a region it's renowned for its wide skies and flat landscapes, though parts of Suffolk are positively hilly, the north Norfolk coast holds steep cliffs as well as wide sandy beaches and pancake-flat fenlands are broken by wide, muddy rivers and hilly mounds, on one of which perches Ely's magnificent cathedral.
The whole region is sprinkled with fine medieval churches, the legacy of the days when this was England's most progressive and prosperous region. The towns of Colchester and Lincoln were major Roman settlements, and the medieval wool trade brought huge prosperity to the higgledy-piggledy streets of tiny Lavenham.
The area is rich in idyllic, quintessentially English villages: sleepy, sylvan settlements in the midst of otherwise deserted lowlands. It also boasts four of the country's greatest stately homes: Holkham Hall, Blickling Hall, Houghton Hall, and Sandringham—where the Queen spends Christmas. There are incomparable cathedrals, at Ely and Lincoln particularly, and one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe, King's College Chapel in Cambridge.
Home of Cambridge University, East Anglia has also been home to some of the world’s great minds - John Milton, Sir Isaac Newton, Lord Byron and Lord Tennyson. Find inspiration walking in the footsteps of so many greats, and maybe even dream up story of your own about the people who might have lived in one of the sprawling Manor estates that dot the countryside.
Places of interest
Aldeburgh - a quiet seaside resort, except in June, when the town fills up with people attending the noted Aldeburgh Festival. Its beach is backed by a promenade lined with candy-color dwellings.
Blakeney - once a bustling port town, it enjoys a quiet existence now, and a reputation for wildlife viewing at Blakeney Point.
The University of Cambridge - one of the oldest in the world, made up of 31 Colleges, each being an independent institution with its own property and income.
King's Lynn - one of the most English of English towns.
Southwold - idyllic seaside town with the old-fashioned beach huts that huddle together against the wind on the shingle beach, all painted in bright colors, make an eye-catching sight.
Wells-next-the-Sea - a wonderful array of pastel-coloured beach huts reminiscent of old-fashioned beaches, looking out onto this wide, sandy beach nar Wells in Norfolk.
Cley Spit – a deserted bird sanctuary.
Framlingham Castle – the seat of the Bigod earls of Norfolk.
Appletree Cottage is a beautifully restored listed 17th Century cottage overlooking the green in the village centre. You will appreciate the carefully preserved traditional features, such as beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and the original brick f...
Rogers Row is a charming, terraced cottage which has been recently renovated and refurbished offering cosy and comfortable accommodation. Situated in a location which is just a few minutes walk from the village centre, with all its amenities, it is ideal ...
Rowcroft Cottage is part of a small development of charming conversions using traditional local carrstone. Set within a small secluded courtyard setting, the property is comfortable, well equipped, modern and stylishly furnished. It is an excellent locati...
A beautifully restored 4 storey Victorian, family town house in a central position within the seaside resort of Cromer. It offers excellent accommodation for fourteen people with plenty of room to relax in comfort. The high street and beach are within eas...
