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Step inside the home of the Peckovers. a family of Quaker bankers who lived here for 150 years. Delve into their lives and enjoy the sensory delights of this wonderful two-acre garden. Peckover House and Garden North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire  PE13 1JR T:   01945 583463 E:   peckover@nationaltrust.org.uk W:  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover

Visit the former Lord Protector,s family home. Experience what domestic life would have been like in the 17th Century in a variety of re-created period rooms as well as an exhibition detailing the Civil War.  Visit Mrs. Cromwell's kitchen, try dressing-up or playing with toys of the time or venture into the Haunted Bedroom if you dare! Audio handsets bring the story of this impressive House to life. Guided tours and group visits welcome. Also Gift Shop and Tourist Information Centre. Opening Times:   Apr - Oct :  10am - 5 pm                              Nov - Mar:  11am - 4 pm Mon-fri & Sun, Sat 10am - 5 pm T:   01353 662062 Email:   tic@eastcambs.gov.uk Web:     www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk

Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens.  There is something for everyone to enjoy including the children's activity trails, the recently restored rare 19th Century glasshouse, guided tours of the gardens and the extensive programme of events for 2012. Hoveton Hall gardens provides an array of colour and interest throughout the seasons.  After your visit why not stop at the tearooms and enjoy one of our delicious homemade cakes, light lunches or cream teas. Opening Times:  1 Apr - 16 Sept, Tue - Fri & Sun,  10.30am - 5pm (last entry 4pm) Hoveton Hall Gardens Near Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk NR12, 8RJ Tel:   01603 782558 Email:   info@hovetonhallgardens.co.uk Web:     www.hovetonhallgardens.co.uk

Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location , surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach. Take in a spot of culture with a visit to the magnificent Palladian mansion and step back in time in the Bygones Museum. Discover more with cycle and boat hire., or explore the 18th century walled gardens, which are being restored. Opening Times:  Apr 1 - Oct 31:                                               Hall -  Sun, Mon & Thu   12noon - 4pm Bygones Museum, Walled Gardens, Stables cafe & Gift Shop  - 10am -5pm daily Holkham hall Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the Sea Norfolk NR23, 1 AB T:  01328 710227 (estate office)      01328 713111 (ticket office) E:  enquiries@holkham.co.uk W: www.holkham.co.uk Sheringham (23 miles - Coast...

Gainsborough's House is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA and shows an outstanding collection of his work.  A varied programme of temporary exhibitions is also on show throughout the year. Gift, coffee shop and garden. Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EU T:   01787 372958 E:   mail@gainsborough.org W:  www.gainsborough.org

Henry V111 built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth 1 famously rallied her army nearby.  The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.  Spend a great family day out here as you explore the magazine houses used to store vast quantities of gunpowder or enter the bastion magazine passages and feel what it was like for the soldiers who lived here. Our exhibition traces the role of the fort in the defence of |London Tilbury Fort The Fort, Tilbury Essex RM18 7NR

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th Century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk. The castle was once the refuge of Mary Tudor before she became Queen in 1553 and visitors can now explore over 800 years of life at Framilngham Castle in the 'From Powerhouse to Poorhouse' exhibition. Framlingham Castle Church Street Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9BP T:   0870 333 1181 E:   customers@english-heritage.org.uk W:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/framlingham

Step back in time  and see Victorian life come to life before your eyes at Audley End House and Gardens. You can experience what life was like at one of England's grandest stately homes. troll through the stunning pastoral parklands designed by 'Capablity' Brown, explore the formal garden and organic Kitchen Garden or meet our resident horses in our newly restored stable yard. Audley End House And Gardens Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF T:   0870 333 1181 Email:   customer@english.heritage.org.uk Web:    www.english.heritage.org.uk/audleyend