Eastlife Autumn 2020
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Dear Reader, we’re back! There’s been a few changes at eastlife during lockdown. We have a new publisher, new team members and a fantastic newly designed website!
I hope you enjoy!
LIFESTYLEall for AutumnFrom colourfulwalks toHalloween andBonfire Night,we’ve createdthe ultimateautumn guide tosee you throughSeptember,October andNovember.Share your pics with us!We’d love to see yourautumn snaps. Tag us onInstagram @eastlifemag#eastlifeYou can’t beat the feeling of autumn; achill to the air and a chance to get cosy.It’s a time for long walks and tucking intohearty comfort food. Make the most ofwhat our beautiful region has to offerwith our autumn experience bucket list.1 Leaf PeepingAutumn is a time for Mother Natureto show off. Discover a display ofstriking orange, golden yellow andvibrant red foliage with a walk aroundthe East Anglian countryside. Enjoya colourful walk and crunchy leavesat locations such as Blickling Estate,Anglesey Abbey, Sutton Hoo, FairhavenWoodland and Water Gardens andChristchurch Park.2 SunsetsEvening skies come alive duringautumn with dazzling pinks, red andorange. With the change of the clock,sunset is easier to catch. Wrap upwarm, grab a hot drink and head to thecoast for the best view of the sunset.Hunstanton and Holme-next-the-Sea areprime locations.3 ConkersWhat child doesn’t love collectingconkers? Relive childhood memorieswith the family and hunt for shiny brownconkers. There’s something excitingabout cracking open the spikey greencase to reveal its size. Add string andhost your own conker championship –hours of guaranteed fun! The region’sparks are your best bet for finding them.4 Bird WatchingThe East of England is blessed with awealth of bird species. In fact, Norfolkis one of the UK’s most sought afterdestinations for twitchers. Duringautumn many birds form flocks. Head tothe North Norfolk Coast to catch sight ofthe pink-footed geese or visit The Washat Snettisham to see waders. Swansstart to arrive at Welney around lateOctober for the winter; stop by one ofthe scheduled swan feeds.5 Blackberry PickingThose juicy blackberries are far tootempting to resist. Take a pot on yourcountry walk and fill it with the autumnfruit. They’re great for adding to pies andsmoothies!6 Empty BeachesWhat could be better than a beach toyourself? Norfolk and Suffolk’s wildbeaches are often deserted duringautumn and winter, apart from theodd dog walker. Wrap up, take a cosyblanket, picnic and flask of tea and settledown to admire the gorgeous seascape.The sand dunes at Wells, Holkham,Brancaster and Dunwich make a goodshield from the wind.7 Wildlife ToursThere’s an abundance of wildlife duringautumn. Woodland animals begin tostow away food for winter, otters makean appearance, pheasants flap around inthe undergrowth and deer are frequentlyseen. At this time of year stags developantlers to fight rivals to attract a mate.You’ll be able to see deer at Minsmere,Thetford and Holkham, which also offersdeer and wildlife safaris during October.20
LIFESTYLE8 Coffee ShopsIt might seem simple, but a cuteindependent coffee shop is even morespecial when it’s dark, rainy and coldoutside. Snuggle down in a cosy cornerwith a book, coffee and cake andwatch the world go by. Eastlife’s toppicks include Fitzbillies in Cambridge,Applaud Coffee in Ipswich, HertfordCoffee Lab and Norwich’s Bicycle ShopCafé.9 Heritage SitesStop by a stately home, castle ormedieval woodland for a glimpse intoEast Anglia’s history. The surroundinggrounds will be filled with colour. Opt fora guided tour or take a leisurely stroll.10 Pumpkin PatchNothing quite says autumn like apumpkin patch. In recent years, farmshave gone all out with their pumpkindisplays. Warning, it will be muddy, sopull on your wellies and head out topick your own pumpkins from the vine.There’s usually additional entertainmentsuch as seasonal food, Halloweendisplays, fairground rides and evenoccasionally a corn maze! Visitwww.eastlife.co.uk for our pumpkinpatch guide.11 HalloweenJoin in the ghoulish fun at some ofthe East’s most famous attractions.Zoos, theme parks, farms and statelyhomes host a number of Halloweenevents for children. From spooky walksand ghostly railway rides to crafts andpumpkin carving, there’s plenty ofthings to do during October half term.If you’re feeling extra brave, visit oneof the region’s scare attractions suchas PrimEVIL, Scaresville or The Cursedwhich run throughout October.12 Ghost ToursEast Anglia is home to some of the mosthaunted locations in the UK. Cambridge,Norwich, St Albans, Ely and Ipswichall offer ghost tours where you’ll walkcobbled streets with a guide and get togrips with harrowing tales of death andmurder. Anne Boleyn is Blickling Hall’sresident ghost, while Oliver Cromwellreportedly appears in Ely. If you’refeeling brave check-in for a night at asupposedly haunted hotel.13 Bonfire NightThe smell of gunpowder in the air on acrisp cold night is like the official scentof autumn. Firework displays take placeacross the region, some with hugebonfires and additional entertainment.Get ready to “ooooo” and “ahhh” as theskies light up!14 Cosy PubsNothing