Skip to content
back to Suffolk
Jacob sheep in the parkland at Melford Hall, Suffolk
Jacob sheep at Melford Hall | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Countryside in Suffolk

Explore the varied landscape of Suffolk, including heathland, an Anglo-Saxon burial ground and scenery made famous by the landscape artist John Constable.

Countryside in Suffolk

The parkland at Ickworth 

Explore the parkland at Ickworth, encircled with layers of history, landscape and classic architecture. Enjoy space, freedom and inspiring views as you wander at your leisure.

View of the Rotunda in July from a distance with the new roof at Ickworth, Suffolk

Flatford 

There is plenty to see and do at Flatford in this year of celebration. 2026 is the 250th birthday of John Constable, so join a tour or visit the exhibition to find out more. There are lovely walks to enjoy and beautiful views to inspire you.

Bridge Cottage reflected in the water at Flatford

Dunwich Heath 

Dunwich Heath, along with its nearby beach and woodland, is ideal for people who want to stretch their legs while enjoying the best that nature has to offer.

The sunsetting over Dunwich Heath looking towards Coastguards Cottages

The Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo 

Explore the atmospheric 7th-century Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo and discover the history and mystery of what lay beneath the earth at this special place.

Tranmer House photographed on top of the hill at Sutton Hoo with bright yellow gorse flowering in the foreground

Explore the garden and park at Melford Hall 

Explore the 130 acres of parkland at Melford Estate. Take in the fresh country air as you enjoy beautiful views dominated by the Tudor mansion and beyond to local landmarks.

Sheep in foreground with Melford Hall in background

Gardens in Suffolk

Visiting the garden at Ickworth Estate 

Ickworth's garden was the first of its kind in the UK. Designed for privacy, space and freedom, it's a distillation of the gardens of classical Italy given an individual English touch.

The South Front of Ickworth House, Suffolk

Explore the garden and park at Melford Hall 

Stroll through the pretty gardens where you'll find colourful herbaceous borders, pristine lawns and topiary, espalier fruit trees, a mirror pond and the 17th-century octagonal Tudor banqueting house.

Summer colours in the garden at Melford Hall, Suffolk.

Explore Suffolk's coast and estuaries

Dunwich Heath and Beach 

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast

Dunwich, Suffolk

Partially open today
Sunrise over the sea at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 

Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history

Orford, Suffolk

Closed now
The abandoned Pagodas, nuclear testing buildings at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Suffolk

Pin Mill 

Enjoy a wander around Pin Mill, a tiny hamlet on the banks of the River Orwell.

near Chelmondiston, Suffolk

Fully open today
Boats at Pin Mill, Suffolk Coast, East of England

Kyson Hill 

A short walk from Woodbridge, Kyson Hill is a hidden gem that offers views across the River Deben.

Woodbridge, Suffolk

Fully open today
Kyson Hill, Suffolk, on a winter's day
View across the canal towards the Summer House, church, walled garden and Rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk.

Discover more in Suffolk

A county filled with natural beauty, from its picturesque coastline and Constable Country in the east, to wool towns in the west.

Explore Suffolk

Sign up to hear more from the National Trust

By sharing your email address you’re agreeing to receive marketing emails from the National Trust and confirm you’re 18 years old or over. Please see our for more information on how we look after your personal data.