Welcome to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape
Welcome to National Landscapes – the new name for the UK’s designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape stretches from Kessingland in North Suffolk, down to the Stour Estuary in North Essex.
National Landscapes are the places where our stories come to life. The places that make us who we are. A living patchwork where outstanding beauty isn’t only found in nature, but in communities working together to grow and change and thrive.
Our mission is to protect and regenerate these special landscapes and to make sure everyone can enjoy them. Because there’s space for so many more stories to be told. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape was designated in 1970 and is cared for by a Partnership, a team, and the thousands of people who live in, work in and visit it.
Free Ambling African Women guided walk
Join the inspirational Ambling African Women walking group for a free guided walk at Snape Maltings!
Taking place on Thursday 23rd May, the event is part of the ever-popular Suffolk Walking Festival.
The walk is open to anyone and dogs are welcome. Please book your free place online in advance.
Landscapes for All Fund
Thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, grants are available for visits and activities within the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape boundary.
We encourage applications from community groups, organisations (or individuals) to apply for grants from £500-£2,000 to promote practical support for people to go outdoors and enjoy nature.
We encourage applications from people, or, on behalf of groups who would not normally visit rural places and spend time in nature.