beats a cosy pub with acrackling fire after a long country walk.Dotted in villages, countryside and onthe coast are comfy boltholes waiting tobe discovered. Plan your walking routeto tie in with a nice pub lunch and glassof red in front of the fire – bliss!15 SeafoodIt’s no secret the East Anglian coastserves up delicious seafood, but duringautumn and winter, shellfish comes intoseason. October is great for a steamingbowl of mussels; some of the best canbe found at Wells-next-the-Sea. Crab,clams and scallops are also at theirfinest during autumn. Don’t forget to trythe oysters at Brancaster, Mersea Islandor Orford.16 Farmers’ MarketsMake the most of harvest season witha trip to a farmers’ market or farm shop.Most towns host a monthly farmermarket, while farm shops are stackedwith apples, pumpkins and squashes.Try samples and browse the foodiedelights. It’s a great time to pick up freshproduce for your seasonal homemadepies and stews!17 Apple DaysApples come into season around theend of September and to celebrate,selected stately homes, markets andfarms offer a day dedicated to allthings apple. Learn about the differentvarieties, try apple bobbing, have a go atpressing and sip on local cider while youexplore. Check the National Trust andEnglish Heritage websites for events, orstop by Gressenhall Farm & Workhouseon 11 October.18 City BreaksThough it may be tempting to head tothe countryside for autumn, the region’scities are a nice alternative. You’ll get thechance to see autumnal colours in theparks, dine in style at chic restaurants,try local tipples in traditional pubs andexplore the streets and attractionsbefore the Christmas crowds descend.19 Movie NightOn a dark, cold evening or grey, wet day,snuggle down with a bowl of popcorn,hot chocolate and watch a film. Autumnis a time for feeling warm and cosyso break out the movie classics. Thisyear, outdoor cinema experiences areextending into September and October,check our website for more details.20 PuntingTake in the autumn colours ofCambridge with a punting experiencealong the River Cam. Most reputablepunting companies offer blanketsto keep you warm and a selection ofdifferent packages.21
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LIFESTYLE
all for Autumn
From colourful
walks to
Halloween and
Bonfire Night,
we’ve created
the ultimate
autumn guide to
see you through
September,
October and
November.
Share your pics with us!
We’d love to see your
autumn snaps. Tag us on
Instagram @eastlifemag
#eastlife
You can’t beat the feeling of autumn; a
chill to the air and a chance to get cosy.
It’s a time for long walks and tucking into
hearty comfort food. Make the most of
what our beautiful region has to offer
with our autumn experience bucket list.
1 Leaf Peeping
Autumn is a time for Mother Nature
to show off. Discover a display of
striking orange, golden yellow and
vibrant red foliage with a walk around
the East Anglian countryside. Enjoy
a colourful walk and crunchy leaves
at locations such as Blickling Estate,
Anglesey Abbey, Sutton Hoo, Fairhaven
Woodland and Water Gardens and
Christchurch Park.
2 Sunsets
Evening skies come alive during
autumn with dazzling pinks, red and
orange. With the change of the clock,
sunset is easier to catch. Wrap up
warm, grab a hot drink and head to the
coast for the best view of the sunset.
Hunstanton and Holme-next-the-Sea are
prime locations.
3 Conkers
What child doesn’t love collecting
conkers? Relive childhood memories
with the family and hunt for shiny brown
conkers. There’s something exciting
about cracking open the spikey green
case to reveal its size. Add string and
host your own conker championship –
hours of guaranteed fun! The region’s
parks are your best bet for finding them.
4 Bird Watching
The East of England is blessed with a
wealth of bird species. In fact, Norfolk
is one of the UK’s most sought after
destinations for twitchers. During
autumn many birds form flocks. Head to
the North Norfolk Coast to catch sight of
the pink-footed geese or visit The Wash
at Snettisham to see waders. Swans
start to arrive at Welney around late
October for the winter; stop by one of
the scheduled swan feeds.
5 Blackberry Picking
Those juicy blackberries are far too
tempting to resist. Take a pot on your
country walk and fill it with the autumn
fruit. They’re great for adding to pies and
smoothies!
6 Empty Beaches
What could be better than a beach to
yourself? Norfolk and Suffolk’s wild
beaches are often deserted during
autumn and winter, apart from the
odd dog walker. Wrap up, take a cosy
blanket, picnic and flask of tea and settle
down to admire the gorgeous seascape.
The sand dunes at Wells, Holkham,
Brancaster and Dunwich make a good
shield from the wind.
7 Wildlife Tours
There’s an abundance of wildlife during
autumn. Woodland animals begin to
stow away food for winter, otters make
an appearance, pheasants flap around in
the undergrowth and deer are frequently
seen. At this time of year stags develop
antlers to fight rivals to attract a mate.
You’ll be able to see deer at Minsmere,
Thetford and Holkham, which also offers
deer and wildlife safaris during October.
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