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Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach

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ADDRESS: Dunwich Heath
Dunwich
Saxmundham
Suffolk
POSTCODE: IP17 3DJ
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 01728 648501
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Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach
Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature. A rare and precious habitat, the heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, ant-lion, adder and much more. Quiet and serene, wild and dramatic, this is an inspiring visit, whatever the time of year. From July to September, the heath is alive with colour; a patchwork of pink and purple heather and coconut-scented yellow gorse is an unmissable experience. Note: parking restrictions may operate at times of extreme fire risk.

Don't miss
  • Follow a waymarked nature trail.
  • Inspiring walks linking beach and heath.
  • SeaWatch lookout – spot porpoises, seals and birds.

Making the most of your day
Guided walks, family nature trails, Tracker Packs, smugglers' and history trails, tea-room events, sea-watching and wildlife identification charts and telescopes. Children's play area next to tea-room. Dogs: allowed, although restrictions apply (see notices)

Opening times
Heath
Open all year
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Tea-room and shop*
2 Jan - 6 Mar 11 10 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
9 Mar - 10 Apr 11 10 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
11 Apr - 1 May 11 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
4 May - 10 Jul 11 10 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
11 Jul - 18 Sep 11 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
21 Sep - 18 Dec 11 10 - 4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
26 Dec - 31 Dec 11 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Closed Sundays
KEY: Dark blue=open
Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Open Monday to Sunday during local half-term holidays. *Tea-room and shop closing times vary. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.