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Birds of the River Deben Guided Walk

Wrap up warm, strap on your walking boots and enjoy a guided walk down to the River Deben to discover more about the birds who call this special place their home.

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Join Steve, our resident ornithologist, for a walk down to the River Deben - the river which skirts the Sutton Hoo site. Find out more about the birds who wade through the water and saltmarsh; hopefully you will spot a few too.

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Prices

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All £18.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This tour is most suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above

Meeting point

Head to Visitor Welcome, the team will then gather the group in the courtyard before the tour begins.

What to bring and wear

Please wear warm clothes, hardy shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, due to uneven and slippery surfaces, this walk is not wheelchair or walking stick friendly.

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