Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape

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Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape

A beautiful, nationally designated important landscape on the Suffolk coast and North Essex, stretching from Kessingland to Wrabness

A beautiful stretch of the Suffolk coast, from Kessingland in the north to the River Stour Estuary in North Essex. Wildlife rich estuaries, shingle beaches and heathland characterise the area, together with important agriculture and forestry land and picture-postcard coastal towns. Tourism is the foremost economy with visitors attracted by the authenticity of the area, its amazing environment, quality accommodation and local food and drink.

01/06/2026

The start of a fabulous day on the river Deben at Ramsholt 🌅

📸 Gill Moon

31/05/2026

We have additional funding from Defra to support projects that improve access for people of all ages, abilities & needs

We are seeking ideas and expressions of interest for potential projects which can be delivered by March 2027

👉️ https://coastandheaths-nl.org.uk/managing/grants/defra-access-funding/

30/05/2026

Wonderful Walberswick is beloved by locals and visitors alike ❤️

With our visitor guide, wander around Walberswick with its river, heath and marshes, or take a longer walk to Dunwich

Download our free guide
👉 https://coastandheaths-nl.org.uk/exploring/visitor-guides/walk-guides

29/05/2026

Planning your next visit? Please make sure you:

🐶 Keep dogs under control
🗑️ Take your rubbish home
💚 Respect the landscape
👣 Stick to marked footpaths
☔ Always be prepared for the elements

28/05/2026

The start of another busy day in Aldeburgh 🐚

📸 Gill Moon

27/05/2026

Kessingland lies on the north Suffolk coast within the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape 🏖️

Fossils of extinct mammals and evidence of very early human activity have also been found here!

Download our guide
👉 https://buff.ly/3y8BkiF

26/05/2026

Planning your next visit to the National Landscape? Please make sure you:

🐶 Keep dogs under control
🗑️ Take your rubbish home
💚 Respect the landscape
👣 Do not cycle on footpaths
☔ Always prepare for the elements

25/05/2026

The Sailors’ Path follows a beautiful route between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh ⚓

The Path is named because sailors would walk the path between Aldeburgh and Snape 👣

Download our guide 👇
https://buff.ly/3y8BkiF

24/05/2026

Blaxhall and Tunstall Commons are areas of heathland and other important wildlife habitats. They are part of the historic Suffolk Sandlings 🌳

Download our free guide
👉 https://coastandheaths-nl.org.uk/exploring/visitor-guides/walk-guides

23/05/2026

The iconic Scallop on Aldeburgh Beach, a 2003 work by British artist Maggi Hambling🐚

The masterpiece is a memorial to the great composer, Sir Benjamin Britten

📸 Gill Moon

Address

Saxon House, Whittle Road, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate
Ipswich
IP20UH

Telephone

+441394445225

Website

http://www.coastandheaths-NL.org.uk/

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