East England

Give your kids more time

Our lifestyle today means that for the first time ever, our children could have a lower life expectancy than us. Their physical and mental wellbeing is directly related to the amount of time they spend outside.

GetOutside Champion: Alan Parkinson

Alan is an award-winning geography teacher, and author, Junior Vice President of the Geographical Association, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Chartered Geographer.

GetOutside Champion: Barbara Walshe

Barbara is a lover of the outdoors and a trustee of Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

GetOutside Champion: Emma Cusworth

Emma's main aim is to encourage people to get outside to enjoy a healthy and happy lifestyle.

Historical Landmarks on the Broads

The Broads may be famed for their waterways, but did you know that the east of England is also home to some interesting history? Discover some of the best places in this post...

Where to stay in and around the Broads

With the wealth of things to see and do around the Broads, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to fit it all into one day. So why not make a mini-break or holiday of it and stay somewhere nearby? To give you some ideas we’ve rounded up some of the best accommodation options near to the Norfolk Broads:

#​GetOutside for winter in the Broads

The Broads National Park is a place for all seasons. Winter wildlife walks, followed by log fires, mulled drinks… It’s never too late to plan a visit to the Broads.

Boating in the Broads: An introduction

The Broads National Park is a popular destination for people who want to explore life on the water. Find out how you can make the most of it here.

Best places to go birdwatching in The Broads

Find out our top recommendations for fantastic places to go birdwatching in the Broads National Park.

Birdwatching in the Broads

The Broads is the perfect destination for bird watching due to its extensive marshland and wetlands. Find out about which birds you can see in The Broads National Park.