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Quiz about East Anglia
Quiz about East Anglia

East Anglia Trivia Quiz


Here's a short quiz on the East Anglia area of England.

A multiple-choice quiz by sentineluk. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sentineluk
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
205,652
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1966
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (7/10), Guest 90 (0/10), Guest 89 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. At Terrington St. Clement there is a unique nursery specialising in a particular plant. What is the name of this nursery? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which royal residence is in East Anglia? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which coastal town in East Anglia actually faces west? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which tourist attraction runs between Sheringham and Holt? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which city is known as the "capital" of East Anglia? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What are The Norfolk Broads? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which famous author was born in Great Yarmouth? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is Britain's most easterly town? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which pier claims to be the "largest fun pier in Europe"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Where are The Backs? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At Terrington St. Clement there is a unique nursery specialising in a particular plant. What is the name of this nursery?

Answer: The African Violet Centre

This unique nursery specialises in African Violets and has a tearoom and gift shops.
2. Which royal residence is in East Anglia?

Answer: Sandringham House

Sandringham House stands in the grounds of Sandringham Estate, 7000 acres of country park owned by the royal family since 1864. During the summer several rooms of the house and the surrounding grounds are open to the public when no member of the royal family are in residence.
3. Which coastal town in East Anglia actually faces west?

Answer: Hunstanton

Although it is on the east coast of England its position on The Wash means Hunstanton actually faces west. It's is a small resort with a compact shopping centre. It has an excellent beach and all the amenities associated with a British resort including funfair, crazy golf course, theatre and swimming pool.
4. Which tourist attraction runs between Sheringham and Holt?

Answer: The North Norfolk Railway

The North Norfolk Railway is a line for mainly steam trains. There is a service all year but it is much reduced out of season. The station at Sheringham has exhibits, a gift shop and tearoom.
5. Which city is known as the "capital" of East Anglia?

Answer: Norwich

Norwich has much to offer tourists including a Norman cathedral, Norwich Castle, markets, compact shopping centre and many museums and art galleries.
6. What are The Norfolk Broads?

Answer: An area of inland waterways

The Norfolk Broads are extensive area of shallow lakes linked by navigable rivers. They offer much for boating enthusiasts and people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of town and city life.
7. Which famous author was born in Great Yarmouth?

Answer: Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell is most famous for the novel "Black Beauty". The cottage in which she was born can still be seen in the town centre. Great Yarmouth is one of Britain's biggest coastal resorts and has much to offer the tourist including two piers, funfairs, museums, sealife centre, theatres and parks.
8. What is Britain's most easterly town?

Answer: Lowestoft

Lowestoft was once predominantly a fishing port, but now tourism is the main industry in the town. It has a wide sandy beach, seafront gardens, shops and museums.
9. Which pier claims to be the "largest fun pier in Europe"?

Answer: Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier was built in 1882 and was widened from 30 feet to over 300 feet in th 1930s. It has a funfair with up to date rides, seaquarium and places to eat.
10. Where are The Backs?

Answer: Cambridge

The Backs are so called because they lie to the back of several colleges. They are an area of grassland with the River Cam running through them. Cambridge is one of the world's greatest learning centres with over 30 colleges.
Source: Author sentineluk

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