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Find out how to get to Dunwich Heath, where to park, things to see and do, and more.
Head outdoors for some family fun at Dunwich Heath. Here's what you could get up to on your visit...
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.
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.
10am - 3pm | Free
We have the Dunwich Discovery trail and Tree Trek available for you to have a go at. Discover the history of Dunwich Heath, from smugglers to coastguards and through two world wars, or learn more about the trees that you can find on the heath. Once you've completed your trail, head back to the visitor welcome hut for your prize!
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...
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.
Here's some information to help make your family day out at Dunwich Heath and Beach as easy to enjoy as possible:
Find out how to get to Dunwich Heath, where to park, things to see and do, and more.
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.
Discover the different areas to explore, and the variety of wildlife you can spot when you visit Dunwich Heath, with some rarer species highlighted...
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.
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.