Culture and heritage in the Broads National Park

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From scheduled ancient monuments such as St Benet's Abbey, to the iconic drainage mills dotted throughout the landscape, there's a wealth of fascinating culture and heritage to be discovered in the Broads National Park.

Find out more about historic houses, churches, mills, museums and theatres in the Broads National Park.

Castles, houses and historic sites

Castles, houses and historic sites - From the grand Somerleyton Hall to the ruins of All Saints Church in Billockby, the Broads is rich with architecture and monuments from eras gone by.

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Churches, abbeys and cathedrals

Churches, abbeys and cathedrals - Come to the Broads and discover an abundance of medieval churches, stunning cathedrals and the only abbey to survive the dissolution of the monasteries.

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Mills

Mills - Come and be fascinated by the working history of the Broads and explore the plethora of windmills and windpumps scattered across East Anglia. Some are still even working today!

Museums

Museums - With museums covering a range of areas from Norfolk’s Own Admiral Nelson to the history of RAF Radars, you certainly won’t be bored in the Broads if the weather’s bad outside!

Theatre and film

Theatre and film - Take in the arts when you’re here by visiting one of the esteemed theatres or cinemas scattered across the Broads. Alternatively, you can head to the puppet theatre for something a bit different.