Things to see & do
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Heather trails
Heather trails
Enjoy our three heathland trails and discover some of the special wildlife that can be found here - from Dartford warblers and nightjars to red deer, ant lions and much much more.
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Family friendly beach
Family friendly beach
At Dunwich Heath there's a mile of shingle and sand beach to explore, with a small section marked dog free - especially for families. Backing half the beach are crumbling cliffs, which are home to sand martins during the summer months.
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Coastguard tea room
Coastguard tea room
Come and visit our friendly tea room by the cliffs. We use local ingredients and seasonal foods so you'll find a wide range of tasty meals to enjoy.
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Heather trails
Family friendly beach
Coastguard tea roomWhat's on
Enjoy a walk with the warden and discover our special heathland wildlife. Look out for children's nature trails and tracker pack activities, midsummer madness in June with Morris dancers, brass bands and choirs.
Family fun
At Dunwich Heath you can find a wide range of family activites for all ages. Try special nature trails, beach scavenger hunts and coming soon, a new Smugglers trail.
Don't miss
- Dartford warblers whizzing over the heath
- Nightjars after dusk churring and flying above the heather
- Amanda's homemade cakes at the tea room
- The beautiful walks through heather, woodland and wetland