Stops not to be missed are Suffolk, with the town of Dedham, caressed by the River Stour, where the tower of the St. Mary’s Church rises and where pleasant boat trips can be taken; Flatford Mill, the old mill owned by Constable’s father, where the British National Trust organizes guided tours.
For birdwatching enthusiasts, there are also the nearby Broads, a wetland area shaped by ponds, canals, reed beds, and picturesque windmills (well-preserved is the one at Cley-next-the-Sea) to explore by houseboat, canoe, or small sailing boats. A visit to Cambridge and Norwich is unmissable, where their respective cathedrals tower, adorned with spectacular spires; at the lovely wool villages, the ancient wool towns, like Lavenham, where the large Gothic church and delightful 14th-century half-timbered houses stand out; at the splendid Norman castle of Hedingham and the elegant manor of Bliking Hall, north of Norfolk.
