Find out more about Dunwich Heath
Find out how to get to Dunwich Heath, where to park, things to see and do, and more.
Family activities at Dunwich Heath
Head outdoors for some family fun at Dunwich Heath.
February half term at Dunwich Heath and Beach
Pick up a tracker pack and explore one of the region’s most fascinating coastlines as it re-awakens for spring.
Book onto one of our craft workshops and learn how to make your own birdfeeder or search for creepy crawlies in our bug basement.
Burn off some steam on the adventure play area or join us for a Little Ranger Walk on Saturday 28 February, where you can help us to search for signs of spring. And when you've done all that, why not sit back and relax with a hot drink and snack in The Look-out, above the Coastguard Cottages Tea-room? It's the perfect place to watch the waves roll in from the horizon.
Easter at Dunwich Heath and Beach
Saturday 28 March-Sunday 12 April, 10am-4pm
Bunny and Chick have returned for an Easter adventure at Dunwich Heath, with ten fun-filled activity stations for you to try out.
Challenge friends and family to an egg and spoon race, find out who’s hiding behind the door in Guess Who and measure your wingspan to see which bird you’re most like - a buzzard, an owl or a kestrel in flight?
Throw carrots in Bunny’s basket to keep him well-fed, match animal tracks, play skittles and solve fun nature-themed riddles, all before collecting your prize at the end of the trail.
The trail is £3.50 (plus car parking) and includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg, which is suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
Here's an idea of what else you could get up to on your visit...
Explore with our tracker packs
10am - 3pm | Free
Collect a tracker pack from visitor welcome and see what wildlife you can discover. Packed full of spotter sheets, pots and magnifying glasses, the packs can help you study nature of all shapes and sizes as you explore the heath, woodland or beach. Just ask for one at visitor welcome when you arrive.
Search for a geo-cache
9am - 4pm | Free
How about a treasure hunt while you take in the beauty of the heath? Download the geo-caching app before you visit and then use it while you're here to find the 13 geo-caches hidden around the site.
Follow a trail
10am - 3pm | Free
Find out more about Dunwich Heath on one of our walking trails. There are several trail routes to discover!
Build a den
9am - 4pm | Free
Are you a stick architect? Head to our den building area and gather your sticks then see what kind of den you can build. Will it be long and thin, short and wide, or a bit of both? The possibilities are endless...
Get creative
10am - 3pm | Free
From stick swords to natural mandalas and leaf crowns to Hapazome, let your creative side shine at the craft table in Heath Barn. Get inspired by the sights and sounds of the sea and land around you and see what you can create.
Planning your family visit
Here's some information to help make your family day out at Dunwich Heath and Beach as easy to enjoy as possible:
- The buggy-friendly accessible route takes in a good portion of the heath, just grab a map from visitor reception.
- Baby changing can be found in the toilets, adjacent to the car park.
- High chairs, cups and water jugs are available in the tea-room.
- If you fancy a picnic, you'll find picnic benches all around the Coastguard Cottages. Or you're welcome to take a picnic blanket and find a spot on the grass or on the beach, but please put your litter in the bins provided by the cottages.
- The toilet block is adjacent to the car park and there is an accessible toilet next to the tea-room.
- The beach is a two-minute walk down the slope from the car park.
- The tea-room is situated in the Coastguard Cottages, just next to the car park. See our opening times for more details.
- Visitor Welcome is located at the edge of the car park, with Blue Badge parking beside it. Please collect your parking tickets from here.
Bringing your dog to Dunwich Heath
Dunwich Heath is a three pawprint rated place. The nature reserve is a wonderful place to explore with your dog. Here’s all you need to know about visiting with your four-legged friend.
Nature at Dunwich Heath and Beach
Find out what nature you can spot on a visit to Dunwich Heath and Beach.
Dunwich Heath wartime trail
A trail taking you on an in-depth dive into the wartime history of Dunwich Heath, stopping at locations around the site that still show evidence of the military activity.
Coastguard Cottages tea-room
The tea-room is open for hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals. If you have an allergy and would like ingredient information, ask one of the staff, who’ll be happy to help.
