Dunwich Heath and Beach

We have adjusted how we are opening Dunwich Heath and access to some facilities, so here's some information to help you plan your day out.

Find out here what events and activities are coming up at Dunwich Heath!

Head outdoors for some family fun! If you’re visiting with children, we have some great ideas for activities to enjoy with your family.

There are few nature reserves which allow dogs, but they're very welcome at Dunwich Heath as long as they bring a responsible owner along! Dunwich Heath is a wonderful place to explore with your dog, here’s all you need to know about visiting with your four-legged friend.

Discover the beach at Dunwich as the sun rises over the Suffolk coast on this 360 degree virtual tour.

From stories of smugglers and shipping routes to a pivotal role in the success of the D-Day landings, the little-known history of one of Suffolk’s coastal beauty spots is set to be revealed.

We celebrated a special anniversary at Dunwich Heath in 2018, a year which marked 50 years since this beautiful site came into the care of the National Trust.

Discover more about the precious patchwork of habitats that make up Dunwich Heath...

Dunwich Heath is home to a vast array of wildlife, but within this page we've highlighted a few of the rarer or more spectacular species you may find on your visit...

Dunwich Heath and Beach is situated around 3km north of the proposed Sizewell C site on the Suffolk coast. You can read about our response here.

To protect our special places and wildlife, and ensure our visitors are free to fully enjoy their experience, we carefully manage the use of drones on Dunwich Heath and Beach

Once the home of the coastguards, this cosy, comfortable apartment at Dunwich Heath enjoys wonderful views across the heath and over the cliffs to the North Sea beyond.

A bird watcher’s haven, this first floor apartment overlooks the nature reserve. The perfect getaway for two, with a beautifully restored open plan living, dining and sleeping area.

Nightjar is a ground floor apartment within the Coastguard Cottages at Dunwich Heath, which is now a beachside retreat with facilities for disabled visitors.