Local stories, sharper shortlists, and honest East Anglia context.
Insider guides, local tips and stories from across Suffolk and Norfolk.
17 April 2026
Why I built East Anglia Insider
The story behind East Anglia Insider, a modern local directory for Suffolk and Norfolk, built by OTB Studio in Ipswich to give independent businesses the digital presence they deserve.
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15 June 2026
A perfect day in Aldeburgh
A perfect day in Aldeburgh, Suffolk: the shingle beach and the Scallop, the best fish and chips, independent shops and galleries, plus Snape Maltings nearby.
17 March 2026
A day out on the Norfolk Broads
A realistic one-day plan for the Norfolk Broads: where to hire a boat, an easy beginner route, riverside pubs, and what to do without a boat.
17 March 2026
A guide to Burnham Market
A grounded guide to Burnham Market, Norfolk: what the village is really like, where to eat and shop, the Hoste, and how to pair it with the coast.
17 March 2026
A weekend in Woodbridge
How to spend a weekend in Woodbridge, Suffolk: riverside walks, the Tide Mill, Sutton Hoo, the best independent food and easy coast day trips.
17 March 2026
Best beaches in Norfolk
A local shortlist of the best Norfolk beaches, from the vast sands of Holkham to Blue Flag Cromer, plus quiet dunes and dog-friendly stretches.
17 March 2026
Best pubs in Southwold
A local, honest shortlist of the best pubs in Southwold, from riverside pints at Walberswick to Adnams classics on the high street, and where to eat nearby.
17 March 2026
Dog-friendly walks on the Suffolk coast
Four dog-friendly walks on the Suffolk coast that actually work, from Walberswick marshes to Shingle Street, with dog-welcoming pub and deli stops.
17 March 2026
The best of East Anglia in summer
A grounded summer guide to East Anglia: the best Suffolk and Norfolk beaches, towns, days out and the Broads, with tips on beating the crowds.
17 March 2026
Things to do in Orford, Suffolk
A local guide to things to do in Orford, Suffolk: the Norman castle, the quay on the River Ore, Pump Street Bakery and the wild spit of Orford Ness.