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Historic buildings are being primped and preened ahead of reopening to the public on Monday.
Cinemas, museums, theatres and concert halls in England will be allowed to reopen from May 17 under step three on the road map out of lockdown.
Dozens of English Heritage sites will be among venues welcoming visitors indoors, with 23 properties opening for the first time in 2021.
English Heritage conservators have reset the dining table inside the Durbar room at Osborne on the Isle of Wight and ensured the glassware is sparkling.
Osborne offers an insight into the lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who created the palatial house as their family holiday home - complete with beach, grounds and gardens.
The Lookout, Felixstowe
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If you re looking for a seaside staycation, Suffolk is one of the best places in the country to try, with its quiet beaches, pretty towns and old country pubs
The perfect beachside apartment from which to explore everything that Felixstowe has to offer, 18 Undercliffe has two bedrooms and can accommodate up to four guests for a seafront staycation. There is a balcony with chairs and table to enjoy breakfast with a view over the sea and large windows that flood the apartment with natural light.
What to visit nearby: Landguard Fort has over 400 years of history as an important defence on the east coast and is a fascinating place to visit for history lovers (NB: the tentative open date is May 17). Explore the pretty Sea Front Gardens, spot the Martello Towers or try your hand at some crazy golf.
Southwold beach
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Suffolk is the perfect county to plan a leisurely walk that all the family can enjoy, whether you re spending time beside the coast or in the gently, rolling countryside. These easy going walks provides opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Southwold - Distance: 4 miles/6.4km
Start in front of Southwold Pier facing inland. Turn left and follow the path beside the railings, onto the low cliffs to South Green (signed). Turn right. Walk across the grass until you come to a large green. Cross the road, head towards the post box, continue into a short dead-end lane. At the end, take the path between two flint walls. As the path turns left, continue along on the footpath.
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