Suffolk

Feel closer to nature this winter with a walk at Dunwich Heath. Wrap up warm and enjoy the far reaching coastal views, or take the family in-land for an adventure trail. Warm up with a hot drink from our kiosk which is open every weekend.

Now the leaves have fallen, spectacular views have been revealed across the Sutton Hoo landscape. Wrap up warm, strap on your walking boots and venture out to discover them for yourself. Experience the magic of the Royal Burial Ground on a frosty morning with the sun low in the sky, or enjoy vistas across the River Deben towards Woodbridge on the River View walk.

The newly roofed rotunda is finally unveiled after a major conservation project. Take in the magnificent sight of Ickworth once again as you enjoy a walk around the estate. Younger visitors can follow an adventure trail as they explore the wonderful woodlands.

Bring your little warriors to Sutton Hoo and follow in the footsteps of Anglo-Saxon royalty or walk along the beach at Dunwich Heath, where it's never too cold for ice-cream! Ickworth is ideal for families wanting somewhere safe to enjoy a bike ride or a walk, with our new all weather multi-use trail.

Why not walk in the footsteps of the landscape artist John Constable at Flatford, or discover the beauty of Suffolk's coast and heaths at Dunwich Heath or Sutton Hoo? There's river estuaries to explore at Kyson Hill and Pin Mill or enjoy a stroll around the picturesque wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford.

2020 was the 125th anniversary of the National Trust and although our birthday year didn't turn out quite like how we planned, we took the opportunity to look back at where it all began. Here are some of the key moments in our history of caring for special places, in the East of England.

Historian Bettany Hughes explores Orford Ness, a ten-mile long shingle spit off the coast of Suffolk. Access to Orford Ness was denied to the public during much of the 20th century, due to the top-secret nature of the work being undertaken here for the military.

Each week we're sharing one of our popular recipes with you, that you can try at home. If you're a vegan or taking part in veganuary, then you might like this week's vegan mushroom and thyme rolls.