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East Anglia: Cambridge, Norwich & the Norfolk Coast: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
215 km
distance
6.9 h
driving
24
curated stops

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Day 1 Cambridge

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~18:00
Temperature
10.4°C–20.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.5h
09:00
Cambridge public colleges-and-Backs circuit cambridgeshire.gov.uk map ↗
Use Park & Ride or lawful edge parking for public college exteriors, lanes, greens and the Backs; interiors, museums, punting, theatres and events remain separate.
240 min · Cambridge · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
13:10
King's College and King's College Chapel kings.cam.ac.uk read more map ↗
Gaze at the towering Gothic architecture and listen to the world-famous choir in a historic setting.
50 min · Cambridge · £15 adults, £12.50 children/students with ID. 50p extra for weekend visits, £1 less for booking online in advance (recommended; King's gets extremely busy on weekends and ticket numbers are limited)
open: College grounds open term-time Mon-Fri 9:30AM–3:30PM, Sat 9:30AM–3:15PM, Sun 1:15PM–2:15PM and 5PM-5:30PM (summer only). Out of term Mon-Sat 9:30AM–4:30PM, Sun 10AM-5PM. Grounds closed during exams (late April to mid June) though Chapel is open. Chapel opening times vary, ring for details
14:10
Trinity College trin.cam.ac.uk read more map ↗
Explore a grand courtyard and visit a stunning library filled with historic manuscripts and treasures.
50 min · Cambridge · £2
15:10
Queens' College queens.cam.ac.uk read more map ↗
Stroll across the Cam, admiring the Mathematical Bridge linking lush college grounds.
50 min · Cambridge · £5 (includes printed guide). Free mid-October to mid-March
open: Open approx 10AM-4:30PM, see website or ring for updated times. Closed mid-May to mid-June
16:10
The Fitzwilliam Museum fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk read more map ↗
Discover centuries of art and antiquities in a grand university museum setting.
50 min · Cambridge · Admission free
open: Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
17:10
Newnham College newn.cam.ac.uk read more map ↗
Stroll through vast, tranquil grounds rarely crowded with visitors.
50 min · Cambridge · Free
open: Variable hours: see website
Overnight here
e.g. Royal Cambridge Hotel · The Varsity
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Bury St Edmunds

5 curated stops
Transit
1h35
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
10.7°C–19.8°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.5h
10:15
Bury St Edmunds public abbey-and-market-town circuit westsuffolk.gov.uk map ↗
Use lawful parking for Abbey Gardens, the public abbey remains and market-town streets; museums, theatre, Ickworth, guides and events remain separate.
210 min · Bury St Edmunds · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
13:55
The Apex Art Gallery theapex.co.uk map ↗
Explore art and enjoy concerts in a modern gallery and concert hall.
50 min · Bury St Edmunds
open: Art gallery Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM
14:55
Moyse's Hall Museum weststow.org read more map ↗
Discover local history in exhibits inside one of Bury St Edmunds' oldest buildings.
50 min · Bury St Edmunds
open: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM (last entry 4PM), Sun noon-4PM (last entry 3PM)
15:55
St Edmundsbury Cathedral stedscathedral.co.uk read more map ↗
Admire Gothic architecture in a cathedral with extensive modern additions.
50 min · Bury St Edmunds · Free
open: Daily 8AM-6PM
16:55
Abbey Gardens search map ↗
Stroll through vibrant flower displays and lush lawns in a serene summer setting.
50 min · Bury St Edmunds · Free
open: Daily dawn-dusk
Overnight here
e.g. Angel Hotel · Chantry Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Norwich

4 curated stops
Transit
1h40
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
10.4°C–19.5°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
16.6h
10:25
Norwich public cathedral-and-medieval-city circuit norwich.gov.uk map ↗
Use lawful parking for the cathedral quarter, lanes, river and public city landmarks; castle, museums, sports, golf, theatres and events remain separate.
240 min · Norwich · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
14:35
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery museums.norfolk.gov.uk read more map ↗
Explore the historic castle and its rich, varied exhibitions.
50 min · Norwich
15:35
Norwich Cathedral cathedral.org.uk read more map ↗
Admire the 900-year-old Norman architecture and quiet surrounding Close.
50 min · Norwich
16:35
Dragon Hall dragonhallnorwich.org.uk read more map ↗
Visit a unique restored medieval trading hall with guided tours.
50 min · Norwich
Overnight here
e.g. Maids Head Hotel · Premier Inn Norwich Nelson City Centre
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham

3 curated stops
Transit
1h39
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
11.6°C–17.1°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
16.6h
10:25
Wells-and-Holkham public harbour-and-coast circuit holkham.co.uk map ↗
Use official town or beach parking for Wells harbour and a condition-suitable Holkham coast circuit; hall entry, railway, wildlife disturbance and long walks remain separate.
240 min · Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
14:40
Holkham National Nature Reserve holkham.co.uk read more map ↗
Explore vast marshes, woodlands, and sandy beaches in England's largest reserve.
50 min · Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham
15:40
Holkham Beach holkham.co.uk read more map ↗
Relax on pristine sands backed by dunes and pine forest.
50 min · Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham
16:30
The Globe Inn theglobeatwells.co.uk map ↗
60 min · Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham
Overnight here
e.g. Blue Skies Camping · High Sand Creek
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 King's Lynn

5 curated stops
Transit
1h30
Finish
~17:40
Temperature
11.6°C–17.1°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
16.6h
10:10
King's Lynn public Hanseatic-town circuit west-norfolk.gov.uk map ↗
Use lawful parking for the public waterfront, historic streets and Hanseatic buildings; museums, castles, Sandringham, wildlife drives, performances and events remain separate.
210 min · King's Lynn · Public streets, paths and viewpoints; confirm current parking, opening and access before travel
13:50
Lynn Museum museums.norfolk.gov.uk map ↗
Discover local history, including the ancient Seahenge wooden structure.
50 min · King's Lynn · Summer £3.70, winter free
open: Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM
14:50
Greyfriars tower historicengland.org.uk read more map ↗
See the leaning tower, all that remains of a medieval Franciscan Priory.
50 min · King's Lynn · free
open: Daylight hours
15:50
St Margaret's Church stmargaretskingslynn.org.uk read more map ↗
You will see centuries-old stonework and towering arches in this historic minster.
50 min · King's Lynn
16:50
Red Mount Chapel search map ↗
Admire the intricate architecture of this 15th-century chapel.
50 min · King's Lynn

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