Famous for its wide, open skies and tranquil landscapes, the East of England encompasses Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. The linear landscape of the Fens, a huge coastal plain stretching across much of the area, makes this an area rich in wildlife.
The region has inspired many an artist and composer – most notably Romantic painter John Constable, who set his evocative pastoral scenes here, and Benjamin Britten, one-time resident of Suffolk, whose legacy is Snape Maltings, an internationally important concert hall and cultural hub.
The area also boasts some stunning architecture. One of the country’s finest cathedrals is in Ely, while you could easily while away a day admiring the colleges and churches of Cambridge. Cultural corners apart, this is classic bucket-and-spade territory: beautiful beaches with the…
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