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Cream-walled, red-tiled Willy Lott's House is reflected in the River Stour at Flatford, Suffolk, surrounded by trees showing autumn colour
Willy Lott's House and the River Stour at Flatford, Suffolk | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

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

View of Dunwich Heath and Beach with a moody sky in the background
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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.

Autumnal view of Bridge Cottage and the River Stour at Flatford, Suffolk
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Flatford 

There is plenty for all to enjoy on a visit to Flatford. Take a self-guided trail or join a tour and discover the locations of major paintings by John Constable.

View across the canal towards the Summer House, church, walled garden and Rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk.
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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.

Sunset over the burial mounds, shrouded by mist, at Sutton Hoo
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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.

Explore Suffolk's coast and estuaries

Sunrise over the sea at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk
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Dunwich Heath and Beach 

A precious landscape on the Suffolk coast

Dunwich, Suffolk

Partially open today
The abandoned Pagodas, nuclear testing buildings at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Suffolk
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Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 

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

Orford, Suffolk

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

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

near Chelmondiston, Suffolk

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Kyson Hill, Suffolk, on a winter's day
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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
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.